UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 44 Posts

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026. Through this national level examination, candidates will be recruited for prestigious Central Government Economic and Statistical Services. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the UPSC official website. Here you will get complete details about vacancy, eligibility, age limit, application fee, selection process, important dates and apply process for UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2026.

As per the official notification, total 44 vacancies are announced and the last date for online application submission is 03 March 2026 (6:00 PM)

Vacancy Details – UPSC IES ISS Job Vacancy 2026

Post Wise Vacancy Details

Union Public Service Commission

Educational Qualification

Indian Economic Service (IES)

• Post Graduate Degree in Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics / Econometrics

Indian Statistical Service (ISS)

• Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics
  OR

• Master’s Degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics

Degree must be from recognized university.

Age Limit

Candidates must be born between 02 Aug 1996 and 01 Aug 2005.
Age relaxation applicable as per Govt rules

Union Public Service Commission

Application Fee

Fee can be paid through online modes only

Important Dates

Selection Process

UPSC selection will be completed in two stages:

Stage 1 – Written Examination

• 1000 Marks

• Subject papers for Economics/Statistics

Stage 2 – Interview (Personality Test)

• 200 Marks

Final merit based on Written + Interview marks

Exam Pattern (Short Overview)

IES

• General English

• General Studies

• General Economics I, II, III

• Indian Economics

ISS

• General English

• General Studies

• Statistics I & II (Objective)

• Statistics III & IV (Descriptive)

How to Apply for UPSC IES ISS 2026

Step 1 – Registration

• Visit https://upsconline.nic.in

• Complete One Time Registration (OTR)

Step 2 – Fill Application

• Login

• Fill details

• Upload photo & signature

• Pay fee

• Submit form

No offline application allowed.

Required Documents

• Passport size photo

• Signature

• Educational certificates

• Photo ID proof

• Caste/EWS/PwBD certificate (if applicable)

• Valid mobile & email

Salary Details

Selected candidates will receive Central Government Pay Level Salary, DA, HRA, Medical, Pension and other allowances as per Government rules.

Important Links

Download Notification – click here 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How many vacancies are available in UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2026?

There are 44 vacancies announced for UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2026.

Q2: What is the eligibility criteria for UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment?

Candidates must have the required educational qualifications as specified in the official UPSC notification for IES/ISS posts.

Q3: How can I apply for UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2026?

You can apply online through the official UPSC website by submitting the application form and uploading required documents.

Q4: What is the selection process for UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment?

Selection is based on a written examination and interview as per UPSC guidelines.

Q5: What is the last date to apply for UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply will be mentioned in the official UPSC notification. Candidates should check the UPSC website for updates.