UPSC ESE 2027 Prelims Time Table: Paper 1 at 9:30 AM, Paper 2 at 2 PM on 31 Jan 2027

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the timetable for the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2027. Both papers will be held on a single day, Sunday, 31 January 2027: Paper 1 (General Studies and Engineering Aptitude) from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM and Paper 2 (discipline-specific) from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The timetable notice was posted on upsc.gov.in on 10 November 2026.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2027

Time Table : Short Details of Notification

Overview

Important Dates

• Notification Released : 16 September 2026
• Last Date for Apply Online : 6 October 2026
• Time Table Released : 10 November 2026
• Prelims Exam Date : 31 January 2027 (Sunday)
• Admit Card Available : To be announced (UPSC will release the e-admit card on upsc.gov.in before the exam)
• Mains Exam Date : 18 June 2027 (Friday)

UPSC ESE 2027 Prelims Time Table

The preliminary examination will be conducted in two sessions on 31 January 2027. Both papers are objective type.

Paper I carries code 01 for all candidates. Paper II codes are 11 for Civil, 21 for Mechanical, 31 for Electrical and 41 for Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.

How to Download UPSC ESE 2027 Admit Card

1. Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
2. Go to the Examinations / Admit Card section and open the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027 link.
3. Log in with your registration / roll number and date of birth or password, as instructed on the portal.
4. Download the e-admit card and check your name, roll number, exam centre, paper timings and reporting time.
5. Take a clear printout and carry it with a valid original photo identity proof to the examination centre on 31 January 2027.

UPSC has not yet announced the admit card release date. Candidates should watch upsc.gov.in for the e-admit card link before the exam.

Documents to Carry on Exam Day

• Printed copy of the e-admit card
• Valid original photo identity proof

Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the UPSC ESE 2027 prelims exam?

The Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2027 will be held on Sunday, 31 January 2027, in a single day with two sessions.

What is the UPSC ESE 2027 prelims time table?

Paper 1 (General Studies and Engineering Aptitude, 200 marks) runs from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, and Paper 2 (discipline-specific, 300 marks) runs from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on 31 January 2027.

How many vacancies are there in UPSC ESE 2027?

The ESE 2027 notification covers 480 vacancies across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering disciplines.

When will the UPSC ESE 2027 admit card be released?

UPSC has not announced the admit card date yet. The e-admit card will be released on upsc.gov.in before the exam — candidates should check the official website regularly.

When is the UPSC ESE 2027 mains exam?

The Engineering Services (Main) Examination 2027 is scheduled for 18 June 2027 (Friday), as per the official UPSC annual calendar.