UPSC ESE Syllabus 2027
UPSC Engineering Services Examination
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Studies & Engineering Aptitude | 50 | 200 |
| 2 | Engineering Discipline Paper | 50 | 200 |
| 3 | Conventional Technical Papers | 50 | 200 |
| 4 | Interview | 50 | 200 |
| Total | 200 | 800 | |
Syllabus by Subject
General Studies & Engineering Aptitude
Key topics covered as per the official UPSC ESE syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Studies & Engineering Aptitude.
View General Studies & Engineering Aptitude Syllabus →Engineering Discipline Paper
Key topics covered as per the official UPSC ESE syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Engineering Discipline Paper.
View Engineering Discipline Paper Syllabus →Conventional Technical Papers
Key topics covered as per the official UPSC ESE syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Conventional Technical Papers.
View Conventional Technical Papers Syllabus →Interview
Key topics covered as per the official UPSC ESE syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Interview.
View Interview Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
BTech/BE degree in Engineering, age 21-30 years
ANumber of Attempts
No limit till age
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
February 2027
Registration Opens
September 2026
Preparation Tips
- 1Stage 1 Paper 1 (GS & Engineering Aptitude) is often underestimated — dedicate 2 months specifically to this section
- 2Stage 2 conventional papers require deep conceptual knowledge and structured answer writing — practice regularly
- 3Study standard textbooks (Timoshenko, Cengel, Chapman, Hayt) alongside coaching material — conceptual questions appear
- 4GATE preparation significantly overlaps with ESE technical portions — GATE aspirants are better positioned for ESE
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