The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the timetable for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for January 31, 2027, while the Main Examination will be conducted on June 18, 2027.
The ESE Preliminary Examination will be held in two shifts and comprise two objective-type papers carrying a combined total of 500 marks.
UPSC ESE Preliminary Examination pattern
Paper 1: The first paper will cover General Studies and Engineering Aptitude. It will be conducted from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and will carry 200 marks.
Paper 2: The second paper will assess candidates in their selected engineering discipline. The paper will be held from 2 pm to 5 pm and will carry 300 marks.
Applicants can choose one of four engineering branches for Paper 2: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.
Candidates who clear the Preliminary Examination will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination. The complete selection process consists of three stages: the Preliminary Examination, the Main Examination and the Personality Test.
How to download the UPSC ESE 2027 timetable
Candidates can access the examination schedule by visiting the official UPSC website and opening the examination timetable or notifications section.
They should locate the notification for the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2027, open the timetable to check the examination dates and timings, and download the PDF for future reference.
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