UPSC Indian Economic Service IES | Indian Statistical Service ISS Exam 2025

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Exam 2025 to recruit candidates for various government departments. These exams offer prestigious career opportunities for aspirants in economics and statistics.

Important Dates

• Application Begin : 12/02/2025
• Last Date for Apply Online : 04/03/2025 upto 06:00 Pm Only
• Last Date Fee Payment : 04/03/2025
• Correction Date : 05-11 March 2025
• Exam Date : 20/06/2025
• Admit Card Available : Before Exam

Application Fee

• General / OBC : 200/-
• SC / ST / PH : 0/- (Exempted)
• All Category Female : 0/- (Nil)
• Pay the Examination Fee Through State Bank Net Banking or Any Bank Debit Card, Credit Card, or E Challan Offline Mode

Age Limit

• Minimum Age : 21 Years.
• Maximum Age : 30 Years.
• Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC  Indian Economic Service | Indian Statistical Service IES / ISS Exam Recruitment Rules 2025.

Educational Qualifications:

• IES: A Postgraduate degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Business Economics, or Econometrics from a recognized university.
• ISS: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, or Applied Statistics from a recognized university.

Exam Pattern

The selection process consists of a Written Examination followed by an Interview.

Written Examination:

• IES Exam Subjects: General English, General Studies, General Economics-I, General Economics-II, General Economics-III, Indian Economics.
• ISS Exam Subjects: General English, General Studies, Statistics-I (Objective), Statistics-II (Objective), Statistics-III (Descriptive), Statistics-IV (Descriptive).
• Total Marks: 1000 (Written) + 200 (Interview)

How to Apply?

Candidates can apply online through the official UPSC website (www.upsc.gov.in) by filling out the application form and paying the required fee.

Selection Process

1. Written Exam: Candidates must clear the written test to qualify for the interview.
2. Interview Round: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a personal interview to assess their subject knowledge and suitability.
3. Final Merit List: The final selection is based on the combined score of the written exam and interview.

Salary & Career Prospects

Selected candidates will be placed in prestigious government departments, such as the Ministry of Finance, Planning Commission, and National Sample Survey Office (NSSO). The salary ranges from ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Pay Level 10) with additional benefits.

Preparation Tips

• Study NCERT Economics & Statistics books for strong fundamentals.
• Refer to previous years’ question papers.
• Focus on current economic and statistical trends.
• Practice descriptive and objective questions regularly.

Conclusion

The UPSC IES/ISS Exam 2025 is a golden opportunity for economics and statistics graduates to secure a reputed government job. Stay updated with notifications and start your preparation early for success!

For more details, visit the UPSC official website: www.upsc.gov.in.