The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has recently released a reserve list for the Civil Services Exam (CSE) 2024. This list recommends 114 more candidates for various top government services. These candidates will fill remaining vacancies from the exam cycle. Earlier, the UPSC had already selected 1009 candidates, against a total of 1129 job openings.
What is the UPSC Civil Services Exam?
The Civil Services Exam (CSE) is one of India's most challenging examinations. It is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission every year. This exam helps select suitable candidates for important government jobs. These jobs include positions like Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and many other central government services. Many young people across India dream of joining these services to contribute to the nation's development.
The CSE process usually involves three main stages: a preliminary exam (Prelims), a main exam (Mains), and a personality test (Interview). Candidates must pass each stage to move to the next. The final selection is based on the scores from the Mains exam and the Interview.
Understanding a Reserve List
After the main final result of the Civil Services Exam is declared, the UPSC often keeps a few extra candidates ready. These candidates form a 'reserve list'. The purpose of this list is to ensure that all advertised vacancies are filled. Sometimes, candidates who are initially selected might not join the service, or there could be a few more posts that become available later. In such situations, candidates from the reserve list are recommended to fill these empty spots. This helps the government maintain the required number of officers in its services.
Key Details of the UPSC CSE 2024 Reserve List
For the Civil Services Exam 2024, the final results were announced on April 22, 2025 . At that time, 1009 candidates were recommended for appointment. However, the total number of vacancies advertised for the 2024 cycle was 1129 . This meant there were still some vacancies left after the initial selection.
With the release of this reserve list, an additional 114 candidates have now been recommended. This brings the total number of recommended candidates closer to the original number of vacancies. This gives more deserving candidates a chance to join the civil services.
Categories of Recommended Candidates
The 114 candidates recommended in this reserve list come from different categories. Here is a breakdown:
| Category | Candidates Recommended |
| General | 95 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 5 |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes) | 13 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 1 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 1 |
| Total | 114 |
It is important to note that the selection of 15 of these candidates is currently provisional. This means that their final appointment depends on the completion of certain checks, like document verification, by the Commission.
What Happens Next for the Recommended Candidates?
Candidates whose names appear on this reserve list will now proceed with the next steps of their appointment process. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) will handle the allocation of these candidates to various services. This allocation depends on their rank in the exam, their preferences, and the specific service requirements.
