UPSC.IES-ISS-Exam-2017(pre+mains)

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

SECTION-I

The examination shall be conducted according to the following plan—
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

The subjects of the written examination under Part-I, the maximum marks allotted to each subject/paper and the time allowed shall be as follows :

Indian Economic Service

Sl No.   Subject                Maximum Marks         Time Allowed    
                        
1.       General English            100                  3 hrs.   
2.       General Studies            100                  3 hrs.   
3.       General Economics-I        200                  3 hrs.   
4.       General Economics-II       200                  3 hrs.   
5.       General Economics-III      200                  3 hrs.   
6.       Indian Economics           200                  3 hrs.   

Indian Statistical Service

Sl No.   Subject                Maximum Marks         Time Allowed    
   
1.       General English             100                  3 hrs.   
2.       General Studies             100                  3 hrs.   
3.       Statistics-I (Objective)    200                  2 hrs.   
4.       Statistics-II (Objective)   200                  2 hrs.   
5.       Statistics-III (Subjective) 200                  3 hrs.   
6.       Statistics-IV (Subjective)  200                  3 hrs.   

Note-1 : Statistics I & II will be of Objective Type Questions (80 questions with maximum marks of 200 in each paper) to be attempted in 120 minutes.

Note-2 : Statistics III & IV will be of Descriptive Type having Short Answer/ Small Problems Questions (50%) and Long Answer and Comprehension problem questions (50%]. At least one Short Answer and One Long Answer Question from each section is compulsory. In Statistics-IV, equal number of questions i.e.50% weightage from all the sub-sections below and candidates have to choose any two sub-sections and answer.
Note 3: The papers on General English and General Studies, common to both Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Service will be of subjective type.
Note 4: All other papers of Indian Economic Service will be of subjective type.

PART - II Viva voce

The candidate will be interviewed by a Board of competent and unbiased observers who will have before them a record of his/her career. The object of the interview is to assess his/her suitability for the service for which he/she has competed. The interview is intended to supplement the written examination for testing the general and specialised knowledge and abilities for the candidate. The candidate will be expected to have taken an intelligent interest not only in his/her subjects of academic study but also in events which are happening around him/her both within and outside his/her 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 technique of the interview is not that of a strict cross-examination, but of a natural, through directed and purposive conversation intended to reveal the candidate's mental qualities and his/her grasp of problems. The Board will pay special attention to assess the intellectual curiosity, critical powers of assimilation, balance of judgment and alertness of mind, the ability for social cohesion, integrity of character initiative and capacity for leadership.

UPSC IES ISS Preparation

It is the exam that tests even the best as such planned and devout approach to study is required. There is no room for excuses in preparation. Each section is important and planing and studying well for them is equally important. It also recommendable to take up coaching from a good institute specially for various sections in economics and statistics. Be equally faithful in following both your personal study plan along with that of the class or institute. Solving sample papers of yesteryears would offer a balance to preparations.