The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2025 notification for the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) exams. The exam will be conducted to fill 47 vacancies. The online application process starts on 12th February 2025 and ends on 4th March 2025.
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The Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) are prestigious services under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The UPSC conducts these exams to recruit highly qualified professionals in economics and statistics. Selected candidates work in key government departments, contributing to policy-making, research, and statistical analysis.
UPSC is recruiting for 47 vacancies in the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS). Candidates must have a postgraduate degree in Economics or Statistics and be aged 21–30 years (relaxation as per rules). The application is open from 12th February to 4th March 2025, with a ₹200 fee (exempt for SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates). Selection includes a written exam and interview, with the exam on 20th June 2025. Apply online at upsc.gov.in.
| Category | Details |
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Indian Economic Service (IES), Indian Statistical Service (ISS) |
| Education Qualification | Postgraduate Degree in Economics/Statistics |
| Age Limit | 21 – 30 years (Relaxation as per rules) |
| Number of Vacancies | 47 (IES – 12, ISS – 35) |
| Application Start Date | 12th February 2025 |
| Application End Date | 4th March 2025 |
| Application Fee | ₹200 (SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates exempted) |
| Salary | As per 7th Pay Commission |
| Selection Process | Written Exam + Interview |
| Exam Date | 20th June 2025 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
The recruitment includes 47 vacancies:
| S.No | Service | Number of Vacancies |
| 1. | Indian Economic Service (IES) | 12 |
| 2. | Indian Statistical Service (ISS) | 35 |
| Total | 47 |
Educational Qualifications
| S.No | Service | Qualification |
| 1. | Indian Economic Service (IES) | Postgraduate degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Business Economics, or Econometrics from a recognized university. |
| 2. | Indian Statistical Service (ISS) | Bachelor’s degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics or Master’s degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics from a recognized university. |
Age Limit (as on 01/08/2025)
The selection process consists of:
Indian Economic Service (IES) Exam Pattern
| Subject | Marks | Duration |
| General English | 100 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies | 100 | 3 Hours |
| General Economics-I | 200 | 3 Hours |
| General Economics-II | 200 | 3 Hours |
| General Economics-III | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Indian Economics | 200 | 3 Hours |
Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Exam Pattern
| Subject | Marks | Duration |
| 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 |
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