Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) IAS / IFS Recruitment 2024 Final Result & Reserve List
Post Date / Update: 16 March 2026 | 05:45 PM
Short Information: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Reserve List and corresponding marks for the Civil Services Examination (IAS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) 2024. This recruitment drive was conducted to fill 1206 prestigious administrative and forest service positions across India. Candidates who participated in the Prelims, Mains, and subsequent Interview rounds can now access their final status, merit list, and category-wise reserve marks. Detailed insights regarding the selection process, salary structure, and exam syllabus are provided below.
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UPSC IAS / IFS Age Limit (as on 01/08/2024)
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Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility Criteria |
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | 1056 | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India. |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 150 | Bachelor’s Degree with at least one subject: Animal Husbandry, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Math, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, or Agriculture. |
Selection Process
The UPSC selection involves a rigorous three-stage process:
- Stage 1: Preliminary Examination – Two objective-type papers (General Studies & CSAT) acting as a screening test.
- Stage 2: Main Examination – Nine descriptive papers including language papers, essay, and four General Studies papers plus optional subjects.
- Stage 3: Personality Test (Interview) – A final face-to-face assessment by the UPSC board to evaluate suitability for administrative roles.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus Brief
- Prelims: Paper I (GS) – 200 Marks | Paper II (CSAT) – 200 Marks (Qualifying 33%).
- Mains: Written exam for 1750 marks. Includes GS I (History/Geo), GS II (Polity/Gov), GS III (Eco/Tech), GS IV (Ethics), and Optional Papers.
- Syllabus: Covers Current Affairs, History of India, World Geography, Indian Polity, Economic Development, Environmental Ecology, and General Science.
Salary & Pay Scale
- Starting Basic Pay: Approximately 56,100/- (Level 10 of 7th CPC).
- Allowances: Includes DA, HRA, Travel Allowance, and medical benefits.
- Maximum Pay: Can reach up to 2,50,000/- for Cabinet Secretary level positions.
How to Download UPSC Result / Reserve List
- Visit the Important Links section below.
- Click on the specific link for ‘Reserve List’ or ‘Final Marks’.
- A PDF file will open containing the Roll Numbers and Names of selected candidates.
- Use Ctrl+F to search for your specific Roll Number in the list.
- Save the document for future reference and verification.
Important Links
| Download Reserve List | Click Here |
| Download Marks (Reserve List) | Click Here |
| Download Final Marks (Recommended Candidates) | Click Here |
| Download IAS Final Result | Click Here |
| Download IFS Interview Schedule | Click Here |
| Download Notification | IAS | IFS |
| Official Website | UPSC Official Site |