Indian Economical Service and Indian Statistics Service

Purpose

  • The Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) are Group ‘A’ services in the Government of India. The recruitment for these services is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) through a combined examination known as the IES/ISS Examination.

Application Process

  • Apply online through the UPSC website (upsc.gov.in).
  • Application fee: ₹200 (Exempted for female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates).

Elgibility Criteria

  • Eligibility:

    • IES: A postgraduate degree in Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics/Econometrics from a recognized university.
    • ISS: A bachelor’s degree with Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics as one of the subjects, or a master’s degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics.

  • Age Limit:

    • Minimum: 21 years
    • Maximum: 30 years
    • Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST, OBC, and other categories as per government norms.

Important Dates

  • Check the official UPSC website for specific exam dates, notification releases, and deadlines.
  • Please Check it for Notification : UPSC – Notifications

Exam Structure

  • IES
  • General English (Descriptive)
  • General Studies (Descriptive)
  • ISS
  • General English (Descriptive)
  • General Studies (Descriptive)
  • Personality Test (for both): 200 marks.

Selection Process

  • 1. Written Examination

    • This is the first stage and consists of 6 papers.
    • The papers are a mix of objective and descriptive questions.
    • The examination is designed to assess candidates’ technical knowledge, general awareness, and English proficiency.

  • 2. Personality Test (Interview)

    • Candidates who clear the written examination are called for the Personality Test, which carries 200 marks.

Syllabus

  • Indian Economic Service (IES) Syllabus

  • 1. General English (100 marks)
  • 2. General Studies (100 marks)
  • 3. General Economics-I (200 marks)
  • 4. General Economics-II (200 marks)
  • 5. General Economics-III (200 marks)
  • 6. Indian Economics (200 marks)

Salary and Benefits

  • Pay Scale

    • Officers are recruited in the Junior Time Scale of Level 10 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
    • Basic Pay: ₹56,100 per month.

  • Gross Salary

    • Including allowances, the gross monthly salary is typically ₹85,000 to ₹95,000, depending on the posting location.

Preparation Tips

  • Understand the Syllabus: Focus on core engineering subjects and general studies.
  • Practice Previous Year Papers: Familiarize yourself with the pattern and difficulty level.
  • Mock Tests: Regular practice to improve time management.
  • Refer to Standard Books: Choose textbooks and guides specific to your engineering discipline.
  • Focus on Current Affairs: Especially topics related to technology, infrastructure, and environment.

Resources

  • Books: GK Today (website and app) – For daily updates on current affairs and general knowledge questions.
  • Website : UPSC

 

OFFICAL WEBSITE : UPSC

Download IES and ISS Syllabus

UPSC Annual Planner Notification

Date of Notification : 12.02.2025

Date of Commencement of Examination : 20.06.2025.

Annual Planner Link : UPSC ANNUAL PLANNER