How Many IAS are Selected Every Year?

How Many IAS are Selected Every Year?

Edited By Vishnukumar V | Updated on Jul 17, 2024 12:57 PM IST | #UPSC CSE
Upcoming Event
UPSC CSE  Exam Date : 22 Aug' 2025 - 22 Aug' 2025

Union Public Services Commission is the conducting body for the Indian Administrative Services (IAS) exam. The commission announces every year about 1000 to 1150 vacancies for the UPSC Civil Service exam for various posts. Out of these vacancies around 175 to 180 candidates are selected for the UPSC IAS exam.

This Story also Contains
  1. UPSC IAS 2024 Prelims Qualified Statistics
  2. UPSC IAS Previous year selected candidates
  3. UPSC IAS Selection Process 2024
  4. UPSC IAS Cut off 2024
  5. UPSC IAS Toppers List Previous Year
How Many IAS are Selected Every Year?
How Many IAS are Selected Every Year?

The commission selects the candidates in three various steps that are preliminary, main and interview.

Every year, approximately 13 lakhs candidates apply for the UPSC CSE exam. Out of which, nearly 8 to 9 lakhs candidates were appearing for the preliminary examination and approximately 2250 candidates were shortlisted for the Interview stage. Aspirants can check how many IAS candidates selected, applied, and appeared in this article.

UPSC IAS 2024 Prelims Qualified Statistics

UPSC conducted the Civil Services exam 2024 on June 16, 2024 across the country. Following that, the commission announced the UPSC IAS prelims result on July 1, 2024. Nearly 13.3 lakhs candidates applied for the various Civil Services posts. Out of which, a total of 14627 candidates are selected for mains examination.

UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 Data

Particular

Details

UPSC IAS prelims exam date

June 16, 2024

UPSC IAS prelims result date

July 1, 2024

Total applied for CSE

13.3 lakh (Approximate)

Number of candidates qualified

14627

Quick Links -

UPSC CSE Preparation Strategy and Best Books
UPSC CSE preparation strategy along with best books for prelims as well as mains exam for sure success.
Download EBook

UPSC IAS Previous year selected candidates

The commission that appoints the shortlisted candidates to the various Civil Services Posts will be made according to the number of vacancies available with due consideration to the provisions contained in the rules for the examination. The number of UPSC IAS selected candidates and for other services are given below in the table.

UPSC CSE Previous Year Data

SERVICES

GEN

EWS

OBC

SC

ST

Total

I.A.S.

73

17

49

27

14

180

I.F.S.

16

04

10

05

02

37

I.P.S.

80

20

55

32

13

200

Central Services Group ‘A’

258

64

160

86

45

613

Group ‘B’ Services

47

10

29

15

12

113

Total

474

115

303

165

86

1143*

* includes 37 PwBD vacancies (16 PwBD-1, 06 PwBD-2, 05 PwBD-3 & 10 PwBD-5)

UPSC IAS Selection Process 2024

The UPSC IAS 2024 selection process compresses three stages that are given below. The commission releases the final UPSC IAS merit list after these three stages only.

  • Preliminary exam

  • Mains exam

  • Personal Interview (Personality Test)

UPSC IAS Cut off 2024

Based on UPSC CSE previous years' cut off the below expected cut off is arrived. Candidates can have a look at the expected UPSC CSE cut off in the table below.

UPSC CSE Cut Off 2024 (Expected)

Categories

IAS Prelims expected cut off 2024

General

92-96

EWS

90-14

OBC

91-95

SC

82-89

ST

75-81

PwBD-1

52-62

PwBD-2

42-62

PwBD-3

57-67

PwBD-5

57-67

UPSC IAS Toppers List Previous Year

The commission releases the UPSC IAS toppers list after the conclusion of the interview process. The UPSC IAS toppers name and roll number has been given in the below table.

UPSC CSE Toppers List

Rank

Name

Roll Number

1

Aditya Srivastava

2629523

2

Animesh Pradhan

6312512

3

Donuru Ananya Reddy

1013595

4

P K Sidhartha Ramkumar

1903299

5

Ruhani

6312407

6

Srishti Dabas

0501579

7

Anmol Rathore

3406060

8

Ashish Kumar

1121316

9

Nausheen

6016094

10

Aishwaryam Prajapati

2637654

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How Many candidates are selected for UPSC CSE Prelims 2024?

A total of 14627 candidates qualified for the mains examination.

2. How many CSE candidates were selected previous year?

A total of 1143 candidates were selected for various Civil Services posts last year.

3. What is the UPAS IAS Selection process?

Candidates will be selected in three states - Prelims, Mains and Interview.

4. How many posts are announced for UPSC CSE 2024?

A total of 1056 UPSC CSE vacancies have been announced on the official notification.

5. How many seats are allotted for UPSC IAS 2024 posts?

Approximately 170 to 180 seats are expected to be allotted for UPSC IAS 2024.

Articles

Certifications By Top Providers

Access to Justice
Via National Law University, New Delhi
Geography XII Part-I
Via National Council of Educational Research and Training
Home Science-Extension and Communication Management Level-2
Via English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad
Swayam
 220 courses
Edx
 199 courses
LawSikho
 127 courses
NPTEL
 92 courses
Futurelearn
 89 courses
Coursera
 76 courses

Explore Top Universities Across Globe

University of Essex, Colchester
 Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ
University College London, London
 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT
The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
 Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Post Code EH8 9YL
University of Bristol, Bristol
 Beacon House, Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1QU
University of Nottingham, Nottingham
 University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD

Questions related to UPSC CSE

Have a question related to UPSC CSE ?

Hello ,

If you want to give IAS exam then you should complete your graduation first or also if you are in your last year of graduation then you can fill the application form.

To know more, refer this:

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/upsc-ias-application-form

I hope this helps you!

If you want to become an IAS or IPS officer after completing your 12th in PCMC ,  focus on graduation because the UPSC Civil Services exam requires you to have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. You can choose any graduation stream, but many students prefer degrees like Political Science, Public Administration, History, or Sociology because these subjects help build a strong foundation for the UPSC syllabus. it’s not mandatory to pick these; you can also pursue Science, Commerce, or Arts as long as you complete your graduation. Along with your degree,  start preparing for the UPSC exam early by reading newspapers, improving your general knowledge, and practicing answer writing. So, after 12th, pick a degree you are comfortable with, and plan your UPSC preparation alongside

Hii,

Yes, even if you have an ECE diploma, you can still become an IAS officer. However, you must graduate from an accredited college in any field in order to apply for the IAS exam (UPSC). A diploma is insufficient on its own.

First, enroll in a degree program such as a B.A., B.Sc., or B.Tech (lateral entry is acceptable). You can then get ready for the IAS exam. Many IAS officers have backgrounds in the arts, sciences, or diploma programs. So don't worry, just finish your graduation first and move on.

Hello!
IRAS (Indian Railway Accounts Service) officers can be posted in both cities and rural areas since Indian Railways has offices and operations nationwide. They typically work in divisional offices, zonal offices, workshops, and production units. Transfers do happen but are usually not very frequent and depend on government policies and organizational needs.

Hope this helps!

To become an IAS officer, you must clear the Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), and then undergo training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA). While any bachelor's degree is acceptable, choosing a degree that aligns with the UPSC syllabus, particularly in humanities and social sciences, can be advantageous.

UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE):

This is the primary exam for becoming an IAS officer, involving three stages: Preliminary, Main, and Personality Test (Interview).

Any Bachelor's Degree:

A graduate degree from a recognized university is the basic requirement to be eligible for the CSE.

Beneficial Degrees:

Degrees in humanities and social sciences, such as Bachelor of Arts (BA), can be helpful due to the syllabus overlap with subjects like History, Political Science, Sociology, and Economics.

Optional Subject:

You can choose an optional subject in the Mains exam, and a BA degree can provide a wide range of options.

Hope it helps!!

View All
Back to top