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Backend software engineer via BE (JEE)

Software engineering

  • challenging
  • 6 yr
  • Degree

Route

  1. Class 11 with PCM
  2. Class 12 with PCM
  3. JEE Main
  4. BE/BTech — Computer Science
  5. Backend software engineer
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IAS officer via UPSC-CSE

Civil services / government

  • elite
  • 8 yr
  • Degree

Route

  1. Class 11 Arts / Humanities
  2. Class 12 Arts / Humanities
  3. BA / BSc (any stream)
  4. UPSC Civil Services Examination
  5. IAS officer
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At a glance

DimensionBackend software engineer via BE (JEE)IAS officer via UPSC-CSE
degree requiredrequiredrequired
difficultychallengingelite
typical months7296

Shared traits

  • computer-science
  • generalist
  • problem-solving
  • public-service
  • technical

Divergent traits

Backend software engineer via BE (JEE)

    IAS officer via UPSC-CSE

    • exam-based
    • regulated