UPSC Indian Economic and Statistical Service Examination 2025: A Comprehensive Guide

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), located in New Delhi, is conducting the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2025. This examination aims to recruit qualified individuals for Junior Time Scale Economic/Statistical Officer positions within the Indian Economic Service (IES) under the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs, and the Indian Statistical Service (ISS) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The examination process will begin on June 20, 2025.

Recruitment Overview: IES/ISS Examination 2025

The UPSC is inviting online applications, in the specified format, for the Indian Economic/Statistical Service Exam 2025. This recruitment drive (Advertisement No.07/2025-IES/ISS) seeks candidates for Group-A Economic/Statistical Officer government jobs. The recruitment examination will be conducted at various centers across India, adhering to the rules stipulated by the Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) and the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

About the UPSC Indian Economic/Statistical Service Examination 2025

The UPSC holds the sole responsibility for establishing selection guidelines and overseeing the execution of the annual Indian Economic/Statistical Service Examination. To be eligible for the Central Government Economic Services 2025, candidates must possess a Post-Graduate Degree in Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics/Econometrics from a recognized University. For the Statistical Service Exam, a Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics as a subject or a Master’s degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics is the minimum qualification. The maximum age limit for both examinations is 30 years.

Indian Economic/Statistical Service Examination 2025 Vacancies

The available vacancies are divided between the two services:

Economic Officer (IES): 12 vacancies. Age Limit: 21-30 years as of August 1, 2025 (age relaxations apply as per Government of India rules). Qualification: Post-Graduate Degree in Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics/Econometrics from a recognized University.
Statistical Officer (ISS): 35 vacancies. Age Limit: 21-30 years as of August 1, 2025 (age relaxations apply as per Government of India rules). Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics as a subject or a Master’s degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics from a recognized University.

The pay scale for these positions is ₹56,100 – ₹177,500.

IES/ISS Recruitment Examination 2025 Scheme

The examination scheme details will be available on the official UPSC website.

Online Application Fee

A fee of ₹200 is required for all candidates (except SC/ST/PH/Women, who are exempt). OBC candidates must pay the full fee. Payment can be made in cash at any SBI branch, through SBI Net Banking, or via Visa/Master Credit/Debit Card.

Modification of Profile and OTR Application

The UPSC offers a modification window for candidate profiles and submitted One-Time Registration (OTR) applications. This modification period is available for seven days following the submission of the online OTR application. For the Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Service Recruitment Exams 2025, modifications can be made from March 5, 2025, to March 11, 2025.

How to Apply for the IES/ISS Examination 2025?

Eligible candidates must apply online through the prescribed format on the UPSC website: https://upsconline.nic.in between February 12, 2025, and March 4, 2025, for the Indian Economic and Statistical Service Examination 2025.

Detailed Information and Application Submission

Comprehensive details regarding the UPSC Indian Economic Service Examination 2025 and the UPSC Indian Statistical Service Examination 2025 can be found in the official notification: https://upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-IES-ISS-Exam-2025-English-120225.pdf. Complete details, further information, and the syllabus are exclusively available on the UPSC website.