Education and Career Forum

I am only 10 percent colour blind. So, am eligible to apply and write the Indian Engineering Services (IES) examination? What is the standard eligibility criteria? Is there any relaxation for any caste category candidates?

Yes, you are eligible to write Indian Engineering services examination being a colour blind student.
Eligibility-

The candidate should have obtained a degree in engineering from a recognised University.

Age limit-

Candidate for this examination must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years as on 1st January of exam year.

Relaxation of 5 years in case of SC / ST students and 3 years for OBC students.
Relaxation of 10 years in case of blind candidates.

Yes, colour blind persons are applicable for IES exam. Because there is no restriction for colour blind candidates.

Eligibility-

The candidate should have completed degree in engineering from a recognised University.
Minimum age should be 21 years and maximum should not exceed 29 years as on 1st January of the exam year.

Age relaxation in upper age limit is provided to reserved category students.
5 years to SC/ST and 3 years to OBC candidates.
10 years to to physically handicapped.