The Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) consists of six papers in total: two papers for the IES examination and four papers for the ISS examination. Below, I’ll provide a detailed exam pattern for each of these papers, including the topics and chapters typically covered:
UPSC IES Exam Pattern – Indian Economic Service Exam
Paper 1
- Subject: Microeconomic Theory and Macroeconomic Theory
- Duration: 3 hours
- Maximum Marks: 200
- Type of Questions: Descriptive questions
Paper 2
- Subject: Statistical Methods and Economic Planning in India
- Duration: 3 hours
- Maximum Marks: 200
- Type of Questions: Descriptive questions
UPSC ISS Exam Pattern – Indian Statistical Service Exam
Paper 1
- Subject: Statistics I (Probability)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Maximum Marks: 200
- Type of Questions: Descriptive questions
Paper 2
- Subject: Statistics II (Statistical Inference)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Maximum Marks: 200
- Type of Questions: Descriptive questions
Paper 3
- Subject: Statistics III (Official Statistics and Demography)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Maximum Marks: 200
- Type of Questions: Descriptive questions
Paper 4
- Subject: Statistics IV (Sampling Techniques and Econometrics)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Maximum Marks: 200
- Type of Questions: Descriptive questions
Important Points to Note:
- The IES and ISS examinations are conducted as written examinations.
- Papers I and II for both IES and ISS are common for all candidates appearing in these services. Papers III and IV for ISS are specific to the Indian Statistical Service.
- All papers are of a descriptive nature, and candidates are required to write detailed answers.
- There are no multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in these examinations.
- The UPSC syllabus for each paper provides detailed information on the topics and chapters to be covered. Candidates should refer to the official UPSC notification for the most up-to-date syllabus.
- The duration of each paper is 3 hours, and each paper carries a maximum of 200 marks.
- Negative marking is not applicable in these examinations.
Candidates aspiring to appear for the IES and ISS examinations should thoroughly study the prescribed syllabus, use standard textbooks, and practice answering descriptive questions. Additionally, solving previous years’ question papers can help candidates become familiar with the exam pattern and improve their preparation.