UPSC Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026
Overview & Summary
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.
Important Dates
6 milestones| Event / Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Date | 11 Feb 2026 | Concluded |
| Online Application Start Date | 11 Feb 2026 | Concluded |
| Online Application End Date | 3 Mar 2026 | Concluded |
| Exam Start Date | 19 Jun 2026 | Concluded |
| Admit Card Release (Tentative) | 12 Jun 2026 | Concluded |
| Result Declaration | To be announced | Current / Active |
Important Dates
Result Declaration
1 January 1970
Notification Date
11 February 2026
Online Application Start Date
11 February 2026
Online Application End Date
3 March 2026
Admit Card Release (Tentative)
12 June 2026
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies
44
Service-wise Vacancy Distribution
2 rowsBreakdown of posts between Economic and Statistical services.
source: Notification Page 5, Para 2(a)
| sr_no | 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% |
Eligibility Criteria
Additional Information
Candidates must meet specific educational and nationality criteria. Physical fitness as per the standards mentioned in the Gazette of India is mandatory.
Educational Qualifications
IES: Post-Graduate Degree in Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics/Econometrics
ISS: Bachelor's Degree with Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics as a subject OR Master's degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics
Nationality
Citizen of India, Subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee (pre-1962)
Gender Eligibility
Physical Standards
Height
[Not specified - Refer to Appendix-III of Rules]
Chest
[Not specified - Refer to Appendix-III of Rules]
Running
[Not specified]
Eligible States
Application Fees
Fee Details
Fees can be paid via Net Banking, Visa/Master/RuPay/Credit/Debit Card, or UPI. Certain categories are completely exempted from payment.
Category-wise Application Fee
| category | amount | Status | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹200 | Payable | -- |
| Female | ₹0 | Exempted | -- |
| SC/ST | ₹0 | Exempted | -- |
| PwBD | ₹0 | Exempted | -- |
| total | ₹200 | ||
Online Payment
Fee Payment Summary
Total Categories
4
Fee Range
₹0 -₹200
exempted_categories
0
Payment Modes
0
Selection Process
Selection Process
The selection consists of a Written Examination followed by a Viva Voce (Personality Test). Candidates must qualify the written part to be called for the interview.
Selection Stages2
Written Examination
EliminativeViva Voce (Interview)
QualifyingSalary & Allowances
Additional Information
Recruitment is for the Junior Time Scale. While exact figures aren't in the text, it follows the 7th Central Pay Commission standards for Group A Central Services.
Pay Level
Level 10
Basic Pay
₹56,100
Total Basic
₹56,100
Basic + Grade Pay
Gross Salary
₹80,000 - ₹95,000
(Basic Pay + allowances)
In-hand Salary
₹70,000 - ₹85,000
(after Deductions)
Required Documents
Document Requirements
Candidates need to keep digital copies ready for the application and original documents for the interview stage.
Total Documents
6
Mandatory
5
Optional
1
categories
3
General Document Requirements
Degree/Post-Graduate CertificatesMandatory
Matriculation/Secondary Certificate (for Age Proof)Mandatory
Photo ID Card (Aadhaar/Voter/PAN/Passport)Mandatory
Scanned PhotographMandatory
Scanned Signature (Black Ink)Mandatory
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD)Optional
How to Apply
Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted Online Only via the UPSC Online portal. No other mode of application is accepted.