Candidates who have applied for the UPSC IES/ISS examination should know the syllabus and start preparing accordingly. Download the free PDF of the syllabus and pattern for the examination. IES(Indian Economic Service), ISS(Indian Statistical Service) examinations are conducted by UPSC(Union Public Service Commission). The candidates undergo 2 selection stages to get recruited. A written examination is conducted for IES and ISS candidates and the candidates who are qualified in the written examination are called for an interview process.
The written examination for both IES and ISS is conducted for 1000 marks with 5 subjects. The viva-voce or interview test is conducted for 200 marks. The candidates who are qualified in both rounds are recruited. Knowing the syllabus is mandatory for every candidate for strategic preparation for the examination. Know the complete details about patterns, subjects, and topics in the examination in this article.
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The syllabus for the Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Exam 2024 typically covers topics such as statistical methods, probability, linear models, time series analysis, sampling techniques, and applied statistics. Additionally, candidates may expect questions related to economic statistics, demographic statistics, and social statistics as part of the examination.
Essay writing |
Understanding of English language and vocabulary |
Summary of Precis Writing |
Passages |
General Knowledge |
Geography |
Current events |
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History of India |
Statistical Methods |
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Intraclass correlation |
Concept of interpolation and extrapolation |
Frequency of distribution |
Bivariate normal distribution |
Order statistics |
Ratios |
Frequency Distribution |
Data/Charts/Diagrams/Histograms |
Numerical analysis |
Computer applications |
Data processing |
Basics of computer security |
Operations of computer |
The finite-difference of different orders |
Low and High-level languages |
Inverse Interpolation |
Numerical Differentiations |
Summation of Sets |
Basics of Programming |
Numerical solutions of differential equations |
Linear Models |
Statistical Interferences |
Hypothesis testing |
Official Statistics |
National Accounts |
Index Numbers |
Estimation Methods |
Theory of linear estimation |
Normal equations |
Important surveys and census |
Error and estimation space |
Characteristics of good estimators |
Socio-economic Indicators |
National and International Official statistics |
Misc |
Population Census |
Sector-wise statistics |
National Statistical organization |
Sampling of Techniques |
Econometrics |
Applied Statistics |
Nature of economics |
Index Numbers |
Systematic sampling |
Sampling with probability proportional to the size |
Coherence and variance function |
Time series analysis |
Simultaneous linear equation model |
The syllabus for the Indian Economic Service (IES) Exam 2024 includes topics such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, Indian economy, statistical methods, econometrics, and general studies. Additionally, candidates are expected to have a strong understanding of current affairs, economic issues, and development policies.
Essay writing |
Understanding of English language and vocabulary |
Summary of Precis Writing |
Passages |
General Knowledge |
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Current Affairs |
Current events |
History of India |
Theory of Consumer Demand |
Theory of Production |
Theory of Value |
Theory of Distribution |
Welfare Economics |
Economic Thought |
Concept of national income and Social Accounting |
Theory of Employment, output, inflation, and money |
IS-LM ModelInvestment savings and Liquidity money supply) and AD-AS(Aggregate Demand-Aggregate Supply) Model |
Finance and Capital Markets |
Basics of endogenous theory |
Economic Growth and development |
International economics |
Asian Finance Crisis 19970 |
Global Finance Crisis 2008 |
Euro zero crisis |
Global Institutions |
Public Finance |
Environmental Economics |
Rio process-1992 to 2012 |
Rio Conventions |
UNFFC |
Carbon markets |
Industrial economics |
State market and planning |
Market mechanism |
Climate change finance and green climate fund |
History of development and planning |
Federal Finance |
Budgeting and fiscal policy |
Poverty, Unemployment and human development |
Agriculture and rural development strategies |
Industry: Strategy of industrial development |
Labour |
Finance Trade |
Money and banking |
Bilateral trade agreements |
Commodity Market In India-spot |
Role of FMC(Forward Markets Commission |
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UPSC ISS Exam Pattern
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Last updated: May 21, 2024
-> UPSC IES Exam Dates has been released. The Written Exam will be conducted from 21st June 2024 to 23rd June 2024.
-> A total of 48 vacancies are announced for both IES and ISS.
-> Candidates had applied online till 30th April 2024.
-> Selection of the candidates is based on the performance in the Written Test and Interview.
-> Candidates must check the UPSC IES ISS Eligibility Criteria to apply for the recruitment.
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