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Civil Services / AdministrativeUPSC IES/ISS
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Domain
- Civil Services / Administrative
- Level
- National
- Type
- Govt
- Application closes
- 3 Mar 2026, 6:00 pm IST
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Overview
Conducting body
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
What you get
Indian Economic Service & Indian Statistical Service
Latest content cycle
2026
Application window
11 Feb 2026 → 3 Mar 2026, 6:00 pm IST
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EligibilityPending verification
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IES and ISS are separate routes. A candidate may compete for only the service for which the route-specific postgraduate or statistics qualification is satisfied.
| Entry / academy | Age | Date-of-birth window | Sex / marital condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| IES or ISS | 21–30 years on 1 August 2026 | 2 August 1996–1 August 2005 | Not stated |
Nationality
Citizen of India · Subject of Nepal or Bhutan · Specified Tibetan refugee or person of Indian origin with a Government of India eligibility certificate where required
Final-year candidates
Yes
Physical standards
Candidates must meet the service physical standards in Appendix III of the 2026 rules.
| Post / scope | Minimum education | Streams / conditions | Final year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Economic Service | Postgraduate degree | Economics, Applied Economics, Business Economics, Econometrics | Allowed |
| Indian Statistical Service | Bachelor's or master's degree with the specified statistics study | Bachelor's degree with Statistics, Mathematical Statistics or Applied Statistics studied as a subject in all years, Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematical Statistics or Applied Statistics | Allowed |
Exam patternPending verification
Qualification pathway
Clear each applicable stage in order
Final selection or admission still depends on the published cutoff or merit list and any applicable counselling, document, medical, preference and vacancy rules.
Selection sequence
- 1
Written Examination — Indian Economic Service
RequiredAll six papers are conventional and must be answered in English.
- 2
Written Examination — Indian Statistical Service
RequiredStatistics I and II are 80-question objective papers. Statistics III and IV are descriptive; Statistics IV requires two of seven sections. All papers are in English.
- 3
Viva Voce
Required - 4
Final Merit
RequiredWritten and viva marks determine the separate IES and ISS merit lists, subject to eligibility and vacancies.
Paper and stage details
What each stage contains
Written Examination — Indian Economic Service
descriptive writtenQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
1000
Duration
1080 min
Subject distribution
- General English · 100 marks
- General Studies · 100 marks
- General Economics I · 200 marks
- General Economics II · 200 marks
- General Economics III · 200 marks
- Indian Economics · 200 marks
All six papers are conventional and must be answered in English.
Written Examination — Indian Statistical Service
objective and descriptive writtenQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
1000
Duration
960 min
Subject distribution
- General English · 100 marks
- General Studies · 100 marks
- Statistics I80 Q · 200 marks
- Statistics II80 Q · 200 marks
- Statistics III · 200 marks
- Statistics IV · 200 marks
Statistics I and II are 80-question objective papers. Statistics III and IV are descriptive; Statistics IV requires two of seven sections. All papers are in English.
Viva Voce
interviewQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
200
Duration
Not stated
Final Merit
meritQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
1200
Duration
Not stated
Written and viva marks determine the separate IES and ISS merit lists, subject to eligibility and vacancies.
SyllabusPending verification
Showing all 17 topics, across all 10 subjects and 11 chapters.
General English
English Paper
- Essay in English
- Understanding of English and workman like use of words
General Studies
General Knowledge
- General knowledge including knowledge of current events
- Matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects
India
- Indian Polity including the political system and the Constitution of India
- History of India
- Geography
General Economics-I
Paper Contents
- Theory of Consumer's Demand
- Theory of Production
- Theory of Value
General Economics-II
Paper Contents
- General Economics-II
General Economics-III
Paper Contents
- General Economics-III
Indian Economics
Paper Contents
- Indian Economics
Statistics-I
Objective Paper
- Statistics-I (Objective)
Statistics-II
Objective Paper
- Statistics-II (Objective)
Statistics-III
Descriptive Paper
- Statistics-III (Descriptive)
Statistics-IV
Descriptive Paper
- Statistics-IV (Descriptive)
Important datesPending verification
2026 cycle
Latest confirmed cycle has concluded
Exam Date: 2026-06-19
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Exam Date
Completed2026-06-19
Application Window
Completed2026-02-11 → 2026-03-03T18:00:00+05:30
Notification Date
Completed2026-02-11
Job profile & salaryPending verification
Total Vacancies
44
| Service | Vacancies | Entry Level | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Economic Service | 16 | Junior Time Scale | Economic analysis, policy appraisal, programme evaluation and advisory work across Government of India assignments. |
| Indian Statistical Service | 28 | Junior Time Scale | Official statistics, survey design, statistical analysis, data systems and evidence support across Government of India assignments. |
CutoffsPending verification
UPSC publishes separate IES and ISS cutoff documents. No predicted 2026 cutoff is shown as official.
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Books & study sourcesNot loaded
Official & trusted free resourcesOfficial link available
| Name | Purpose | Url |
|---|---|---|
| IES/ISS 2026 notification | Dates, vacancies, eligibility, scheme and detailed syllabus | Open ↗ |
| UPSC previous papers | Official 2026 and historical IES/ISS papers | Open ↗ |
| UPSC cutoff marks | Official separate IES and ISS cutoff archive | Open ↗ |
| UPSC application portal | Official application and candidate services | Open ↗ |
How to applyOfficial link available
- 1Choose IES or ISS first and verify the exact route-specific degree rule.
- 2Create or use the UPSC Universal Registration Number and complete the Common Application Form.
- 3Complete the examination-specific module, documents, centre and fee.
- 4Save the submitted form. The 2026 application window closed on 3 March 2026 at 18:00.
- 5Use the correct six-paper plan; IES and ISS specialist papers are not interchangeable.
FAQsPending verification
Can a candidate write both IES and ISS in the same cycle?
The notice states that a candidate may compete for only one of the two services for which the candidate is eligible.
Is one semester of Statistics enough for ISS?
No. For the bachelor's route, the 2026 notice says Statistics must be studied in all years of the degree; a one- or two-semester multidisciplinary component is not sufficient.
Are all ISS papers objective?
No. Statistics I and II are objective; Statistics III and IV, General English and General Studies are descriptive.
How is final merit calculated?
Each route has 1,000 written marks and 200 viva marks, for a 1,200-mark final merit total.
Final eligibility and dates are always subject to the latest official notification. Content marked “Pending verification” is not presented as verified advice.