UPSC CSE vs ESE: IAS-IPS vs Engineers - Know Job Roles, Salary & Career Paths

• UPSC CSE leads to administrative/policy roles like IAS, IPS, IFS; ESE leads to technical Group-A officer positions in central government departments.
• ESE selected candidates become Assistant Executive Engineer, Assistant Director, and Assistant Engineer in services like Railways, CPWD, MES, BRO.
• Initial salary for both CSE and ESE is Rs 56,100 (Level 10).
• CSE officers can be promoted up to Cabinet Secretary, while ESE officers can reach Chief Engineer.
• Choose CSE if interested in administration/policy; opt for ESE if passionate about engineering and technical expertise.

Why It Matters: UPSC CSE is for administrative roles, ESE for technical engineering careers; choose based on interest.