The UPSC published the IES/ISS Notification 2023 on its website, upsc.gov.in, on April 19, 2023. Candidates may submit their applications between April 19, 2023, and May 9, 2023. The UPSC will conduct the IES/ISS exam in June 2023.
Exams for Indian Economic Services and Indian Statistical Services have different curricula, prerequisites, and formats. They are barely distinguishable from one another. The Indian Statistical Services has distinct needs, whilst the Indian Economic Services has a range of educational qualifications. The Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Services are critically summarized below.
UPSC IES/ISS Exam: Important Dates
| Particulars | Important Dates |
| Start of Application | April 19, 2023 |
| Last date of Application | May 09, 2023 |
| Admit card | June 2023 |
| UPSC Indian Economic Services Exam and UPSC Indian Statistical Services Exam | June 23 |
UPSC IES/ISS Exam: Vacancy
| Services | Total Vacancies |
| Indian Economic Services | 18 Posts |
| Indian Statistical Services | 33 Posts |
UPSC IES/ISS Exam: Exam Pattern
Indian Statistical Services
| Subjects In Exam | Total Marks | Time |
| General English. | 100 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Statistics-I (Objective) | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Statistics-II (Objective) | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Statistics-III (Descriptive) | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Statistics-IV (Descriptive) | 200 | 3 Hours |
Indian Economic Services
| Subjects in Exam | Total Marks | Time |
| General English. | 100 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies | 100 | 3 Hours |
| General Economics- Paper I | 200 | 3 Hours |
| General Economics- Paper II | 200 | 3 Hours |
| General Economics-Paper III | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Indian Economics | 200 | 3 Hours |
UPSC IES/ISS Exam: Age Limit
If you’re applying for jobs with the Indian Economic Services and Indian Statistical Services, you should be between the ages of 21 and 30. Candidates from SC/ST will have their age reduced by five years, while those from OBC will have their age reduced by three years. Candidates who satisfy the impairment requirement have their ages reduced by ten years.
UPSC IES/ISS Exam: Educational Qualification
Indian Economic Services
The applicant should hold a post-graduate degree in economics, applied economics, business economics, or econometrics from an accredited institution.
Indian Statistical service
The applicant must hold an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited institution in statistics, mathematical statistics, or applied statistics.
UPSC IES/ISS Exam: Application fees
| Category | Application Fees |
| Unreserved Candidates | Rs. 200/- |
| OBC Candidates | Rs. 200/- |
| EWS Candidates | Rs. 200/- |
| SC Candidates, ST Candidates,Female and persons with Benchmark disabilities | Exempted |
