UPSC ESE Prelims Exam Date 2027: Sunday, 31 January 2027
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Time-Table (Stage-I) for the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027. The Preliminary exam will be held on Sunday, 31 January 2027, with Paper-I in the forenoon and Paper-II in the afternoon.
This schedule is for candidates who applied under the UPSC ESE Recruitment 2027, which has the full notification, vacancies and eligibility. Download the time-table PDF from Essential Links and note your Paper-II branch code before you start your final revision.
UPSC ESE Prelims 2027 Exam Date at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam | Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027 |
| Stage document | Time-Table (Stage-I) |
| Exam date | 31 January 2027 (Sunday) |
| Paper-I | 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Paper-II | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| e-Admit card | Not dated in this time-table; the recruitment notification says the last working day of the week before the exam |
| Official website | upsc.gov.in |
| Status | Exam date announced |
What Is the UPSC ESE Prelims 2027 Exam Schedule?
| Paper | Time and Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I: General Studies and Engineering Aptitude (Objective) | 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, 200 marks | 2 hours |
| Paper-II: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecom. Engg. (Discipline-Specific, Objective) | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, 300 marks | 3 hours |
Both papers are held on the same day, 31 January 2027. Paper-I is common to every candidate, while Paper-II depends on the discipline you chose in your application.
What Are the Paper Codes for UPSC ESE Prelims 2027?
| Discipline | Paper-I Code | Paper-II Code |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 01 | 11 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 01 | 21 |
| Electrical Engineering | 01 | 31 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | 01 | 41 |
UPSC ESE Prelims 2027 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Questions Type | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I: General Studies and Engineering Aptitude | Objective | 200 |
| Paper-II: Engineering Discipline | Objective | 300 |
| Total Prelims | Objective | 500 |
As per the recruitment notification, one-third of a question’s marks is deducted for each wrong answer in objective papers, and you need minimum qualifying marks in both Prelims papers.
What’s Next After ESE Prelims 2027
Candidates who qualify in the Prelims move to the Main exam, the Personality Test and the medical examination, as the recruitment notification explains. The Prelims marks also count in the final merit, so do not treat this stage as a mere screening test.
About the UPSC ESE 2027 Recruitment
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Posts | Group A and Group B engineering services (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication) |
| Vacancies | About 480 |
| Advt / CEN No. | 02/2027-ENGG. |
| Recruitment post | UPSC ESE Recruitment 2027: Notification, Vacancies & Eligibility |
UPSC ESE Prelims Exam Date 2027: Essential Links
- Download UPSC ESE Prelims 2027 Exam Schedule (PDF)
- Visit UPSC ESE Prelims Official Website
- UPSC ESE Recruitment 2027: Notification, Vacancies & Eligibility
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
Paper-I starts at 9:30 AM on 31 January 2027 and Paper-II follows at 2:00 PM.