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UPSC Indian Statistical Service 2026: Statistics I and II Objective Papers

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What is UPSC ISS?

UPSC ISS stands for UPSC Indian Statistical Service 2026: Statistics I and II Objective Papers and is an entrance examination in the Civil Services group. It is a single-stage Statistics I and II (Objective) paper.

What is the UPSC ISS exam pattern?

UPSC ISS has 160 questions worth 400 marks in 240 minutes, covering Statistics-I (80 questions, 200 marks), Statistics-II (80 questions, 200 marks). This pattern is marked review-pending: it rests on consistent corroboration from secondary sources because the examining body's own document could not be read directly, so check it against the official notification before you rely on it.

Is there negative marking in UPSC ISS?

Yes. Each incorrect answer deducts 0.8333333333333334 marks in UPSC ISS, and an unanswered question scores zero.

Is this UPSC ISS pattern up to date?

The figures on this page describe the UPSC ISS pattern for the 2026 cycle and were last checked on 10 September 2026, against the source linked on this page. It carries a review-pending label rather than an official one, which is shown on the page rather than hidden.

Does this mock test cover the official UPSC ISS syllabus?

Every test on this site is mapped to the official pattern and syllabus scope linked above, and independently checked before publishing. Granular topic labels beyond the official syllabus are a TakeMockTest preparation map, not an official subtopic list, unless stated otherwise.