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Indian Economic Service Syllabus 2026 (PDF Download, Book List, and Eligibility Guide)

The Indian Economic Service (IES) is a Group A service under the central government, and its exam is held every year by the UPSC. Candidates with a post-graduate degree in Economics or Applied Economics are eligible to apply.


Indian Economics Service Syllabus 2026
Indian Economics Service Syllabus 2026

Indian Economic Service Syllabus 2026 – Subject-wise Breakdown

1. General English

  • Essay writing

  • Precis writing

  • Grammar and sentence correction

  • Reading comprehension

2. General Studies

  • Indian Polity

  • Indian History and Culture

  • Geography (India and the World)

  • Current Affairs

  • Indian Economy

  • General Science

3. General Economics I


PART A 


  • Theory of Consumer’s Demand

  • Theory of Production

  • Theory of Value

  • Theory of Distribution

  • Welfare Economics


PART B - : Quantitative Methods in Economics

  • Mathematical Methods in Economics

  • Statistical and Econometric Methods


4. General Economics II

  • Economic Thought 

  • Concept of National Income and Social Accounting

  • Theory of employment, Output, Inflation, Money and Finance

  • Financial and Capital Market 

  • Economic Growth and Development 

  • International Economics

  • Balance of Payments

  • Global Institutions


5. General Economics III

  • Public Finance

  • Environmental Economics

  • Industrial Economics

  • State, Market and Planning


6. Indian Economics

  • History of development and planning

  • Federal Finance

  • Budgeting and Fiscal Policy

  • Poverty, Unemployment and Human Development

  • Agriculture and Rural Development Strategies

  • India’s experience with Urbanisation and Migration

  • Industry: Strategy of industrial development

  • Labour Employment,

  • Foreign trade

  • Money and Banking

  • Inflation



Download Indian Economic Service Syllabus PDF

To help you prepare offline, here’s the link to download the Indian Economic Service syllabus PDF:

Click here to download the official IES syllabus PDF


Indian Economic Service Exam Pattern 2026

Paper

Subject

Marks

Duration

I

General English

100

3 Hours

II

General Studies

100

3 Hours

III

General Economics I

200

3 Hours

IV

General Economics II

200

3 Hours

V

General Economics III

200

3 Hours

VI

Indian Economics

200

3 Hours

Interview / Viva-Voce: 200 Marks


Indian Economic Service Eligibility Criteria

  • Nationality: Indian Citizen

  • Age Limit: Applicants must be between the ages of 21 and 30. According to the regulations for reserved categories, there is an age relaxation.

  • Educational Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Business Economics, or Econometrics from a recognized university.


Best Books for Indian Economic Service Preparation

Here’s a curated list of recommended books that align with the Indian Economic Service syllabus and book list requirement:

  • General English: Wren & Martin, Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi

  • General Studies: NCERTs (Class 6–12), Laxmikant’s Indian Polity, Economic Survey

  • Economics Papers:

    • HL Ahuja – Microeconomics & Macroeconomics

    • Mishra & Puri – Indian Economy

    • Uma Kapila – Indian Economic Development

    • Dornbusch & Fischer – International Economics

    • Musgrave – Public Finance



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FAQs on Indian Economic Service Syllabus

What topics are covered in the Indian Economic Service exam?

General English, General Studies, three General Economics papers, and one Indian Economics paper are all included in the IES test syllabus.

Can I download the Indian Economic Service syllabus PDF?

Yes, the official syllabus PDF is available on the UPSC website and also linked in this blog.

What does the General Studies section of the IES exam include?

It includes Indian polity, history, economy, geography, science, and current affairs.

What books should I refer to for IES preparation?

Books by HL Ahuja, Mishra & Puri, Uma Kapila, and others are highly recommended.

Who is eligible for the Indian Economic Service exam?

Candidates with a postgraduate degree in Economics or related subjects, aged between 21–30 years.


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