What is the UPSC ESE 2027 selection process?

UPSC ESE (also called IES) has: Stage 1 CBT — Paper 1 (GS & Engineering Aptitude, 200Q, 200 marks) and Paper 2 (Engineering Discipline, 300Q, 300 marks). Stage 2 has two Conventional Technical Papers (300+300 marks) and Interview (200 marks). Total: 1100 marks.

What engineering disciplines are available in UPSC ESE 2027?

UPSC ESE recruits Class I Engineers in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering for central government departments including CPWD, BRO, Railways, CWC, ONGC, and DRDO.

What is UPSC ESE salary in 2027?

UPSC ESE (IES) officers start as Junior Engineer/Section Engineer at ₹56,100-₹1,77,500 per month (Level 10). With technical allowances, DA, HRA, and perks, the effective package is ₹85,000-₹1,10,000 per month. Senior positions offer ₹1,44,200-₹2,18,200.

How many UPSC ESE vacancies are expected in 2027?

UPSC ESE 2027 is expected to have 250-350 vacancies. ESE 2024 had 231 vacancies while 2023 had 327 vacancies. Civil Engineering typically has the highest share, followed by Electrical and Mechanical.

How is UPSC ESE different from GATE?

GATE is a qualifying exam primarily for PSU recruitment and PG admissions — no interview, no GS component. UPSC ESE is a direct recruitment exam for Class I central government engineer posts with GS paper, technical papers, and personality interview. ESE prestige and job security is higher than most GATE PSU posts.

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UPSC ESE Preparation Guide

UPSC (Union Public Service Commission)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for UPSC ESE 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyVery Hard

Total Marks800

Duration120 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Online (Stage 1) + Offline (Stage 2)

Frequency

Once a year

Next Exam Date

February 2027

EEligibility Criteria

BTech/BE degree in Engineering, age 21-30 years

ANumber of Attempts

No limit till age

Study Plan by Subject

General Studies & Engineering Aptitude

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Engineering Discipline Paper

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Conventional Technical Papers

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Interview

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Stage 1 Paper 1 (GS & Engineering Aptitude) is often underestimated — dedicate 2 months specifically to this section

Stage 2 conventional papers require deep conceptual knowledge and structured answer writing — practice regularly

Study standard textbooks (Timoshenko, Cengel, Chapman, Hayt) alongside coaching material — conceptual questions appear

GATE preparation significantly overlaps with ESE technical portions — GATE aspirants are better positioned for ESE

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Studies & Engineering Aptitude	50	200	30 min
Engineering Discipline Paper	50	200	30 min
Conventional Technical Papers	50	200	30 min
Interview	50	200	30 min
Total	200	800	120 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

September 2026

Next Exam Date

February 2027

Conducted By

UPSC (Union Public Service Commission)

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