The government has announced the state assignments for successful candidates of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). This list, known as the IAS Cadre Allocation 2024, was recently released by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions. It shows where officers from the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 will start their important work.
Shakti Dubey , who achieved the top rank (All India Rank 1), has been assigned to her home state, Uttar Pradesh. Harshita Goyal , who secured All India Rank 2 and hails from Haryana, will serve in Gujarat. These assignments are a crucial step for these young officers as they prepare to take on leadership roles in public administration.
What is the IAS Cadre System?
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is one of India's most respected government jobs. IAS officers work for the central government and state governments. After a candidate clears the tough UPSC Civil Services Exam and chooses to join the IAS, they are given a specific state or a joint cadre (like AGMUT, which covers Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and Union Territories). This assigned state is where they will mainly work throughout their career.
The cadre system is important for a few reasons. It ensures that experienced officers are available in every state. It also helps officers understand the different cultures and challenges across India. While officers mostly serve in their assigned cadre, they can also be sent to work for the central government or another state for some time.
How Are IAS Cadres Allocated?
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions follows a detailed set of rules for cadre allocation. These rules consider several key points to ensure fairness:
- Candidate's Rank: Candidates with higher ranks in the UPSC CSE usually have a better chance of getting their preferred state.
- Candidate's Preferences: During the application process, candidates submit a list of states where they wish to serve. The government tries to match these preferences.
- Insider/Outsider Policy: To maintain a balance, some cadre positions are for 'insiders' (officers from that state) and some for 'outsiders' (officers from other states). This policy helps promote national integration and a wider perspective in administration.
- Category: The candidate's reservation category (General, Other Backward Class (OBC), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Economically Weaker Section (EWS)) is also taken into account as per government guidelines.
These guidelines make sure that the allocation process is fair and structured for all successful candidates.
Top IAS Cadre Allocations for 2024
Here is a detailed look at the cadre assignments for the top 20 successful candidates:
| AIR | Candidate’s Name | Home State | Cadre Allocated |
| 1 | Shakti Dubey | Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh |
| 2 | Harshita Goyal | Haryana | Gujarat |
| 3 | Dongre Archit Parag | Maharashtra | Karnataka |
| 4 | Shah Margi Chirag | Gujarat | Gujarat |
| 5 | Aakash Garg | Delhi | AGMUT |
| 6 | Komal Punia | Uttarakhand | Uttar Pradesh |
| 7 | Aayuushi Bansal | Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh |
| 8 | Raj Krishna Jha | Bihar | Bihar |
| 9 | Aditya Vikram Agarwal | Haryana | Uttar Pradesh |
| 10 | Mayank Tripathi | Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh |
| 11 | Ettaboyina Sai Shivani | Telangana | Telangana |
| 12 | Ashi Sharma | Uttar Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh |
| 13 | Hemant | Bihar | Uttar Pradesh |
| 14 | Abhishek Vashishtha | Delhi | AGMUT |
| 15 | Banna Venkatesh | Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh |
| 16 | Madhav Agarwal | Maharashtra | Madhya Pradesh |
| 17 | Sanskriti Trivedy | Bihar | Uttar Pradesh |
| 18 | Saumya Mishra | Uttar Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh |
| 19 | Vibhor Bhardwaj | Uttar Pradesh | Rajasthan |
| 20 | Trilok Singh | Rajasthan | Gujarat |
Important Numbers from UPSC CSE 2024
The final results for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 were announced on April 22, 2024 . In this cycle, the UPSC successfully recommended a total of 1,009 candidates for various prestigious government services. These services include the IAS, Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other central government services. The allocation of cadres is a key step before these officers begin their training and field duties across the country.
