Union Public Service Commission has officially released the recruitment notification for the Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Service Examination 2026. This prestigious recruitment drive aims to fill 44 vacancies in the Junior Time Scale of these services. Prospective candidates can submit their applications through the official portal starting from February 11, 2026. The selection process involves a comprehensive written examination followed by a personality test for qualified aspirants. All interested applicants must ensure they meet the specific educational criteria in Economics or Statistics as prescribed in the advertisement. The online application window remains open until March 03, 2026, and the written examination is scheduled to commence on June 19, 2026. Detailed instructions regarding the Universal Registration Number and document uploads are provided for a smooth application experience.
Location
All India
Total Vacancy
44 Posts
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07/2026-IES/ISS
UPSC IES ISS Notification
(UPSC) Union Public Service Commission
Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 11 Feb, 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 11 Feb, 2026 |
| Last Date | 03 Mar, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | Will Be Notified |
| Exam Date | 19 Jun, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | Will Be Notified |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Indian Economic Service | 16 |
| Indian Statistical Service | 28 |
| Total | 44 |
| UPSC IES ISS Examination 2026 Vacancy Details |
| The Union Public Service Commission has announced a total of 44 vacancies for the 2026 session. |
| There are 16 openings specifically for the Indian Economic Service (IES) including one PwBD reservation. |
| The Indian Statistical Service (ISS) accounts for the remaining 28 vacancies with two seats reserved for PwBD. |
| The official notification clarifies that vacancy counts are tentative and subject to alteration by the Government. |
Application Fee
| Application Fee Details | Category |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS (Male) | ₹200.00 |
| Female | ₹0.00 |
| SC/ST | ₹0.00 |
| PwBD | ₹0.00 |
| Fee Payment Instructions |
|---|
| Candidates can pay the fee using Net Banking facility of any bank for the transaction. |
| Visa, Master, RuPay, Credit, Debit Cards, and UPI payments are accepted for fee submission. |
| Applications without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected unless a remission is claimed. |
| Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor held in reserve. |
| Female, SC, ST, and Persons with Benchmark Disability are completely exempted from fee payment. |
Age Limit
| Age Eligibility Criteria | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General | 21 - 30 Years |
| OBC | 21 - 33 Years |
| SC | 21 - 35 Years |
| ST | 21 - 35 Years |
| PwBD | 21 - 40 Years |
| Age Relaxation As On 01.08.2026 |
|---|
| SC: Age relaxation is 5 years. |
| ST: Age relaxation is 5 years. |
| OBC: Age relaxation is 3 years. |
| Defence Services Personnel: Age relaxation is 3 years (Applicable to personnel disabled in operations). |
| Ex-servicemen: Age relaxation is 5 years (For those with at least five years military service). |
| PwBD: Age relaxation is 10 years (Applicable to various benchmark disability categories). |
Education Qualification
Important Instructions for Job Seekers
- Never pay any money, fee, or donation for a job.
- Verify details only from the official website/notification.
- Do not trust job offers received via random emails, messages, or calls.
- Never share bank details, OTP, or passwords with anyone.
- If in doubt, contact the official recruiting authority directly.
How to Apply
Important Links
Exam Preparation Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date for submission of the online application for UPSC IES ISS 2026 is March 03, 2026, until 18:00 hours.
No, a candidate may compete for only one of the services, either the Indian Economic Service or the Indian Statistical Service.
Yes, there is negative marking of 0.33 marks for wrong answers in the Objective Type papers (Statistics I & II).
The minimum age limit is 21 years as of August 01, 2026.
No, all female candidates are exempted from paying the application fee for this examination.
The written examination is scheduled to commence from June 19, 2026.