How Many IAS Officers Are Selected Every Year?

PWOnlyIAS January 02, 2025 07:12 627 0

How many IAS Officers are selected every year? Around 180 IAS officers are selected every year through the UPSC CSE exams.

How many IAS Officers are selected every year: The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is one of the most prestigious career paths in India, attracting thousands of aspirants annually. However, the number of candidates selected as IAS officers is relatively small compared to the vast number of applicants.

On average, 180 IAS officers are recruited each year through the Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This number may vary slightly based on vacancies reported by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).

Know How Many IAS Officers Are Selected Every Year

Each year, around 180 candidates are selected to join the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS) through the UPSC Civil Services Examination. The intake varies slightly depending on the vacancies reported by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). Observing past trends provides aspirants with a clear understanding of the competition and selection pattern.

Below is the year-wise data of IAS officer selection along with other services like IFS, IPS, and Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ services.

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IAS Officer Selection 2023

The selection process is designed to ensure representation from all categories as per the reservation policy. Below is the category-wise breakdown of IAS officers selected in 2023:

How Many IAS Officers are Selected Every Year

IAS Officer Selection 2022

Service	General (GEN)	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
IAS	75	18	45	29	13	180
IFS	15	04	10	06	03	38
IPS	83	20	53	31	13	200
Central Services Group ‘A’	201	45	122	69	36	473
Group ‘B’ Services	60	12	33	19	07	131
Total	434	99	263	154	72	1022

IAS Officer Selection 2021

Service	General (GEN)	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
IAS	72	18	49	27	14	180
IFS	14	04	10	06	03	37
IPS	83	20	51	26	20	200
Central Services Group ‘A’	103	23	68	31	17	247
Group ‘B’ Services	36	08	25	15	06	90
Total	308	73	203	105	60	749

*include 26 PwBD vacancies (07 PwBD-1, 05 PwBD-2, 08 PwBD-3, & 06 PwBD-4)

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Key Observations

IAS Selection Consistency: The intake for IAS remains stable at around 180 officers per year, ensuring uniformity in recruitment.
Representation Across Categories: The UPSC ensures proportional representation from General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories as per reservation policies.
Higher Vacancies for Other Services: Central Services Group ‘A’ has the highest number of vacancies, followed by Group ‘B’ Services and IPS.

Role of the Baswan Committee

The Baswan Committee on Civil Service Reforms, established in 2016, made significant recommendations regarding the recruitment and training of IAS officers. Key suggestions include:

Limiting the annual intake of IAS officers to 180 to maintain training quality.
Addressing cadre shortages in certain states to improve governance.
Revising the training syllabus to align with modern administrative challenges.

These recommendations have influenced the current selection process and intake limits.

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Key Highlights of IAS Selection

High Competition: Over 10 lakh candidates apply for the Civil Services Examination annually, with only 180–200 IAS officers selected.
Reservation: The UPSC ensures that candidates from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) are adequately represented.
Service Allocation: Candidates are allocated to the IAS based on their rank, category, and preferences.

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