The UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Union Public Service Commission for the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026. Through this national-level competitive examination, UPSC aims to fill 44 high-profile Group ‘A’ vacancies in central government departments.

Eligible candidates with strong academic backgrounds in Economics and Statistics can apply online through the official UPSC recruitment portal. The last date to submit the online application form is 03 March 2026.

This examination offers a rare opportunity to enter India’s premier economic and statistical policy-making services, contributing directly to national planning, data analysis, fiscal policy, and economic research.

📌 UPSC IES / ISS Examination 2026 – Overview

📊 Examination-wise Vacancy Distribution

🎯 Eligibility Criteria – UPSC IES / ISS 2026

🔹 Age Limit (As on 01 August 2026)

Candidates must:

• Have attained 21 years of age

• Not have attained 30 years of age

Applicants must be born not earlier than 02 August 1996 and not later than 01 August 2005.

🔹 Age Relaxation

Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India norms.

🎓 Educational Qualification

Indian Economic Service (IES)

Candidates must possess:

• Post-Graduate Degree in:

  • Economics

  • Applied Economics

  • Business Economics

  • Econometrics

From a recognized university established by Central/State Legislature or deemed university under UGC Act, 1956. Foreign degrees approved by the Government of India are also acceptable.

Indian Statistical Service (ISS)

Candidates must possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree with:

  • Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Applied Statistics as one of the subjects
    OR

• Master’s Degree in:

  • Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Applied Statistics

From a recognized university as per UGC regulations.

🏥 Physical Standards

Candidates must meet the prescribed physical fitness standards as detailed in Appendix III of the official UPSC IES/ISS Examination Rules 2026, published in the Gazette of India dated 11 February 2026.

💰 Application Fee

Payment can be made through:

• SBI Bank Branch (Cash)

• Credit / Debit Card (Visa, MasterCard, RuPay)

• UPI

• Internet Banking

📝 How to Apply Online for UPSC IES / ISS 2026

Candidates must follow the online application procedure through the official UPSC portal:

1️⃣ Visit the official UPSC recruitment website.
2️⃣ Click on IES/ISS Examination 2026 Online Application.
3️⃣ Complete the registration process with basic details.
4️⃣ Log in and fill in personal, academic, and contact information.
5️⃣ Upload scanned documents and photograph.
6️⃣ Pay the application fee (if applicable).
7️⃣ Submit the form and download the confirmation page.

Candidates should carefully verify all details before final submission, as corrections may not be allowed later.

📅 Important Dates – UPSC IES / ISS 2026