ESE Preparation

Group A posts are superior to Group B posts in ESE, and a Group B officer reports to a Group A officer. CPES (Central Power Engineering Services) group posts: one who joins the post of Assistant Director I or Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) in the CEA (Central Electricity Authority). They report to Deputy Directors. CPES (Central Power Engineering Services) Group B posts: one who joins the post of Assistant Director II or Assistant Engineer (AE) in CEA. They are inferior in terms of rank to Assistant Director I. If you got your Group B job through ESE, it takes about 4 years to get to Group A. If one has gotten a group B post through SSC RRB or JE exams or any other exam like junior works manager, etc. , then it will take 10 to 15 years to become a group A officer. Salary (as per the 7th pay commission):
Group A posts: Basic pay: INR 56100 (INR 15600 + INR 5400, 6th pay)
Group B posts: Basic pay: INR 47600 ( INR 9300+ INR4800,0 6th pay)
So, if one joins Group B posts through ESE, they will be junior in terms of rank to Group A officers. They will also get a lesser salary as there is a difference in basic pay.

1. Review all the main topics as much as you can before the examination.
2. Solve the ESE full-length mock test and the previous year's question paper.
3. Effective time management is crucial in these last months of preparation. Time yourself section-wise for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
4. Allocate time for every section and try to complete each section in that time frame only. Don't overburden yourself. Recreational breaks are a necessity to refresh your mind, so try to take some breaks in between study times.
5. Take regular sleep and proper care of your diet because, without rest and a healthy diet, your brain won't be able to focus correctly.
6. Avoid guessing, If you are uncertain about a question, then it's better to leave it and solve the ones in which you are confident.
7. Short-Cut Techniques: Try to solve numerical problems using short techniques rather than traditional methods to save time in exams. Beware of marks per question, negative marking, and exam duration while attempting the ESE Exam. I hope this will help you.

Check below the list of books that help in the preparation for ESE/IES ECE Exam:
1- Network Analysis by Van Valkenburg and Chakrabarti.
2- Electromagnetic Waves & Radiating Systems by Jardon & Balmain and JD Kraus.
3- Integrated Circuits by K. R. Botkar.
4- Op. Amps & Linear Integrated Circuit by Gayakwad.
5- Digital Logic & Computer Design by Morris Mano.
6- Automatic Control System by Benjamin C. Kuo and B. S Make
7- Control System engineering. By I. G. Nagrath & M. Goal
8- Principle of Communication System by Taub & Schilling, J. B Gupta, and A. Bruu Carlson.
9- Integrated Electronics by Jacob Milman & C. Halkias and Millman & Grabel
10- Digital Principles and Applications (SIE) by Leach & Malvino
11- Network and Systems by D. Roy Choudhary
12- Signals and System by Oppehum, Willsky & Nacob, and Sanjay Sharma.
13- Problems Amp Solutions Control System by Jairath A. K.
14- Electronics & Communication Engineering by Arihant Publication
15- Detailed Solutions in Electronics & Communication for Competitions by S. K. Karna
16- Electronics Engineering Handout by Made Easy Publication. Books for ECE GATE:
1- Network Theory
Engineering Circuit Analysis by William H. Hayt
Network Analysis by Mac Van Valkenburg
2- Engineering Mathematics
Higher Engineering Mathematics by B. S. Grewal
GATE Engineering Mathematics: Multiple Choice Questions by R. K. Kanodia
3- Analog Circuits
Microelectronic Circuits: Theory and Applications by Adel S. Sedra and Kenneth Carless Smith
Op. Amps & Linear Integrated Circuit by Ramakant Gayakwad
4- Digital Electronics
Digital Design by M. Morris Mano
Modern Digital electronics by R P Jain
Microprocessor Architecture, Programming, and Applications with 8085 by Ramesh Gaonkar
5- Automatic Control Systems by Benjamin C Kuo
6- Control Systems Engineering by M Goal and I. J. Nagrath
7- Principles of Electromagnetics by Matthew N. O. Sadiku
8- Semiconductor Physics and Devices by Donald Neamen
9- Signals and Systems by Alan V. Oppenheim, Allan S. Willsky, S. Hamid Nawab
10- Digital and Analog Communications by B. P. Lathi
I hope this will help you.

UPSC ESE exam syllabus is vast, which makes it essential for students to build a strong preparation strategy. Here are some of the UPSC preparation tips:
1- Build the right mindset to kick-start your ESE/IES preparation.
2- Understand the ESE syllabus properly.
3- Allot specific time slots to prepare for both weak and strong areas.
4- Analyze your performance based on the mock tests and also try to solve more number of the previous year's questions. Accordingly, you can improve your study schedule or change the Schedule and focus areas to achieve the best possible results.
5- For a peaceful mind, avoid comparing your ESE exam preparation to others.
6- Lastly, stay focused on your revisions and achieve success in the EES examination. A List of Best Books for ESE/IES ECE Exam Preparation:
1- Network Analysis by Van Valkenburg and Chakrabarti.
2- Electromagnetic Waves & Radiating Systems by Jardon & Balmain and JD Kraus.
3- Integrated Circuits by K. R. Botkar.
4- Op. Amps & Linear Integrated Circuit by Gayakwad.
5- Digital Logic & Computer Design by Morris Mano.
6- Automatic Control System by Benjamin C. Kuo and B. S Make
7- Control System engineering. By I. G. Nagrath & M. Goal
8- Principle of Communication System by Taub & Schilling, J. B Gupta, and A. Bruu Carlson.
9- Integrated Electronics by Jacob Milman & C. Halkias and Millman & Grabel
10- Digital Principles and Applications (SIE) by Leach & Malvino
11- Network and Systems by D. Roy Choudhary
12- Signals and System by Oppehum, Willsky & Nacob, and Sanjay Sharma.
13- Problems Amp Solutions Control System by Jairath A. K.
14- Electronics & Communication Engineering by Arihant Publication
15- Detailed Solutions in Electronics & Communication for Competitions by S. K. Karna
16- Electronics Engineering Handout by Made Easy Publication. I hope this will help you.