IES Exam 2024: Latest News, Date, Eligibility, Salary & Vacancies

The IES Exam (Indian Engineering Services), conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), is a highly competitive examination for engineering graduates seeking to join the government as Class-1 officers in various technical departments of the government of India. This exam is also known as the Engineering Services Examination (ESE). The UPSC IES exam is conducted in three stages – a preliminary examination, a main examination, and a personality test. The examination is known for its high difficulty level; only a few candidates can crack it each year. The exam is highly respected and considered one of the most sought-after examinations for engineering graduates in India.

The UPSC IES exam is held in various disciplines, including mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, and electronics and telecommunications engineering. Candidates who are successful in the examination are selected for various posts in government organizations, including the Indian Railways, Indian Telecommunications Service, Central Water Engineering, and Central Power Engineering. The UPSC IES exam is prestigious and offers attractive remuneration and a challenging work environment. With many engineering graduates vying for a limited number of positions, the UPSC IES exam is considered one of the toughest competitive exams in India.

IES Exam 2023: Overview

Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name	Engineering Services Examination (ESE)
Level of Exam	National
Language	English and Hindi
Frequency of Exam	Once a year
Vacancies	167
Duration of Exam	Prelims – 5 Hours Mains – 6 hours
Job Location	Across India
Application Mode	Online
Exam Mode	Offline
Upper Age Limit	21-30 years
Educational qualifications	Engineering
Fees of Application	Rs 200
Process of Selection	Preliminary, Main Exam & Interview
Exam Pattern	Preliminary exam – Objective-type Mains exam – Conventional
Official website	www.upsc.gov.in

IES Notification 2024

UPSC has also released a notification about the details for the IES exam. Candidates can read the IES 2024 Notification below:

Notif-ESEP-24-engl-060923

IES Exam Date 2024

The Indian Engineering Services Exam 2024, also known as the Engineering Services Examination (ESE), is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The Commission will conduct Preliminary and Main Examinations to select candidates for the available positions. Online applications can be submitted between September 6, 2023, and September 26, 2023, until 6.00 PM, after which the link will be deactivated.

UPSC IES Events	UPSC IES Exam Date 2023
Release of UPSC IES Notification	6th September 2023
Opening of UPSC IES Registration	6th September 2023
Closing of UPSC IES Registration	26th September 2023 (6 p.m.)
Withdrawal of UPSC IES Application	To be declared
Release of Admit Card for UPSC IES Prelims Exam	February 2024
UPSC IES Prelim Exam Date	14th February 2024
Result of the UPSC IES Preliminary Exam	To be declared
UPSC IES Mains Exam Date	To be declared

IES Vacancy 2023

The official notification PDF has announced the IES vacancies branch-wise. Below is the table containing the total number of vacancies for Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electronics Telecommunication Engineering:

Branch	Total Vacancy
CE	167
ME
EE
ECE

IES Eligibility Criteria 2023

Nationality:

To be eligible for this position, a candidate must meet one of the following criteria:

• a) be a citizen of India,
• b) be a subject of Nepal,
• c) be a subject of Bhutan,
• d) be a Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, to settle in India permanently
• e) be a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Uganda, Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, or Ethiopia, to settle in India permanently.

Note:

• A. Candidates who fall under categories (b), (c), (d), and (e) above must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
• B. Candidates who require a certificate of eligibility may still be allowed to take the examination. Still, they will only be offered an appointment after receiving the necessary certificate from the Government of India.

IES 2023 Medical Examination

a. Candidates recommended by the Commission based on the Engineering Services Examination, 2023, will have to undergo a medical examination.

b. Each candidate recommended by the Commission must undergo a medical examination as determined by the Ministry of Communications, Department of Telecommunications, regardless of whether they have previously undergone a medical examination and were found fit or unfit.

c. The decisions of the Medical Board will be conclusive and applicable for all purposes related to the allotment.

Physical Fitness

According to the official notification of the Engineering Services Examination, 2023 Rules, which will be released in the Gazette of India Extraordinary, candidates must fulfill certain physical standards to be eligible for admission to the examination.

IES 2023 Educational Qualification

To be eligible for the examination, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

• Possess an engineering degree from a university in India that is incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature, or from an educational institution established by an act of Parliament, or deemed as a university under section-3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
• Have successfully completed Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations conducted by the Institution of Engineers (India).
• Have obtained an engineering degree/diploma from a foreign university/college/institution that is recognized by the government for this purpose.
• Have passed the Graduate Membership Examination of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (India).
• Passing the Associate Membership Examination Parts two and three /Sections A and B of the Aeronautical Society of India.
• Having passed the Graduate Membership Examination held after November 1959 by the Institution of Electronics and Radio Engineers, London.
• For candidates applying to the Indian Radio Regulatory Service Group ‘A and Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics Engineering Posts),’ possessing either of the aforementioned qualifications or an M.Sc. degree or equivalent with a specialization in Wireless Communication, Electronics, Radio Physics, or Radio Engineering.
• For candidates applying to the Indian Radio Regulatory Service Group ‘A,’ possessing either of the aforementioned qualifications or a Master’s degree in Science with a specialization in Physics and Radio Communication, Electronics, or Telecommunication.

Please note that the eligibility of candidates from the relevant institutions is subject to the decision of the government in compliance with the Supreme Court of India’s verdict in MA 2367/2018 in Civil Appeal No. 17922/2017 dated 13.08.2019.

IES AGE LIMIT 2023

(a) To be eligible for this exam, candidates must be at least 21 years old and no more than 30 years old as of January 1, 2023. That is, they must have been born between January 2, 1993, and January 1, 2002.

(b) The upper age limit of 30 years can be relaxed up to 35 years for government employees belonging to the categories mentioned in column 1, who work in a department/office under the control of any of the authorities mentioned in column 2, and apply for admission to the examination for any of the service(s)/posts listed in column 2, for which they are otherwise qualified.

(c) A candidate who has been continuously employed on a regular basis in a temporary service in the specific Department/Office mentioned below for at least three years as of January 1, 2023, is eligible.

The upper age limit mentioned above can be relaxed as follows:

• Candidates belonging to a scheduled caste or scheduled tribe can receive a relaxation of up to five years.
• Candidates belonging to the OBC category can receive a relaxation of up to three years.
• Candidates who have served in the defence services and have been disabled in operations during hostilities with a foreign country or in a disturbed area can receive a relaxation of up to three years.
• Ex-servicemen, including ECOs/SSCOs and Commissioned Officers and , who have served at least five years of military service as of January 1, 2023, and have been released either on completion of their assignment due to physical disability attributable to military service or on invaliding, can receive a relaxation of up to five years.
• ECOs/SSCOs who have completed five years of initial assignment in the military as of January 1, 2023, and have had their assignment extended beyond five years can receive a relaxation of up to five years if the Ministry of Defence issues a certificate that they are eligible to apply for civil employment and can be released on three months’ notice upon selection.
• Blind, deaf-mute, and orthopedically handicapped persons can receive a relaxation of up to ten years.

IES 2024 Application Form

To fill out the online application form for the IES exam, follow these steps:

• Go to the UPSC official website and navigate to the exam notifications section.
• Find the apply online link for the UPSC ESE Prelims exam and click on it.
• Fill out Part I of the application form to receive your registration number.
• Log in using your registration number and date of birth to access the complete ESE exam application form.
• Upload the required documents as specified.
• Pay the application fee according to the category you have chosen.
• Confirm the declaration and submit the UPSC ESE online form.
• Print a copy of the application form for future reference.

IES 2023 Application Fees

To pay the application fee for the ESE IES exam, you may visit any branch of the SBI. The fee of the Application for the UPSC ESE exam is outlined below:

• Other Candidates: Rs. 200/-
• Women, SC, ST, and PWD candidates: Exempted

Documents Required

To complete the application process for the ESE/IES exam, you need to upload specific documents in the correct format. These documents must be in JPG format and should have a size ranging from 20 KB to 300 KB. The following documents are required for submission with the UPSC ESE 2023 application form:

Document Required	Dimensions
Photo	Min: 350 pixels (Height) x 350 pixels (Width) Max: 1000 pixels (Height) x 1000 pixels (Width)
Signature	Min: 350 pixels (Height) x 350 pixels (Width) Max: 1000 pixels (Height)1000 pixels (Width)

Candidates applying for the IES exam should take note of the following important points:

• The UPSC has provided the option to withdraw the ESE 2023 exam application form between 12 October 2022 and 18 October 2022.
• It is crucial to apply for the IES exam before the deadline of 4 October 2022. Delay in submitting the application form may result in the allocation of an exam center that is not your preferred choice.
• UPSC candidates will be selected based on their performance in all three stages of the ESE IES exam – Prelims, Mains, and Interviews.

IES Admit Card 2024

The admit card for the UPSC ESE 2023 will be released in February 2024, and candidates can download it using their login credentials. If there are any discrepancies, candidates can report them to the Commission at usengg-upsc@nic.in

The official notice indicates that entry into the examination venue will be closed 10 minutes before the scheduled start time of the exam. The morning session will be 09:50 A.M., and the afternoon session will be 01:50 P.M. No candidate will be allowed entry into the examination venue after the entry is closed.

Furthermore, candidates should remember that they will not be permitted to appear at any other examination venue except for the one specified in the e-admit card.

To download your admit card for the Engineering Services Examination 2023, follow these steps:

• Open the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at www.upsc.gov.in.
• Click on the ‘Examinations’ tab.
• From the dropdown menu, select ‘Active Examinations’.
• Look for the link to the ‘Engineering Services Examination 2023’ and click on it.
• On the exam’s page, find and click on the link for the IES admit card 2023.
• You will be taken to the IES admit card page.
• Read the instructions carefully and click ‘Yes’.
• Enter your Registration ID/Roll Number and other required details.
• Click on the “Submit” button to view your IES admit card.
• Finally, download and take a printout of your IES admit card for future reference.

DETAILS FOR ADMIT CARD

Upon downloading the UPSC IES admit card, it is crucial for candidates to review all the details listed for accuracy thoroughly. The following details should be verified:

• Candidate’s full name
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Category
• Roll number
• Registration ID
• Father’s full name
• Candidate’s photograph
• Test city
• Date of examination
• Signature
• General instructions.

To ensure a smooth process for downloading your IES admit card, please follow the instructions below:

• Please use the latest versions of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browsers to download your admit card.
• Ensure that Javascript is enabled on your browser.
• Do not use mobile devices or other gadgets to download your e-admit card. We recommend using a Windows operating system on a desktop machine.
• If you encounter any issues downloading your e-admit card using the suggested browsers, try clearing your browser’s cache and cookies via the browser settings. If you cannot download your e-admit card, try using another computer.
• If the server blocks your download due to repetitive attempts, please get in touch with the UPSC Administrator immediately via the e-mail at web-upsc@nic.in to unblock the downloading process.

Items to bring with admit card:

When going to the exam hall, candidates must bring their IES admit card and a valid photo ID card. Acceptable forms of photo identification include a passport, PAN card, voter ID, Aadhaar card, driving license, and others.

IES Exam Centers 2024

Prelims Exam Centers for IES 2024

The admit card for the IES Prelims exam will mention the exam center. The Indian Engineering Services Exam will be conducted across several venues in India, and candidates can select their preferred exam center. The following cities are among those that organize the Indian Engineering Services Prelims exam:

Agartala	Ahmedabad
Aizawl	Aligarh
Prayagraj	Bangalore
Bareilly	Bhopal
Chandigarh	Chennai
Cuttack	Dehradun
Delhi	Dharwad
Dispur (Guwahati)	Gangtok
Hyderabad	Imphal
Itanagar	Port Blair
Raipur	Jhansi
Jammu	Jorhat
Kohima	Kolkata
Tirupati	Lucknow
Jaipur	Panaji (Goa)
Srinagar	Madurai
Mumbai	Ranchi
Kochi (Cochin)	Nagpur
Patna	Sambalpur
Shillong	Udaipur
Shimla	Thiruvananthapuram
Vishakhapatnam	–

Mains Exam Centers for IES 2023

When filling out the application form for the IES Mains exam, candidates are provided with a list of exam centers. The table below displays the cities where the Mains Indian Engineering Services exam is conducted:

Ahmedabad	Aizawl
Cuttack	Delhi
Dehradun	Raipur
Ranchi	Hyderabad
Bangalore	Bhopal
Chandigarh	Kolkata
Lucknow	Shillong
Jammu	Dispur (Guwahati)
Shimla	Thiruvananthapuram
Visakhapatnam	Mumbai
Patna	Jaipur
Allahabad	Chennai

IES Exam Pattern

Aspirants aiming to take the ESE Exam should ensure that they meet all the eligibility criteria and fulfill the requirements at every stage of the examination. It is advisable for candidates to thoroughly review the complete details of the IES Exam Pattern before beginning the application process and preparation. The examination will be conducted in three stages as outlined below:

• Stage I: Engineering Services (Preliminary/Stage-I) Examination (consisting of Objective Type Papers) to shortlist candidates for the Main Exam.
• Stage II: Engineering Services (Main/Stage-II) Examination (consisting of Conventional Type Papers).
• Stage III: Personality Test.

Prelims Exam Pattern

The ESE Preliminary examination marks the initial stage of the selection procedure, and it consists of two papers as detailed below:

• Paper-I and Paper-II of the ESE Prelims Exam solely comprise of objective-type questions.
• The total scoring in the UPSC ESE exam is 500 marks.
• While Paper-I is standardized for all applicants, Paper-II contains queries related to the fundamental engineering subject.
• The ESE Prelims test requires a total duration of 5 hours.
• An incorrect response attracts a deduction of ⅓ marks assigned to a question.

Paper	Subject	Question-type	Marks	Duration
Paper I	General Studies And Engineering Aptitude	Objective	200	2 hours
Paper II	Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics and Telecommunication)	Objective	300	3 hours
Total			500	5 hours

Main Exam Pattern

Those who pass the UPSC ESE Prelims exam will be invited to participate in the Mains exam, which has the following characteristics:

• The IES Mains exam consists of 2 papers, both of which are conventional in nature.

• The papers are centered around the core engineering subject that you chose while completing the application form, namely Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electronics Telecommunication Engineering.

• The commission reserves the authority to subtract up to 5% of your total marks if your handwriting is unclear.

Paper	Subject	Question-type	Marks	Duration
Paper I	Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics and Telecommunication)	Descriptive	300	3 hours
Paper II	Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics and Telecommunication)	Objective	300	3 hours
Total			600	6 hours

IES Exam Syllabus 2024

IES Prelims Syllabus

IES Prelims syllabus 2023 for Paper I is the same for all the branches, while paper II syllabus differs as per the choice made by the candidate:

Papers and Subjects	Topics
Paper I	Current affairs (national and international) Environment: conservation, pollution, climate change, and so on. Construction and production Maintenance, Importance of Safety, General Design & Drawing Principles Material Science Technologies of Information and Communication (ICT) Energy Basics Project Management Ethics and Values in the Engineering Profession Engineering Mathematics Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
Paper-II (Civil Engineering)	Solid Mechanics Building Materials Steel Structures Design Construction Practice and Management Concrete design and Masonry structures
Paper-II (Mechanical Engineering)	Power Planting Engineering Fluid Mechanics IC Engines Refrigerations Turbo Machinery Thermodynamics and Heat Paper
Paper-II (Electrical Engineering)	Engineering Mathematics Electrical Materials Electronic Measurements Electric Circuits Computer Fundamentals Basic Electronic Engineering
Paper-II (Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering)	Analog and Digital Circuits Network Theory Basic Electronics Engineering Materials Science Basic Electrical Engineering Electronic Instrumentation and Measurements

IES Mains Syllabus 2024

IES Mains syllabus 2023 is the same as the IES Mains Paper I and IES Preliminary Paper II is the same. The difference lies that, in the preliminary examination, only objective questions are asked, while in the mains paper, subjective questions are asked:

Papers and Subjects	Topics
Paper-II (Civil Engineering)	Geotechnical Engineering Foundation Engineering Geology and Surveying Transportation Engineering Water Resource Engineering Hydraulic Machines and Hydropower
Paper-II (Mechanical Engineering)	Design of Machine Elements Engineering Materials Industrial and Maintenance Engineering Mechatronics and Robotics Mechanisms and Machines Engineering Machines
Paper-II (Electrical Engineering)	Systems and Signal Processing Digital and Analog Electronics Electrical Machines Control Systems Power Drive and Electronics
Paper-II (Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering)	Advanced Electronics Topics Advanced Communication Digital and Analog Communication Systems Electro Magnetics Architecture and Computer Organization Control Systems

IES Result 2024

To check the IES result 2023, you can visit the official website of UPSC, where the Union Public Service Commission releases the results. After clearing the IES Prelims exam, candidates must appear for the mains exam. The IES Mains Result is then declared, followed by the Final Result. To check your IES result, follow these steps:

• Go to the UPSC official website, upsc.gov.in, for more details.
• Select ‘Examination’ and then choose ‘Active Examination’ from the dropdown menu.
• From the dropdown option, select “Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2023.
• Following that, you will see all the important updates, including the results.
• Click on the Written Test result link to check your IES result.

IES Cutoff 2024

The UPSC official website has released the category-wise cutoff for IES 2023. However, due to the high level of competition, surpassing the minimum qualifying marks does not ensure selection. The candidates with the top scores will be selected for the subsequent round of interviews.

Category	Cutoff
General	238
EWS	238
OBC	238
SC	202
ST	227

Selection Process

The IES selection process for 2023 consists of two primary stages, which are as follows:

IES Prelims & Mains Exam

To be selected, candidates must successfully clear both the IES Prelims and IES Mains exams. The IES 2023 Preliminary exam is divided into two components, General Ability and Engineering Subject. The General Ability test will be at the level of an Engineering/Science graduate. Only those candidates who pass both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the IES Preliminary Examination will be considered eligible to appear for the IES Mains Examination.

IES Personal Interview

UPSC conducts the IES Personal Interview for all candidates who clear the Mains cutoff. Candidates who qualify for the Prelims and Mains exams will be called to participate in the IES Personality Test. The Personality Exam (Interview) carries a weightage of 200 points. After the candidate clears the personality test, their documents and eligibility will be thoroughly verified.

IES Salary

The 7th Pay Commission governs the salary and benefits of IES officers in 2023. The previous wage structure has been substantially revised, and officers now receive an in-hand salary of INR 55,135. Additionally, the following allowances are provided:

• Residential quarters or HRA, depending on whether the officer utilizes the allocated quarters or makes their own lodging arrangements.
• Dearness allowance
• Travel allowance/tour allowance as an additional incentive.
• Official vehicle for official purposes such as attending meetings or visiting locations.
• Medical assistance
• Domestic helpers and drivers.

LEVEL	IES SALARY	GRADE PAY
Junior (Entry) Level	Rs. 15,600 – 39,100	Rs. 5,400
Senior Scale Level	Rs. 15,600 – 39,100	Rs. 6,600
Junior Administrative Grade	Rs. 15,600 – 39,100	Rs. 7,600
Selection Grade Pay	Rs. 37,400 – 67,000	Rs. 8,700
Super Time Scale	Rs. 37,400 – 67,000	Rs. 8,700
Super Time Scale	Rs. 37,400 – 67,000	Rs. 10,000
Apex Pay Scale	Rs. 80,000/-	Not Available
Cabinet Secretary Grade	Rs. 90,000/-	Not Available

The type of work an IES officer performs is mainly determined by their engineering discipline and the service or cadre they are enrolled in. The career progression is favourable, and officers earn significant respect. The first offered position is Assistant Executive Engineer, and the hierarchy culminates with the position of Chairman/Managing Director.

Responsibilities and Advancement opportunities for IES 2023

• Upon selection, individuals will be designated as Assistant Executive Engineer or Assistant Director at the start of their careers.
• With 3 to 4 years of experience, individuals are eligible for promotion to Executive Engineer, Director, or Work Manager. Upon completion of 8 years of service, individuals can become Deputy General Manager or Joint Director.
• After accumulating over 13 years of experience, individuals can advance to the position of Joint General Manager or Chief Engineer of level 2.
• After 20 years of experience, individuals are qualified to become a Additional General Manager or Chief Engineer
• Upon providing 30 years of service to the government of India, individuals are eligible for the position of Senior General Manager or Engineer-in-Chief.
• Exceptional performance by IES officers with 34 years of experience can lead to their appointment as Chairman or Managing Director of a governmental organization.

IES Preparation Tips

Preparing for UPSC IES 2023 requires dedicated and consistent efforts. Here are some study tips that can help you in your preparation:

• Understand the Exam Pattern: Having a clear understanding of the exam pattern is essential before beginning your preparation, as it will provide you with valuable information regarding the structure of the exam, the types of questions that will be asked, and the marking scheme.

• Create a Study Plan: Create a study plan that is tailored to your strengths and weaknesses. The plan should cover all the topics that are included in the syllabus, and you should allocate time for each topic based on its importance.

• Focus on the Basics: Start with the basics of each topic and then move to the advanced concepts. Ensure that you have a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts before moving to the advanced topics.

• Make Notes: Make concise and comprehensive notes of important concepts and formulas that you come across while studying. This will help you in quick revision during the last days of the exam.

• Practice Previous Year Papers: Practice the previous year’s papers and mock tests to improve your speed, accuracy, and time management skills. This will also help you identify your weak areas and improve on them.

• Stay Updated: Stay updated with the latest news and current affairs. Read newspapers and magazines, and watch news channels regularly to keep yourself updated on the latest happenings.

• Take Breaks: Take regular breaks during your study sessions to avoid burnout. Taking short breaks in between study sessions will help you in staying focused and refreshed.

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