About Post- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites online applications for Indian Economic Service/Indian Statistical Service (IES/ISS) Examination 2026. Total 44 vacancies (IES: 16, ISS: 28) for Junior Time Scale posts. Written Exam from 19th June 2026. Exam in 21 centres across India. No Application Fee for Female/SC /ST/PwBD candidates. Others pay Rs. 200/-. Apply Online only. Candidate Must Read Official Notification For More Details.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)Indian Economic Service / Indian Statistical Service Examination 2026Examination Notice No. 07/2026-IES/ISSWWW. | ||
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AGE LIMIT (As On 01-08-2026)
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Vacancy Details Total Posts : 44 | ||
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
| Indian Economic Service (IES) | 16 | Post-Graduate Degree Passed / Appearing in Economics/ Applied Economics/ Business Economics/ Econometrics |
| Indian Statistical Service (ISS) | 28 | Bachelor’s Degree Passed / Appearing with Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Applied Statistics OR Master’s in Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Applied Statistics |
| TOTAL POSTS | 44 | |
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For Indian Economic Service (IES):
For Indian Statistical Service (ISS):
Q1. What is the qualification for UPSC IES/ISS Examination 2026?
Answer: For IES: Post-Graduate Degree in Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics/Econometrics. For ISS: Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics as one subject OR Master’s degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics from recognized University.
Q2. What is the age limit for IES/ISS Exam 2026?
Answer: Minimum 21 years and Maximum 30 years as on 01-08-2026 (born between 02-08-1996 to 01-08-2005). Age relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years, Ex-Servicemen – 5 years as per Government rules.
Q3. What is the application fee for UPSC IES/ISS 2026?
Answer: Rs. 200/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates through Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI. Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted from fee payment.
Q4. What is the selection process for IES/ISS Examination 2026?
Answer: Two-stage process: Part-I Written Examination (1000 marks – 6 papers) from 19-06-2026 onwards, Part-II Personality Test/Interview (200 marks) for qualified candidates. Total marks: 1200. Negative marking applicable in objective type papers.
Q5. Can I apply for both IES and ISS in UPSC Examination 2026?
Answer: No. A candidate may compete for only ONE service – either Indian Economic Service OR Indian Statistical Service. Multiple applications under same/different services will lead to cancellation of candidature.