An IES officer is an engineer who works in a public sector unit and is recruited through the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) . IES officers are responsible for managing and conducting activities in diverse technical fields such as railways, roads, defence, manufacturing, inspection, supply, construction, public works, power, and telecommunications. They apply technical knowledge to design, build, or maintain industrial structures and specialize in any one field of engineering from civil, mechanical, electrical, software. An IES officers roles and responsibilities align with the department in which they have received the posting.

Some key qualities required for an IES officer include leadership, communication, and determination. They must be able to lead their team effectively, communicate well with subordinates and seniors, and be determined towards their goals. IES officers are government employees and are recruited at a high rank. They have an office job due to their managerial role, but they also have to visit project sites, and there will be some travel involved.

The salary range for an IES officer is from INR 55,135 to INR 7,90,483 with a grade pay of INR 5,400 as released in the IES Notification. In addition to their income, IES officers may be eligible for additional benefits depending on where they are posted, such as housing allowances, personal vehicles, medical insurance, dearness allowance, gratuity, and more.

In summary, an IES officer is an engineer who works in a public sector unit and is responsible for managing and conducting activities in diverse technical fields. They are recruited through the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).