Sarkari Sewayojan

•   The Union Public Service Commission is the main body managing this recruitment.
•   This specific exam is for the Indian Economic Service and the Indian Statistical Service.
•   It is a competitive national-level examination held for the year 2026.

•   Candidates could begin filling out their forms on February 11, 2026.
•   The window for online applications closed on the evening of March 3, 2026.
•   The written examination is set to take place on June 19, 2026.
•   Admit cards were made available for download starting June 13, 2026.

•   Male candidates from General, OBC, and EWS categories must pay a fee of 200 rupees.
•   There is no application fee for any female candidates regardless of their category.
•   Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PH groups do not have to pay any charges.
•   Payments can be made online through bank cards or offline using an E-Challan at State Bank.

•   To apply for IES, you need a Post Graduate degree in Economics, Applied Economics, or Business Economics.
•   Candidates currently appearing for their final Master's exams in Economics can also apply for IES.
•   For ISS, a Bachelor's degree with Statistics or Mathematical Statistics as a main subject is required.
•   Alternatively, a Master's degree in Statistics or Applied Statistics qualifies you for the ISS post.

•   Applicants must be at least 21 years of old to be eligible.
•   The upper age limit for general candidates is capped at 30 years.
•   The age of the candidate is calculated based on their status on August 1, 2026.
•   Extra age relaxation is provided for reserved categories as per government guidelines.

•   The Indian Economic Service has a total of 16 open positions.
•   The Indian Statistical Service offers more seats with 28 available spots.
•   In total, there are 44 vacancies to be filled through this 2026 recruitment cycle.

•   The selection starts with a rigorous written examination covering specialized subjects.
•   For IES, the syllabus focuses heavily on General Economics and Indian Economics. (Information based on standard UPSC procedures as referenced in the notification link).
•   For ISS, the syllabus includes Statistics papers and Mathematical methods. (Information based on standard UPSC procedures as referenced in the notification link).
•   Those who pass the written test are called for a personality interview round.

•   You must finish the One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPSC portal before applying.
•   A live photo is a mandatory requirement for the application this year.
•   Exam centers are filled on a "first-apply-first-allot" basis, so early application is advised.
•   If a city turns red in the selection menu, it means the center is already full.
•   Always download and print your final application form for future use.

•   Use the official UPSC website for all authentic downloads and updates.
•   The OTR registration can be done through the dedicated recruitment links.
•   Candidates are urged to read the complete notification document before they start the process.