UPSC IES/ISS Exam 2026: Download Detailed Time Table, Exam Dates, and Preparation Tips
UPSC IES/ISS Exam Time Table 2026 Out: Key Details
- The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official exam timetable for the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026.
- The written exams will be conducted from June 19th to June 21st, 2026.
- Candidates can download the complete time table in PDF format from the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
UPSC IES/ISS Exam 2026 Schedule
| Date & Day | Subject (IES) | Subject (ISS) | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19.06.2026 (Friday) | General English (Descriptive) | General English (Descriptive) | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Noon) |
| 19.06.2026 (Friday) | General Studies (Descriptive) | General Studies (Descriptive) | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 20.06.2026 (Saturday) | General Economics-I (Descriptive) | Statistics – I (Objective) | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Noon) |
| 20.06.2026 (Saturday) | General Economics-II (Descriptive) | Statistics – II (Objective) | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| 21.06.2026 (Sunday) | General Economics-III (Descriptive) | Statistics – III (Descriptive) | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Noon) |
| 21.06.2026 (Sunday) | Indian Economics (Descriptive) | Statistics – IV (Descriptive) | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
Preparation Tips for UPSC IES/ISS 2026
- Master the Syllabus: Focus heavily on the core subjects. For IES: General Economics I, II, III and Indian Economics. For ISS: Statistics I to IV.
- Practice Objective Papers: Statistics Papers I & II are objective. Practice with speed and accuracy as you only get 2 hours for each.
- Work on Descriptive Writing: Papers like General English, General Studies, and Economics/Statistics III & IV are descriptive. Practice answer writing with a timer (3 hours).
- Use Previous Year Papers: Solve UPSC IES/ISS previous year question papers to understand the difficulty level and question patterns.
- Revise Regularly: Create short notes for quick revision in the final month before the exam.
FAQs
Q1: When will the UPSC IES/ISS 2026 exam start?
The exam will start on June 19, 2026, with the first paper (General English) from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Q2: What is the end date of the UPSC IES/ISS 2026 exam?
The exam will conclude on June 21, 2026, with the final afternoon session (Indian Economics for IES / Statistics-IV for ISS).
Q3: Where can I download the UPSC IES/ISS Time Table 2026?
You can download the official time table PDF from the UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.
