UPSC IES, ISS 2024 registration begin at upsconline.nic.in; apply by April 30

NEW DELHI: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has begun the registration process for the Indian Economic Service (IES), Indian Statistical Service (ISS) exam 2024 today, April 10. Eligible candidates can apply for the UPSC IES, ISS exam 2024 by visiting the official website at upsconline.nic.in or upsc.gov.in.

The last date to fill out the UPSC IES, ISS 2024 application form is April 30. As per the official notice, the UPSC IES, ISS 2024 application form correction window will be open from May 1 to 7. The UPSC IES, ISS exam is scheduled to be held on June 21 at various exam centres. Candidates are required to register on the commission’s website using the one-time registration (OTR) platform before completing the application form.

The UPSC recruitment drive aims to fill up a total of 48 vacancies out of which 18 vacancies are in the Indian Economic Service and 30 vacancies are in the Indian Statistical Service.

Candidates from general, other backward class (OBC) categories are required to pay an application fee of Rs 200 to register for the UPSC IES, ISS exam 2024. However, female candidates, scheduled caste (SC), scheduled tribe (ST), and Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) category candidates are exempted from paying any application fee.

Also readUPSC CMS application form 2024 out at upsc.gov.in; apply by April 30

UPSC IES, ISS Exam 2024: Eligibility criteria

Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for the UPSC IES and ISS exam 2024 before applying for it

Age limit: Candidates age should be between 21 years old and 30 years old as of August 1, 2024. Upper age limit relaxations are applicable for reserved category candidates.

Educational qualifications:

• A candidate for the Indian Economic Service should have obtained a postgraduate degree in economics, applied economics, business economics, or econometrics from a recognised university.

• A candidate for the Indian Statistical Service should have obtained a bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematical statistics, or applied statistics as one of the subjects or a master's degree in statistics, mathematical statistics, or applied statistics from a recognised university.

• A candidate who is otherwise qualified but has obtained a degree from a foreign university may also apply to the commission. Such candidates may be admitted to the examination at the discretion of the commission.