The Union Public Service Commission UPSC has released the official Answer Key for the Indian Statistical Service ISS and Indian Economics Service IES Examination 2026 on its official website. The examination was conducted between 19 and 21 June 2026 and the application process closed on 03 March 2026 with a total of 44 vacancies announced across both services. Key highlights include the availability of the answer key for download using enrollment or registration number along with date of birth. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of a postgraduate degree in Economics or related subjects for IES and a degree in Statistics for ISS. The selection process consists of a preliminary examination followed by mains and an interview. Age limit is between 21 and 30 years as on 01 August 2026 with applicable relaxations. This single paragraph covers the complete details of the recruitment notification advertisement number 07/2026 including important dates eligibility and how to access the answer key directly from the UPSC portal.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Apply Start Date |
11 February 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date |
03 March 2026 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment |
03 March 2026 |
| Correction Date |
05 – 11 March 2026 |
| Exam Date |
19 – 21 June 2026 |
| Admit Card |
12 June 2026 |
| Answer Key |
24 June 2026 |
| Result Date |
Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General, OBC, EWS |
₹ 200/- |
| SC / ST |
₹ 200/- |
| SC/ ST Female/ PH Candidates |
₹ 0/- |
Age Limit
| Criteria |
Details |
| Minimum Age |
21 Years |
| Maximum Age |
30 Years |
| Age Relaxation |
Extra as per UPSC rules |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
No. Of Post |
| Indian Economic Service (IES) |
16 Post |
| Indian Statistical Service (ISS) |
28 Post |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post |
Qualification |
| Indian Economic Service (IES) |
Post Graduate Degree in Economics, Business Economics, or Econometrics |
| Indian Statistical Service (ISS) |
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, or Applied Statistics |
Selection Process
| Stage |
Description |
| Pre Examination |
Screening test |
| Mains Examination |
Written papers |
| Interview |
Personality test |
How to Download/Check
| Step |
Action |
| 1 |
Go to the official website of the Union Public Service Commission |
| 2 |
Open Examination section |
| 3 |
Click on Calendar or Exam Calendar 2026 |
| 4 |
Find IES/ISS Examination 2026 entry |
| 5 |
Download the Answer Key PDF |
| 6 |
Save or print for reference |
Important Links
FAQ
Q: What is the admit card for UPSC IES/ISS 2026?
A: The exam is scheduled to be held from 19 June to 21 June 2026.
Q: Who conducts the IES/ISS Exam?
A: The exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.
Q: What is IES/ISS Exam?
A: IES (Indian Economic Service) and ISS (Indian Statistical Service) are Group A central services for recruitment of economists and statisticians in government departments.
Q: In which mode is the exam conducted?
A: The exam is conducted in offline (pen and paper) mode.
Q: What is the official website for UPSC?
A: The official website for UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in/
