UPSC Indian Economic Service (IES) Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2013

Online applications have been invited from eligible candidates by the Union Public Service Commission for the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service Examination (ISS), 2013, a combined examination for recruitment to grade IV of the services.

The combined examinations are held to choose eligible candidates for grade IV services. There are 30 vacancies for Indian Economic Service and 36 vacancies for Indian Statistical Services. 3 vacancies have been reserved for Physically Handicapped candidates with hearing impairment, cerebral palsy or locomotors disability for ISS and one vacancy for IES. The number of vacancies can be altered as per requirement by the norms of Government of India.

Important Dates

·         Availability of forms: August 17, 2013

·         Last date for submission of forms: September 16, 2013; till 11.59pm

·         Exams begin from: 9 November, 2013

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limits:

The candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years on the 1st August, 2013 i.e. he/ she must have been born not earlier than 2nd August, 1983 and not later than 1st August, 1992. The Upper age limit is relaxable for candidates belonging to scheduled castes/scheduled tribes/ other backward classes and certain other categories.

Educational Qualification:

Post-graduate degree in Economics/ Applied Economics/ Business Economics/ Econometrics and a candidate for the Indian Statistical must have obtained a Post-Graduate degree in Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Applied Statistics from a recognised University or equivalent.

Candidates who are studying in final year Degree Course and have yet to pass final year degree examination or equivalent examination can also apply for examination, but they will be required to submit proof of passing by the specified dates published in Commission's Notice for Examination.

Duration of Examination: 03 Days

Physical Standards:

Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to Indian Economic Service / Indian Statistical Service Examination, 2013 as per Regulations.

How to Apply:

This application form along with an Information Brochure containing general instructions for filling up the form, an acknowledgement card and an envelope for sending the application is obtainable from the designated Head Post Offices/Post Offices throughout the country and may be purchased against cash payment of Rs 20/-

Candidates must use only the form supplied with the Information Brochure. Form should be purchased from the designated Post Offices only and not from any other agency. Candidates must not use photocopy/ reproduction/ unauthorized printed copy of the Form. This will entail rejection. Each form can be used only once and for only one examination.

Note:

In case candidates have any difficulty in obtaining Application form/ central recruitment fee stamp from any designated head post offices, they should immediately contact concerned postmaster or UPSC's "Forms Supply Monitoring Cell" Over Telephone No 011-23389366 / Fax No 011-23387310.

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