UPSC IES/ISS 2025 DAF Online Form Released: Apply Now

UPSC IES/ISS 2025: Are you aiming to join the Indian Economic Service (IES) or Indian Statistical Service (ISS)? Get ready; UPSC has opened the Detailed Application Form (DAF) window for the 2025 exam cycle. Here’s your comprehensive guide to help you understand UPSC IES syllabus, eligibility, form details, exam pattern, and the last date to apply.

What Is UPSC IES/ISS?

• IES stands for Indian Economic Service
• ISS stands for Indian Statistical Service
• Managed by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), these are Group A posts for economic and statistical officers in the Indian Government.

Important Exam Dates to Apply

• Online Application Start Date: 12 February 2025
• Last Date to Apply Online: 04 March 2025
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 04 March 2025
• Application Form Correction Window: 05 to 11 March 2025
• UPSC IES/ISS Exam Dates: 20 to 22 June 2025
• Admit Card Release Date: 10 June 2025
• Result Declaration Date: 30 July 2025
• DAF (Detailed Application Form) Online Submission: 06 to 20 August 2025

📌 Note:
Candidates are strongly advised to regularly check the official UPSC website for the latest updates and confirmation of dates.

Eligibility Criteria

Age limit (as on 01 August 2025): minimum 21 to maximum 30 years
(born between 02 Aug 1995 and 01 Aug 2004), with standard relaxation for reserved categories

Educational qualification:

To apply for the UPSC IES/ISS 2025 exam, candidates must meet the following educational qualifications:

• For Indian Economic Service (IES):
  You must have a Postgraduate degree in one of these subjects from a recognized university:
  • Economics
  • Applied Economics
  • Business Economics
  • Econometrics
• For Indian Statistical Service (ISS):
  You must have either:
  • A Bachelor’s degree with Statistics as one of the subjects, or
  • A Master’s degree in one of the following:
    • Statistics
    • Mathematical Statistics
    • Applied Statistics

📌 Important:
Make sure to read the official notification carefully before filling the form to confirm eligibility and other important conditions.

Vacancy Overview

• Total 47 vacancies:
• IES: 12 posts
• ISS: 35 posts

Relevant post: Apply Now! UPSC EPFO 2025 Notification; Vacancies, Exam Pattern, Eligibility, Syllabus Details.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Exam Pattern

Written exam is over 3 days, with 6 papers totaling 1000 marks, plus 200 marks for interview .

• General English – 100 marks / 3 hours
• General Studies – 100 marks / 3 hours

IES-specific papers (200 marks each, 3 hours):

• General Economics I, II, III
• Indian Economics

ISS-specific papers:

• Statistics I & II (Objective, 200 marks, 2 hours each)
• Statistics III & IV (Descriptive, 200 marks, 3 hours each)

Selection Mode:

• Pre Examination
• Mains Examination
• Interview

Exam Syllabus

• General English: essay, comprehension, précis writing
• General Studies: history, polity, economy basics
• Economics papers: micro, macro, public finance, development economics
• Statistics papers: methods, interpolation, distributions, econometrics, computer applications

How to Apply Online

1. Visit UPSC’s official site (upsconline.gov.in)
2. Register, upload documents (photo, signature), and pay fee
3. Submit DAF-I online in the DAF window: 06–20 August 2025

Fee details:

• General/OBC candidates: ₹200
• SC/ST/PH: exempted

How to Check and Download UPSC IES/ISS 2025 Result

Follow these simple steps to check your UPSC IES/ISS Result for 2025:

1. Visit the UPSC Official Website
   • Go to either upsconline.gov.in or upsc.gov.in
   • The result may be available on either site, so check both if needed.
2. Find the Result Link
   • Look for the “UPSC IES/ISS 2025 Result” under the “What’s New” or “Examination Results” section on the homepage.
3. Enter Your Login Details
   • You may be asked to enter your Roll Number or Registration ID, Date of Birth, and a Captcha Code (if applicable).
4. View Your Result
   • Once submitted, your result will appear on the screen.
5. Download and Take a Printout
   • Click the download option to save the result as a PDF.
   • Take a clear printout for future reference – especially for DAF and interview stages.

Important Tips for Successful Application

• Download the official IES/ISS notification PDF before applying
• Keep your documents ready: PG degree certificate, ID proof, date-of-birth proof, photo-signature
• Double-check every field in DAF—mismatches can lead to disqualification
• Use the correction window if needed

Final Thoughts

UPSC IES/ISS exam is highly selective but achievable with clear planning. Key steps:

• Ensure you meet eligibility
• Apply well before last date
• Submit DAF accurately during the window
• Focus on core upsc ies syllabus and exam pattern
• Prepare thoroughly for both written and interview stages

All the best! Prepare well, submit properly, and stay confident.