Job Details
The IES and ISS are specialized Group ‘A’ Central Civil Services. Officers recruited through this exam are responsible for providing expert advice to the Government of India on economic policies, data analysis, and national statistical surveys. UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2026
- Recruiting Body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Post Names: Junior Time Scale (IES/ISS)
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Classification: Gazetted, Group ‘A’
Vacancies
For the 2026 cycle, the commission has notified a total of 44 vacancies. The distribution is as follows:
| Service Name | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Indian Economic Service (IES) | 16 |
| Indian Statistical Service (ISS) | 28 |
| Total Vacancies | 44 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following educational qualifications from a recognized university:
- For Indian Economic Service (IES): A Post-Graduate (Master’s) degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Business Economics, or Econometrics.
- For Indian Statistical Service (ISS): A Bachelor’s degree with Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics as a subject, OR a Master’s degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics.
Age Limits and Relaxations
- Age Range: 21 to 30 years (as of August 1, 2026).
- Born Between: Candidates must have been born not earlier than 2nd August 1996 and not later than 1st August 2005.
Age Relaxations:
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation.
- OBC: 3 years relaxation.
- PwBD: 10 years relaxation.
Salary and Benefits
Officers are appointed at Level 10 of the Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC.
- Basic Pay: ₹56,100 (plus Allowances).
- In-hand Salary: Approx. ₹85,000 to ₹95,000 (depending on city of posting).
- Benefits: Includes Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and comprehensive medical insurance under CGHS.
Selection Process
The selection is based on a two-tier rigorous evaluation
- Part I (Written Exam): Six descriptive papers totaling 1000 marks (General English, General Studies, and 4 specialized papers in Economics or Statistics).
- Part II (Personality Test): Candidates who clear the written cutoff will be called for an interview/viva-voce worth 200 marks.
Important Dates
| Event | Tentative Schedule |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification & application | February 11, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | March 03, 2026 |
Application Instructions
- One Time Registration (OTR): Visit the UPSC website and register on the OTR platform.
- Form Filling: Complete the Part-I and Part-II registration using your OTR login.
- Application Fee: ₹200 (Payable via Net Banking/Credit/Debit Card).
- Note: All Female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are fee-exempt.
- Submission: Ensure the “Final Submit” is clicked before the deadline to generate the application number.
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Mandatory Requirement: Candidates appearing for their final year exams are eligible to apply, provided they produce proof of passing at the time of the Detailed Application Form (DAF) submission. Ensure that the subjects mentioned in your degree exactly match the UPSC requirements to avoid rejection during the document verification stage.