Indian Economic Service (IES) / Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026 - Apply Online

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Name of Post:Indian Economic Service (IES) / Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026 - Apply Online
Last Updated:12 February 2026 at 07:32 am
Short Info:The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026. Interested candidates can apply online from 11 February 2026 to 03 March 2026 through the official UPSC website. Applicants are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying. It contains complete details about eligibility criteria, post information, selection process, age limit, application fee, pay scale, and other important instructions related to the recruitment.
Important DatesApplication Fee
  • Begin: 11 Feb 2026
  • Last Date: 03/03/2026
  • Fee Last Date: 03/03/2026
  • Exam: 19 June 2026
  • Admit Card: Before Exam

šŸ’ø Application Fee Details

General / EWS / OBC ₹200/-
SC / ST / PH ₹0/- (Exempted)
All Category Female ₹0/- (Nil)

Payment Mode:

Pay the examination fee through State Bank Net Banking or any bank Debit Card / Credit Card.
You can also pay via E-Challan in offline mode.

Age Limit

21–30 Years as on 01-08-2026 (Age relaxation applicable as per Govt rules)

Vacancy Details

UPSC IES / ISS Recruitment 2026

Total Vacancies: 44 Posts

Post Name Total Posts Eligibility
Indian Economic Service (IES) 16 Passed / Appearing Post Graduate / Master’s Degree in Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics / Econometrics from any recognized university in India.
Indian Statistical Service (ISS) 28 Passed / Appearing Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Applied Statistics as one of the subjects

OR

Master’s Degree in Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Applied Statistics from a recognized university.

Eligibility Criteria

šŸŽ“ Educational Qualification

For Indian Economic Service (IES)

Post-Graduate Degree in Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics / Econometrics from a recognized university.

For Indian Statistical Service (ISS)

Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Applied Statistics as one of the subjects

OR

Master’s Degree in Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Applied Statistics from a recognized university.

Important Links

Apply OnlineClick Here
Download NotificationClick Here
Official WebsiteClick Here