Percentage in B.Tech for IES Exams

Can you tell me what percentage is required in B Tech to apply for IES (Indian Engineering Service) exam?

[Raman Vij]

There is no percentage criterion to be eligible to apply for IES (Indian Engineering Service) exam. The IES (Indian Engineering Service) exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

General requirements:

• B.E. /B.Tech. /B.Sc.(Engg.) – Degree required
• For final-year students, the final result of 8th semester and mark-sheets must be presented at the time of interview.
• Minimum cut-off % of B.Tech varies for different PSUs Gen. Category:-60%-70%; Reserved Category:-50%-60%.
• Some PSUs allow only present final year students and last two year pass-outs. e.g. NTPC

IES Examination Pattern

The entrance for Indian Engineering Service comprises of a Written Exam (section I and II) and an Interview.

The details follow:
One Engineering Discipline should be chosen from the following categories:

Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

The written examination will comprise two sections:

Section I - objective types questions

Section II – conventional (essay) type questions papers.

Both Sections will cover the entire syllabus of the relevant engineering subject.

IES Syllabus