UPSC IES / ISS Exam Date 2026
UPSC IES ISS Exam Date 2026: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the examination schedule for the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 44 Group ‘A’ vacancies in various government departments. Candidates who have successfully applied for Advt No. 07/2026 can now check their specific exam shifts and dates. Naukrimandal provides you with all the latest updates regarding admit cards and selection procedures below.
| Notification Released | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Window | 11 Feb to 03 March 2026 |
| Correction Window | 05 – 11 March 2026 |
| Exam Date | 19 – 21 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Status | Available 2-3 weeks before exam |
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹ 200/-
- SC / ST: ₹ 200/-
- Female / PH (Divyang): ₹ 0/- (Exempted)
Note: Payments were accepted via Debit/Credit Cards, Net Banking, or UPI during the registration phase.
Age Limit (As on 01/08/2026): 21 to 30 Years
Candidates must be born between 02/08/1996 and 01/08/2005.
Total Vacancies: 44 Posts
| Post Name | Total Post | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Economic Service (IES) | 16 | Post Graduate (Master’s) Degree in Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics / Econometrics. |
| Indian Statistical Service (ISS) | 28 | Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics/Maths/Applied Stats OR Master’s Degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics. |
Selected candidates will be appointed as Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers. The salary structure follows the 7th Pay Commission guidelines.
Apart from the basic pay, officers are entitled to DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and other central government benefits. Stay tuned to Naukrimandal for more salary insights.
- Written Examination: Conventional type papers (Subjective + Objective).
- Viva-Voce (Interview): Only for those who qualify for the written exam (approx. 200 marks).
- Document Verification & Medical: Final stage before joining.
- Visit the official portal of UPSC at upsc.gov.in or use the direct link on Naukrimandal.
- Navigate to the “Examination” tab on the homepage.
- Click on the “Active Examinations” or “Exam Calendar” link.
- Select “Indian Economic Service / Indian Statistical Service Examination 2026”.
- A PDF containing the detailed shift-wise timetable will open. Download and save it for your reference.
Disclaimer: While we strive for accuracy, please cross-verify details with the official UPSC notification. Latest jobs updates on Naukrimandal.
