UPSC IES / ISS Online Form 2026: Notification, Apply Online
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Advt No. : 07/2026-IES/ISS
Short Summary
UPSC IES / ISS Online Form 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official UPSC IES / ISS Notification 2026. Online applications will be accepted till 03-03-2026 06:00 PM. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website or via the direct link provided in the Important Links section below. Check out the important details, eligibility criteria, selection process, and application procedure below.
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notificatin Released | 12-02-2026 |
| Starting Date | 12-02-2026 |
| Last Date | 03-03-2026 06:00 PM |
| Exam Date | 19-06-2026 |
| Admit Card | Few days before exam. |
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Age Limit
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 21-30 Years |
| Age Limit as on | 01/08/2026 |
| Born Between | 02/08/1996 To 01/08/2005 |
Note: Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Gen / OBC / EWS | Rs. 200/- |
| SC / ST / PH | Rs. 0/- (Nil) |
| All Females | Rs. 0/- (Nil) |
- Payment options: You can pay the exam fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI Mode / Challan.
UPSC IES / ISS – Eligibility & Vacancy 2026
Eligibility criteria for UPSC IES / ISS 2026 is as follows:
| Post Name | Total Post | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Economic Service (IES) | 16 | PG Degree in Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics / Econometrics. |
| Indian Statistical Service (ISS) | 28 | Graduate with Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Applied Statistics as one of the subjects OR Master’s degree in Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Applied Statistics. |
| Total Post | 44 | — |
UPSC IES / ISS – Selection Process 2026
The UPSC IES / ISS selection process includes the following stages:
- Written Exam (1000 Marks)
- Interview (200 Marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
UPSC IES / ISS – Exam Pattern 2026
There will be separate exam for UPSC IES / ISS posts. The exam pattern is as follows.
Indian Economic Service (IES) – Exam Pattern 2026
- Exam Mode: Offline.
- No. of Questions: Not Fixed (Descriptive Questions).
- Total Marks: 1000.
- Exam Duration: 180 minutes (3 Hours) for each subject.
- Marking Scheme: There is no negative marking in this exam.
- Exam Language: English language only.
| Subject | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 100 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies | 100 | 3 Hours |
| General Economics 1 | 200 | 3 Hours |
| General Economics 2 | 200 | 3 Hours |
| General Economics 3 | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Indian Economics | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Total | 1000 Marks | 18 Hours |
Indian Statistical Service (ISS) – Exam Pattern 2026
- Exam Mode: Offline.
- No. of Questions: Not Fixed (Descriptive Questions).
- Total Marks: 1000.
- Exam Duration: 180 minutes (3 Hours) for each subject.
- Marking Scheme: There is no negative marking in this exam.
- Exam Language: English language only.
| Subject | Max Marks | No. of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 100 | Not Fixed | 3 Hours |
| General Studies | 100 | Not Fixed | 3 Hours |
| Statistics 1 (Objective) | 200 | 80 Questions | 2 Hours |
| Statistics 2 (Objective) | 200 | 80 Questions | 2 Hours |
| Statistics 3 (Descriptive) | 200 | Not Fixed | 3 Hours |
| Statistics 4 (Descriptive) | 200 | Not Fixed | 3 Hours |
| Total Marks | 1000 Marks | — | 16 Hours |
UPSC IES / ISS – Salary 2026
| Post Name | Scale Pay |
|---|---|
| For both IES & ISS posts | Rs. 56100 – Rs. 177500 |
How to Apply
Here is a step-by-step guide for “How to apply IES / ISS Online Form 2026”:
- Registration: Click on the Apply-Now button below in the Important Links Section. Click on the Create Account button on the next page (If you haven’t created an account on upsconline.nic.in website else login using your credentials) and create an account by verify your mobile and email otp.
- Universal Registration: Log-in then Verify your Photo Id (Aadhaar can be used for validation), enter matriculation details, then preview and lock the universal regisration.
- Common Application Form: Fill your personal details, parents details (you will need aadhaar and pan number of your parents), contact details and all the required details. Finally submit the Common Application Form.
- Form Fill up: Click on Examination>>Apply Exam / Recruitment in the menu, check and lock the details of your common application form (you won’t be able to change these after locking). Finally select the exam / recruitment you want to apply and fill the details of your qualifying examination and upload the examination document.
- Submit Application: Finally Pay the examination / recruitment fee and submit the application form.
- Take printout of application from after submission or else save as pdf.
Important Links:
| Content Type | Content Link |
|---|---|
| Fill Registration Form | Apply-Now |
| Official Notification | Download |
| UPSC Official Website | Click-Here |
| Join Telegram | Join-Telegram |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join-WhatsApp |
FAQs
What is the selection process for UPSC IES / ISS Psots?
The Selection process includes: Written Exam, Document Verification, and Medical Examination
What is the last date to apply online for UPSC IES / ISS 2026?
The last date to apply online is 03-03-2026 06:00 PM.