| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
Exam Name | Indian Economic Service (IES) / Indian Statistical Service (ISS) |
| Total Vacancies | 44 (Tentative) |
| Age Limit | 21-30 Years (as on 01.08.2026) |
| Pay Scale | Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) |
| Minimum Qualification | Post Graduate Degree (IES) / Degree or Master’s in Statistics (ISS) |
| Application Fee | ₹200/- (Nil for Female/SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Selection Process | Written Examination + Interview |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Last Date | 03 March 2026 |
UPSC IES ISS Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Service | Age Limit | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
Indian Economic Service (IES) | 21 – 30 Years (Born between 02.08.1996 & 01.08.2005) | Post-Graduate Degree in Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics / Econometrics from recognized University / Institution. |
Indian Statistical Service (ISS) | 21 – 30 Years | 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 / Institution. |
✅ UPSC IES ISS Selection Process 2026
Written Examination |
Interview / Personality Test |
Documents Verification |
Medical Examination |
✅ UPSC IES ISS Exam Pattern 2026
For Indian Economic Service (IES):
| Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 100 | 03 Hours |
| General Studies | 100 | 03 Hours |
| General Economics-I | 200 | 03 Hours |
| General Economics-II | 200 | 03 Hours |
| General Economics-III | 200 | 03 Hours |
| Indian Economics | 200 | 03 Hours |
For Indian Statistical Service (ISS):
| Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 100 | 03 Hours |
| General Studies | 100 | 03 Hours |
| Statistics-I (Objective) | 200 | 02 Hours |
| Statistics-II (Objective) | 200 | 02 Hours |
| Statistics-III (Descriptive) | 200 | 03 Hours |
| Statistics-IV (Descriptive) | 200 | 03 Hours |
✅ UPSC IES ISS Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
General / OBC / EWS | ₹200/- |
SC / ST / PwBD / All Female Candidates | Nil |
Payment Mode | Online (Net Banking / Card / UPI) |
✅ Important Dates:
Date of Notification | 11 February 2026 |
Last Date for Online Application | 03 March 2026 |
Tentative Date of Examination | 19 June 2026 onwards |
