There are various job opportunities for civil engineering in IES. Your job post will gradually increase as per the promotions that you get.
Initially, after clearing the IES exam, the candidates are placed as Assistant Executive Engineers.
Here is the table that shows how the job will upgrade further.
Years of Service |
Job Position |
After 3-4 years (probation) |
Executive Engineer or Works Manager or Deputy Director |
After 8 years |
Superintending Engineer or Deputy General Manager or Joint Director |
After 13 years |
Chief Engineer Level-2 or Joint General Manager |
After 20 years |
Chief Engineer or Additional General Manager |
After 30 years |
Engineer-in-Chief or Senior General Manager |
After 34 years |
Chairman or Director-General or Managing Director |
You will also get an opportunity to travel all around India which is connected to railways to attend various conferences, from the very beginning of your job.