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The General Studies (GS) and Engineering Aptitude (Paper I) for the Indian Engineering Services (IES) or conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), is designed to assess a candidate's general knowledge and aptitude relevant to engineering.Basic Details About GS Paper 1:Total Marks: 200Duration: 2 hoursQuestion Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)Topics Covered in GS Paper 1:This paper includes a mix of technical and non-technical subjects. Below is the detailed syllabus for Engineering Aptitude:Engineering Mathematics and Numerical Analysis: calculus, matrices, determinants, and linear algebra.Numerical methods and optimization:Engineering Drawing and DesignBasics of engineering graphics and design.Drafting tools and conventions.General Principles of Design, Drawing, and Importance of SafetyFundamentals of engineering design and innovation.Understanding workplace safety and ergonomics.Standards and Quality Practices in Production, Construction, Maintenance, and ServicesISO standards, TQM, and quality assurance principles.Process optimization and best practices in engineering services.Basics of Energy and EnvironmentEnergy resources (renewable and non-renewable).Environmental pollution, sustainable development, and climate change.Basics of Project ManagementPlanning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling projects.Cost estimation, resource allocation, and project lifecycle.Basics of Material Science and EngineeringProperties of materials, testing, and applications.Material selection in engineering.Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)Applications in e-governance, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.Basics of data communication.Ethics and Values in Engineering ProfessionProfessional ethics, accountability, and public interest.Ethical dilemmas and decision-making frameworks.Current Issues of National and International Importance Related to Engineering.?  

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) administers the Indian Engineering Services (IES) test, which is used to select applicants for a range of engineering positions in the government. The four main types of employment that are filled by successful candidates are civil, mechanical, electrical, and electronics and telecommunications engineering. These jobs are in important technical divisions of the Indian government, including the Ordnance Factories, Indian Railways, Indian Navy, Border Roads Organisation, Central Public Works Department (CPWD), and several other ministries and public sector initiatives. In addition to administering and maintaining infrastructure, defence, public works, telecommunications, and other sectors crucial for national growth and government, engineers chosen through the IES test serve as Class I officers.

To apply for the Indian Engineering Services (IES) exam, candidates must have a degree in engineering from a recognised university or institution. The degree should be in one of the disciplines listed below: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has identified four fundamental branches: civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and electronics and telecommunication engineering. Candidates with equivalent qualifications, such as a degree or diploma from a foreign university accredited by the Indian government, are also eligible. Furthermore, individuals who have passed Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) or have a degree/diploma from a recognised institution such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are eligible to apply. Final-year engineering students may also apply, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements following selection.

On September 18, 2024, the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) announcement for 2025 was formally made public. The application procedure was launched with this notification and was open until October 8, 2024. In order to sit for the exam, candidates must first take the preliminary exam on February 9, 2025, and then the main exam on June 26, 2025. The notification gives candidates thorough information about eligibility requirements, test trends, and other pertinent factors. Applicants are urged to visit the official UPSC website for additional information about the test and any updates.Interested candidates are urged to check the official UPSC website for updates and additional exam information.

The total number of vacancies notified in IES 2023 exam notification was 327. It was the highest in recent years. As per information released, the mechanical engineering branch has the highest number of posts and the civil engineering has the highest number of vaccancies in the IES 2023. The posts for civil engineering and mechanical engineering branches are as follows:Civil Engineering BranchGroup-A Services/PostsCentral Engineering ServiceCentral Engineering Service (Roads), Group-A (Civil Engineering Posts).Survey of India Group ‘A’ Service.AEE(Civil) in Border Road Engineering Service.Indian Defence Service of Engineers.AEE(QS&C) in MES Surveyor Cadre.Central Water Engineering (Group ‘A’) ServiceMechanical EngineeringGroup-A/B Services/PostsAEE in GSI Engineering Service Gr ‘A’.Indian Defence Service of Engineers.Indian Naval Armament Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts).Indian Naval Material Management Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts)Central Water Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service.Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Services/SSO-II (Mechanical).Central Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Service (Mechanical Engg.)Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ (Mechanical Engineering Posts).AEE (Electrical and Mechanical) in Border Roads Engineering Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts)Assistant Development Officer (Engineering).Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘B’ (Mechanical Engineering Posts)

There are chances of increasing the number of IES vacancies after the announcement of final results. The Union Public Service Commission notified 232 vacancies for the Engineering Service Exam 2025. The Commission did not mention the post-wise vacancies for the candidates. The number of IES vacancies are tentative only and can be change before the final result. The Commission accept the vacancy requisition from the concerned departments till the IES prelims exam that is till February 9 which means that the Commission will accept the requisitions from the departments till the mentioned date. The Union Public Service Commission released the IES 2025 notification on September 18, 2024.