UPSC IAS 2024 Reserve List: Final Selection & Next Steps

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UPSC Releases Reserve List for Civil Services and Forest Services Examination 2024

Post Date: October 29, 2025, 4:12 PM

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the reserve list for the Civil Services (IAS) and Forest Services (IFS) Examination 2024. This recruitment drive aimed to fill approximately 1206 vacancies.

Key Dates for UPSC IAS / IFS Recruitment 2024

The application window for the UPSC IAS / IFS Recruitment 2024 was open from February 14, 2024, to March 06, 2024. The interview examinations were conducted from January 07 to January 17, 2025.

Here’s a detailed timeline of important events:

  • Application Start Date: February 14, 2024
  • Application Last Date: March 06, 2024
  • Fee Payment Last Date: March 06, 2024
  • Online Correction Window: March 07 – March 13, 2024
  • Preliminary Exam Date: May 26, 2024 (Initially scheduled, later postponed)
  • Preliminary Admit Card Available: June 2024
  • Preliminary New Exam Date: June 16, 2024
  • Preliminary Result: July 01, 2024
  • Main Exam DAF (Detailed Application Form) Online Submission: July 03 – July 12, 2024 (by 06:00 PM)
  • Main Exam Date (IAS): September 20, 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2024
  • Main Admit Card (IFS): November 14, 2024
  • Main Exam Date (IFS): November 24, 2024
  • Main Result (IAS): December 09, 2024
  • Interview Schedule (IAS): January 07 – January 17, 2025
  • IAS Final Result: April 22, 2025
  • IAS Marks: April 25, 2025
  • IFS Final Result: May 19, 2025
  • IFS Marks: May 21, 2025
  • IAS Reserve List Release: October 29, 2025

Application Fee

  • General, OBC: ₹ 100/-
  • SC/ST Candidates: ₹ 00/-
  • PH Candidates: ₹ 00/-
  • All Category Female Candidates: ₹ 00/-

Candidates were required to pay the examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or other available online payment modes.

Age Limit

As of August 01, 2024:

  • Minimum Age: 21 Years
  • Maximum Age: 32 Years

Age relaxation is applicable as per the UPSC IAS / IFS Recruitment Rules. For accurate age calculations, you can use the Age Calculator.

Vacancy Details

The recruitment was for a total of 1206 posts:

  • Indian Administrative Service (IAS): 1056 Posts
  • Indian Forest Service (IFS): 150 Posts

Educational Qualification

  • Indian Administrative Services (IAS): Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India.
  • Indian Forest Services (IFS): Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree with at least one of the following subjects: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, or Agriculture, or an equivalent qualification.

All applicants are strongly advised to carefully read the official notification before applying.

Selection Process

The selection process typically involves:

  • Written Examination (Objective Test)
  • Physical Fitness Test
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination

How to Download the UPSC Civil Services IAS 2024 Reserve List

Candidates who appeared for the examination can download their UPSC Civil Services IAS 2024 Reserve List by following these steps:

  1. Navigate to the Important Links section provided below.
  2. Click on the link designated for downloading the IAS Reserve List.
  3. On the login page, enter your required details, which may include:
    • Registration Number / Roll Number
    • Date of Birth / Password
    • Captcha Code (if displayed)
  4. After successfully submitting your details, you will be
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    able to view and download your UPSC Civil Services IAS 2024 Reserve List.

Alternatively, candidates can also access the reserve list directly from the official website of the UPSC. For more details on UPSC examinations, visit our website.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Q: Has the UPSC Civil Services IAS 2024 Reserve List been released?
    A: Yes, the UPSC Civil Services IAS 2024 Reserve List has been released on the official website.

  • Q: When was the UPSC Civil Services IAS 2024 Reserve List released?
    A: The UPSC Civil Services IAS 2024 Reserve List was released on October 29, 2025.

  • Q: Where can the Reserve List be downloaded from?
    A: The Reserve List is available on the official UPSC website: https://upsc.gov.in/.

  • Q: Is the UPSC Civil Services IAS 2024 Reserve List in PDF format?
    A: Yes, the UPSC Civil Services IAS 2024 Reserve List is available in PDF format for easy download and viewing.

  • Q: Are the cut-off marks mentioned in the result?
    A: Yes, the cut-off marks for different categories are typically provided in the PDF along with the result.

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