UPSC Indian Economic Service (IES) / Indian Statistical Service Examination (ISS) - 2026 (44 Vacancies)

Short Info : UPSC has announced notification for Indian Economic Service (IES) / Indian Statistical Service Examination (ISS) - 2026 (44 Vacancies). Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 12 February, 2026 From to 03 March, 2026 Till 6:00 PM. Read the official notification for details regarding eligibility criteria, post information, selection process, age limit, salary, and other relevant information.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

12 February, 2026

Last Date For Applying Online

03 March, 2026 Till 6:00 PM

Last Date For Paying Exam Fees

03 March, 2026

Written Exam Date

19-21 June, 2026

Admit Card for Exam

Available Soon

Eligibility Details

Minimum Age

21 Years (As on 01 August, 2026)

Maximum Age

30 Years (As on 01 August, 2026)

Age Relaxation

As Per Rules.

Application Fees Info

General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates

200 Rs./-

SC / ST / PwBD Category Candidates

0 Rs./-

Payment Mode

Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Vacancy Info

UPSC Indian Economic Service (IES) / Indian Statistical Service Examination (ISS) - 2026 (44 Vacancies) - Total : 44 Post

Post Name

Total

Post Name

Total

Indian Economic Service

Indian Statistical Service

Statistics

IES Exam Pattern
Subject	Marks	Duration
General English	100	03 Hours
General Studies	100	03 Hours
General Economics-I	200	03 Hours
General Economics-II	200	03 Hours
General Economics-III	200	03 Hours
Indian Economics	200	03 Hours

ISS Exam Pattern
Subject	Marks	Duration
General English	100	03 Hours
General Studies	100	03 Hours
Statistics-I (Objective)	200	02 Hours
Statistics-II (Objective)	200	02 Hours
Statistics-III (Descriptive)	200	03 Hours
Statistics-IV (Descriptive)	200	03 Hours
How to Apply
One-Time Registration (OTR) : Visit the official website upsconline.nic.in and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) profile if you haven't already. Login & Apply : Log in using your registered credentials (Email/Mobile/OTR ID + OTP). Fill Application Form : Select the "IES/ISS Examination 2026" link and fill in personal, educational, and contact details carefully. Upload Documents : Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and photo identity card in the specified formats. Pay Fee : Pay the application fee of ₹200 (General / OBC / EWS) via online modes (net banking, card, or UPI). Female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee. Submit & Print : Review all details and submit the form. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Selection Process
1. Written Examination (Marks) The written exam consists of six papers, held offline in pen-and-paper mode: Common Papers (200 marks) : General English (100) and General Studies (100). Subject-Specific Papers (800 marks) : IES : General Economics-I, II, III, and Indian Economics. ISS : Statistics-I & II (Objective), and Statistics-III & IV (Descriptive). 2. Personality Test / Viva Voce (Marks) Candidates qualifying in the written examination are summoned for a viva voce, which evaluates their subject knowledge, critical thinking, and suitability for the service. 3. Selection Process & Final Merit Documentation : Candidates must pass document verification to verify eligibility (Age: 21–30 years, Postgraduate for IES/Degree with Statistics for ISS). Medical Evaluation : A medical examination ensures fitness. Merit List : Final selection is based on the aggregate marks from the written exam and the interview.