The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the exam schedules for the Indian Economic Service (IES), Indian Statistical Service (ISS), and Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examinations for 2025.
Candidates registered to take these forthcoming exams can now view the detailed schedules on the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
For more updates regarding the UPSC exam visit the official website at www.results.shiksha/upsc/
The schedule for the IES and ISS examinations spans three days, from June 20 to June 22, 2025. Each day consists of two sessions: the morning session runs from 9 am to 12 pm, and the afternoon session takes place from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
| Date | Day | Time Slot | Paper | Subject(s) |
| June 20, 2025 | Friday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Paper I | General English (Descriptive) |
| 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Paper II | General Studies (Descriptive) | ||
| June 21, 2025 | Saturday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Paper III (IES) / Paper I (ISS) | General Economics-I / Statistics-I (Objective) |
| 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Paper IV (IES) / Paper II (ISS) | General Economics-II / Statistics-II (Objective) | ||
| June 22, 2025 | Sunday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Paper V (IES) / Paper III (ISS) | General Economics-III / Statistics-III (Descriptive) |
| 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Paper VI (IES) / Paper IV (ISS) | Indian Economics / Statistics-IV (Descriptive) |
It is important to note that the IES and ISS papers are held simultaneously; candidates will take their relevant subjects accordingly. The Combined Medical Services Examination is set for July 20, 2025, and will also be conducted in two sessions.
| Date | Day | Time Slot | Paper | Subject |
| July 20, 2025 | Sunday | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Paper I | General Medicine and Paediatrics |
| 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Paper II | Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine |
Candidates planning to take the exams should be aware that admit cards will be available for download roughly one week prior to the examination dates.
What exactly are the Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Service?
The UPSC, primarily recognized for administering the Civil Services Exam (CSE), also conducts exams for various specialized services like administrative, revenue, police, or foreign service. Additionally, the Commission manages recruitment for other governmental services, including the IES, ISS, and CMS.
The Indian Economic Service (IES) seeks individuals from the economics field to assist in government policy-making and economic assessment.
Conversely, the Indian Statistical Service (ISS) employs statisticians who handle data analysis, research, and policy development across various governmental departments.
Similarly, the Combined Medical Services (CMS) exam selects medical professionals to work in governmental healthcare sectors, including the railways and municipal bodies.
