scope of various engineering branches

The IES remain one of the most sought-after careers for the engineering graduates in India. In 2010, a total of 157,649 candidates applied for 434 vacancies (includes all branches and cadres)! The exam is conducted by theUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)in order to fulfil the requirements of various central government departments like Railways, Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Water Commission, Power Sector, Ordnance, Defence Sector , Border Roads and so on.
Recruited as Grade 1 Officers of the Government of India, they play an instrumental role in development and planning of their respective departmental activities like new project conceptualizing, tender estimation, passing of new projects, framing of policies, initiating foreign technology ventures etc. Hence, IES is easily one of the toughest exams to crack in India. You must have completed your B.Tech/ BE to qualify, and the exam shares its core disciplines with GATE. If a government job with both security as well as challenges is what you seek, then IES is one exam that you mustn’t give a miss.