1. 29th August 2010 12:39 AM #1
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    Indian Engineering Services

    Indian Engineering Services Examination (IES) is conducted by UPSC, India every year. It is conducted for the recruitment to the engineering categories in government services like Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Electronics & Tele Communication Engineering. Those who clear IES can join in good grades and they have a faster career progression in government sector. Those who are looking for a stable government job in engineering cadre, IES is the exam you need to watch out for. IES exam is usually conducted in June and it is an exam spread over three years. The notification of the exam commences on the month of January and applications.

    IES exam has some sections like objective type papers in engineering subject areas subjective papers different based on different engineering streams. IES is relatively a tough exam as it has a broader syllabus covering the specific engineering stream in depth.

    Structure and Pattern of IES

    Selection process of the candidates is based on Written Test and Personality Test. Only those candidates who get qualified for written test can attend personality test.

    Written Test

    Paper I (Objective type) - General Ability Test
    (Part A: General English)
    (Part B: General Studies)
    200 Marks each

    Papers II & III (Objective type)
    Civil Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Electronics & Tele-Communication Engineering
    200 Marks each

    Papers IV & V (Descriptive)
    Civil Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Electronics & Tele-communication Engineering
    200 Marks each

    Total marks for written exam - 1000 Marks

    Personality Test
    Personality test is the personal interview conducted by UPSC. The total marks for interview is 200.

    Syllabus of IES

    General Ability Test - Paper I
    • Part A-General English: It covers English grammar. It helps in understanding the knowledge of candidates in global language.
    • Part B- General Studies: It covers current affairs, Indian history and Geography.

    Civil Engineering
    • Paper I - Building Materials
    • Paper II - Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulic Machines and Hydropower, Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering

    Mechanical Engineering Syllabus
    • Paper I – Thermodynamics, Heat transfer and Refrigeration and Air- Conditioning, Fluid Mechanics, Fluid Machinery and Steam Generators
    • Paper II - Theory of Mechanics, Machine Design, Strength of Materials, Engineering Materials, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering

    Electrical Engineering
    • Paper I - EM Theory, Electrical Materials, Electrical Circuits, Measurements and Instrumentation, Control Systems
    • Paper II - Electrical Machines and Power Transformers, Power Systems, Analog and Digital Electronics and Circuits, Micro processors, Communication Systems, Power Electronics

    Electronics & Tele-communication Engineering
    • Paper I - Materials and Components, Physical Electronics, Electron Devices and ICs, Signals and Systems, Network Theory, Electromagnetic Theory, Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation
    • Paper II - Analog Electronic Circuits, Digital Electronic Circuits, Control Systems, Communication Systems, Microwave Engineering, Computer Engineering

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    Qualification Criteria for IES

    Candidates must have Engineering degree ( BE/Btech) from a recognized university or equivalent. Those students appearing for final semester exam are also allowed to appear for this subjected to them submitting the degree certificates at the time of recruitment. Candidates who have qualified MSc degree or equivalent in areas like Wireless Communications, Electronics, Radio Physics or Radio Engineering can also apply for IES exam. Applicants should be of age group 21 to 30.

    Application Procedure for IES

    Electronically scanned application forms along with the information brochure can be obtained from the designated Head Post Offices/ Post Offices throughout the country. Information on these post offices can be obtained in the notification issued by UPSC. Notifications are issues in the months of January and February usually. The duly filled application form has to be sent to - Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, New Delhi – 110011. UPSC’s notification will be issued in almost all major national and local newspapers.

    Official Inquiries on IES
    • Address: Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, New Delhi – 110011.
    • Phone Nos: 011- 23098543/23385271
    • Website URL: http://www.upsc.gov.in/


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    Electronics and instrumentation course what is the scope of getting government jobs


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    What is study pattern for achived ies
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  5. 22nd May 2011 07:52 PM #4
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    can a student of I.T branch be applicable for this?
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  6. 23rd May 2011 02:44 PM #5
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    My self is a second year student of Mechanical engg.from Delhi Engg. Collage.
    Can I appear for 2012 exam.

    What is the initial grade in Indian Railway if i pass IES Exam and what is the grade in NTPC.

    Kindly mail me on vkg_60@yahoo.com.
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  7. 23rd May 2011 02:48 PM #6
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    Dear Sir,

    Myself is a second year student in Delhi engg. collage from Mechanical engg.
    Can i appear for IES Exam 2012 ?

    What is the initial grade in Indian railway and NTPC if i pass IES Exam.
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  8. 24th May 2011 03:03 PM #7
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    I have B. Tech Computer Science Engineering degree, how I select my subjects for IES
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  9. 24th May 2011 09:42 PM #8
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    Sir/mem i am doing AMIETE (ET) after complete can i apear in IES exam. Pl. Reply my mail..
    pkpkumar214@gmail.com
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  10. 24th May 2011 11:24 PM #9
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    Hello sir, i am a student of civil engg. I want to know about the elegibility and course content of the written test. Plz mail me on jdkiit@gmail.com
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  11. 25th May 2011 07:10 PM #10
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    iam pursuing b.tech 4th year ece branch... can i appear for IES Exam 2012?
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  12. 29th May 2011 06:44 PM #11
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    respected sir
    can B.tech Information technology(IT) student appear in IES exams . . .
    sir pl inform me about my query on my mail address.
    abhilash.ranu@gmail.com
    m waiting 4 ur respone . . . .
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  13. 31st May 2011 05:36 PM #12
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    respected sir,
    iam pursuing b.tech 4th year ece branch... can i appear for IES Exam 2012?plz inform me


    thxs
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  14. 2nd June 2011 03:03 PM #13
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    hai im in 3rd yr of electronics and communication engineerng student. im going to final yr .can i appear in ies exam 2012?
    kindly reply me on oli.cancan@gmail.com
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  15. 3rd June 2011 10:32 PM #14
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    sir,i am electronics and communication engineering branch student
    can i applicable for this exam ..
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  16. 3rd June 2011 11:05 PM #15
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    respected sir,
    i am a student of electronics and instrumentation br....can i appear for I.E.S. exam .
    n hw can i select my subjects........
    plz inform me on javvadnaqvi@gmail.com

    thanks.............
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  17. 6th June 2011 02:25 PM #16
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    i will write you again only when i get ies....take my word....
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  18. 6th June 2011 06:12 PM #17
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    no,ies entrance exam is applicable for only four department
    =>civil engineering
    =>mechanical engineering
    =>electronics and communication engineering
    =>electrical and electronics engineering

    but you can try for
    =>psu exams
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  19. 6th June 2011 06:18 PM #18
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    Re: Indian Engineering Services

    YES.. YOU CAN APPEAR FOR THE EXAM...

    BUT YOU MUST TAKE
    =>above 65%
    =>do not have any standing arrears

    all the best...
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  20. 6th June 2011 06:20 PM #19
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    Re: Indian Engineering Services

    yes.you can appear for the EXAM2012

    eligibility criteria
    =>candidates must take above 65%
    =>candidates do not have standing arrear
    =>?posts will be alloted according to the score,you get in the exam...
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  21. 6th June 2011 06:27 PM #20
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    Re: Indian Engineering Services

    there is nothing hard to prepare this exam...
    but you must atleast study three hours per day to revise all the subjects you study during your ug degree....

    working one time hard make your life fortune...

    all the best...
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  22. 8th June 2011 12:53 PM #21
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    hello sir
    can a Computer Engineering Student able for IES Exam
    reply me sir
    reply me on my ppawanoo7@gmail.com
    email address
    please sir
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  23. 9th June 2011 02:50 PM #22
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    i am student of computer science branch. can i give IES and what is the scope of job for a computer science field person.
    please reply me on my email id "arch.garg@rediff.com"

    i will be very thankful to you if you help me.
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  24. 9th June 2011 05:41 PM #23
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    respected sir/mam:i am pursuing b.tech first year (EE) I WANT TO KNOW THAT HOW TO PREPARE FOR THIS EXAM NOW....
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  25. 10th June 2011 12:54 PM #24
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    when will be anounce the result for 2011 patch ies exam
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  26. 11th June 2011 02:51 PM #25
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    Respected sir,
    I am pursuing chemical engineering and now in sixth semester, as there is no provision for chemical aspirants in the current format, can i apply for IES examination.
    kindly sir reply me at my email address meharvikram@gmail.com
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  27. 11th June 2011 08:24 PM #26
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    Respected Sir,

    I am working as AEE in I & CAD Dept (state Government) from 2008 onwords. I would like to apply for the IES Exam for the coming year 2012. Sir, pls inform me whether my 2.50 year services will be added in Central Govt if I was qualified in IES Exam. My Email.Id sud_913@yahoo.co.in.

    Thanking you sir....
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  28. 14th June 2011 07:36 AM #27
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    am completed Ece course. how much percentage required sir
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  29. 24th June 2011 11:33 AM #28
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    gud mrng sir......
    i m a mechanical engg. student. i wnt to knw wht is the cut off marks in evry sections?........

    plz reply at rebelmailme@rediffmail.com
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  30. 26th June 2011 08:32 PM #29
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    Hi friend You have more scope than other courses because the students will not take this course as if it is hard. so small number of students only will take this course and there is less competition, you can easily enter into the jobs.

    All the best
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  31. 26th June 2011 08:38 PM #30
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    Re: Indian Engineering Services

    Hi friend,
    you can appear for exam 2012 and the eligible criteria are as follows:

    You must take above 65%

    you must not have any standing arrears

    posts will be alloted according to the score, you get in the exam.

    All the best
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  32. 26th June 2011 08:40 PM #31
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    Hi friend,

    you must take 65% and above.

    you should not have any standing arrears.

    All the best
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  33. 26th June 2011 08:41 PM #32
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    Hi friend, you must get 65% and above for each and every section.

    All the best
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  34. 26th June 2011 08:44 PM #33
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    Hi friend,

    There is nothing hard to prepare this exam, but you must atleast study atleast 2hours in morning and in evening to revise all the subjects you study during your degree itself.

    All the best
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  35. 26th June 2011 08:47 PM #34
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    Ya sure you can apply for 2012 exam.You should have the following eligibilty.

    You should have 65% and above in your degree

    You should not have any standing arrears in your degree.

    All the best prepare well
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  36. 26th June 2011 08:49 PM #35
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    Re: Indian Engineering Services

    Hi friend you can apply for 2012 for this exam you should have the following eligibility.

    You should have 65% and above in your degree

    You should not have any standing arrears in your degree

    All the best prepare well for your exams
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  37. 27th June 2011 04:45 PM #36
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    good evening sir ...........
    i m a information tech. engg student. i want to know ,how can prepare IES .
    plz reply me at khileshk8@gmail.com
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  38. 27th June 2011 09:04 PM #37
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    can i apply for IES exams i have comleted my engineering with computer science????
    plz rpl me on meghagrawal901@gmail.com
    m w8ing 4ur response
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  39. 29th June 2011 07:01 PM #38
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    hello sir i am second year engineering student of BIT Mesra patna campus.my branch is electronics and communication.can i apply for IES Exam?
    please inform on my email account that is nitvikas5511@gmail.com.
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  40. 30th June 2011 10:47 AM #39
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    Respected Sir,
    I had completed my B.E in Electronics and Instrumentation.I have to study ECE or EEE syllabus to write IES examination.plz inform me
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  41. 1st July 2011 12:12 AM #40
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    i completed my mca this year. Am i eligible for IES??????
    plz tell me...
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