Exam Pattern Of Indian Economic Service/Indian Statistical Services Exam

The exam pattern of Indian Economic Service/Indian Statistical Services Exam that is conducted by the UPSC is explained hereunder:

Part I - Written examination carrying a maximum of 1000 marks in the subjects as shown below. Part II - Viva Voce of such candidates as may be called by the Commission, carrying a maximum of 200 marks.

Part I - Written Examination

A. Indian Economic Service

1. General English - for maximum marks of 100 - conducted in 3 hours
   
   
2. General Studies - for maximum marks 100 - conducted in 3 hours
   
   
3. General Economics I - for maximum marks 200 - conducted in 3 hours
   
   
4. General Economics-II for maximum marks 200 - conducted in 3 hours
   
   
5. General Economics- III for maximum marks 200 - conducted in 3 hours
   
   
6. Indian Economics for maximum marks 200 - conducted in 3 hours

B. Indian Statistical Service

• General English - for maximum marks of 100 - conducted for 3 hours
  
  
• General Studies - for maximum marks of 100 - conducted for 3 hours
  
  
• Statistics-I - for maximum marks of 200 - conducted for 3 hours
  
  
• Statistics-II - for maximum marks of 200 - conducted for 3 hours
  
  
• Statistics-III - for maximum marks of 200 - conducted for 3 hours
  
  
• Statistics-IV - for maximum marks of 200 - conducted for 3 hours

Note: The question papers in all the subjects will be of Conventional (essay) type. Questions will be set in English and must be answered in English as well.

Part - II: Viva Voce

The candidate will be expected to have taken an intelligent interest not only in his subjects of academic study but also in events which are happening around him both within and outside his own State or country, as well as in modern currents of thought and in new discoveries which should rouse the curiosity of well-educated youth. The method of the interview is not that of a strict cross examination, but of a natural, though directed and purposive conversation, intended to reveal mental qualities of the candidate and his/her grasp of problems.

The Board will pay special attention to assessing the intellectual curiosity, critical powers of assimilation, balance of judgment and alertness of mind, the ability for social cohesion, integrity of character, initiation and capacity of leadership.