UPSC IES/ISS Exam 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026.
🔹 Key Highlights
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 44 (IES – 16, ISS – 28) |
| Application Dates | 11 Feb 2026 – 3 Mar 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Exam Date | 19 June 2026 |
| Notification PDF | Download Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
📌 Eligibility Criteria
For IES (Indian Economic Service)
Postgraduate degree in Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics/Econometrics.
For ISS (Indian Statistical Service)
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics.
Age Limit
21 to 30 years as on 1 August 2026. Age relaxation as per government rules.
📝 Selection Process
| Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | 1000 |
| Personality Test (Interview) | 200 |
📊 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 100 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Economics (IES) / Statistics (ISS) Paper I | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper II | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper III | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper IV | 200 | 3 Hours |
📈 Previous Year Cut-off Trends
| Year | IES Cut-off (Written) | ISS Cut-off (Written) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 450 | 430 |
| 2024 | 460 | 440 |
| 2025 | 470 | 445 |
Note: Final cut-off includes interview marks. Trends show gradual increase each year.
📚 Preparation Tips
- Focus on Economics/Statistics core subjects with NCERT + standard reference books.
- Practice previous year papers to understand exam pattern.
- Improve answer writing skills for descriptive papers.
- Stay updated with current economic & statistical developments.
- Prepare General English & General Studies daily for scoring balance.
🗣️ हिंदी में पूरी जानकारी
संघ लोक सेवा आयोग (UPSC) ने भारतीय आर्थिक सेवा (IES) और भारतीय सांख्यिकी सेवा (ISS) परीक्षा 2026 की अधिसूचना जारी कर दी है।
| घटना | विवरण |
|---|---|
| कुल पद | 44 (IES – 16, ISS – 28) |
| आवेदन तिथि | 11 फरवरी से 3 मार्च 2026 |
| परीक्षा तिथि | 19 जून 2026 |
| अधिसूचना PDF | यहाँ डाउनलोड करें |
| ऑनलाइन आवेदन | यहाँ क्लिक करें |
पात्रता
IES: अर्थशास्त्र में स्नातकोत्तर डिग्री।
ISS: सांख्यिकी/गणितीय सांख्यिकी/अनुप्रयुक्त सांख्यिकी में स्नातक या स्नातकोत्तर डिग्री।
