UPSC IES / ISS 2026 Core Matrix & Timeline
📅 Schedule & Key Dates
Official Notification:February 11, 2026
Application Closing Date:March 3, 2026 (6:00 PM)
Exam Start Date:June 19, 2026 (Friday)
Exam Duration Timeline:3 Continuous Days
Admit Card Availability:Released June 2026
📊 Vacancies & Post Matrix
Total Allocated Vacancies:44 Total Openings
Indian Economic Service (IES):16 Vacancies
Indian Statistical Service (ISS):28 Vacancies
Service Selection Ranking:Group ‘A’ Central Cadet
PwBD Reservation Cut-outs:03 Horizontal Seats
Candidate Eligibility & Category Rules
🎓 Qualification & Degree Rules
Indian Economic Service (IES):
Post-Graduate Degree in Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics / Econometrics from a recognized university.
Indian Statistical Service (ISS):
Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree with Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Applied Statistics as a key subject.
👤 Age Limits & Allowed Attempts
Age Cut-Off Base Date:Strictly as of August 1, 2026
General & EWS Base Limits:21 – 30 Years Old
OBC Relaxation Allowance:Up to 33 Years (3 Yrs Extension)
SC / ST Relaxation Allowance:Up to 35 Years (5 Yrs Extension)
PwBD Disability Extensions:Up to 40 Years (10 Yrs Extension)
Exam Pattern & Papers Marks Scheme
📝 IES Written Exam Pattern (1000 Marks)
General English & General Studies:100 Marks Each (Descriptive)
General Economics I, II & III:200 Marks Each (Descriptive)
Indian Economics Framework:200 Marks (Descriptive)
Personality Assessment (Interview):200 Marks (Viva-Voce Stage)
📝 ISS Written Exam Pattern (1000 Marks)
General English & General Studies:100 Marks Each (Descriptive)
Statistics I & II Sections:200 Marks Each (Objective MCQs)
Statistics III & IV Sections:200 Marks Each (Descriptive)
Personality Assessment Stage:Common 200 Marks Track
⏰ Complete Day-Wise Paper Timetable (June 19 – 21)
The exam will be held in two daily shifts: Forenoon (9:00 AM) and Afternoon (2:30 PM).
June 19: Forenoon: General English | Afternoon: General Studies
June 20: Forenoon: Gen Economics-I / Stats-I | Afternoon: Gen Economics-II / Stats-II
June 21: Forenoon: Gen Economics-III / Stats-III | Afternoon: Indian Economics / Stats-IV