Every economics student hits this question at some point — Should I go for UPSC Economics Optional or aim for the Indian Economic Service (IES)? Sounds simple, right? But it’s not.Both paths are solid. Both open doors. But, truth be told, they’re built for two very different kinds of people. Let’s talk through it — not like a textbook, but like a chat between two people figuring things out. 1. Same Subject, Different Worlds You’d think both exams are twins — they’re not. UPSC