UPSC IES / ISS Application 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a notification for the Indian Economic Services (IES) & Indian Statistical Services (ISS). The Online application starts from 11 February 2026. Interested candidates can fill out the UPSC IES / ISS online form till 3 March 2026. Interested candidates should check the eligibility criteria, age limit, and selection process before applying.
Quick Overview
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Indian Economic Services (IES) & Indian Statistical Services (ISS) |
| Advertisement No. | 07/2026 |
| Total Posts | 44 |
| Job Location | PAN |
| Salary | – |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 3 March 2026 |
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 11 February 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 3 March 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 3 March 2026 |
| Exam Date | 19 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | Before Exam |
UPSC IES / ISS Application Fee
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- Gen, EWS, OBC: Rs. 200/-
- SC, ST, PH: Nil
- Female: Nil
- The candidates are required to deposit the requisite examination fees online via internet banking or a debit or credit card.
UPSC IES / ISS Age Limit
Age Limits As of 1 August 2026
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- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum: 30 Years
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- Age Relaxation is Applicable as per the UPSC IES / ISS Recruitment 2026.
UPSC IES / ISS Vacancy Details
Total Posts- 44
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Indian Economic Service | 16 |
| Indian Statistical Service | 28 |
Who Should Apply for UPSC IES / ISS?
- For Indian Economic Service: Candidates should possess a Post-Graduate Degree in Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics/Econometrics from a University.
- For the Indian Statistical Service: Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics as one of the subjects or a Master’s degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics from a University
UPSC IES / ISS Salary Details
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- As per the govt. rules.
UPSC IES / ISS Selection Process
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- Written Exam
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Merit List
UPSC IES / ISS Syllabus / Exam Pattern
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- For both IES & ISS 6 paper is conducted subject-wise.
- An interview of 200 marks will be conducted.
- For the full exam pattern, Click Here
How to Apply for UPSC IES / ISS 2026
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- Go to the official website of the UPSC or the link given in the link section.
- To get registered, the candidate will enter details such as name, e-mail, category, and mobile number.
- Registered Candidate Log in using their Registration Number and Date of Birth, and fill in all required personal details.
- The candidate has filled in their Educational qualifications, Address, and other details that were asked for.
- Upload photo, signature, and other details in JPG OR PDF Format.
- Make an online payment.
- Ensure the fee submission is completed and finalise the submission.
IMPORTANT LINKS
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Exam Pattern & Syllabus | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Arattai Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Home | Click Here |
Source: Information is taken from the official notification released by the Union Public Service Commission.
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FAQ
What is UPSC IES / ISS Recruitment 2026?
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination to recruit qualified candidates for economic and statistical positions in various central government departments.
How many vacancies are announced for UPSC IES / ISS 2026?
A total of 44 vacancies have been announced for IES and ISS posts. Candidates should check the official notification for service-wise vacancy distribution.
What is the age limit for UPSC IES / ISS 2026?
Applicants should be between 21 and 30 years of age as of 1 August 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories according to government rules.
What is the selection process for this recruitment?
The selection process consists of:
Written Examination
Interview / Personality Test
Document Verification
Written Examination
Interview / Personality Test
Document Verification
What is the application fee?
General/OBC/EWS: Rs. ₹200
SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates: exempted from paying the fee.
SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates: exempted from paying the fee.
