The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in, until March 4, 2025. Following the application deadline, a correction window will be available from March 5 to 11, 2025, allowing applicants to make necessary amendments to their submitted forms.
This examination aims to fill a total of 47 vacancies, with 12 positions allocated for the Indian Economic Service and 35 for the Indian Statistical Service. Prospective candidates are advised to review the detailed notification on the UPSC website to understand the eligibility criteria, examination pattern, syllabus, and other pertinent information before applying.
What are the IES and ISS?
- IES (Indian Economic Service): A career path for economists who contribute to economic planning and policy-making in the Indian government.
- ISS (Indian Statistical Service): A career path for statisticians who play a crucial role in data analysis and statistical work for various government departments.
UPSC IES/ISS 2025 Notification: Key Details
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2025, offering a total of 47 vacancies—12 for IES and 35 for ISS. The online application process commenced on February 12, 2025, and will conclude on March 4, 2025. A correction window will be available from March 5 to 11, 2025. The examination is scheduled for June 20, 2025. Candidates can apply through the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in. Notif-IES-ISS-Exam-2025-English-120225.pdf
Eligibility Criteria and Application Process
Applicants must be between 21 and 30 years of age as of August 1, 2025. For IES, a Post Graduate Degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Business Economics, or Econometrics is required. For ISS, a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, or Applied Statistics as one of the subjects, or a Master’s Degree in the same fields, is necessary.
The application fee is ₹200 for General/OBC candidates; SC/ST/PH and all female candidates are exempt. The selection process includes a written examination and an interview. Detailed information is available in the official notification.
Application Fee:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹200
- SC/ST/PwD/Female: Exempted
Selection Process:
- Written Examination (1000 marks)
- Interview (200 marks)
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How to Apply:
- Visit the official UPSC website: upsconline.nic.in
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if you haven’t already.
- Log in and apply for the IES/ISS 2025 exam.
- Fill in the application form with the required details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application and download a copy for your records.
Direct link to apply for IES/ ISS Recruitment 2025.
For complete information, candidates are advised to visit the official website here.