Can an IES officer become IAS?

One does not need to have a graduation in any specific domain like IES. Also, students who have completed any diploma or correspondence course can apply for IAS. Students should be Indian citizens and in the last year of education to be eligible to apply for IAS.

Who has more power IAS or IES?

Both IES officers and IAS officers are Class A Gazetted officers. However, the nature of their service reflects the difference in their repute and public recognition. An IAS officer holds more command over society and receives more recognition. Hence, outside the organization, the IES officer may not hold much power.

What is the difference between an IES officer and IAS officer?

An IES officer functions in technical areas like roads, railways, manufacturing, defense, construction, public works, telecommunications, power, etc. An IAS officer is expected is hold diverse portfolios in his/her career. An IPS officer works in the police department whereas an IFS officer works in the foreign service.

Is it possible to become an IAS officer being an engineering graduate?

So, it is not impossible to be an IAS being an engineering graduate, but it is will be a vast preparation for the candidate. An IES deals with technical and engineering-related fields only. But an IAS deals with administrative work related to state and central. An IAS might have to be more versatile in respect of work culture rather than an IES.

What is the difference between UPSC IES and IAS?

The candidates sitting for UPSC IES can find themselves posted in different departments/services: Indian Railways Service of Electrical Engineers, etc. Though both are group ‘A’ gazetted officer jobs, the profiles of the IAS (or IPS /IFS, etc.) and the IES (Indian Engineering Service) officers are quite different.

What is the difference between ESE and IES?

The ESE is relatively low profile. If you like to work with less political interference and maintain a low-key, the IES is a good option for you. Of course, there are many notable IES officers who have been awarded high civilian awards by the government for their yeoman service to the nation.