UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2026

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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026 on its official website. This recruitment drive is being conducted for a total of 44 vacancies. The online application process started on 11 February 2026, and candidates can submit their application forms until 03 March 2026. As per the notification, the minimum age limit is 21 years, and the maximum age limit is 30 years as on 01 August 2026. Candidates are advised to carefully read the complete notification and check all eligibility criteria, important dates, and other details before applying for the UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2026.

Commission	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Post	Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS)
Total Vacancy	44
Important Date	Online Apply Start Date : 11 February 2026 Online Apply Last Date : 03 March 2026 Last Date For Fee Payment : 03 March 2026 Correction Date : 05 – 11 March 2026 Exam Date : Notify Later Admit Card : Before Exam
Application Fee	General, OBC, EWS: ₹ 200/- SC / ST : ₹ 0/- PH Candidates : ₹ 0/- All Female Category : ₹ 0/- Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods: Debit Card Credit Card Internet Banking IMPS Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Age	Minimum Age : 21 Years. Maximum Age : 30 Years.
Age Relaxation	Must have been born not earlier than 2nd August, 1996 and not later than 1st August, 2005 Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC Examination 2026
Qualification	Different
Selection Process	Pre Examination Mains Examination Interview

UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment : Vacancy Details

Post Name	No. Of Post
Indian Economic Service (IES)	16 Post
Indian Statistical Service (ISS)	28 Post

UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment : Eligibility

Post	Eligibility
Indian Economic Service (IES)	Indian Economic Service (IES): Candidates must have passed or be appearing in a Post Graduate Degree in Economics, Business Economics, or Econometrics from any recognized University in India.
Indian Statistical Service (ISS)	Indian Statistical Service (ISS): Candidates must have passed or be appearing in a Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, or Applied Statistics as a subject OR must have passed or be appearing in a Master’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, or Applied Statistics from a recognized university.

UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment : Application Process

Candidates can apply for the UPSC Indian Economic Service (IES) / Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026 by following the steps given below:

Visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Click on the link for “IES/ISS Examination 2026” under the active examination notifications section.
Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process, if not already registered.
Log in using your registered credentials to fill out the online application form.
Enter all required details such as personal information, educational qualifications, and examination center preference.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes (if applicable).
Review the application form carefully before final submission.
Submit the application form and download/print a copy for future reference.

Candidates are advised to complete the application process before the last date to avoid any technical issues.

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UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2026