UPSC Engineering Services Exam Time Table 2027 – Preliminary Exam Date
Exam time table released
UPSC has released the time table for the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027. The exam will be held on 31 January 2027 in two shifts for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering branches.
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About this notice
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the official time table for the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027. Candidates who applied for the exam can check the date, shift timings, and paper details. The examination will take place on 31 January 2027 across two sessions for various engineering disciplines including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.
Who should read this
- Candidates registered for the UPSC Engineering Services Preliminary Examination 2027
Important dates
Exam pattern
| Part / subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I: General Studies and Engineering Aptitude (Objective) | 200 | 2 Hours | |
| Paper II: Discipline-Specific Paper (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecom) | 300 | 3 Hours |
Selection process
- Stage-I: Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination
- Stage-II: Engineering Services (Main) Examination
- Personality Test
How to download
- Visit the official UPSC website.
- Check the Whats New section for the Engineering Services 2027 Time Table notice.
- Download or view the time table PDF for exam timings and subject codes.
Documents to keep ready
- Admit card
- Valid photo ID proof
Common mistakes to avoid
- Recheck the exam venue and reporting time mentioned on your admit card to avoid missing the shift.
Good to know
What is the UPSC Engineering Services Preliminary Examination?
It is the Stage-I screening test conducted by UPSC for recruitment to engineering services in various government departments.
What happens next
- Candidates who qualify the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the Engineering Services (Main) Examination.
Other details
Official links
Official noticeupsc.gov.in Official websiteupsc.gov.inAdvertisement
Frequently asked questions
When is the UPSC Engineering Services Preliminary Exam 2027 scheduled?
The exam is scheduled to be held on 31 January 2027.
What are the timings for Paper I in the Engineering Services Exam 2027?
Paper I (General Studies and Engineering Aptitude) will be held from 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
What are the timings for Paper II?
Paper II (Discipline-Specific Paper) will be held from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM.
Final checklist
- Note down the exact shift timings for your exam date.
- Download your admit card once released from the official website.
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Details are taken from the official notice. Checked on 10 Nov 2026. If anything here differs from the official notice, the official notice is correct.
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