UPSC ESE 2027: Career Opportunities, Services, Roles & More

UPSC ESE 2027 is one of the engineering services examinations that recruit civil, mechanical, electrical, and electronics and telecommunication engineers into Group A and Group B technical posts under the Government of India, including Indian Railways, CPWD, BRO, and MES. Candidates who are shortlisted become Group A gazetted officers who have a strong salary, pay, authority, and career growth.

What is UPSC ESE?

The Engineering Service Examination, also called the ESE, is conducted every year by the Union Public Service Commission to fill vacancies for technical leadership roles across various kinds of central government departments. This examination is one of the most respected government examinations, with multiple ministries and central government organizations that recruit engineers for Group A technical and administrative roles.

The UPSC ESE 2027 notification has been officially announced on 16 September 2026. This year, approximately 480 vacancies were announced, and 19 posts are reserved for persons with benchmark disabilities across various disciplines such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronics, and telecommunication engineering. Candidates can apply for one category per cycle. It is advised that candidates choose a stream early to avoid any kind of confusion later.

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UPSC ESE 2027: Job opportunities

UPSC ESE 2027: Civil Engineering Services

Civil engineering candidates recruited through the UPSC ESE exam can be appointed to various kinds of central government departments, which are given below: –

• • Central engineering services
  • Central engineering services—roads, Group A
  • Survey of India, Group A services
  • AEE civil in Border Roads Engineering Services
  • AA (QS & C) in MES Surveyor Cadre
  • Central Water Engineering, Group A services
  • Indian Skill Development Center
  • Indian Railway Management Services
  • Indian Railway Management Services—civil engineering posts
  • Indian Defence Service of Engineers

UPSC ESE 2027: Mechanical Engineering Services

Mechanical engineers are appointed to various services and departments through UPSC ESE, including central government ministries and departments, which are given below: –

• • AEE in GSI engineering services, Group A
  • Indian Naval Material Management Services
  • Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service
  • AEE (electrical and mechanical) in Border Roads Engineering Services
  • Indian Skill Development Services
  • Indian Railways Management Service—Mechanical
  • Indian Railways Management Service – Stores – Mechanical Engineering posts
  • Indian Defence Service of Engineers
  • Indian Naval Armament Service—Mechanical Engineering posts
  • Central Water Engineering, Group A services
  • Central Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Service—Mechanical Engineering
  • Central Power Engineering Service, Group A—Mechanical Engineering post

UPSC ESE 2027: Electrical Engineering Services

Electrical engineers are appointed to various services and departments through UPSC ESE, including central government ministries and departments, which are given below:

• • Central Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Service (Electrical Engineering Posts)
  • Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electrical Engineering Posts)
  • Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ (Electrical Engineering Posts)
  • Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Electrical).
  • Indian Skill Development Service
  • Indian Railway Management Service (Electrical)
  • Indian Railway Management Service (Stores) – Electrical Engg. Posts.
  • Indian Defence Service of Engineers
  • Indian Naval Armament Service (Electrical Engineering Posts)

UPSC ESE 2027: Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Services

Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers  are appointed to various services and departments through UPSC ESE, including central government ministries and departments, which are given below:

• • Indian Radio Regulatory Service Gr ‘A’
  • Indian Telecommunications Service Gr ‘A’
  • Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electronics and Telecom Engineering
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  • Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics and Telecom Engineering Posts).
  • Indian Skill Development Service
  • Junior Telecom Officer Gr ‘B’
  • Indian Railway Management Service (Signal & Telecommunication)
  • Indian Railway Management Service (Stores) – S & T Engg. Posts
  • Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ (Electronics & Telecommunication
  • Engineering Posts

What are the roles and responsibilities of a UPSC ESE officer?

1. The main roles revolve around technical execution, such as supervising designs, construction, and maintenance work within the engineering domains.
2. Another responsibility is contract management, such as overseeing tenders, budgets, and timelines for infrastructure and defense projects.
3. The selected candidate must be able to handle teams of junior engineers across various project sites.
4. He/she must be able to ensure that the project meets the safety codes and procurement norms.

UPSC ESE – Salary Structure

The UPSC ESE exam may be a difficult exam for some candidates; candidates who qualify for the exam will get many benefits. Qualifying all three stages of the examination will make you feel pleased, as every drop of sweat and hard work is worthwhile. Here is the salary of the ESE officer: –