Becoming an IAS or IPS officer is the dream of millions of young people. To achieve this goal, many individuals in cities like Prayagraj, Delhi, and Patna spend years preparing. Annually, around 10 lakh youth apply for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, although there are only about one thousand vacancies available each year. Specifically, there are 180 vacancies for IAS and 200 for IPS. The UPSC Civil Services Exam is one of the toughest exams in the country and consists of three stages. The first stage is the preliminary exam, which features objective-type questions. The second stage is the main exam, which is descriptive. The final stage is the interview round. The ultimate selection is based on the marks obtained in the main exam and the interview. Here’s a look at how many youth apply for the exam each year and how many are finally selected.
UPSC Civil Services Exam
Total Vacancy
Total Application
2024
1056
13.4 lakhs
2023
1,105
13 lakhs
2022
1,022
11.5 lakhs
2021
712
Around 11 lakhs
2020
836
10.5 lakhs
For the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024, a substantial number of 13.4 lakh candidates submitted their applications. After the preliminary stage, 14,627 of these candidates successfully advanced to the main examination. The UPSC Civil Services Exam is a rigorous and competitive process, and it aims to fill 1,056 vacancies across various services, including Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS), among others. The selection process is highly competitive due to the large number of applicants compared to the relatively few vacancies available. The final selection will be determined based on the performance in the main examination and the subsequent interview stage. This process ensures that only the most qualified candidates are chosen for these prestigious positions.
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