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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Conducting BodyUPSC (Union Public Service Commission)

Exam ModeOnline (Stage 1) + Offline (Stage 2)

Marking Scheme+1 for correct, no negative (Stage 1); conventional (Stage 2)

SectionsGeneral Studies & Engineering Aptitude, Engineering Discipline Paper, Conventional Technical Papers, Interview

FrequencyOnce a year

Next ExamFebruary 2027

RegistrationSeptember 2026

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

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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

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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.

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