The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has issued the notification of setting up of Indian Skill Development Services (ISDS). This service has been created for the Training Directorate of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.<br/><br/>The purpose of instituting a formal service in Group 'A' category was initiated almost two years back when the Ministry was formed and the union cabinet approved its creation on October 7, 2015. <br/><br/>With notification of this service the skill ecosystem is expected to get strengthened and modernised in line with the current scientific and industrial development in the country.<br/><br/>The Services will have 263 all India posts and induction will take place through Indian Engineering Service Examination conducted by UPSC. It is an attempt to attract young and talented administrators for Skill Development. <br/><br/>Under the leadership of Prime Minister skill development has taken a priority with a hope that Skill India mission will supply huge human resource not only in India but also Internationally. This is a step forward to meet the target of skilling 500 million people by 2022.