UPSC Civil Services IFS 2024 Reserve List – Short Details
| Detail | Information |
| Name of Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Names | Civil Services (IAS) and Forest Services (IFS) Examination 2024 |
| Total Posts | 1206 |
| Min. Age | 21 Years (As on 01 Aug 2024) |
| Max. Age | 32 Years (As on 01 Aug 2024) |
| Result Status | Reserve List Available Now |
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🗓️ Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
| Online Application Start Date | 14 February 2024 |
| Online Application Last Date | 06 March 2024 |
| New Pre Exam Date | 16 June 2024 |
| IAS Mains Exam Date | 20-29 September 2024 |
| IFS Mains Exam Date | 24 November 2024 |
| IAS Final Result Declared | 22 April 2025 |
| IFS Final Result Declared | 19 May 2025 |
| Reserve List Declared | 29 October 2025 |
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💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 100/- |
| SC / ST / PH / All Females | ₹ 00/- (Exempted) |
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💼 Vacancy Details (Post Name & Qualification)
| Post Name | No. of Post | Eligibility Criteria |
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | 1056 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from a Recognized University in India. |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 150 | Bachelor Degree with one of the following subjects: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, and Zoology, Agriculture or Equivalent. |
UPSC Civil Services / Forest Service Recruitment 2024 : Vacancy Details
| Vacancy Details Total : 1206 Post | ||||||
| Post Name | No of Post | UPSC Civil Services Exam Qualification | ||||
| Indian Administrative Service IAS (Civil Services) | 1056 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India | ||||
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 150 | Bachelor Degree as one of Subject Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology, Agriculture or Equivalent. | ||||
| Indian Administrative Service. | Indian Foreign Service | Indian Police Service. | ||||
| Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service, Gr A | Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group A | Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group A | ||||
| Indian Revenue Service (I.T.), Group A | Indian Postal Service, Group A | Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group A | ||||
| Indian Railway Traffic Service, Group A | Pondicherry Civil Service, Group B | Pondicherry Police Service, Group B | ||||
| Indian Trade Service, Group A (Gr. III). | Indian Corporate Law Service, Group A | Indian Information Service (Junior Grade), Gr A | ||||
| Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group A | Indian Revenue Service (I.T.), Group A | Indian Railway Accounts Service, Group A | ||||
| Indian Railway Personnel Service, Group A | Indian Defence Estates Service, Group A | Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force, Gr A | ||||
| Indian Ordnance Factories Service, Group A | Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise) | Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group B | ||||
🔗 Useful Important Links
| Link Description | URL |
| Download IAS Reserve List | Click Here |
| Download IFS Final Result | Click Here |
| Download CSE Final Result | Click Here |
| Download IAS Final Marks | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
❓ FAQ Section (Simple Content)
Q1: What is the UPSC Civil Services 2024 Reserve List?
A1: The reserve list is a supplementary list maintained by UPSC for the Civil Services Examination 2024 (including IFS) that includes candidates recommended for appointment if vacancies remain after the main list is filled.
Q2: How many candidates are there in the reserve list for CSE 2024 & IFS?
A2: There are 230 candidates in the consolidated reserve list: 115 General, 35 EWS, 59 OBC, 14 SC, 6 ST, and 1 PwBD-1.
Q3: Why is the reserve list published?
A3: Because sometimes selected candidates from the main merit list may not join, or vacancies may remain unfilled. The reserve list ensures these vacancies can be filled with qualified candidates without needing a fresh selection cycle.
Q4: Does being on the reserve list guarantee appointment to IAS/IFS/IPS?
A4: No, being on the reserve list means you are eligible and ranked, but appointment depends on vacancies, your service preference, category, and other criteria.
Q5: How can I download the reserve list PDF?
A5: Visit the official UPSC website under “Miscellaneous Info → Statement of Marks / Reserve List” where the PDF for the reserve list of CSE 2024 is available.
Q6: What should a candidate do if their name appears on the reserve list?
A6: They should ensure their contact details, documents, and preferences (service, cadre) are updated, stay alert for any communication from UPSC or DoPT, and be ready for appointment/formalities when called.