Indian Economic Service / Indian Statistical Service Examination 2026 by UPSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 44
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates must hold a Post-Graduate Degree in Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics/Econometrics for the Indian Economic Service, or a Bachelor's/Master's Degree with Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics for the Indian Statistical Service.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 21 to 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Indian Economic Service / Indian Statistical Service Examination 2026 notification, presenting a significant government job opportunity. This prestigious UPSC IES ISS 2026 recruitment aims to fill positions in the Junior Time Scale of these central government services. Eligible post-graduates and graduates in Economics and Statistics disciplines are encouraged to apply online for these coveted Sarkari Naukri vacancies. Secure your stable career in the public sector by applying for this examination before the last date.
- The UPSC IES/ISS Examination 2026 notification has been released, offering excellent government job prospects for qualified candidates.
- A total of 44 vacancies are available across the Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Service, as per the official recruitment details.
- Eligibility criteria for these central government jobs require a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant economic or statistical fields.
- Candidates must apply online for this UPSC recruitment through the official Union Public Service Commission website to be considered.
- The last date to apply online for this highly anticipated government recruitment is March 03, 2026, so ensure timely submission.
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Additional Salary Information
Recruitment to Junior Time Scale of the Services. Refer official detailed notification for complete pay scale and allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Written Examination (Part I)
Viva Voce (Personality Test/Interview) (Part II)
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS Male Candidates: ₹200/-
Female/SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: Nil (Exempted)
Reservation
Reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) categories will be made as per Government rules.
For Indian Economic Service, 1 vacancy is reserved for PwBD under category 'e' multiple disabilities.
For Indian Statistical Service, 2 vacancies are reserved for PwBD (1 carried forward for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 1 fresh for Special Learning Disability/Multiple Disability).
OBC candidates must produce a Non-Creamy Layer certificate based on FY 2024-25, 2023-24, and 2022-23 income, issued on/after 01.04.2025 but not later than the application closing date.
EWS candidates must possess a requisite Income & Asset Certificate based on FY 2024-2025 income, issued on/after 01.04.2025 but not later than the application closing date.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC online application website: https://upsconline.nic.in.
- Complete the Account Creation and Universal Registration (URN) if not already registered.
- Fill out the Common Application Form (CAF) and the Examination Specific Module for IES/ISS 2026.
- Upload your photograph and capture a live photo as per the specified instructions.
- Upload your signature (three times on plain white paper with black ink).
- Provide details of a valid Photo ID (Aadhaar Card/Voter Card/PAN Card/Passport/Driving License).
- Pay the application fee of ₹200/- (if applicable) through Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI.
- Review all entered details carefully and submit the application form before the deadline of March 03, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
For Indian Economic Service, a Post-Graduate Degree in Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics/Econometrics is required. For Indian Statistical Service, a Bachelor's Degree with Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics as one of the subjects or a Master's degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics is needed.
Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as on August 1, 2026. Age relaxations are applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), Ex-servicemen, and PwBD (10 years) categories as per government rules.
The selection process involves a Written Examination (Part I) carrying 1000 marks, followed by a Viva Voce (Personality Test/Interview) carrying a maximum of 200 marks for candidates who qualify the written part.