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📊 UPSC IES / ISS 2026 Recruitment – Apply Online for 44 Officer Vacancies
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Indian Economic Service (IES) / Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026.
As per Examination Notice No. 07/2026-IES/ISS dated 11.02.2026, recruitment will be
conducted for 44 Officer Vacancies.
📌 UPSC IES / ISS 2026: Overview
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | IES / ISS Examination 2026 |
| Notice Number | 07/2026-IES/ISS |
| Total Vacancies | 44 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Type | Written + Interview |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
📊 Vacancy Details
| Service | Vacancies |
| Indian Economic Service (IES) | 16 |
| Indian Statistical Service (ISS) | 28 |
| Total | 44 |
🎓 Educational Qualification
- IES: Post-Graduate Degree in Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics / Econometrics
- ISS: Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Applied Statistics OR Master’s Degree in Statistics
- ✅ Final year candidates may apply (subject to proof before Interview)
🎯 Age Limit (As on 01 August 2026)
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
| DOB Range | Born between 02 Aug 1996 – 01 Aug 2005 |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ESM as per rules |
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💰 Application Fees
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹200/- |
| Female / SC / ST / PwBD | No Fee |
📝 Selection Process of UPSC IES / ISS 2026
- ✅ Written Examination (1000 Marks)
- ✅ Interview / Viva-Voce (200 Marks)
📚 Exam Pattern
🟢 Indian Economic Service (IES)
| Paper | Marks | Duration |
| General English | 100 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies | 100 | 3 Hours |
| General Economics-I | 200 | 3 Hours |
| General Economics-II | 200 | 3 Hours |
| General Economics-III | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Indian Economics | 200 | 3 Hours |
🟢 Indian Statistical Service (ISS)
| Paper | Marks | Duration |
| General English | 100 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Statistics-I (Objective) | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Statistics-II (Objective) | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Statistics-III (Descriptive) | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Statistics-IV (Descriptive) | 200 | 3 Hours |
- ❗ Objective Papers → Negative Marking Applicable
- ❗ All Papers → English Only
💼 Salary & Benefits
- 💰 Salary as per Central Government Officer Pay Structure
- 🏛️ Group-A Gazetted Officer Status
- 🏥 Medical Benefits
- 🏠 HRA / Allowances
- 🛡️ Pension & Retirement Benefits
✅ How to Apply for UPSC IES / ISS 2026
- Visit https://upsconline.nic.in
- Complete One-Time Registration (URN)
- Fill Common Application Form (CAF)
- Complete Examination Specific Form
- Upload Live Photo & Signature
- Pay Application Fee
- Submit Application
📅 Important Dates
| Notification Date | 11 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 March 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Exam Date | From 19 June 2026 |
🔗 Important Links
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
| Apply Online | Click to Apply |
| Notification PDF | Download PDF |
❓ FAQs – UPSC IES / ISS 2026 Recruitment
Q1. How many vacancies are announced in UPSC IES / ISS 2026?
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a total of 44 Officer Vacancies.
Q2. What is the selection process for IES / ISS?
Selection will be based on Written Examination (1000 Marks) followed by Interview (200 Marks).
Q3. Is there negative marking in the exam?
✅ Yes. Negative marking applies to Objective Type Papers (ISS Statistics I & II).
Q4. What is the educational qualification required?
IES: Post-Graduate Degree in Economics / Applied Economics / Econometrics
ISS: Degree with Statistics OR Master’s Degree in Statistics
Q5. What is the age limit?
Candidates must be between 21 to 30 years with relaxation as per Government rules.
Q6. What is the application fee?
General / OBC / EWS: ₹200/-
Female / SC / ST / PwBD: No Fee
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