UPSC IES/ISS recruits candidates for Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Service with different subject eligibility and papers.
CategoryGovernment Jobs
TypeRecruitment
Conducting authorityUnion Public Service Commission
Department / parent organisationGovernment of India economic and statistical services
Qualification levelGraduate / Postgraduate
Exam modeoffline
IES / ISSUPSC Indian Economic Service / Indian Statistical Servicegovernmentrecruitmentnational examUnion Public Service Commission
Editorial update
UPSC notified Indian Economic Service - Indian Statistical Service Examination, 2026 on 11 February 2026 and uploaded written results in August 2026.
UPSC notified Indian Economic Service - Indian Statistical Service Examination, 2026 on 11 February 2026 and uploaded written results in August 2026.
Latest Updates
UPSC notified Indian Economic Service - Indian Statistical Service Examination, 2026 on 11 February 2026 and uploaded written results in August 2026.
| Date | Event | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | IES/ISS 2026 notification | upsc.gov.in |
| 19 Jun 2026 | IES/ISS 2026 exam commencement | upsc.gov.in |
| 04 Aug 2026 | Written result uploaded | upsc.gov.in |
Important Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UPSC IES / ISS |
| Full Form | Indian Economic Service / Indian Statistical Service Examination |
| Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Category | UPSC recruitment examination |
| Purpose | Recruitment to Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Service |
| Frequency | Usually annual |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline written papers and/or computer-based examination as notified |
| Question Type | Objective, descriptive and/or interview stages as notified |
| Exam Stages/Tiers | Written examination, Interview/personality test, Final merit |
| Exam Duration | Three days as listed by UPSC |
| Total Marks | Paper-wise marks as notified |
| Negative Marking | Apply paper-wise official instructions. |
| Languages/Medium | English and Hindi or other notified language rules depending on paper |
| Official Website | https://www.upsc.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
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| Event | Status / Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Application last date | 03 Mar 2026, 6:00 pm |
| Exam commencement | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Written result | 04 Aug 2026 |
Eligibility
- IES and ISS have different educational requirements in economics/statistics streams.
- Age and relaxation follow the current notice.
- Candidates must verify subject-specific qualification rules.
Exam Pattern
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| Stage / Tier | Paper / Section | Questions | Marks | Duration | Question type | Negative marking | Qualifying / merit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common papers | General English and General Studies | Written | As notified | Paper-wise | Descriptive/objective as notified | As notified | Merit |
| IES papers | Economics papers | Written | As notified | Paper-wise | Written | As notified | Merit |
| ISS papers | Statistics papers | Written | As notified | Paper-wise | Written | As notified | Merit |
| Interview | Personality Test | Not applicable | As notified | Interview | Interview | Not applicable | Final merit |
Syllabus
IES
- General economics, Indian economics and related economic papers
ISS
- Statistics theory, applied statistics and related papers
Common
- General English and General Studies
Application, Admit Card, Answer Key and Result
Application process
- Register or sign in only on the official application portal.
- Complete the application form, upload required documents, preview carefully and pay the notified fee where applicable.
- Use correction windows only when the official authority opens them.
- Save the application confirmation and official payment acknowledgement.
Admit card
- Download the admit card from the official portal when released.
- Check name, exam city, reporting time, photograph, signature and instructions.
- Carry the printed admit card, valid photo identity proof and any documents listed in the notice.
Answer key
- Use only the provisional and final answer key process published by the exam authority.
- Submit objections, if allowed, within the official window and with the required fee or proof.
- Final scores are based on the authoritys final answer key and normalization rules where applicable.
Result
- Results may be issued as scorecards, roll-number lists, merit lists or stage-wise shortlists.
- Qualified candidates should follow the next stage instructions exactly as published.
- Cutoff and marks should be treated as official only when published by the authority.
Selection Process
- Written examination
- Interview/personality test
- Final merit
Posts, Services or Courses
- Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Service posts as notified.
Preparation Strategy
- Do not mix IES and ISS eligibility or subject papers.
- Prepare advanced subject papers with official syllabus.
- Use UPSC previous papers for writing depth.
MCQ, Mock Tests and Previous Year Papers
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| Product area | Current state |
|---|---|
| MCQ practice | Exam entity is mapped for future MCQ classification; no dedicated verified SaralStudy MCQ set is claimed. |
| Mock tests | No live verified SaralStudy mock test is enabled for this exam yet. |
| Previous-year papers | UPSC publishes previous-year question papers for many examinations on its official website. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UPSC IES / ISS?
UPSC IES / ISS is recruitment to indian economic service and indian statistical service.
Who conducts UPSC IES / ISS?
UPSC IES / ISS is conducted by Union Public Service Commission.
How often is UPSC IES / ISS held?
The usual frequency is usually annual, subject to official notification.
What is the selection process?
The selection process includes Written examination, Interview/personality test, Final merit.
Is there negative marking?
Apply paper-wise official instructions.
Where should I check official updates?
Use the official source links listed on this page before acting on dates, fees, vacancies or application instructions.
Are SaralStudy MCQs available for this exam?
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Official Source References
Last verified: 2026-09-08. Content year: 2026.
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