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Are you a patriotic person? Do you want to work for the Indian Government? Do you like economics and finance?  If yes, you should explore the career option of Indian Economic Services (IES)

The Indian Economic Service is the administrative inter-ministerial and inter-departmental civil service of the executive branch of the Government of India under Category A of the Central Civil Services. Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) exam is conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Indian Economic Service was founded in India to develop and execute economic policies and programmes. It is a highly specialized and skilled service catering for economic analysis and policy advice within the Indian Government.

Example: Ministry of Finance, Economic reforms

What are the roles and responsibilities in Indian Economic Services (IES)?

  • The Cadre Controlling of the IES is located in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs)
  • The Cadre Controlling Authority is advised, on policy matters pertaining to the service, by the high-level IES Board, which is headed by the Cabinet Secretary
  • IES officer work on a broad spectrum like finance, rural development, education, health, agriculture, industry, trade, transport, IT etc.
  • Provide economic expertise to government that help the government for economic reforms and policy-making.  
  • The Economic Service is an organized Group ‘A’ Central Service.
  • They will occupy all the important posts in the ministry of finance, department of Economic affairs.
  • Previously IES cadre occupies the postings in planning commission, now NITI AYOG. 

What are the key skills required for Indian Economic Services (IES)?

  • Critical Thinking
  • Leadership
  • Coordination
  • Data analysis
  • Judgement and Decision making

What are the career opportunities in Indian Economic Services (IES)?

  • Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs)
  • Niti Ayog

What is the salary and demand for Indian Economic Services (IES)?

  • Demand is High for Indian Economic Services (IES).
  • Salary levels are High for Indian Economic Services (IES). For fresher average salary is more than 5 Lacs.
  • Fees levels of the course is Low. To pursue this course student need to spend lesser than 2 Lakhs.
  • Level of preparation for Indian Economic Services (IES) is High. Students spend more than 1 Year. to prepare for entrance test of Indian Economic Services (IES).

1 Fees
Low
2 Demand
High
3 Salary
High
4 Level Of Preparation
High

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What education is required to study Indian Economic Services (IES)?

  • Student can do 12th Maths. Then complete Bachelor of Arts in Economics/ Applied Economics. Further you can Proceed with Master of Arts in Economics/ Applied Economics. Further you can Proceed with Post Graduate UPSC IES examination.
  • Student can do 12th Maths. Then complete Bachelors in economics/statistics. Further you can Proceed with Masters in economics/statistics. Further you can Proceed with Post Graduate UPSC IES examination.

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12th Maths

Bachelor of Arts in Economics/ Applied Economics

Master of Arts in Economics/ Applied Economics

Post Graduate UPSC IES examination

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12th Maths

Bachelors in economics/statistics

Masters in economics/statistics

Post Graduate UPSC IES examination

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