2026 UPSC IES ISS Notification Out, Vacancy & Eligibility Details
The Union Public Service Commission released the upsc ies iss notification 2026 on February 11, 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 44 Group A vacancies across the indian economic service examination and the Indian stastical service examination. Candidates must apply online by March 03, 2026. PadhAI brings you the verified details directly from the official notification.
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Notification Date: February 11, 2026
Application Deadline: March 03, 2026 (18:00 Hours)
Total Vacancies: 44 Posts
Exam Date: June 19, 2026
Age Limit: 21 to 30 Years as of August 01, 2026
What is the UPSC IES ISS Examination?
The UPSC IES ISS Examination is a combined competitive selection process directed by the Union Public Service Commission to recruit Grade IV officers for the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS).
These are specialized Group A Central Civil Services that manage economic planning, analysis, and statistical data processing for the Government of India. PadhAI recommends this exam for economics and statistics postgraduates who wish to influence national policy directly.
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Is the 2026 Vacancy Count Higher than Expected?
The ies iss vacancy 2026 breakdown is listed below:
Table 1: UPSC IES ISS 2026 Vacancy Distribution
Service Name | Total Posts | PwBD Reserved Posts |
Indian Economic Service (IES) | 16 | 01 (Category 'e') |
Indian Statistical Service (ISS) | 28 | 02 (Category 'b' & 'd') |
Total | 44 | 03 |
The government retains the right to alter these numbers. Candidates competing for the IES must note that the single PwBD vacancy is reserved for multiple disabilities, while the ISS reserves two spots for specific disability categories.
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Important Dates You Must Mark
The official schedule dictates your preparation timeline. PadhAI advises you to synchronize your study plan with the dates below.
Notification Release: February 11, 2026
Online Application Start: February 11, 2026
Application Close: March 03, 2026 (6:00 PM)
Correction Window: Seven days starting from the next day of the closure of the application window (Refer to Appendix II-A in official text).
Exam Commencement: June 19, 2026
Missing the March 03 deadline will disqualify you for this year. You should apply early to secure your preferred exam centre, as allotment follows a "first-apply-first-allot" basis for most cities.
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Does Your Profile Match the IES ISS Eligibility?
The ies iss eligibility criteria are strict regarding age and educational qualifications.
Age Limits
A candidate must be at least 21 years old and must not have attained the age of 30 years on August 01, 2026. This means your birth date must fall between August 02, 1996, and August 01, 2005.
Age Relaxations:
SC/ST: Up to 5 years
OBC: Up to 3 years
PwBD: Up to 10 years
Ex-Servicemen: Up to 5 years (under specific conditions)
Educational Qualifications
The academic requirements differ significantly for the two services.
For Indian Economic Service (IES): You must hold a Post-Graduate Degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Business Economics, or Econometrics from a recognized university. A simple graduate degree is insufficient for IES.
For Indian Statistical Service (ISS): You must possess a Bachelor's Degree with Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics as one of the subjects OR a Master's degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics.
Note for Final Year Students: You can apply if you are awaiting results, but you must produce proof of passing the requisite examination before the detailed application form submission for the Personality Test.
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How is the Exam Pattern Structured?
The selection process involves a Written Examination (1000 marks) followed by a Viva Voce (200 marks).
Indian Economic Service (IES) Plan
The IES written exam consists of six subjective papers.
General English: 100 Marks (3 Hours)
General Studies: 100 Marks (3 Hours)
General Economics-I: 200 Marks (3 Hours)
General Economics-II: 200 Marks (3 Hours)
General Economics-III: 200 Marks (3 Hours)
Indian Economics: 200 Marks (3 Hours)
Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Plan
The ISS exam mixes objective and subjective formats.
General English: 100 Marks (3 Hours)
General Studies: 100 Marks (3 Hours)
Statistics-I (Objective): 200 Marks (2 Hours)
Statistics-II (Objective): 200 Marks (2 Hours)
Statistics-III (Descriptive): 200 Marks (3 Hours)
Statistics-IV (Descriptive): 200 Marks (3 Hours)
Negative Marking: For the objective papers in ISS (Statistics I & II), there is a penalty of 0.33 marks for every wrong answer.
Those who are already preparing for the Civil Services might find the General Studies and English papers familiar. You should verify the specific syllabus for the upsc notification regarding specialized subjects in the official PDF.
How to Apply Online
The application process is entirely digital.
One Time Registration (OTR): Register on the UPSC website (upsconline.nic.in) to generate a Universal Registration Number (URN). You only need to do this once.
Fill Application: Log in and select the exam specific module for IES/ISS 2026.
Upload Documents: You need a scanned photograph and signature. The system also captures a live photo during the process.
Pay Fee: Rs. 200 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates. Women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates pay nothing.
Select Centre: Choose your exam city carefully. Centres like Delhi, Chennai, and Kolkata have no ceiling, but others are allotted on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Geographic Tip: If you reside in a state with limited centres (e.g., only Dispur for the North East or Nagpur/Mumbai for Maharashtra), apply immediately. PadhAI suggests viewing the official list of 19 centres on the UPSC website map to find the nearest location.
Disclaimer: The information provided above is based on the official UPSC Notification 2026. Candidates are advised to verify details from the official website upsc.gov.in.
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Gajendra Singh Godara is an IIT Bombay graduate and a UPSC aspirant with 4 attempts, including multiple Prelims and Mains appearances. He specializes in Polity, Modern History, International Relations, and Economy. At PadhAI, Gajendra leverages his firsthand exam experience to simplify complex concepts, creating high-efficiency study materials that help aspirants save time and stay focused.
