About This Course

Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit

Age Limit

A candidate must be at least 21 years old and under 30 years old on August 1.

Educational Qualifications

UPSC ISS Physical Standards

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

Number of Attempts

• Candidates belonging to the general category can appear for the UPSC ISS examination 6 times and for OBC candidates it is 9 times. There is no limit to attempts for SC/ST candidates. The candidates willing to attend the examination must satisfy all the eligibility criteria like age, nationality, and minimum educational qualification criteria.

Selection Process

The selection process is divided into two parts by the commission which is explained below. 

Part I- Written Examination

• The written exam includes both objective multiple-choice questions and descriptive-type papers.
• The common papers on General English and General Studies for both the Indian Economic Service and the Indian Statistical Service will be subjective.
• All subjects will have conventional (essay) question papers. 
• Candidates should be aware that the question paper will be in English and that they will be required to write in English only.

Part II- Viva voce (Interview)

• The candidate will be interviewed by a board of competent and impartial observers who will have a record of his/her career.
• The purpose of the interview is to determine his or her suitability for the service for which he or she has applied.
• The candidate will be expected to have taken an intelligent interest not only in his or her academic subjects but also in events taking place around him or her,  both within and outside his/her own State or Country as well as in modern currents of thought and in new discoveries. 
• The Board will pay special attention to assessing intellectual curiosity, critical powers of assimilation, judgment, alertness of mind, social cohesion, character integrity, initiative, and leadership capacity.

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Why to join us?

• Experienced Faculty: Teachers with in-depth knowledge and teaching experience.
• Comprehensive Study Material: Well researched and regularly updated study resources.
• Structured Course Plan: A well-planned curriculum covering all aspects of the syllabus.
• Regular Classes: Consistent and punctual classes with sufficient time for doubt clearance.
• Practice Tests and Mock Exams: Regular assessments to simulate the actual exam experience.
• Personalized Attention: Small batch sizes or individual focus for better understanding.
• Technology Integration: Utilization of digital tools and resources for enhanced learning.
• Doubt Clearance Sessions: Separate sessions for clarifying doubts and reinforcing concepts.
• Performance Tracking: Regular evaluation and feedback to monitor progress.
• Results-Oriented Approach: A focus on achieving high scores and selection in top institutions of India.