I suggest that you focus on the UPSC’s combined engineering services exam and prepare for the test, generally held in June/July each year. As you are probably aware, the exam consists of a written test in your engineering specialisation and a general test that includes subjects like English and general studies. There is also a personality test where the interview panel assesses candidates’ leadership qualities, initiative and intellectual curiosity, social qualities like integrity, and powers of practical application. This is a very competitive exam, leading to a career in the Indian engineering services, which are equivalent to the other civil services. It will be more suitable for you to continue in this service, where your engineering knowledge and abilities can be utilised, rather than attempt to get into the civil services where it is unlikely that you will ever be assigned an engineering or technical position. It is important to keep in mind that the IAS is one of the 32 government civil services, for which entry is through a rigorous selection process. More than three lakh students around the country apply for the entrance exam, but barely 300-400 candidates finally get selected for all the services. Of these, only the top 100 finalists get to select the service they wish to join. So, even if you qualify in the exam, unless you are in the top 100, you may not be able to get into the service of your choice. However, getting into the IES is no cakewalk either. If you plan to do self-study, you must pick up sample papers and the syllabus for the examinations. Employment News carries information, so make it a point also to read guide books. You can also check the internet for information you need to tutor yourself. Several websites provide the relevant guidance and study material. You must also read at least one newspaper from cover to cover every day, and a range of national and international magazines and periodicals to keep abreast of the latest developments in politics, international relations, science and technology and sports. Usha Albuquerque

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