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UPSC ESE Exam Dates 2027 have been announced by the Union Public Service Commission through the official ESE 2027 notification. The UPSC ESE Prelims Exam 2027 is scheduled for January 31, 2027, while the UPSC ESE Mains Exam 2027 will be conducted on June 18, 2027.
The notification was released on September 16, 2026, and the application process is open until October 6, 2026, up to 6:00 PM. The dates for the Prelims result, Mains result and Personality Test will be announced later by UPSC.
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UPSC ESE 2027 Important Dates
The complete UPSC ESE Exam Dates 2027 timeline is summarised below to show the sequence of the recruitment cycle.
UPSC ESE Exam Dates 2027
The UPSC ESE 2027 exam schedule includes the notification, application period and examination dates. Candidates can check the important dates in the table below.
Note: The UPSC has confirmed the notification and Prelims schedule on its official website. The Mains examination is scheduled for June 18, 2027 as part of the UPSC ESE 2027 examination cycle.
UPSC ESE Prelims Exam Date 2027
The UPSC ESE Prelims Exam Date 2027 is January 31, 2027. The Preliminary Examination is the first written stage of the Engineering Services Examination and will be conducted as a one-day examination.
UPSC ESE Prelims Exam Shift Timings 2027
The official UPSC notification confirms the date of the Preliminary Examination, but the shift-wise reporting and examination timings should be checked in the admit card and detailed examination instructions when released.
UPSC ESE Mains Exam Date 2027
The UPSC ESE Mains Exam Date 2027 is June 18, 2027. Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination will proceed to the Main Examination as per the prescribed selection process.
UPSC ESE Mains Exam Shift Timings 2027
The exact shift and reporting timings for the Main Examination will be available through the official examination instructions and admit card.
UPSC ESE Application Date 2027
The UPSC ESE Application 2027 was released on September 16, 2026 along with the examination notification. The application window will remain open until October 6, 2026, up to 6:00 PM.
UPSC ESE Admit Card Dates 2027
The exact UPSC ESE Admit Card Dates 2027 have not been specified on the examination page. The admit card will be made available online by UPSC before the respective examination.
UPSC ESE Result Date 2027
The exact UPSC ESE Prelims Result Date 2027 has not been announced. UPSC will release the result after conducting the Preliminary Examination and evaluating the candidates' performance.
UPSC ESE Prelims Result Date 2027
UPSC ESE Mains Result Date 2027
The UPSC ESE Mains Result Date 2027 has not been announced. The result will be released after the Main Examination, followed by the remaining selection stages as prescribed by UPSC.
UPSC ESE Exam Dates 2027 FAQs
What are the UPSC ESE Exam Dates 2027?
The UPSC ESE Prelims 2027 is scheduled for January 31, 2027, and the Mains examination is scheduled for June 18, 2027.
What is the UPSC ESE Prelims Exam Date 2027?
The UPSC ESE Prelims Exam Date 2027 is January 31, 2027.
What is the UPSC ESE Mains Exam Date 2027?
The UPSC ESE Mains Exam Date 2027 is June 18, 2027.
When was the UPSC ESE 2027 notification released?
The UPSC ESE 2027 notification was released on September 16, 2026.
What is the last date to apply for UPSC ESE 2027?
The last date to submit the UPSC ESE 2027 application is October 6, 2026, up to 6:00 PM.
When will the UPSC ESE Prelims Admit Card 2027 be released?
The exact release date has not been announced. UPSC will issue the e-Admit Card on the last working day of the preceding week of the Preliminary Examination.
When will the UPSC ESE Mains Admit Card 2027 be released?
The exact release date has not been announced. The e-Admit Card will be issued on the last working day of the preceding week of the Main Examination.
When will the UPSC ESE Prelims Result 2027 be released?
The UPSC ESE Prelims Result Date 2027 has not been announced. UPSC will release the result after conducting the Preliminary Examination.
When will the UPSC ESE Mains Result 2027 be released?
The UPSC ESE Mains Result Date 2027 has not been announced. The result will be released after the Main Examination.
Are the UPSC ESE 2027 exam shift timings announced?
The official notification confirms the Preliminary Examination date as January 31, 2027, and the Main Examination date as June 18, 2027. The exact shift and reporting timings should be checked in the respective e-Admit Card and examination instructions.