UPSC IES ISS Notification 2024: 48 Vacancies, Eligibility, Application Details
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued the notification for the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) examinations, offering a gateway to careers in economics and statistics within the government sector. Eligible candidates are invited to apply before the deadline on April 30, 2024.
Key Details:
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
| Exam Name | UPSC IES/ISS Exam 2024 |
| Notification Date | April 10, 2024 |
| Application Deadline | April 30, 2024 |
| Vacancies | Total: 48 (IES: 18, ISS: 30) |
| Eligibility | Postgraduate Degree for IES Bachelor’s or Master’s degree for ISS Age: 21-30 (as of Aug 1, 2024) with relaxations |
| Application Fee | ₹200 (except for certain categories) |
| Exam Date | June 21, 2024 (tentative) |
| Important Links | Notification – Click Here |
| Apply – Click Here | |
| Selection Process | Written Exam (Objective & Essay) Interview |
| Official Website | https://www.upsc.gov.in/ |
Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria for the UPSC IES/ISS 2024 exam are encouraged to promptly submit their applications, as the deadline for submission is April 30. The application form is available from April 10 onwards, accessible through the official website or the provided direct link.
Vacancy Details: The notification advertises a total of 48 vacancies for the UPSC IES/ISS 2024 exam, with 18 positions designated for the Indian Economic Service and 30 for the Indian Statistical Service. Aspiring candidates are urged to consult the official notification brochure for reservation details.
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must fulfill specific educational qualifications and age limits to be eligible for the UPSC IES/ISS 2024 exam.
Education Qualification:
- IES: Master’s degree in Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics/Econometrics
- ISS: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics
Age Limit:
- Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years old as of August 1, 2024, with relaxations for certain categories as per government regulations.
Application Fee:
The application fee for the UPSC IES/ISS 2024 exam is ₹200, applicable to all candidates except females, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and persons with benchmark disabilities, who are exempted from payment.
Exam Date:
The UPSC IES/ISS 2024 exam is scheduled for June 21, 2024 (tentative). Detailed timing will be provided on the admit card, available for download from the official website approximately a week before the exam.
Selection Process:
The selection process for the UPSC IES/ISS 2024 exam involves a Written Exam and Interview stage, with the final selection based on overall performance.
Written Exam:
- Combination of Conventional (essay) and Objective Type
- Duration: 3 hours for most papers, 2 hours for Statistics Papers I & II
- Subjects include General English, General Studies, and Economics/Statistics
- Maximum marks: 1000
- Medium: English
Interview (Viva Voce):
- Face-to-face interaction with a board of observers
- Maximum marks: 200
- Medium: English
Candidates should stay updated with the official website for any updates or notifications regarding the exam schedule and other relevant information.
