The UPSC CSE IAS Cadre Allocation 2024 list has been officially released by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions. This year’s cadre allotment has drawn attention as top rankers received cadres aligned with their preferences and insider/outsider status. The structured allocation process follows the central guidelines that prioritize rank, category and state preference. According to the released list, AIR 1 Shakti Dubey has been allotted Uttar Pradesh, while AIR 2 Harshita Goyal has received Gujarat. Their assignments reflect the ministry’s updated framework ensuring transparency and consistency in cadre distribution.
Top Rankers Receive Allocations Based on Updated Framework (UPSC IAS cadre allocation)
The UPSC CSE 2025 allocation process follows a standardized policy that evaluates candidate rank, home state, category, and insider/outsider status. Officials confirmed that the mechanism ensures fairness across cadres while balancing state requirements. This year’s outcomes highlight a strong alignment between candidate preference and assigned cadre for top performers. Many candidates from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh secured insider cadres, reflecting the ministry’s focus on enabling administrative continuity within native states. Before presenting the rank-wise cadre list, it is essential to note that the 2024 allocation marks a shift toward more transparent documentation, streamlined verification and adherence to service rules. The ministry’s aim is to reduce disputes and enhance trust in the cadre allotment system.
Here is the rank-wise cadre allocation for top 20 candidates:
- Shakti Dubey – Uttar Pradesh
- Harshita Goyal – Gujarat
- Dongre Archit Parag – Karnataka
- Shah Margi Chirag – Gujarat
- Aakash Garg – AGMUT
- Komal Punia – Uttar Pradesh
- Aayuushi Bansal – Madhya Pradesh
- Raj Krishna Jha – Bihar
- Aditya Vikram Agarwal – Uttar Pradesh
- Mayank Tripathi – Uttar Pradesh
- Ettaboyina Sai Shivani – Telangana
- Ashi Sharma – Madhya Pradesh
- Hemant – Uttar Pradesh
- Abhishek Vashishtha – AGMUT
- Banna Venkatesh – Andhra Pradesh
- Madhav Agarwal – Madhya Pradesh
- Sanskriti Trivedy – Uttar Pradesh
- Saumya Mishra – Madhya Pradesh
- Vibhor Bhardwaj – Rajasthan
- Trilok Singh – Gujarat
UPSC CSE 2024 Results Highlight Strong Female Representation (UPSC CSE 2024)
The UPSC announced the CSE 2024 final result on 04-22-2024, with 3 women in the top 5 ranks. A total of 1,009 candidates have been recommended for appointments across various civil services. The cadre allocation for IAS candidates marks the next crucial step in the administrative placement cycle.
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