Engineering & Technical Services
Engineering and Technical Services Exams open the door to prestigious careers in the public sector, where engineers and technocrats contribute to nation-building, infrastructure, research, and policy implementation. These exams are gateways to departments such as Railways, Central Engineering Services, Military Engineering Services, DRDO, ISRO, BARC, and more.
Engineering & Technical Services Exams – Career in Innovation & Infrastructure
Engineering Services Examination (ESE/IES)
Conducted by: UPSC
Eligibility: B.E./B.Tech degree, Age 21–30 years
Branches Allowed: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication
Exam Stages:
Preliminary Exam: Objective (General Studies + Engineering-specific paper)
Mains Exam: Conventional (descriptive) paper in engineering stream
Personality Test / Interview
Departments:
Indian Railway Service of Engineers
Central Engineering Service
Indian Defence Service of Engineers
Border Roads Engineering Service
Indian Naval Armament Service
CPWD, MES, and more
Perks: Class 1 Gazetted Officer post, high authority, housing, allowances
2. GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)
Conducted by: IITs/IISc
Eligibility: Final-year or completed B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc.
Purpose:
Postgraduate admission (M.Tech, MS, PhD)
Recruitment in PSUs like ONGC, BHEL, IOCL, NTPC, GAIL, etc.
Exam Pattern: Single paper, MCQs + NAT (Numerical Answer Type), 3 hours
Bonus: High GATE scores help in getting scholarships and international opportunities.
3. ISRO Scientist/Engineer Exam
Conducted by: Indian Space Research Organisation
Eligibility: B.E./B.Tech with min 65%, Age up to 35 years
Branches: Mechanical, Electronics, Computer Science, etc.
Selection: Written test + Interview
Perks: Work on national space missions, research projects, and advanced tech.
4. DRDO Scientist Entry Test (SET)
Conducted by: Defence Research and Development Organisation
Eligibility: B.E./B.Tech with First Class, Age ≤ 28 years
Recruitment through: GATE + Interview OR direct recruitment via RAC
Role: Defense R&D, missile systems, AI, robotics, cybersecurity, etc.
5. BARC OCES/DGFS
Conducted by: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Eligibility: Engineering/Science graduates
Selection via: GATE score or BARC test + Interview
Job Role: Scientific Officer (nuclear energy, radiation technology)
6. SSC JE (Junior Engineer)
Conducted by: Staff Selection Commission
Eligibility: Diploma/B.E. in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical
Departments: CPWD, MES, BRO, CWC, and others
Posts: Junior Engineer (Group B, Non-Gazetted)
Selection: Tier 1 (Objective) + Tier 2 (Descriptive)
7. RRB JE/SSE (Railway Engineering Services)
Conducted by: Railway Recruitment Board
Eligibility: Diploma or B.E./B.Tech
Posts: Junior Engineer, Senior Section Engineer
Departments: Railways – track, signaling, electrification, etc.
Why Choose Engineering & Technical Services?
Secure and high-responsibility government jobs
Direct involvement in infrastructure, defense, research, and public utilities
Competitive salary with pensions, promotions, and perks
Opportunities to work on national-level projects
Prestige and respect as a government engineer