Government & Defence Entrance Exam

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.

ESE in-hand Salary:
IES officers come under Pay band 10 which has a scale salary of INR 56,100 Per month. Pay Band: INR 56,100
Grade Pay: INR 0
TA: INR 3,200
DA: INR 2% (INR 1122/-)
DA on TA 125%: INR 4000
Gross Pay: 64,200
In-Hand Salary: 55,135 (approximately. )
Entry-level IES officer:
The entry-level salary of an IES Officer as per the 7th Pay Commission is listed below
Basic Salary: INR15600 - INR 39100
Grade Pay: INR 5400
Net Salary: INR 21000
DA (Dearness Allowances): 113% of net salary I. e. 113% of INR 21000 equals INR 23730
HRA: 30% of Net Salary + DA I. e. 30% of INR (21000 + 23730) equals to INR 13419
TA (Transport Allowance): INR 6600 (for type 1 cities)
Gross Salary: INR 64,749 (In addition to the above)
ESE Basic Pay:
The basic pay is the amount that an employee will be entitled to by excluding all allowances and salary deductions. After the appointment, the employee will get INR 21000 as basic pay with grade pay of INR 5400 (Basic Pay INR 15600 + INR 5400 Grade Pay). The level-wise grade pay and pay scale of the UPSC ESE 2023 is listed below. Junior Level: INR 5400 (Grade Pay) and INR 15600 - INR 39100 (Pay Scale)
Senior Level: INR 6600 (Grade Pay) and INR 15600 - INR 39100 (Pay Scale)
Junior Administrative Grade: INR 7600 (Grade Pay) and INR 15600 - INR 39100 (Pay Scale)
Chief Engineer Level 2: INR 8700 (Grade Pay) and INR 37400 - INR 67000 (Pay Scale)
Chief Engineer: INR 8700 (Grade Pay) and INR 37400 - INR 67000 (Pay Scale)
Cabinet Secretary Grade: INR 90,000 (Pay Scale)
I hope this will help you.

In order to select applicants for state civil service positions, the UPPSC conducts the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission PCS exam. Eligibility criteria:
1- Age requirements:
The min age is 21 years old, and the max age is 40 years old as of July when the exam is being conducted. There is a 5-year age relaxation for SC and ST categories.
2- Educational criteria: The basic education requirement is to have a Bachelor's degree in any stream B.A. B.Sc. B. Comm, B.Tech, BE, etc. ). For the posts of SDM and DySO. For more details, You may use the Shiksha UPPCS page (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/uppsc-uppcs-exam). I hope this will help you.

UPSC announces multiple vacancies for the ESE. The exam is highly prestigious and it witnesses Lacs of students apply every year. ESE General Studies syllabus:
National and international current issues, Basics of energy, Conservation of the environment, environmental pollution, and climate change, General Principles of Design and Drawing, Production and construction, Project Management, Logical reasoning and analytical ability, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Importance of Safety, Maintenance. Books for General Studies:
1- General Principles of World Geography by Charles Farro
2- Anatomy & Physiology by Evelyn Pearce
3- An Introduction to the Constitution of India: D Basu
4- Perspectives on the Indian Constitution Edited by Subash Kashyap
5- Know your body Reader's Digest.
6- Biology Physics Chemistry 8th to 12th standard NCERT
7- Modern India: Bipin Chandra
8- History of Modern India: Ishita Banerjee-Dube
9- Indian Economic Development: I. C. Dhingra
10- Indian Economy: Dutt and Sundharam
11- Statistical Methods: S. P. Gupta
12- Monsoon Asia: Charles Farro
Preparation tips:
1- Know the syllabus.
2- Try to solve the Previous year's questions.
3- Attempt more Mock tests and analyze yourself.
4- Make a short note for Revision.
5- Eat healthily, and sleep properly. I hope this will help you.

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.

ESE and IES both are the same. IES stands for Indian Engineering Services, and ESE stands for Engineering Services Examination. It is a category of posts in UPSE. The UPSC ESE (Union Public Service Commission-Engineering Services Exam), also known as the UPSC IES (Union Public Service Commission-Indian Engineering Services), recruits officers to cater to the technical and engineering needs of the country. Eligibility Criteria:
1- Nationality: Indian citizen.
2- Age limit: 21 years to 30 years on January 1, 2023, I. e. , he or she must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1993, and not later than January 1, 2002.
3- Educational Qualification: Bachelor's in engineering from a recognised university. I hope this will help you.

A- Aptitude:
1- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning (Edition: Revised) by R. S. Aggarwal
2- Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations (7th Edition) by R. S. Aggarwal
B- General Studies:
1- General Principles of World Geography Charles Farro
2- Anatomy & Physiology Evelyn Pearce
3- An Introduction to the Constitution of India D Basu
4- Perspectives on the Indian Constitution Edited by Subash Kashyap
5- Know your body Reader's Digest
C- Power Systems:
1- Electrical Power Systems (Edition 6) by C. L. Wadhwa
2- Power System Engineering (Edition 2) by I Nagrath, D Kothari
D- Electrical Machines:
1- Electrical Machinery (Edition 7) by P. S. Bimbhra
E- Control Systems:
1- Control Systems Engineering (Edition 5) by I. J. Nagrath, M. Goal
F- Analog & Digital Electronics:
1- Integrated Electronics: Analog And Digital Circuits And Systems (Edition 2) by
2- Christos C. Halkias, Chetan D. Parikh Jacob Millman
3- Digital Logic and Computer Design (Edition 1) by M Morris Mano
G- Electrical Circuits (Networks)
1- Circuit Theory: Analysis & Synthesis (Edition 6) by Abhijit Chakrabarti
2- Fundamentals of Electric Circuits (Edition 5) by Charles K. Alexander, Matthew N. O. Sadiku
H- Power Electronics:
1- Power Electronics (Edition 5) by P. S. Bimbhra
I- Signals & Systems
1- Signals and Systems (Edition 2) by Oppenheim Alan V, Willsky Alan S, Nawab S. Hamid
J- Electromagnetic Fields
1- Engineering Electromagnetics (Edition 8) by William H Hayt, John A Buck
K- Measurements
1- A Course In Electrical And Electronic Measurements And Instrumentation (Edition 7) by A K Sawhney
L- Engineering Mathematics
1- Higher Engineering Mathematics (Edition 43) by B. S. Grewal
I hope this will help you.

Documents are required for ESE at the time of the interview:
1- 10th class Certificate or marksheet (for DOB verification)
2- Degree Certificate and higher degree Certificate if done. Also if a degree is from a foreign University then that University must be recognised by Government.
3- Caste Certificate for SC, ST, and OBC candidates.
4- For persons with physical disabilities, A PWD Certificate is countersigned by the Chairman of the Medical Board and CMO.
5- Age Relaxation Certificate if availed.
6- The summon letter issued by the UPSC is to be printed and required to be presented on the day of the interview. Documents are required for PSU at the time of the interview:
1- 10th class Certificate or marksheet (for DoB verification)
2- Degree Certificate and higher degree Certificate if done.
3- Job experience Certificate if any.
4- Caste Certificate for SC, ST, and OBC candidates.
5- For persons with physical disabilities, A PWD Certificate is countersigned by the Chairman of the Medical Board and CMO.
5- Interview Call Letter. (some documents variation may occur from PSU to PSU).

Comparing IES and PSU Jobs
Both exams are for recruiting engineers in the government sector. There are no major similarities but a comparison can be drawn between both jobs based on the recruiting companies, salary, benefits, scope, and level of competition. Salary Structure
The salary varies from company to company and it's based on the post you are applying for. In the case of ESE officers, the various scales are junior scale, Senior Scale, Junior Administrative Grade, Selection Grade, Supertime Grade, Apex, etc. While for PSU there are 4 categories namely Maharatna, Navaratna, Miniratna Category A, and Category B. ESE Perks:
ESE payment is done under the Pay Commission of India and hence there is a significant yearly hike. The job security is immense and all your hard work to crack the exam will be paid off. Dedicated chauffeurs, Residential quarters, bungalows, and servants are allotted to you as soon as you join the service. Travel, leave allowance and CGHS medical facility are a few of the things that you can enjoy additionally besides your position. You will be a gazette officer and enjoy a position of power and respect that in society as government. Officer posts in EES, IAS and similar services are considered among the elites in the society. PSU Perks:
The work schedule is less hectic and there are more holidays compared to ESE but it is still one of the elite government jobs. The promotion is much faster in PSUs and depends on your hard work and performance. The PSU pay scale is much higher than the Central government and there is a major scope for increasing your salary as you grow in the company. The additional benefits are similar to ESE like HRA, easy loans, transport subsidies, shift allowance, etc. However, these perks vary from one company to company.