UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2026 Exam Date & Admit Card Released, Check Now
UPSC IES/ISS Exam Date & Admit Card 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued the official notification for recruitment to various posts through the Indian Economic Service (IES) Examination 2026 and the Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026. The notification was released on 11 February 2026, and the online application process was conducted from 11 February to 3 March 2026. Eligible candidates were able to apply through the official website upsconline.nic.in.
Furthermore, UPSC has also released the detailed subject-wise exam timetable and complete schedule for the UPSC IES/ISS 2026 examination.
UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Union Public Service Commission |
| Post Name | IEE & ISS |
| Vacancies | 44 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 56100-177500/- |
| Job Location | All India |
| Category | UPSC IES/ISS Exam Date & Admit Card 2026 |
| Official Website | upsconline.nic.in |
UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 11 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 03 March 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 03 March 2026
- Written Examination Date: 19-21 June 2026
UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹200/-
- SC / ST / PH: ₹0/-
- All Female Candidates: ₹0/-
- Payment Mode: Online
UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age Limit as on: 01 August 2026
- Candidates must be born between 02 August 1996 and 01 August 2005.
- Age relaxation will be given as per government rules.
UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
- Indian Economic Service (IES): Postgraduate degree in Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics / Econometrics.
- Indian Statistical Service (ISS): Bachelor’s degree with Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Applied Statistics as one of the subjects OR Master’s degree in Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Applied Statistics.
UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Total: 44 Posts
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Indian Economic Service (IES) | 16 |
| Indian Statistical Service (ISS) | 28 |
UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection will be done in the following stages:
- Written Examination (1000 Marks)
- Interview (200 Marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
IES Exam Pattern:
| Subject | 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 |
ISS Exam Pattern:
| Subject | 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 |
How to Apply for UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2026
Candidates who want to apply for UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2026 can submit their application online on or before 03 March 2026.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link given in the Important Links section below to apply directly.
- You can also visit the official UPSC website and complete the online application process there.
- Fill in all the required details carefully and upload the necessary documents.
- Submit the form before the last date to avoid any last-minute issues.
UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2026 Download Exam Date Notice & Admit Card Link
| Download Exam Schedule | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |