Most aspirants avoid it, fearing endless formulas and Greek letters. But here’s the truth: Statistics is one of the most scoring, structured, and career-friendly choices for Civil Services preparation. With a predictable syllabus covering Probability, Regression, Time Series, Econometrics, and Applied Statistics, it not only boosts your UPSC Mains score but also opens doors to Indian Statistical Service (ISS), State PSC roles, and specialized positions in planning, policy, and data-driven governance.