The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC Official Website) has released comprehensive recruitment updates for the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026 under Advt No 07/2026-IES/ISS Exam. Aspirants who appeared or wished to apply can find critical dates, eligibility parameters, fee specifications, and answer key resources compiled directly from the official notification (UPSC IES / ISS 2026 Notification).
Key Dates & Timeline for UPSC IES / ISS 2026
The recruitment process commenced with the post update on 24 June 2026. Below is the breakdown of important dates concerning online submission, fee payments, and evaluation stages:
- Post Date / Update: 24 June 2026 | 05:20 PM
- Application Begin Date: 11/02/2026
- Last Date for Apply Online: 03/03/2026 up to 06:00 PM Only
- Last Date Fee Payment: 03/03/2026
- Correction Date: As per Schedule
- Exam Date: 19/06/2026
- Admit Card Available Date: 13/06/2026 (Click Here)
- ISS Answer Key Available Date: 24/06/2026
Application Fee Structure
Applicants must ensure fee clearance prior to the deadlines using appropriate transaction channels:
- General / EWS / OBC: Rs. 200/-
- SC / ST / PH: Rs. 0/- (Exempted)
- All Category Female: Rs. 0/- (Nil)
Application Fee Payment Modes
- State Bank Net Banking
- Any Bank Debit Card
- Credit Card
- E Challan Offline Mode
Age Limit & Vacancy Breakdown
Age limits are calculated as on 01/08/2026. The minimum age requirement is 21 Years and the maximum age requirement is 30 Years. A total of 44 Posts are up for grabs across both services.
| Post Name | Total Post | UPSC IES / ISS Exam Eligibility 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Economic Service IES | 16 | Passed / Appearing Post Graduate / Master Degree in Economics/Applied Economics/ Business Economics/ Econometric from Any Recognized University in India. |
| Indian Statistical Service ISS | 28 | Passed / Appearing Bachelors Degree with Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics as one of the subject or a Masterโs degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/ Applied Statistics |
How to Fill UPSC IES / ISS Online Form 2026
Follow these structured steps to successfully complete your registration and submission:
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR), as it is necessary and applications will not be accepted without OTR (Click Here to register using Version 1 or Version 2).
- Ensure live photo is ready as a live photo is required.
- Apply online between 11 February 2026 and 03 March 2026.
- Select your examination center/city early because the number of cities is limited. If a city appears in red color, it means that city is now full.
- Complete the application process and take the final printout. Need visual help? Check the How to Fill Form Video (Hindi).
Answer Key Downloads & Next Steps
Candidates who participated in the examination can now cross-verify their responses using the official provisional answer keys. Ensure you review the documents carefully:
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