Careers360 Logo
ask-icon
share
    IES ECE Syllabus 2020-21 - Download Prelims & Mains Syllabus Here

    IES ECE Syllabus 2020-21 - Download Prelims & Mains Syllabus Here

    Team Careers360Updated on 06 Jul 2020, 05:03 PM IST

    UPSC IES ECE Syllabus 2021 – Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) prescribes the IES syllabus of ECE. The prescribed syllabus of IES Electronics & Communication Engineering 2021 is the same for both prelims and mains exam. IES ECE syllabus 2021 will be released by the Commission in the official IES notification. Candidates preparing for Indian Engineering Services exam have the details of IES Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering 2021 syllabus which contains important topics and chapters. Before appearing in the IES Electronics & Communication Engineering Mains exam 2021, candidates should cover the complete IES Syllabus 2021 along with the knowledge of ESE exam pattern. Read the article to have complete details of IES ECE 2021 syllabus.

    IES ECE Syllabus 2020-21 - Download Prelims & Mains Syllabus Here
    UPSC IES ECE Syllabus

    IES ECE Syllabus 2021 For Prelims Exam

    The IES prelims exam has two papers one general studies & engineering aptitude and second of the relevant subject opted by the applicants i.e. Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering. Paper 1 covers topics like current affairs/events, reasoning, aptitude, logical problems, etc. Whereas paper 2 covers topics of the relevant subject opted by the candidate. The questions asked will be of degree level. Aspirants appearing for the prelims exam can check the detailed IES Electronics & Communication Engineering Syllabus 2021 in the table below.

    IES ECE Syllabus for Paper 1


    Subjects

    Topics

    General Studies & Engineering Aptitude

    • Current events of national & international importance

    • Engineering Maths

    • Numerical Analysis

    • General Principles of Design

    • Basics of Project Management

    • Standards & Quality practices in production, construction, maintenance, & services

    • Ethics & value system in the Engineering profession, etc

    Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

    • Basic Electronics Engineering

    • Basic Electrical Engineering

    • Materials Science

    • Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation

    • Network Theory

    • Analog and Digital Circuits

    • Analog and Digital Communication Systems

    • Control Systems

    • Computer Organization and Architecture

    • Electro Magnetics

    • Advanced Electronics Topics

    • Advanced Communication Topics


    IES ECE Syllabus 2021 - Mains Exam

    The syllabus of IES ECE 2021 mains exam has two papers. Both the papers are of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering covering all aspects of the subject. Applicants can check the detailed IES ECE syllabus 2021 for mains exam below.

    IES ECE Syllabus for Paper 2


    Subjects

    Topics

    Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering 1

    • Basic Electronics Engineering - Basics of semiconductors, Diode/Transistor basics & characteristics, Diodes for different uses, Junction & Field Effect Transistors, Transistor amplifiers of different types, oscillators & other circuits, Basics of Integrated Circuits, Bipolar, MOS & CMOS ICs, Basics of linear ICs, operational amplifiers and their applications

    • Basic Electrical Engineering - DC circuits‐Ohm’s & Kirchoff’s laws, mesh and nodal analysis, circuit theorems, Electro‐magnetism, Faraday’s & Lenz’s laws, induced EMF & its uses, Single‐phase AC circuits, Transformers, efficiency, Basics‐DC machines, induction machines & synchronous machines, Electrical power sources & their uses

    • Materials Science - Electrical Engineering materials, Crystal structure & defects, Ceramic materials‐structures, composites, processing & 26 uses, Insulating laminates for electronics, structures, properties & uses, Magnetic materials, basics, classification, ferrites, ferro/para‐magnetic materials & components, Nano materials‐basics, preparation, purification, sintering, nanoparticles & uses, Nano‐optical/magnetic/electronic materials & uses, Superconductivity, uses

    • Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation - Principles of measurement, accuracy, precision and standards, Analog & Digital systems for measurement, measuring instruments for different applications, Static/dynamic characteristics of measurement systems, errors, statistical analysis & curve fitting, Different types of transducers & displays, Data acquisition system basics

    • Network Theory - Network graphs & matrices, Wye‐Delta transformation, Linear constant coefficient differential equations, Solution of network equations using Laplace transforms, 2‐port network parameters, State equations for networks, Steady state sinusoidal analysis

    • Analog and Digital Circuits - Small signal equivalent circuits of diodes, BJTS & FETs, Diode circuits for different uses, Biasing & stability of BJT & FET amplifier circuits, Analysis/design of amplifier, Feedback & uses, Active filters, timers, multipliers, wave shaping, A/D‐D/A converters, Boolean Algebra uses, Logic gates, Digital IC families, Combinatorial/sequential circuits, Basics of multiplexers, counters/registers/ memories /microprocessors, design & applications

    Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering 2

    • Analog and Digital Communication Systems - Random signals, noise, probability theory, information theory, Analog versus digital communication & applications, Digital communication basics, Digital modulation, Multiple access, Optical communication

    • Control Systems - Classification of signals and systems, Application of signal and system theory, System realization; Transforms & their applications, Signal flow graphs, Routh‐Hurwitz criteria, root loci, Nyquist/Bode plots, Feedback systems, stability analysis, steady state, transient & frequency response analysis, Design of control systems, compensators, elements of lead/lag compensation, PID & industrial controller

    • Computer Organization and Architecture - Basic architecture, CPU, I/O organisation, memory organisation, peripheral devices, trends, Hardware/software issues, Data representation & Programming, Operating systems, Memory management, virtual memory, file systems, protection & security, Databases, different types, characteristics and design, Transactions & concurrency control, Elements of programming languages, typical examples

    • Electro Magnetics - Elements of vector calculus, Maxwell’s equations‐basic concepts, Gauss’, Stokes’ theorems, Wave propagation through different media, Transmission Lines, Waveguides‐basics, rectangular types, modes, cut‐off frequency, dispersion, dielectric types, Antennas‐radiation pattern, monopoles/dipoles, gain, arrays‐active/passive, theory, uses

    • Advanced Electronics Topics - VLSI technology, VLSI design, Pipeline concepts & functions, Design for testability, examples, DSP, Digital filters, Microprocessors & microcontrollers, basics, interrupts, DMA, instruction sets, interfacing, Controllers & uses, Embedded systems

    • Advanced Communication Topics - Communication networks, Cellular networks, types, analysis, protocols, Microwave & satellite communication, Communication satellites, orbits, characteristics, systems, uses, Fibre‐optic communication systems, block schematics, link calculations, system design, etc

    Exclusive Careers360 Premium Content
    Get education, career guidance; live webinars; learning resources and more
    Subscribe Now


    IES ECE Syllabus PDF: Download Here

    IES Exam Pattern 2020 - Prelims & Mains Exam

    The IES exam pattern 2021 is prescribed by the UPSC along with the IES ECE Syllabus 2021. As per the official notification the Indian Engineering Services prelims exam is objective type in nature i.e MCQ and mains exam is subjective in nature i.e. descriptive. For more details on the IES exam pattern 2021 check the tables below.

    IES Prelims Exam Pattern 2020

    Papers

    Subjects

    Marks

    Duration

    Paper 1

    General Studies & Engineering Aptitude

    200

    2 hrs

    Paper 2

    Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

    300

    3 hrs

    IES Mains Exam Pattern 2020

    Papers

    Subjects

    Marks

    Duration

    Paper 1

    Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

    300

    3 hrs

    Paper 2

    Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

    300

    3 hrs

    More Relevant Links

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is the IES ECE exam conducted online or offline?
    A:

    Both stages of the IES ECE exam are conducted in offline mode.

    Q: How many stages does the IES exam have?
    A:

    The IES exam has three stages - prelims, mains and interview.

    Q: How many papers does the IES ECE mains exam have
    A:

    UPSC IES ECE mains exam has two papers of descriptive nature

    Q: What is the level of questions asked in the IES exam?
    A:

    The questions asked in the IES exam are of graduate level

    Articles
    |
    Upcoming Competition Exams
    Ongoing Dates
    APS CSB Score Card Date

    8 Oct'25 - 31 Mar'26 (Online)

    Ongoing Dates
    APSET Admit Card Date

    19 Mar'26 - 29 Mar'26 (Online)

    Upcoming Dates
    KVS Recruitment Examination Exam Date

    27 Mar'26 - 31 Mar'26 (Online)

    Certifications By Top Providers
    Study from Still Life
    Via Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
    Online Course of Indian Constitution
    Via NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
    Access to Justice
    Via National Law University, New Delhi
    Sports Psychology
    Via Indian Institute of Technology Madras
    Research Ethics
    Via Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala
    Criminal Justice Administration
    Via National Law University, New Delhi
    Swayam
     220 courses
    Edx
     201 courses
    LawSikho
     127 courses
    NPTEL
     92 courses
    Futurelearn
     89 courses
    Coursera
     76 courses
    Explore Top Universities Across Globe

    Questions related to UPSC IES ISS

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to UPSC IES ISS ?
    Hi
    To apply for the Indian economic service the candidates must have obtained a Post Graduate Degree in Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics/Econometrics from a recognized university or a foreign university approved by the Central Government of India from time to time.
    Hope it helps...

    Hi aspirant

    Yes, they create a good environment to prepare any kind of exams.

    The college has vast books in the library and students can refer anything of their choice.

    You will have peace of mind and focus towards the work in the library for a good preparation of UPSC

    IES is considered as one of the toughest examinations in India. It is due to the difficulty related to the examination and also the selection procedure. Thereare less number of posts and more number of aspirants for IES every year. Although IES is difficult, it can be achieved by proper

    • Age Limit: The candidate must be 21 Years to 30 Years as on 01.04.2020 i.e. candidates must have been born between 02.04.1990 and 01.04.1999 (both dates inclusive)

    • Educational Qualification: The candidate must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as