UPSC IES/ISS 2026 — 44 Vacancies, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus Complete Guide
| Aspect | IES (Economic Service) | ISS (Statistical Service) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Indian Economic Service | Indian Statistical Service |
| Eligibility | PG Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics | PG Statistics/Math Statistics/Applied Statistics |
| Ministries | Finance, Commerce, Planning departments | MoSPI, CSO, NSSO, various ministries |
| Entry Grade | Junior Time Scale (JTS) | Junior Time Scale (JTS) |
| Pay | Level 10 (₹56,100+) | Level 10 (₹56,100+) |
UPSC IES/ISS 2026 — Kya Hai Yeh Services
Indian Economic Service (IES) aur Indian Statistical Service (ISS) UPSC ke through recruit ki jaane wali Group A central government services hain. IES officers economic policy, trade, fiscal planning mein kaam karte hain — Finance Ministry, Commerce Ministry, NITI Aayog, RBI jaise organizations mein. ISS officers statistical data collection, analysis, national surveys (NSSO, CSO) mein kaam karte hain.
2026 cycle mein 44 vacancies announced hain — combined IES+ISS. Yeh prestigious services hain lekin highly specialized eligibility require karti hain.
Eligibility — Postgraduate Degree Required
IES Eligibility: Postgraduate degree in Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics/Econometrics from a recognized university. MA Economics with first or second class typically.
ISS Eligibility: Postgraduate degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics, OR Bachelor's degree with Statistics as one of the subjects (with at least 3 years). Many candidates come from BSc/MSc Statistics.
Age Limit: 21–30 years. OBC +3, SC/ST +5 years relaxation. Age relaxation for government employees too.
Exam Pattern — Written aur Personality Test
Written Examination (Papers):
- General English: 100 marks (qualifying, min 40%)
- General Studies: 100 marks (qualifying, min 40%)
- IES — Economics Paper I: 200 marks
- IES — Economics Paper II: 200 marks
- IES — Economics Paper III: 200 marks
- ISS — Statistics Paper I through IV: 200 marks each
Written exams typically held in June (upsc.gov.in par confirmed dates check karein).
Personality Test (Viva Voce): 200 marks — subject knowledge, current economic/policy awareness, analytical thinking assess kiya jaata hai.
Final Merit: Written papers + Personality Test marks combined.
IES Syllabus — Economics Topics
- Micro Economics: demand, supply, production theory, market structures
- Macro Economics: national income, monetary policy, fiscal policy, inflation
- Indian Economy: economic planning, poverty, agriculture, industry, trade policy
- International Economics: trade theories, exchange rates, WTO, balance of payments
- Public Finance: taxation, public expenditure, fiscal federalism
- Econometrics: regression, time series, panel data basics
ISS Syllabus — Statistics Topics
- Probability: distributions, moments, generating functions
- Statistical Inference: estimation, hypothesis testing, Bayesian methods
- Linear Models: ANOVA, regression analysis
- Sample Survey Theory: sampling designs, estimation methods
- Design of Experiments: CRD, RBD, factorial designs
- Economic Statistics: index numbers, national accounts, time series
Salary aur Career Growth
IES/ISS entry at Junior Time Scale (Level 10 — ₹56,100). With DA, HRA, allowances — total around ₹80,000–₹1,00,000+ depending on posting. Promotions: JTS → STS → Deputy Secretary → Director → Joint Secretary. Overseas postings, deputation to international organizations (IMF, World Bank, ADB) possible.
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