UPSC Indian Economic Service / Indian Statistical Service (IES/ISS) 2027
Last date 2 March 2027 (counted to end of day IST; the notice may say an earlier time) · applications open 10 February 2027
ForFinal year · Master's / PhD · Graduated
What UPSC Indian Economic Service / Indian Statistical Service (IES/ISS) 2027 is
Group A entry to the Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Service; 3-day exam from Fri 18 Jun 2027
Who can apply
The organiser's rules Not on the calendar; in previous notifications, a postgraduate degree in Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics/Econometrics (IES) or a bachelor's with Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics or a master's in those subjects (ISS), age 21-30. Confirm in the 10 Feb 2027 notification.
Important dates
- Opens
- 10 February 2027
- Last date
- 2 March 2027
- Checked
- 31 October 2026, on UPSC's own page
The receipt
Copied word for word from UPSC's own page, so you can check it yourself:
“I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2027 10.02.2027 02.03.2027 ... 18.06.2027 (Friday) 3 DAYS”
Desk notes
From UPSC Programme of Examinations 2027 (as on 20.05.2026), row 13; quote is the tabular row with cells joined. Eligibility is from earlier cycles, not this calendar. Relevant for M.A./M.Sc. economics and statistics students, including final-year students (previously admitted provisionally).
FAQ
What is the last date to apply for UPSC Indian Economic Service / Indian Statistical Service (IES/ISS) 2027?
The last date is 2 March 2027 (count it as end of day IST unless the notice says an earlier time). UPSC's own page says: "I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2027 10.02.2027 02.03.2027 ... 18.06.2027 (Friday) 3 DAYS."
When do applications for UPSC Indian Economic Service / Indian Statistical Service (IES/ISS) 2027 open?
10 February 2027.
Who can apply for UPSC Indian Economic Service / Indian Statistical Service (IES/ISS) 2027?
Not on the calendar; in previous notifications, a postgraduate degree in Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics/Econometrics (IES) or a bachelor's with Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics or a master's in those subjects (ISS), age 21-30. Confirm in the 10 Feb 2027 notification.
Where do I apply for UPSC Indian Economic Service / Indian Statistical Service (IES/ISS) 2027?
On UPSC's own site: https://upsconline.nic.in/. The Deadline Desk links only to the organiser's page, never an aggregator.