UPSC IES ISS Examination 2026 - 44 Posts

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the IES/ISS Examination 2026 to fill 44 Group A posts in the Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Service. This is a great chance for candidates with a background in Economics or Statistics to join the Central Government.

Who Can Apply

• For IES: You need a Post Graduate degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Business Economics, or Econometrics from a recognized university.
• For ISS: You need a Bachelor's degree with Statistics as one of the subjects, or a Master's degree in Statistics from a recognized university.
• Age: 21 to 30 years as on 1st August 2026.
• Age relaxation: SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC get 3 years, and PwBD candidates get 10 years.
• Freshers can apply. No experience needed.

Total Vacancies: 44 Posts

• Indian Economic Service (IES): 16 posts
• Indian Statistical Service (ISS): 28 posts

Salary and Benefits

You will get a salary of Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month under Pay Level 10 (7th CPC). Along with the basic pay, you will also get Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), CGHS medical facility, and Leave Travel Concession (LTC).

Application Fee

• General/OBC candidates: Rs. 200
• Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates: No fee

How to Apply

1. Visit the official UPSC website at upsconline.nic.in
2. Click on the IES/ISS Examination 2026 link
3. Register yourself and fill in your details
4. Upload your photo and signature
5. Pay the application fee online
6. Submit the form and take a printout for your records

Important Dates

• Notification date: 11th February 2026
• Last date to apply online: 3rd March 2026
• Exam dates: 19th to 21st June 2026
• Exam centres: 21 centres across India

Posting

This is an All India posting. Selected candidates will be posted in various offices under the Ministry of Finance (IES) and Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (ISS).

• Work on economic policy research, analysis, and planning for the Government of India
• Prepare economic reports, statistical data analysis, and policy briefs
• Help in planning and implementing government economic and statistical programmes
• Collect, compile, and analyze data for national surveys and reports
• Advise senior officials on economic and statistical matters
• Coordinate with state governments and other departments on data collection