UPSC IES / ISS 2026 Recruitment: Apply Online

Tentative Vacancies : 28 Posts

Reserved for PwBD : 02

Total Combined Vacancies : 44

Reserved for PwBD : 03

Eligibility Criteria :

Before you head over to the online application link, you must ensure you meet the strict eligibility parameters set by the UPSC. All qualifications and age limits will be calculated strictly as per the official cut-off dates.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold the prescribed degree from a recognized University or Institution.

For Indian Economic Service (IES): You must have a Post-Graduate Degree (Master’s Degree) in Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics / Econometrics.

For Indian Statistical Service (ISS): You must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Applied Statistics as one of your core subjects, OR a Master’s degree in Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Applied Statistics.

Note: Candidates appearing for their final year examinations are also eligible to apply, provided they can produce proof of passing the qualifying exam before the Personality Test phase.

Age Limit Requirements :

Minimum Age: 21 Years

Maximum Age: 30 Years (As on 1st August 2026)

Candidates must have been born not earlier than 2nd August 1996 and not later than 1st August 2005.

Age Relaxation Rules:

SC / ST Category Candidates: 5 Years upper age relaxation

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 3 Years upper age relaxation

Ex-Servicemen: Up to 5 Years upper age relaxation

PwBD Candidates: 10 Years upper age relaxation

UPSC IES / ISS Salary and Benefits Explained

Landing a job through the UPSC IES / ISS 2026 Recruitment means you enter the highly coveted Junior Time Scale (Group ‘A’ Gazetted) of the Central Government. The financial benefits and job security associated with this role make it one of the most sought-after government jobs for graduates.

The salary is based on the 7th Pay Commission matrix at Pay Level 10. Your starting Basic Pay will be ₹56,100 per month. However, this is just the basic pay. When you factor in the allowances, your gross monthly in-hand salary becomes extremely attractive (typically ranging between ₹90,000 to ₹1,00,000+ depending on the city):

Dearness Allowance (DA): To beat inflation, a significant percentage of your basic pay is given as DA, which gets revised twice a year.

House Rent Allowance (HRA): Depending on your city of posting (X, Y, or Z class cities), you receive generous HRA if government accommodation is not provided to you.

Transport Allowance (TA): Fixed allowance provided to cover your daily commuting expenses to the office.

Other Elite Perks: Comprehensive medical cover under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Leave Travel Concession (LTC) to travel across India with family, paid maternal/paternal leaves, and a secure retirement corpus through the National Pension System (NPS).

Selection Process & Exam Pattern Details

The UPSC ensures a rigorous selection process to pick the best minds for the nation’s economic and statistical planning. The examination consists of two main stages. For candidates looking for the UPSC IES ISS Syllabus PDF, the examination tests deep subject knowledge.

Tier 1: Written Examination (1000 Marks)

The written exam pattern differs slightly for IES and ISS candidates. All papers must be answered in English.

For Indian Economic Service (IES):

General English: 100 Marks (3 Hours) – Subjective

General Studies: 100 Marks (3 Hours) – Subjective

General Economics-I: 200 Marks (3 Hours) – Subjective

General Economics-II: 200 Marks (3 Hours) – Subjective

General Economics-III: 200 Marks (3 Hours) – Subjective

Indian Economics: 200 Marks (3 Hours) – Subjective