UPSC ISS Answer Key 2026 Released: Download Now

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the answer key for the Indian Statistical Service (ISS) and Indian Economics Service (IES) Recruitment 2026. This recruitment offers 44 positions, with applications accepted from February 11 to March 3, 2026. The written examination took place on June 19, 20, and 21, 2026. Candidates who participated in the exam can now download the answer key from the UPSC's official website. This article provides essential details, including important dates, application fees, age limits, and educational qualifications required for the positions. Stay informed about the selection process and find out how to access the answer key easily.

By Ambika Singh Jun 24, 2026, 18:13 IST

UPSC ISS Answer Key 2026 Overview

UPSC ISS Answer Key 2026

Author: Sarkari Exam Team

Tag: Graduate / Post Graduate Job

Important Update: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the answer key for the Indian Statistical Service (ISS) and Indian Economics Service (IES) Recruitment 2026 on its official site. This recruitment was for a total of 44 positions. The application period ran from February 11, 2026, to March 3, 2026, with the written examination conducted on June 19, 20, and 21, 2026. Candidates who took the exam can access their UPSC ISS Answer Key 2026 through the link provided below.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC ISS Answer Key 2026

UPSC IES / ISS Advt No : 07/2026

Key Dates

Notification Date : 11 February 2026

Application Start Date : 11 February 2026

Last Date : 03 March 2026

Fee Payment Last Date : 03 March 2026

Correction / Edit Form : 05-11 March 2026

Exam Date : 19, 20 & 21 June 2026

Admit Card : 12 June 2026

Application Fee

General, EWS, OBC : Rs. 200/-

SC, ST, Female, PH : 0/-

Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other modes.

Age Limit for UPSC IES/ ISS Recruitment 2026

Age Limit As On 01 August 2026

Minimum Age : 21 Years

Maximum Age : 30 Years

Age relaxation applies as per UPSC IES/ ISS Pre Recruitment Rules.

Vacancy Details for UPSC IES/ ISS Recruitment 2026

Total Posts : 44

Post Name	No. of Post
Indian Economic Services (IES)	16
Indian Statistical Services (ISS)	28

Educational Qualification for UPSC IES/ ISS

Post Name

Eligibility

Indian Economic Service (IES)

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Business Economics, or Econometrics from a recognized institution.

Indian Statistical Service (ISS)

Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, or Applied Statistics from a recognized university.

Steps to Download UPSC IES/ ISS Answer Key 2026

To download the UPSC IES/ ISS Answer Key, candidates should navigate to the important link section below.

After locating the link, candidates must click it to download the answer key.

Candidates will be redirected to the login page where they need to enter the following details:

Registration No.

DOB

Captcha Code

Then click on the “Login” button.

Candidates can also download the answer key from the official UPSC website.

Selection Process for UPSC IES/ ISS Recruitment 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Has the UPSC IES/ ISS Answer Key 2026 been released?

Answer. Yes, the UPSC IES/ ISS Answer Key 2026 has been released.

Q. When was the UPSC IES/ ISS Answer Key 2026 officially announced?

Answer. The UPSC IES/ ISS Answer Key 2026 was issued on June 24, 2026, by UPSC.

Q. When will the UPSC IES/ ISS Exam be held?

Answer. The UPSC IES/ ISS examination is scheduled for June 19, 20 & 21, 2026.

Q. Where can I check the UPSC IES/ ISS Answer Key 2026?

Answer. You can find it on the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.

Q. What should I search on the website to find the UPSC IES/ ISS Answer Key 2026?

Answer. Look for “Answer Key – UPSC IES/ ISS Recruitment 2026” in the notifications list.

Q. What details are required to download the answer key?

Answer. Candidates need their Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Captcha to download the answer key.

Q. What is UPSC Official Website?

Answer. The Official Website of UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in/