UPSC opens 480 engineering posts; prelims set for January 2027

The Union Public Service Commission has announced recruitment for its Engineering Services Examination 2027, offering 480 positions across various engineering disciplines. The examination represents a significant recruitment drive for engineers in central government services.

Candidates seeking to apply will face a two-stage selection process. The preliminary examination is scheduled for January 31, 2027, followed by the main examination on June 18, 2027. Successful candidates from the preliminary stage will be eligible to appear for the main examination.

The Engineering Services Examination is conducted annually to recruit engineers for positions in various central government organizations and departments. The examination typically attracts lakhs of applications from engineering graduates across the country.

Prospective applicants are advised to visit the official UPSC website for detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, application procedures, and syllabus. The commission generally accepts applications for such examinations through its online portal well in advance of the preliminary examination date.

Engineers selected through this examination are posted in services including the Indian Railway Service of Engineers, Indian Roads Congress, and other central technical services, offering competitive salaries and career progression opportunities in the government sector.