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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Indian Economic Service (IES) / Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026 Notification. This prestigious national-level examination is conducted for recruitment to Junior Time Scale posts in IES and ISS.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPSC website before the last date.
UPSC IES/ISS Examination 2026 Notification Released – Apply Online Before 3rd March 2026
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 11 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 03 March 2026 (Till 6:00 PM)
- IES/ISS 2026 Exam Date: 19 June 2026
- Admit Card Release: One week before the exam
As per the official notification :
- Indian Economic Service (IES): 16 Posts
- Indian Statistical Service (ISS): 28 Posts
- Total Vacancies: 44 Posts
(Vacancies are tentative and subject to change.)
Educational Qualification:
1.For Indian Economic Service (IES)
Candidates must have:
Post-Graduate Degree in:
- Economics
- Applied Economics
- Business Economics
- Econometrics
From a recognized university.
2 For Indian Statistical Service (ISS)
Candidates must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics as a subject in all years
OR
- Master’s Degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics
Age Limit (As on 1st August 2026):
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Candidate must be born between 02 August 1996 and 01 August 2005
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC: 3 Years
- PwBD: 10 Years
Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹200
- SC/ST/Female/PwBD: Exempted (No Fee)
Payment Mode:
- Net Banking
- Debit/Credit Card
UPI
Selection Process
The selection will be conducted in two stages:
🔹 Part I – Written Examination (1000 Marks)
For IES:
1. General English – 100 Marks
2. General Studies – 100 Marks
3. General Economics I – 200 Marks
4. General Economics II – 200 Marks
5. General Economics III – 200 Marks
6. Indian Economics – 200 Marks
For ISS:
1. General English – 100 Marks
2. General Studies – 100 Marks
3. Statistics I (Objective) – 200 Marks
4. Statistics II (Objective) – 200 Marks
5. Statistics III (Descriptive) – 200 Marks
6. Statistics IV (Descriptive) – 200 Marks
🔹 Part II – Viva Voce (Interview)
200 Marks
📍 Exam Centres
The examination will be conducted across major cities including:
Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Prayagraj, Shillong, Shimla, Thiruvananthapuram and mor
How to Apply Online?
Candidates must apply online through:
Application Process Includes:
1. Account Creation
2. Universal Registration Number (URN)
3. Common Application Form (CAF)
4. Examination Specific Module
No correction or withdrawal is allowed after submission.
Important Instructions
- Mobile phones & electronic devices are strictly banned.
- Face authentication will be conducted at exam venues.
- Negative marking applicable in objective papers.
- Candidates must carry valid Photo ID proof.
- Group ‘A’ Central Government Service
- Excellent salary & career growth
- Work in policy making & nation Notification
- High prestige & job security
Final Words
The UPSC IES/ISS Examination 2026 is a golden opportunity for candidates with Economics and Statistics backgrounds to secure a prestigious central government job.
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Interested candidates should carefully read the official notification and apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute rush.
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