Latest update — 6 October 2026
The IES/ISS 2026 examination page records separate written results for the two services on 4 August and an application-updation notice on 11 August. For the next attempt, the calendar lists the 2027 examination from 18 June over three days.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Services | Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Service |
| Initial vacancies | IES 16; ISS 28 |
| Written maximum | 1,000 marks |
| Viva voce | 200 marks |
| Qualification | Economics postgraduate route for IES; specified Statistics route for ISS |
What is new for the 2026–27 session?
The IES/ISS 2026 examination page records separate written results for the two services on 4 August and an application-updation notice on 11 August. For the next attempt, the calendar lists the 2027 examination from 18 June over three days.
Notification PDF
Official UPSC IES ISS 2026 notification. The current notice is the source for the eligibility and examination scheme below.
Important dates
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification | 11 February 2026 |
| Application closure | 3 March 2026, 6 pm |
| Written examination starts | 19 June 2026; three days |
| Written results | 4 August 2026 |
| Application-updation notice | 11 August 2026 |
Vacancies and posts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Indian Economic Service | 16 |
| Indian Statistical Service | 28 |
| Total | 44 |
Candidates may compete for one of the two services under the notice. Their specialist qualifications and papers are different.
Eligibility
Detailed guide: UPSC ESE 2027: Notification, 480 Vacancies, Exam Dates & Eligibility
The ordinary age condition is at least 21 and below 30 on 1 August 2026; the inclusive birth-date limits are 2 August 1996–1 August 2005 before relaxation. IES requires a recognised postgraduate degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Business Economics or Econometrics. ISS requires a bachelor’s degree with Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics as a subject, or the specified Statistics master’s degree. Read the full rule on the duration and scope of Statistics study; a single incidental module may not satisfy it.
Application process and fees
Applications use the UPSC portal linked from the examination page. Complete account creation, the Universal Registration profile, Common Application Form and the examination-specific form during the allowed window. Keep the application number and submitted copy. Follow the current live-photo, signature, identity and certificate instructions. Profile edits do not automatically change an already submitted examination form.
The 2026 registration window is closed. The fee specified in the notice is ₹200; female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempt. Preserve the submitted form and follow the separate qualified-candidate update instructions where applicable.
Exam pattern
Detailed guide: UPSC CSE Exam Pattern 2026: Prelims, Mains & Interview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| General English and General Studies | 100 marks each; 3 hours each |
| General Economics I, II and III | 200 marks each; 3 hours each |
| Indian Economics | 200 marks; 3 hours |
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| General English and General Studies | 100 marks each; 3 hours each |
| Statistics I and II | 200 marks each; objective; 2 hours each |
| Statistics III and IV | 200 marks each; descriptive; 3 hours each |
Written papers total 1,000 marks, followed by a 200-mark viva voce. Objective Statistics papers each have 80 questions; apply the notice’s negative-marking provisions.
Syllabus
Detailed guide: UPSC CSE 2026–27: Notification, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus & Latest Updates
IES preparation includes the official General Economics and Indian Economics syllabi alongside English and General Studies. ISS preparation follows Statistics I–IV, including probability, statistical methods and the detailed specialised areas in Appendix I. Use the correct service papers: IES here means Indian Economic Service, not Engineering Services Examination.
Selection process
Written-qualified candidates follow the service-specific result and application-updation instructions before viva voce. The final outcome depends on the prescribed written/viva marks, eligibility and medical requirements. Do not combine IES and ISS result lists or infer an interview appointment from a generic result notice.
Salary and service conditions
The notification recruits to the Junior Time Scale of the two services. Consult the applicable service rules and appointment terms for salary and allowances; no single take-home estimate is asserted here.
Preparation resources and previous papers
Download official UPSC question papers. Match the examination and paper before practising. Use the notification syllabus as a checklist, work within the relevant time limit and analyse errors before repeating mocks. Earlier cut-offs are benchmarks, not a forecast of the current qualifying score.
2027 planning
The calendar lists notification on 10 February 2027, application closure on 2 March and the examination from 18 June over three days. The next notification must establish the vacancy distribution and final rules.
Official sources
Checked on 6 October 2026. Later official amendments take precedence. Preparation plans are GovtAdhikari editorial guidance.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2026 form still open?
No. The listed registration deadline is past; a fresh window requires a new official notice.
Can I use the calendar as proof of 2027 eligibility?
No. It supplies tentative dates; the new examination notification must specify vacancies and eligibility.
Where should I check a result or interview date?
Use the examination-specific page linked from UPSC’s active examinations and the individual communication for your stage.