UPSC-IES [Indian Economic Service]
IES – Indian Economic Services a combined competitive exam conducted by UPSC [ संघ लोक सेवा आयोग / UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ] for recruitment to Grade IV officers of the services of Indian Economic and Indian Statistics.
Eligibility Criteria
Education: From a recognized university, you should have a post-graduate degree in Economics or Applied Economics or Business Economics or Econometrics.
Age: You must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years on 1st August of the year of exam.
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Exam Pattern
Part I
Part I – is a written examination carrying a maximum of 1000 marks. The question papers in all subjects are of Conventional (essay) type.
The papers on General English and General Studies are common to both Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Service and are of subjective type.
| IES - Indian Economic Service | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| S.No. | Subject | Marks | Time |
| 6 | Indian Economics | 200 | 3 hours |
| 2 | General Studies | 100 | 3 hours |
| 1 | General English | 100 | 3 hours |
| 5 | IES General Economics Paper-3 (Syllabus) | 200 | 3 hours |
| 4 | IES General Economics Paper-2 (Syllabus) | 200 | 3 hours |
| 3 | IES General Economics Paper-1 (Syllabus) | 200 | 3 hours |
The standard of papers in General English and General Studies is that of a graduate of an Indian University. The standard of papers in the other subjects is that of the Master’s degree examination of an Indian University in the relevant disciplines.
Part II
Part II – is viva-voce of such candidates as may be called by the Commission, carrying a maximum of 200 marks.
How to Apply
If you are interested to apply, go online on UPSC using the Link https://www.upsconline.nic.in.
You are advised to apply or submit only/single application. However, if due to any unavoidable situation, you submit multiple applications, then the application with the higher RID is complete in all respects like applicant’s details, examination center, photograph, signature, fee etc.
Source: | UPSC |
Read More on UPSC – IES:
IES General Economics Syllabus Paper-1 |