IES Pattern

IES Exam Pattern 2018

Specifications	Preliminary	Mains	Interview
Exam Dates	7-Jan-18	1-Jul-18	-
Number of papers	2 (General Studies & Engineering Aptitude & Engineering Disciplines)	2 (Engineering Disciplines)	-
Nature of questions	Objective type	Conventional type	-
Total marks	500	600	200
Negative marks	0.33	-	-
Time duration	Paper I – 2 hours Paper II – 3 hours	3 hours	-

IES is conducted for the disciplines...

Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

IES Exam Pattern 2018 of Preliminary Examination

The Preliminary examination of IES will consist of two objective type papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2. The Paper I (General Studies and Engineering Aptitude Test) is common for all the candidates while Paper 2 is based on Engineering disciplines chosen by the candidates. The Paper 1 of UPSC IES will carry 200 marks while total marks allotted for Paper 2 is 300. Candidates securing minimum qualifying marks in Paper 1 will be shortlisted for Paper 2. The marks obtained by candidates in Paper 1 will be considered for final merit list. The IES Prelims exam will be conducted in offline mode. There is penalty for wrong answers in prelims exam, 0.33 marks will be deducted for incorrect answers. The Paper 1 will carry total 100 questions while Paper 2 will contain total 150 questions. Candidates can check below the structure of IES Prelims exam.

Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

Subject	Duration	Maximum Marks
Paper 1(General Studies and Engineering Aptitude)	2 Hrs	200
Paper 2: Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering	3 Hrs	300
Total		500

Electrical Engineering

Subject	Duration	Maximum Marks
Paper 1(General Studies and Engineering Aptitude)	2 Hrs	200
Paper 2: Electrical Engineering	3 Hrs	300
Total		500

Civil Engineering

Subject	Duration	Maximum Marks
Paper 1(General Studies and Engineering Aptitude)	2 Hrs	200
Paper 2: Civil Engineering	3 Hrs	300
Total		500

Mechanical Engineering

Subject	Duration	Maximum Marks
Paper 1(General Studies and Engineering Aptitude)	2 Hrs	200
Paper 2: Mechanical Engineering	3 Hrs	300
Total		500

IES Main Exam Pattern 2018

The IES mains examination will consist of two conventional type papers. Both papers will be based on Engineering disciplines. The test will be conducted in pen and paper mode and each will be held for three hours. The maximum marks allotted for IES mains exam is 600. There is no negative marks for wrong answers.The IES exam pattern of mains examination is given below.

Mechanical Engineering

Subject	Duration	Maximum Marks
Mechanical Engineering - Paper 1	3 Hrs	300
Mechanical Engineering - Paper 2	3 Hrs	300
Total		600

Civil Engineering

Subject	Duration	Maximum Marks
Civil Engineering - Paper 1	3 Hrs	300
Civil Engineering - Paper 2	3 Hrs	300
Total		600

Electrical Engineering

Subject	Duration	Maximum Marks
Electrical Engineering - Paper 1	3 Hrs	300
Electrical Engineering - Paper 2	3 Hrs	300
Total		600

Electronics Engineering

Subject	Duration	Maximum Marks
Electronics Engineering - Paper 1	3 Hrs	300
Electronics Engineering - Paper 2	3 Hrs	300
Total		600

IES Exam Pattern 2018 of Interview

The Interview will be held for those candidates who will secure minimum qualifying marks in Preliminary and Mains examination. The Interview will carry total 200 marks. In Interview, candidates will be judged on the basis of their leadership skills, initiative and intellectual curiosity, tact and social qualities, mental and physical energy, knowledge of practical applications and integrity of characters.

IES 2018 Marking Scheme

Candidates can check the marking scheme of IES 2018 prelims exam below.

Correct answers +2 Marks

Incorrect answers -0.33 Marks