UPSC CSE 2024 Reserve List and Marks Officially Published
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has taken the final step in the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 recruitment process by releasing the reserve list and detailed marks. This crucial announcement finalizes the recommendations of 114 more candidates who will fill unoccupied positions across India's premier administrative cadres.
Finalizing Top Administrative Appointments
This reserve list marks the completion of hiring for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other Group A and Group B Central Services. The Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) will now communicate with and finalize appointments for these recommended candidates, ensuring they join their respective services.
Category-Wise Breakdown of Recommended Candidates
The reserve list, published on February 5, 2026, follows a strict merit-based selection process across various categories:
- General Category: 94 applicants recommended
- OBC (Other Backward Classes): 13 applicants recommended
- EWS (Economically Weaker Sections): 5 applicants recommended
- SC (Scheduled Caste): 1 candidate recommended
- ST (Scheduled Tribe): 1 candidate recommended
These candidates will join those already selected from the main list, completing the roster for central services positions.
Comprehensive Reserve List Details
The official PDF document contains comprehensive information about each recommended candidate, including:
- Roll numbers and full names of all recommended candidates
- Category designation for each individual
- Total marks achieved (combining Main written examination and Personality Test scores, out of 2025)
- Other pertinent details specific to each candidate
These marks represent the cumulative performance in both the main examination and interview stages, highlighting the exceptional caliber and competitiveness of candidates who ranked just below the initial merit cut-off.
The publication of this reserve list demonstrates the UPSC's commitment to transparency in one of India's most prestigious and competitive examination processes, ensuring that all qualified candidates receive consideration for these coveted administrative positions.
