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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for Indian Economic Service (IES) / Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026. Eligible candidates possessing the required Post-Graduate / Graduate qualifications are advised to carefully read the detailed notification before applying online. The UPSC IES / ISS Examination 2026 Online Application registration starts from 11th February 2026 and closes on 03rd March 2026.

Organization

UPSC IES ISS 2026

Total No Of Vacancy

Total Post - 44

Posts

Organization

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Exam Name

Indian Economic Service (IES) / Indian Statistical Service (ISS)

Total Vacancies

44 (Tentative)

Age Limit

21-30 Years (as on 01.08.2026)

Pay Scale

Level 10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500)

Minimum Qualification

Post Graduate Degree (IES) / Degree or Master’s in Statistics (ISS)

Application Fee

₹200/- (Nil for Female/SC/ST/PwBD)

Selection Process

Written Examination + Interview

Job Location

Anywhere in India

Last Date

03 March 2026

Service Name No of Vacancies (Tentative)

Indian Economic Service (IES)

16

Indian Statistical Service (ISS)

28

Total

44

Qualification

Service Age Limit Educational Qualification

Indian Economic Service (IES)

21 – 30 Years
(Born between 02.08.1996 & 01.08.2005)

Post-Graduate Degree in Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics / Econometrics from recognized University / Institution.

Indian Statistical Service (ISS)

21 – 30 Years
(Born between 02.08.1996 & 01.08.2005)

Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Applied Statistics as one subject OR Master’s Degree in Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Applied Statistics from recognized University / Institution.

Application Form Fees

Category Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS

₹200/-

SC / ST / PwBD / All Female Candidates

Nil

Payment Mode

Online (Net Banking / Card / UPI)

Selection Process

Written Examination

Interview / Personality Test

Documents Verification

Medical Examination

Form Apply Process

Candidates are required to apply ONLINE only through the UPSC website upsconline.nic.in. No other mode of application will be accepted.

➢ Step 1: Visit https://upsconline.nic.in and complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.

➢ Step 2: Log in and fill the Common Application Form (CAF) with personal and educational details.

➢ Step 3: Complete the Examination Specific Module, select exam centre, and pay the fee (if applicable).

➢ Step 4: Upload scanned photograph, signature (three times on white paper), and required certificates (DOB, Qualification etc.).

➢ Step 5: Capture live photograph as per instructions.

➢ Step 6: Submit the application and take a printout for reference.


Important Dates

Date of Notification

11 February 2026

Last Date for Online Application

03 March 2026

Tentative Date of Examination

19 June 2026 onwards

Application Dates

Start Date:
Last Date: 03/03/2026