Union Public Service Commission has finally released the official notification of UPSC IES/ISS Recruitment 2026. The recruitment is for those candidates who come from an Economics or Statistics background and want to become a high-level Central Government officer. The selected candidates will be appointed as Group A Gazetted Officers in either Indian Economic Service (IES) or Indian Statistical Service (ISS).
Is recruitment drive ke through total 44 vacancies fill ki jayengi. Yeh exam un aspirants ke liye perfect opportunity hai jo policy planning, economic research, ya national statistical systems me kaam karna chahte hain. Application process online hai aur last date 03 March 2026 rakhi gayi hai. Neeche humne eligibility, salary, exam pattern aur application process ko simplified format me explain kiya hai.
UPSC IES ISS 2026 Recruitment Overview
UPSC har saal Indian Economic Service aur Indian Statistical Service exam ki conduct karta hai. Chunney huye adhikari desh ki economic planning, policy analysis, aur statistical operations me miah kar karte hain.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | IES / ISS Examination 2026 |
| Total Posts | 44 |
| Cadre | Group A Gazetted Officer |
| Job Location | All India |
| Selection Method | Written Exam + Interview |
| Application Start | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Last Date | 03 March 2026 |
Important Date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Application Start | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 March 2026 |
| Written Exam | 19 June 2026 |
Vacancy Details for UPSC IES / ISS 2026
UPSC ne IES aur ISS dono services ke liye alag-alag vacancies announce ki hain.
| Service | Vacancies | PwBD Reserved |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Economic Service | 16 | 01 |
| Indian Statistical Service | 28 | 02 |
| Total | 44 | 03 |
UPSC IES ISS Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates ko apply karne se pehle educational aur age criteria strictly check karna zaroori hai.
Educational Qualification
- IES: Master’s degree in Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics / Econometrics
- ISS: Bachelor’s with Statistics as core subject OR Master’s in Statistics / Applied Statistics
- Final year students apply kar sakte hain (degree proof interview se pehle dena hoga)
Age Limit
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 30 years
- Cut-off date: 1 August 2026
Age relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
UPSC IES ISS Salary Structure 2026
Selected candidates Pay Level 10 (7th Pay Commission) me join karte hain.
- Basic Pay: ₹56,100/month
- Estimated Gross Salary: ₹90,000 – ₹1,00,000+
Additional benefits include:
- Dearness Allowance
- House Rent Allowance
- Transport Allowance
- CGHS Medical Facility
- LTC Travel Benefits
- Pension under NPS
Yeh package UPSC ke top-paying entry-level officer cadres me count hota hai.
UPSC IES ISS Selection Process 2026
Selection do stages me hota hai:
Written Examination – 1000 Marks
IES aur ISS ke papers alag hote hain, lekin dono me English compulsory hota hai.
IES Papers:
- General English
- General Studies
- Economics I, II, III
- Indian Economics
ISS Papers:
- General English
- General Studies
- Statistics I & II (Objective)
- Statistics III & IV (Descriptive)
Objective papers me 1/3 negative marking hoti hai.
Interview – 200 Marks
Interview candidate ki analytical ability, decision-making, personality aur leadership traits evaluate karta hai.
UPSC IES ISS Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS (Male) | ₹200 |
| Female | Nil |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Nil |
How to Apply for UPSC IES ISS 2026
Application sirf online accept hoti hai:
- UPSC OTR portal par One Time Registration karo
- Login karke IES/ISS 2026 exam select karo
- Personal & education details fill karo
- Live photo capture complete karo
- Application fee pay karo
- Final submit karke print save karo
Quick Access Links
| Link Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Direct Link to Apply | Apply Online |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
| Join Our WhatsApp Channel | Click to Join |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are available in UPSC IES ISS 2026?
A total of 44 Group A officer vacancies have been announced.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for UPSC IES ISS 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 03 March 2026.
Q3. Who is eligible for UPSC IES ISS Recruitment 2026?
Candidates with a postgraduate degree in Economics or a degree in Statistics are eligible.
Q4. What is the selection process for UPSC IES ISS 2026?
Selection is based on a written examination followed by an interview.
Q5. What is the salary of UPSC IES ISS officers?
The starting salary is ₹56,100 plus allowances under the 7th Pay Commission.
