Indian Economic Services IES

1. About Career

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

2. Roles and Responsibilities of a 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.

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3. Key Skills Required for Indian Economic Services IES

• • Critical Thinking

  • Leadership

  • Coordination

  • Data analysis

  • Judgement and Decision making

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4. Salary and Demand for Indian Economic Services IES

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  Demand is High for Indian Economic Services (IES).

  
  


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  Salary levels are High for Indian Economic Services (IES). For fresher average salary is more than 5 Lacs.

  
  


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  Fees levels of the course is Low. To pursue this course student need to spend lesser than 2 Lakhs.

  
  


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  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).

  
  
  
   

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