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    Are chartered accountants eligible for IES (Indian Economics Services) exam? What is the exact eligibility criteria for Economics Services Exam?

    are CA's eligible for Indian Economic Services
    Hey I am CA and I want to go for Indian Economic Services. Is it necessary for me to first do PG in economics and then apply for IES exam or can I give IES exam directly?

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    Re: Are chartered accountants eligible for IES (Indian Economics Services) exam? What is the exact eligibility criteria for Economics Services Exam?

    Hello

    Indian Economic Services(IES)
    Post graduate degree in economics/applied economics/business economics/econometrics.

    Age is 21 to 30 years-general category
    Charted accountants are not eligible for applying in IES services.

    Only degree holders in economics subjects are eligible.

    It is necessary to have post graduation to apply for IES.
    http://upsc.gov.in/general/ies-iss.htm#PageTop

    UPSC link over view of exam IES.

    Schema Of Examination.
    Six papers

    a)General Studies
    b)General English
    c)General Ecnomics-I
    d)General Economic-II
    e)General Economics-III
    f)General Economics-IV

    A personality test of 200 marks(Interview).

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    Re: Are chartered accountants eligible for IES (Indian Economics Services) exam? What is the exact eligibility criteria for Economics Services Exam?

    Hi,

    CA passed candidates are not Eligible for Indian Economics Services.

    The following is Eligibility Criteria for Indian Economics Services;-

    Indian Economic Service-

    Post Graduation in Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics/Econometric

    Indian Statistical Service-

    Post Graduation in Statistics/Applied Statistics/Mathematical Statistics

    Final year student can also apply

    Age-

    Between 21 and 30 Years

    OBC gets 3 years age relaxation

    SC/ST gets 5 year�s age relaxation



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