UPSC IES ISS Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 44 Posts
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026 for a total of 44 vacancies. This recruitment drive offers an excellent opportunity for candidates with a strong background in economics and statistics to join prestigious government services. Interested candidates can apply online through the UPSC official portal.
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Vacancy Details and Eligibility
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility Criteria |
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| Indian Economic Service (IES) | 16 | Post-Graduate Degree in Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics/Econometrics |
| Indian Statistical Service (ISS) | 28 | Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics OR Master’s Degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics |
| Total Posts | 44 | |
Age Limit (As on 01-08-2026)
| Category | Age Range |
|---|---|
| General | 21 to 30 Years |
| SC/ST | Relaxation as per Govt. rules |
| OBC | Relaxation as per Govt. rules |
| PwBD | Relaxation as per Govt. rules |
Selection Process
The selection for UPSC IES ISS 2026 consists of two stages:
- Written Examination: Six papers totaling 1000 marks
- Personality Test/Interview: 200 marks for candidates qualifying written exam
Exam Pattern Overview
Indian Economic Service (IES)
- General English - 100 Marks (3 Hours)
- General Studies - 100 Marks (3 Hours)
- General Economics I, II, & III - 600 Marks (3 Hours each)
- Indian Economics - 200 Marks (3 Hours)
Indian Statistical Service (ISS)
- General English - 100 Marks (3 Hours)
- General Studies - 100 Marks (3 Hours)
- Statistics I & II (Objective) - 400 Marks (2 Hours each)
- Statistics III & IV (Descriptive) - 400 Marks (3 Hours each)
Examination Centres
The written examination will be conducted across 21 centres including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Delhi, Dispur, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Prayagraj, Shillong, Shimla, and Thiruvananthapuram.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsconline.nic.in.
- Register with Universal Registration Number (URN).
- Complete the Common Application Form (CAF).
- Upload scanned photograph and signature as per guidelines.
- Fill in the examination-specific details and select one service (IES or ISS).
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the form and save the application number for future reference.
Important Links
| Link | Action |
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| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
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