Government & Defence Entrance Exam

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.

The Engineering Services Examination, also known as the Indian Engineering Services, is a purely central government job with central government pay scales. PSU is a government-owned corporation that is used to refer to companies in which the government either the Union Government or state or territorial governments, or both owned a majority of 51 % or more of the company's equity. While you hear that the salaries are lower in comparison to PSUs, it is not always true because sometimes PSUs pay more than the ESE service. As the PSUs enjoy autonomy, the better-performing PSUs Maharatna or Navratna PSUs pay better, then comes the Miniratna Category A and Category B, and then the not so well known and loss-making PSUs Your salary and pay scale are entirely dependent on the performance of the company in which you work in. ESE/IES is prestigious because one gets more powerful positions and posts where his chair holds responsibilities that only he has to undertake. But to the contrary, in a PSU, a system works, be it good or bad, and there is a fixed role in which you become a part of it. Because there is a ready-made system for that, there isn't much to do in a PSU. Individual contributions or efforts go unnoticed. Also, if you have apprehensions regarding the career progression of an ESE/IES officer, here is a list that can inspire you to go into ESE.
1- Assistant executive engineers, assistant works managers, and assistant directors were available at the time of selection.
2- After 3 to 4 years of service (including the probationary period), the Executive Engineer, Works Manager, and Deputy Director are equivalent to the Under Secretary to the GOI.
3- After 8 years of service as a superintending engineer, deputy general manager, and joint director (equivalent to Deputy Secretary to the Government of India).
4- After 13 years as Chief Engineer level 2 and Joint General Manager that is equivalent to Director to the GOI.
5- After 20 years of service as Chief Engineer and Additional General Manager that is equivalent to Joint Secretary to the GOI.
6- after 30 years of service Engineer-in-Chief, Senior General Manager that is equivalent to Additional Secretary to the GOI.
7- After 34 years of service as Chairman, Director General, and Managing Director that is equivalent to Secretary to the GOI.

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.

Basic Pay for SSC Junior Engineers: INR 35,400 - INR 1,12,400
SSC Junior Engineer Salary in hand: INR 44,000 (Inclusive of all benefits)
SSC JE Salary Structure:
Pay scale: INR 35,400 to INR 1,12,400
Grade Pay: 4200
Basic pay: INR 35,400
HRA (as per the city)
1- X cities (24%): 8,496
2- Y cities (16%): 5,664
3- Z cities (8%): 2,832
DA (Current- 17%): 6,018
Travel Allowance: Cities- 3600, Other Places- 1800
Gross Salary Range (approximately) for X Cities: INR 53,514
Y Cities: INR 50,682
Z Cities: INR 46,050
SSC JE Exam is conducted for the recruitment of eligible students for various Group B (Non-Gazetted) posts of Junior Engineers in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Quantity Surveying, and contract Posts for recruitment in various Organizations, Ministries, Departments in the GOI (Government of India). I hope this will help you.