The Union Public Service Commission has released UPSC IES & ISS Recruitment 2026 under Notification No. 07/2026-IES/ISS to fill 44 posts in the Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Service. This recruitment offers a respected career opportunity at the Junior Time Scale level. Candidates with a postgraduate degree in Economics can apply for IES while those with a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Statistics can apply for ISS.

UPSC IES & ISS online application process starts on 11 February 2026 and closes on 03 March 2026 at 6:00 PM. The age limit is 21 to 30 years as on 01 August 2026 with relaxation as per rules. Selection includes a written examination of 1000 marks followed by a 200-mark Personality Test. The application fee is Rs. 200/- while SC ST PwBD and female candidates are exempted. Selected candidates receive a starting basic pay of Rs. 56100/-. Applicants should read the official notification carefully before applying.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC IES & ISS Officers Recruitment 2026

Advt No.07/2026-IES/ISS: Full Details of Notification

www.indiasarkarinaukri.com

Important Dates

Application Fees

• Apply Start Date: 11 February 2026

• Apply Last Date: 03 March 2026 (18:00 Hrs)

• Examination Date: 19 June 2026

• Admit Card Date: 13 June 2026

• UR / OBC / EWS: Rs. 200/-

• SC / ST / PwBD: Rs. 0/-

• Female (All Categories): Rs. 0/-

UPSC IES & ISS Notification 2026: Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 Years

• Maximum Age: 30 Years

• Age Calculated as On: 01 August 2026

Age Relaxation:

· SC / ST: 5 years.

· OBC: 3 years.

· PwBD: 10 years.

· Ex-Servicemen: 5 years.

· Disabled Defence Personnel: 3 years.

UPSC IES & Statistical Service Recruitment 2026: Vacancy & Qualification Details
Post Name	Total Posts	Qualification
Indian Economic Service	16	Candidate must have completed Post-Graduate degree in Economics Applied Economics Business Economics or Econometrics from a recognized university.
Indian Statistical Service	28	Must have Bachelor's or Master's degree with Statistics Mathematical Statistics or Applied Statistics from a recognized institution.

UPSC IES & ISS Recruitment 2026: Selection Process

· Written Examination Merit Phase

· Personality Test Interview Session

· Document Verification Process Stage

· Mandatory Medical Fitness Standards

· Final Merit List Announcement

UPSC IES & Statistical Service Vacancy 2026: Salary & Benefits

Posts Name

UPSC IES/ISS (7th CPC)

IES / ISS Officer

• Basic Pay: Rs. 56100/- (Level 10)
• Grade Pay: Rs. 5400/-
• Gross Salary: Rs. 85000/- to Rs. 95000/- per month
• In-Hand Salary: Rs. 70000/- to Rs. 80000/- after deductions

Benefits & Perks

• Dearness Allowance (DA): According to government rates
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): defend to city category
• Transport Allowance (TA): Provided
• Medical Facilities: Coverage under CGHS/CS(MA)
• Retirement Benefits: NPS and Gratuity
• Accommodation: Government quarters (mainly in Delhi)
• Travel Concessions: As per rules
• Career Growth: Secure job with regular promotions

Union Public Service Commission IES & ISS 2026: Exam Pattern

Part I: Written Examination (1000 Marks) The written exam comprises six papers. All question papers must be answered in English.

For Indian Economic Service (IES) Examination 2026
Subject (IES)		Marks	Duration	Type
General English		100	3 Hours	Subjective
General Studies		100	3 Hours	Subjective
General Economics-I		200	3 Hours	Subjective
General Economics-II		200	3 Hours	Subjective
General Economics-III		200	3 Hours	Subjective
Indian Economics		200	3 Hours	Subjective
For Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026
Subject (ISS)		Marks	Duration	Type
General English		100	3 Hours	Subjective
General Studies		100	3 Hours	Subjective
Statistics-I		200	2 Hours	Objective
Statistics-II		200	2 Hours	Objective
Statistics-III		200	3 Hours	Descriptive
Statistics-IV		200	3 Hours	Descriptive
Part II: Viva Voce / Personality Test (200 Marks)
Stage	Maximum Marks	Key Assessment Areas
Personality Test	200	Intellectual curiosity assimilation power judgment balance alertness and integrity.

Important Note on Negative Marking:

• Negative marking applies in Statistics-I and Statistics-II (ISS).
• One-third (0.33) marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
• Marking more than one answer counts as a wrong response.
• No deduction for unanswered questions.

UPSC IES & ISS Recruitment 2026: Syllabus
Subject Name	Key Topics / Syllabus
General English	Essay writing precis English grammar and workmanlike language usage.
General Studies	Indian Polity History Geography and current events of scientific importance.
General Economics (IES)	Consumer demand production theory pricing distribution and quantitative methods.
Indian Economics (IES)	Planning history fiscal policy poverty agriculture reforms and trade issues.
Statistics I & II (ISS)	Probability numerical analysis linear models inference and official statistics.
Statistics III & IV (ISS)	Sampling econometrics operations research demography and quality control.

Documents Required

· Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar Card Voter Card PAN or Passport).

· High-resolution digital photograph (JPG format 20 KB to 200 KB).

· Scanned signature (JPG format 20 KB to 100 KB).

· Final degree or provisional certificate for proof of qualification.

· Matriculation certificate for proof of date of birth.

· Caste or Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) if applicable.

· Valid transaction ID or receipt for the examination fee.

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How to Apply Online for UPSC IES & ISS Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official UPSC online portal at upsconline.nic.in to begin your application today.

2. Complete to One Time Registration OTR generate a unique and permanent Universal Registration Number.

3. Login recruitment dashboard using valid credentials to access the examination module.

4. Select Sarkari Naukri either the Indian Economic Service or Indian Statistical Service based on qualifications.

5. Enter personal contact and academic details in the Common Application Form very accurately.

6. Follow specific instructions to capture a clear live photo for the mandatory face authentication.

7. Upload scanned signature on a plain white background using high-quality black ink only.

8. Pay the required exam fee of Rs 200 through any secure online payment gateway provided.

9. Verify all entered data for accuracy and print the final confirmation page for records.

• उम्मीदवारों से अनुरोध है कि आवेदन करने से पहले जारी की गई आधिकारिक सूचना को ध्यान से अवश्य देखें।

• अंतिम तिथि आयु सीमा और अनुभव की जानकारी जाँच कर ही फॉर्म भरें।

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FQAs

Q. What is the last date to apply for UPSC IES ISS Recruitment 2026?
A. The last date to apply online for UPSC IES ISS Recruitment 2026 is 03 March 2026 up to 6:00 PM.

Q. How many total vacancies are announced in UPSC IES ISS 2026?
A. 44 posts is available under UPSC IES ISS Recruitment 2026.

Q. What is the age limit for UPSC IES ISS 2026?
A. The age limit is 21 to 30 years as on 01 August 2026 with relaxation as per rules.

Q. What is the application fee for UPSC IES ISS Exam 2026?
A. The application fee is Rs. 200/- for UR/OBC/EWS while SC/ST/PwBD and female candidates are exempted.

Q. What is the selection process for UPSC IES ISS Recruitment 2026?
A. Selection includes a 1000-mark written examination followed by a 200-mark Personality Test.

Q. Is there negative marking in UPSC IES ISS 2026?
A. Yes one-third (0.33) marks are deducted for wrong answers in ISS objective papers.

Q. What is the starting salary for UPSC IES ISS Officers?
A. Selected candidates receive a basic pay of Rs. 56100/- under Level 10.

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