The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2025 starting June 20, 2025. Candidates must apply online via UPSC Online by March 4, 2025. The exam consists of a written test (1000 marks) and a viva voce (200 marks). Eligible candidates must be aged 21-30 years as of August 1, 2025, with required educational qualifications. The exam will be held at multiple centers, and selection includes a written test followed by an interview.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release
February 12, 2025
Application Start
February 12, 2025
Application Deadline
March 4, 2025 (till 6:00 PM)
Correction Window
March 5 – March 11, 2025
Exam Date
June 20, 2025
Admit Card Release
One week before exam
Vacancies
Service
Vacancies
Reserved for PwBD
Indian Economic Service (IES)
12
1 (Blindness & Low Vision)
Indian Statistical Service (ISS)
35
4 (Various categories)
Age Limit(As of August 1, 2025)
Category
Minimum Age
Maximum Age
Relaxation
General
21 years
30 years
No Relaxation
OBC
21 years
33 years
+3 years
SC/ST
21 years
35 years
+5 years
PwBD
21 years
40 years
+10 years
Educational Qualifications
Service
Required Qualification
Indian Economic Service (IES)
Postgraduate degree in Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics/Econometrics
Indian Statistical Service (ISS)
Bachelor’s degree with Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics OR Master’s degree in these subjects
