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Are you aware that engineering graduates are granted top-tier employment opportunities in the government sector and military?

Here are short descriptions of them...
A. Indian Engineering Service:
The Indian Engineering Service (IES) offers a prestigious opportunity for engineering graduates through the Union Public Service Commission's entrance examination. This selection process opens doors to a variety of central government services including roles in civil, mechanical, electrical, electronics, and telecommunication engineering.
Successful candidates may find themselves in esteemed positions within organizations such as Indian Railways, Central Engineering Service, Survey of India Service, Border Road Engineering Service, Defence Service, Central Water Engineering, Indian Skill Development Service, GSI Engineering Service, Central Power Engineering, Central Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Service, Indian Radio Regulatory Service, Junior Telecom Officer, and more.

B. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO):
For B.E./B.Tech. graduates, there are rewarding career prospects available as Scientists/Engineers at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Candidates with specialized undergraduate/postgraduate qualifications are given priority. Here are some recommended qualifications:
Mechanical Engineering:
Master's degree in Machine Design, Mechanical and Applied Mechanics, and Machine Dynamics.
Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, and Related Fields:
Postgraduate qualifications in Digital Electronics, Microelectronics, Signal Processing, VLSI Design, Embedded Systems, Industrial Electronics, Applied Electronics, Control Engineering, and related areas.
Chemical/Mechanical Engineering:
Master's degree options include Thermal Engineering, Thermal Science Engineering, Thermal Science & Energy Systems, Heat Transfer in Energy Systems, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, and Metallurgical & Materials Engineering.
These qualifications equip candidates with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in roles at ISRO. By pursuing these specialized fields of study, individuals can enhance their prospects of securing fulfilling positions within the organization.

C. Indian Air Force (IAF):
Indian Air Force offers various entry options for individuals seeking career opportunities:
1. Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) Entry:
   a. Flying Branch: All branches are eligible to apply.
   b. Ground Duty (Technical) Branch.
B.E./B.Tech. - Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics)-
1. Communication Engineering
2. Computer Engineering/Technology
3. Computer Engineering & Application
4. Computer Science & Engineering/Technology
5. Electrical & Computer Engineering
6. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
7. Electrical Engineering
8. Electronics Engineering/Technology
9. Electronics Science & Engineering
10. Electronics
11. Electronics & Communication Engineering
12. Electronics & Computer Science
13. Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering
14. Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering specializing in Microwave technology
15. Electronic and Computer Engineering
16. Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering
17. Electronic Instrumentation and Control
18. Electronic Instrumentation and Control Engineering
19. Instrumentation and Control Engineering
20. Information Technology
Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical):B.E./B.Tech- Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering & Automation, Mechanical Engineering (Production), Mechanical Engineering (Repair & Maintenance), Mechatronics, and Industrial Engineering.

D. Indian Navy:
Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET):
Executive Branch; SSC- Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre (NAIC): Candidates with B.E./B.Tech. degrees in the following disciplines are eligible: Mechanical, Mechanical with Automation, Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics, Microelectronics, Instrumentation, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Instrumentation & Control, Control Engineering, Production, Industrial Production, Industrial Engineering Application, Metallurgy, Metallurgical, Chemical, Material Science, Aerospace, and Aeronautical Engineering (open to men and women).
SSC Opportunities in the Navy:
1. Air Traffic Controller (ATC), Observer, Pilot (MR), Logistics (open to men and women) - Candidates with B.E./B.Tech. degrees from any branch are eligible.
2. SSC Pilot (excluding MR - available to males only) - Applicants must hold a B.E./B.Tech. degree from any branch.
3. SSC X (Information Technology - exclusively for men) - B.E./B.Tech. graduates in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Information Technology are eligible.
4. SSC General Service (Hydro Cadre - available to males only) - Candidates with B.E./B.Tech. degrees from any branch can apply.
Technical Branch:
1. SSC Engineering Branch - General Service (GS) (Male Only) - Candidates should hold a B.E./B.Tech. degree in the following disciplines: Mechanical, Mechanical with Automation, Marine, Instrumentation, Production, Aeronautical, Industrial Engineering & Management, Control Engineering, Aerospace, Automobiles, Metallurgy, Mechatronics, Instrumentation & Control.
2. SSC Electrical Branch - General Service (GS) (Male Only) - Applicants must have a B.E./B.Tech. degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication, Electronics & Communication, Power Engineering, Power Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation/Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Control, Instrumentation, Applied Electronics & Communication.
Education Branch:
SSC Education - Candidates should possess a B.E./B.Tech. degree in Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Telecommunication, or Electrical and Mechanical.

E. Army:
University Entry Scheme - Engineering graduates in the following disciplines are eligible: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Technology, Information Technology, Electronics & Telecommunication, Telecommunication, Electronics & Communication, Satellite Communication, Electronics, Metallurgical, Instrumentation, Electronics & Instrumentation.

F. Engineering graduates can also join the armed forces by taking the Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination.
For further details, please refer to the websites of the respective institutions, UPSC, and career notifications from the armies.

Article By: Mujeebulla K.M
CIGI Career Team