IES meaning in Indian Government ?

The Engineering Services Examination (ESE) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to recruit officers for the services which cater to the technical functions of the Government of India. It is a three-stage competitive examination comprising objective, subjective and personality tests.

The All India Services Act, 1951, provides for creation of five All India Services, namely, the Indian Engineering Service, Indian Medical Service, Indian Forest Service, Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service.

Officers recruited through ESE are mandated to manage and conduct activities in diverse technical fields. Government spending makes up over 15 percent of India's gross domestic product in a broad segment of the economy and infrastructure, including railways, roads, defence, manufacturing, inspection, supply, construction, public works, power, and telecommunications. Appointments to these services are made by the President of India.