Pacific States University

True, you can get a better salary offer at a PSU than at an IES. For example, the basic pay is around Rs. 60,000 in most PSUs, whereas the pay scale of an IES entry-level position is Rs. 15,600 to Rs. 39,100. However, the perks offered to IES officers outweigh the salary part of PSUs. These includes:
1. IES has better authority and respect in society than any other PSU. You will get the title of "government officer" as an IES.
2. Except for Indian Railways, every department in the IES offers postings in Tier 2 cities. However, because the plants are located in rural areas, you are more likely to be posted in rural areas in PSU.
3. You will get more facilities in IES. Such as vehicles, staff, and drivers, then in PSUs.
4. The promotions in IES are based on seniority, as opposed to merit plus seniority at PSU. Hence, you have secured promotions in IES.
5. The IES employees get decent bungalows with a large campus area, whereas the PSUs usually offer small quarters. For these reasons, most engineering graduates prefer the IES over PSUs and consider it a better option. However, you can decide, as per your own preferences, which one you want to join.