Benefits of Indian Engineering Services

I have passed in the Indian Engineering Services Pre Examination and doing preparation for the Main Exam. I want to get information about all perks and benefits which are given at IES Officers by Indian Govt. give me information about all perks and benefits for an IES (Indian Engineering Services) Officer? Provide details about the salary of an IES Officer.

[Neelu Bhasin]

The Engineering Services Examination (ESE) is conducted to recruit officers for the services which cater to the technical and managerial functions of the Government of India in the field of engineering.


Details of the IES Officer Salary



IES Officer Salary at Entry-Level

Basic Salary: INR 15600 – INR 39100
Grade Pay: INR 5400
Net Salary: INR 21000
DA (Dearness Allowances): 113% of net salary i.e. 113% of INR 21000 equals to INR 23730
HRA: 30% of Net Salary + DA i.e. 30% of INR (21000 + 23730) equals to INR 13419
Transport Allowance: INR 6600 (for type 1 cities)
Gross Salary: INR 64,749 (Addition of the above)

Various Allowances & Privileges to IES Officers

Residential Quarters or HRA
Dearness Allowance
Leave Travel Allowance/ Tour Allowance
Official Vehicle
Gratuity
CGHS medical facility
Provident Fund
Personal Assistant
Peon
Leave Encashment
Driver
Domestic Servant

List of Organizations/Cadres for which the IES Officer is Recruited

Central Power Engineering Services
Indian Telecommunication Service
Indian Navy Armaments Service
Border Roads Engineering Service
Indian Railways Service
Central Engineering Service for Roads
Central Water Engineering
Geological Survey of India
Indian Ordnance Factory
Indian Supply Service
Defence service engineering corps
Central electrical and mechanical service
Indian Army Engineering Service

Career Growth of an IES Officer

The candidate will be selected as an Assistant Executive Engineer or Assistant Director.
After an experience of 3 to 4 years, the candidate will be promoted to Executive Engineer or Director.
After 13 years of experience, the candidate will be appointed as a Joint General Manager or Chief Engineer of level 2.
After 20 years of experience, the candidate will be promoted to the post of Additional General Manager or Chief Engineer.
After 30 years of experience, the candidate will become a Senior General Manager.
The final promotion will come after gaining experience of 34 years when the candidate will become a Managing Director or Chairperson of the governmental organization.

IES Eligibility
The candidate’s selection at each stage of the examination will be subject to the eligibility conditions and hence it is advised to go through the eligibility requirements of IES officer and then apply for the exam.