Latest update — 6 October 2026
The 2026 written admission stage is complete. Use the August written results and subsequent UPSC communications for the next stage; 2027 planning dates are published in the annual calendar.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Written examination | 19 June 2026 onward, three days |
| Written results | 4 August 2026; separate services |
| Application-updation notice | 11 August 2026 |
| Next calendar examination | 18 June 2027 onward; tentative |
| Current candidate action | Read the result and next-stage communication for the correct service |
Official notification and dates
IES/ISS 2026 notification explains the admission conditions. The written-exam download entry is dated 12 June 2026; it is no longer a future release. The 2027 calendar lists notification on 10 February and application closure on 2 March.
How to download the correct admission document
Open the IES/ISS examination page from UPSC active examinations. Use the specific admission or interview link when it is available. Confirm the full examination name: Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Service are different from Engineering Services Examination. Save the issued document and read its reporting, identity and certificate instructions.
What to check on the document
Check name, roll/application details, examination/service, paper, date, session, venue and permitted items. Take the original identity document specified by UPSC. Contact the official help route for discrepancies; an application acknowledgement or a result PDF does not replace the relevant call letter.
Eligibility and selection
Detailed guide: UPSC ESE 2027: Notification, 480 Vacancies, Exam Dates & Eligibility
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.
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.
Preparation resources
Official IES and ISS question papers support the next attempt. Keep Economics and Statistics papers separate and practise the correct objective/descriptive format.
Official sources
Checked on 6 October 2026. Later official amendments take precedence. Preparation plans are GovtAdhikari editorial guidance.
Frequently asked questions
Does a result replace an admit card?
No. Use the document issued for the examination or interview stage you are attending.
Does IES mean Engineering Services here?
No. This page concerns Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Service.