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UPSC ISS Answer Key 2026 — Indian Statistical Service (IES/ISS) — Highlights
| Recruiting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Post / Position | Indian Statistical Service (ISS) |
| Total Vacancies | 28 |
| Application Mode | Online |
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the provisional answer key for the Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026 under the Answer Keys section of upsc.gov.in. ISS is the statistical-service half of the combined Indian Economic Service / Indian Statistical Service (IES/ISS) Examination 2026, which has 44 vacancies in total — Indian Economic Service 16 and Indian Statistical Service 28.
Exam dates & structure
The written examination was held on 19, 20 and 21 June 2026 across six papers. The IES/ISS examination has a single written stage followed by a viva-voce (interview) — there is no preliminary examination, unlike the Civil Services Examination. Final selection is based on the combined written and interview performance.
What is available now
Only the provisional answer key for the ISS Examination 2026 is currently available. This is earlier than UPSC’s usual practice of releasing answer keys only after the entire process concludes, so it is a genuine, useful update. However, the marks, marksheets and final result are released after the interview stage concludes. A final answer key, marks or result are not yet available.
Objection / representation
Whether a representation (objection) window applies to this provisional key, and its exact dates and procedure, are as stated in the answer-key notice on upsc.gov.in. UPSC representations, where allowed, must be backed by authoritative references. Check the official notice for the exact rule rather than assuming a window exists.
How to download the provisional answer key
- Visit upsc.gov.in and open Examinations → Answer Keys.
- Find “Provisional Answer Key: Indian Statistical Service Examination, 2026”.
- Download the PDF(s) and match them against your attempted answers paper-wise.
हिंदी सारांश
UPSC ISS आंसर की 2026 — मुख्य बातें:
- UPSC ने ISS परीक्षा 2026 की प्रोविजनल आंसर की upsc.gov.in पर जारी की।
- लिखित परीक्षा 19–21 जून 2026 (छह पेपर); कोई प्रारंभिक चरण नहीं।
- संयुक्त IES/ISS परीक्षा — कुल 44 पद (IES 16 + ISS 28)।
- अंक व अंतिम परिणाम साक्षात्कार के बाद जारी होंगे।
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Written Examination |
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Frequently Asked Questions
UPSC ISS answer key 2026 kab aayi?UPSC ISS आंसर की 2026 कब आई?
UPSC has published the provisional answer key for the Indian Statistical Service Examination 2026 in the Answer Keys section of upsc.gov.in. For the exact publication date, refer to the answer-key notice on the official website.
UPSC ISS answer key kaise download kare?UPSC ISS आंसर की कैसे डाउनलोड करें?
Visit upsc.gov.in → Examinations → Answer Keys, find “Provisional Answer Key: Indian Statistical Service Examination, 2026”, and download the PDF(s) to match against your answers.
Kya ISS answer key provisional hai ya final?क्या ISS आंसर की प्रोविजनल है या फाइनल?
The key available now is the provisional answer key. UPSC releases marks, marksheets and the final result after the interview stage concludes; a final answer key/marks are not yet out.
What is the difference between the ISS answer key and the response sheet/marks?
The answer key lists the correct answers; your marks/marksheet (released later by UPSC) show your actual scored marks. For IES/ISS, detailed marks are published after the full process, not with the provisional key.
When will UPSC ISS 2026 marks and result be released?
UPSC releases the marks and final result after the interview (viva-voce) stage concludes. The exact dates are notified on upsc.gov.in; they are not yet available.
Can I raise objections to the UPSC ISS 2026 provisional answer key?
Whether a representation/objection window applies to this provisional key — and its dates and procedure — is as stated in the answer-key notice on upsc.gov.in. Check that notice; representations, where allowed, must cite authoritative sources.
How many ISS and IES vacancies are there in 2026?
The combined IES/ISS Examination 2026 has 44 vacancies — 16 in the Indian Economic Service and 28 in the Indian Statistical Service.
What comes after the written exam in the IES/ISS selection?
The IES/ISS exam has a single written stage followed by a personality test / interview (viva-voce) — there is no preliminary exam. Final selection is based on combined written and interview marks.
UPSC ISS Answer Key 2026 — Indian Statistical Service (IES/ISS) — Analysis & Trends
A note for candidates.
An early provisional key is a rare head start for IES/ISS aspirants — use it to gauge your standing, but read the official notice before assuming you can object. Because the IES/ISS exam skips Prelims and runs a single written stage plus interview, your six-paper performance carries most of the weight, so matching your answers against the provisional key now gives a realistic sense of where you stand ahead of the interview call. Be precise about which service you are tracking: ISS (28 posts) and IES (16 posts) share one notification and exam window but are separate services. Since marks and the final result only come after the interview stage, treat this key as preliminary guidance, follow the upsc.gov.in answer-key notice for any representation rule, and keep preparing for the personality test rather than waiting on numbers.