UPSC Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026
Union Public Service Commission
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination, 2026. This combined competitive examination is conducted for recruitment to the Junior Time Scale of the services. Candidates must apply online through the official UPSC portal.
Last Date
03 Mar 2026
Total Posts
44
Status
active
Type
Job
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Detailed Information
- Nationality
- Citizen of India, Subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee (pre-1962)
- Physical Standards
- —
- Experience Required
- No
Age As On
01 Aug 2026
Minimum Age
21 years
Maximum Age
30 years
Age Relaxations
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Defence Services Personnel (Disabled) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Category | Amount (₹) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹200 | Payable |
| Female | ₹0 | Exempted |
| SC/ST | ₹0 | Exempted |
| PwBD | ₹0 | Exempted |
Total Vacancies
44
Service-wise Vacancy Distribution
2 rowsBreakdown of posts between Economic and Statistical services.
Source: Notification Page 5, Para 2(a)
| Label | Pwbd | Total | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Indian Economic Service (IES) PwBD vacancy reserved under category 'e' | 1 | 16 | 36.4% |
Indian Statistical Service (ISS) 1 carried forward (D/HH) and 1 fresh (SLD/MD) | 2 | 28 | 63.6% |
| Total | 3 | 44 | 100% |
Pay Level/Matrix
Level 10
Basic Pay
₹56,100
Gross Salary Range
₹80,000 - ₹95,000
Allowances & Benefits
In-hand Salary
₹70,000 - ₹85,000
Written Examination
EliminativeCarries 1000 marks. Includes General English, General Studies, and subject-specific papers (Economics/Statistics).
Viva Voce (Interview)
Carries 200 marks. Assesses suitability, intellectual curiosity, and leadership traits.
Notification Date
11 Feb 2026
Online Application Start Date
11 Feb 2026
Online Application End Date
3 Mar 2026
Exam Start Date
19 Jun 2026
Result Declaration
Date not specified (To be announced)
Admit Card Release (Tentative)
12 Jun 2026
Can I withdraw my application after submission?
No, the Commission does not allow withdrawal of applications after submission for this examination.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, there is a penalty of 1/3rd (0.33) marks for every wrong answer in the Objective Type papers (Statistics I & II).
What is the URN?
URN stands for Universal Registration Number, which is a one-time registration valid for all UPSC examinations.