• Updated on 16 Oct, 2026 by Simran
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The UPSC ESE (IES) 2027 Prelims exam date is 31 January 2027 (Sunday), and the Mains exam date is 18 June 2027 (Friday), as per the official notification released on 16 September 2026. The last date to apply was 6 October 2026, 6:00 PM, and the application window is now closed.
UPSC has not yet announced the dates for the results and the Personality Test. The expected dates below are based on the rules in the notice and the gaps seen in the ESE 2026 cycle, and are marked as expected wherever they are not official.
Latest Update: UPSC ESE 2027 registration has closed. The next date for candidates is the Prelims e-admit card, which is expected to be available from 22 January 2027 under the notice rule, followed by the Prelims on 31 January 2027.
UPSC ESE 2027 Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
| Notification released | 16 September 2026 | Official |
| Application window | 16 September to 6 October 2026, 6:00 PM | Official (closed) |
| Prelims e-admit card | 22 January 2027 | Expected (notice rule: last working day of the week before the exam) |
| Prelims exam | 31 January 2027 (Sunday) | Official |
| Representations on Prelims question papers and answer keys | From the 3rd day to 6:00 PM on the 7th day after the exam | Official rule |
| Prelims result | February 2027 | Expected (ESE 2026 result came 18 days after the Prelims) |
| Mains e-admit card | 11 June 2027 | Expected (notice rule) |
| Mains exam | 18 June 2027 (Friday) | Official |
| Mains result | July 2027 | Expected (ESE 2026 result came 33 days after the Mains) |
| Personality Test | September to October 2027 | Expected (based on ESE 2026) |
| Final result and cutoff | After the Personality Tests | Expected |
UPSC states in the notice that exam centres and dates can be changed at its discretion, so candidates should check upsc.gov.in for any revision.
UPSC ESE Prelims Exam Date 2027
The UPSC ESE Prelims 2027 will be held on Sunday, 31 January 2027, at 48 centres across India. It is a one-day exam with two objective papers:
| Paper | Duration | Marks |
| Paper I: General Studies and Engineering Aptitude | 2 hours | 200 |
| Paper II: Engineering discipline | 3 hours | 300 |
The notice does not give session timings. The exact reporting and paper timings will be printed on the e-admit card. Entry to the venue closes 30 minutes before each session.
UPSC ESE Mains Exam Date 2027
The UPSC ESE Mains 2027 will be held on Friday, 18 June 2027, at 24 centres, for candidates who qualify in the Prelims. It has two conventional papers in the engineering discipline, each of 3 hours and 300 marks. The session timings will be printed on the Mains e-admit card. For reference, the ESE 2026 Mains was held in two shifts, 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
UPSC ESE Application Dates 2027
| Event | Date |
| Application start | 16 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 6 October 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Correction window | None; no field can be changed after submission |
| Status | Closed |
Application details are on the UPSC ESE application form page.
UPSC ESE Admit Card Dates 2027
As per the notice, the e-admit card is issued on the last working day of the week before the exam, on upsconline.nic.in.
| Admit card | Expected date |
| Prelims e-admit card | 22 January 2027 |
| Prelims e-admit card for candidates who changed their scribe | 28 January 2027 |
| Mains e-admit card | 11 June 2027 |
These dates are calculated from the notice rule and are subject to UPSC's schedule. More details are on the UPSC ESE admit card page.
UPSC ESE Result Dates 2027
UPSC has not announced the ESE 2027 result dates. Based on the ESE 2026 cycle:
| Result | ESE 2027 (expected) | ESE 2026 (actual) |
| Prelims result | February 2027 | 26 February 2026, 18 days after the Prelims |
| Mains result | July 2027 | 24 July 2026, 33 days after the Mains |
| Final result | After the Personality Tests, late 2027 | Awaited after interviews end on 30 October 2026 |
Result updates are on the UPSC ESE result page, and previous cutoffs on the UPSC ESE cutoff page.
UPSC ESE Exam Dates: 2027 vs 2026
| Event | ESE 2027 | ESE 2026 |
| Notification | 16 September 2026 | 26 September 2025 |
| Last date to apply | 6 October 2026 | 16 October 2025 |
| Prelims admit card | 22 January 2027 (expected) | 30 January 2026 |
| Prelims exam | 31 January 2027 | 8 February 2026 |
| Prelims result | February 2027 (expected) | 26 February 2026 |
| Mains admit card | 11 June 2027 (expected) | 12 June 2026 |
| Mains exam | 18 June 2027 | 21 June 2026 |
| Mains result | July 2027 (expected) | 24 July 2026 |
| Personality Test | September to October 2027 (expected) | 21 September to 30 October 2026 |
The ESE 2027 cycle runs slightly ahead of ESE 2026: the notification came 10 days earlier, the Prelims is 8 days earlier and the Mains 3 days earlier.
FAQs on UPSC ESE Exam Date 2027
What is the UPSC IES exam date 2027?
The Prelims is on 31 January 2027, and the Mains on 18 June 2027.
What is the UPSC ESE Prelims exam date 2027?
31 January 2027 (Sunday).
What is the UPSC ESE Mains exam date 2027?
18 June 2027 (Friday).
What was the last date to apply for UPSC ESE 2027?
6 October 2026, 6:00 PM. The application window is now closed.
Is the UPSC ESE 2027 application open?
No. Applications ran from 16 September to 6 October 2026, and the link has been disabled.
When will the UPSC ESE 2027 admit card be released?
As per the notice rule, the Prelims e-admit card is expected from 22 January 2027 and the Mains e-admit card around 11 June 2027.
When will the UPSC ESE 2027 Prelims result be declared?
UPSC has not announced the date. Based on ESE 2026, when the result came 18 days after the exam, it can be expected in February 2027.
Will UPSC ESE 2026 be postponed?
No. The ESE 2026 Prelims (8 February 2026) and Mains (21 June 2026) have already been held, and the Personality Tests run from 21 September to 30 October 2026.
Is the IES exam held every year?
Yes. UPSC conducts the Engineering Services Examination every year, with the notification usually released in September.
Can I give the IES exam in the 4th year?
Yes. Final-year engineering students can apply provisionally. Details are on the UPSC ESE eligibility criteria page.
What is the IES exam salary?
Group A officers selected through ESE start at Pay Level 10 of the 7th Pay Commission matrix, with a basic pay of ₹56,100 per month, plus allowances.
Is IES tougher than IAS?
The two exams assess different competencies, so there is no official basis for comparing their difficulty. IES is limited to engineering graduates and is mostly technical.
Where can I download the UPSC IES exam date 2027 PDF?
The official dates are in the ESE 2027 notification on upsc.gov.in, which also lists the syllabus and exam pattern.