IES exam study tips

Hello sir I am preparing for the IES exam so please provide me study tips for the better preparation of this exam.

[Shaleen]

IES Indian Engineering Services Exam is conducted by Union Public Services Commission. The exam is conducted in the month of June.

Preparing for the IES written test

General English

This paper will test the basic knowledge of the candidates and their general understanding about the subject - English.

Preparation tips:

Refer to basic English grammar books and have a clear concept about the usage of words, parts of speech and tenses

Try learning few new words on a daily basis. This will help increase your vocabulary

When you are learning new words, learn their antonyms and synonyms too and the manner in which the words can be used

Take as many online English tests as possible

2. General Knowledge

This paper will test the candidate about his knowledge on current affairs and on how observant he is of everyday matters.

Preparation tips:

To prepare for this section, be aware of what is happening in the country and across the world

Read newspapers and watch the news on TV regularly so that you are updated on what is happening around you

Refer to as many latest GK books as possible

Preparing for either one of the subjects - Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

For each subject, a detailed syllabus is chalked out.

You can refer to the syllabus of the subject of your choice, get well acquainted with the same, and begin your preparation accordingly

The preparation should be such that not a single topic is left out

Make a routine and stick to it. The routine must allow you to complete the syllabus thoroughly and even revise it

Refer to past question papers as it will give you an idea of what to expect and also familiarize you with the pattern of occurrence of the questions

Try to take a few mock tests, if possible. They help a lot in preparing you for the main exam

Useful reference books

Strength of Materials /Mechanics of Structure by Gare & Timoshenko, E.Popove, L. Singer, B.C. Punamia

Signal and System by Oppenheim and Willsky

Optical Fiber Communication by J.M. Senior

Engineering Thermodynamics by P.K. Nag, Cengel and Boles