UPSC ESE 2027 · post details
Indian Defence Service of Engineers
Recruited through the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE / IES). Pay, age limit and qualification below are as printed in the official notice.
Pay level
Not printed in the notice (Central Government pay rules)
Age limit
Born 02 Jan 1997 – 01 Jan 2006
Classification
Group A — Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
Apply window
16 September – 6 October 2026 (6 pm)
Department
| Ministry / department | Pay level | Group | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Defence Service of Engineers | Not printed in the notice (Central Government pay rules) | Group A — Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering | Born 02 Jan 1997 – 01 Jan 2006 |
Eligibility
Educational qualification
Degree in Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical for this service) from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature, or Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) examinations, or an equivalent qualification listed in the notice.
Age limit
Born 02 Jan 1997 – 01 Jan 2006, with category-wise relaxation as per the notice.
Exam stages for this post
Stage-I Preliminary (Paper I 200 + Paper II 300 marks), Stage-II Main (two 300-mark engineering papers), Stage-III Personality Test (200 marks).
See the full UPSC ESE exam pattern →UPSC ESE 2027 important dates
| Notice dated | 16 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online application | 16 September – 6 October 2026 (6 pm) |
| Preliminary (Stage-I) examination | 31 January 2027 |
| Main (Stage-II) examination | 18 June 2027 |
| e-Admit Card | On the last working day of the week before the exam |
Source: Engineering Services Examination, 2027 — Examination Notice No. 02/2027-ENGG (published 16 September 2026). Apply only on upsc.gov.in.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary (pay level) of Indian Defence Service of Engineers through UPSC ESE?
Not printed in the notice (Central Government pay rules), as printed in the Engineering Services Examination, 2027 — Examination Notice No. 02/2027-ENGG. In-hand pay also depends on allowances such as DA and HRA.
What is the age limit for UPSC ESE Indian Defence Service of Engineers 2027?
Candidates must be born 02 Jan 1997 – 01 Jan 2006, with upper-age relaxation for reserved categories as per the notice.
What qualification is required for Indian Defence Service of Engineers?
Degree in Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical for this service) from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature, or Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) examinations, or an equivalent qualification listed in the notice.
Which exam stages apply to Indian Defence Service of Engineers?
Stage-I Preliminary (Paper I 200 + Paper II 300 marks), Stage-II Main (two 300-mark engineering papers), Stage-III Personality Test (200 marks).