PARLIAMENT QUESTION: SANCTIONED POSTS OF IAS/IPS

**Executive Summary** This report details the sanctioned strength and current vacancy status of IAS and IPS officers across India as of January 1, 2025. It outlines the recruitment framework, noting an annual intake of 180 IAS officers and the adherence to reservation guidelines for SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD categories. The document confirms that as of the reporting date, there are no backlog vacancies in the IAS or reserved backlog posts in the IPS. **Key Points / Main Content** **Recruitment and Reservation Framework** * Since 2012, 180 candidates have been recruited to the IAS annually through the Civil Services Examination (CSE). * 4% of IAS vacancies are strictly reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates. * Candidate allocation is managed by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) as an ongoing process based on regular vacancy assessments and reservation norms. **Current Backlog Status** * There are currently no backlog vacancies in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). * As of January 1, 2025, there are no backlog reserved posts in the Indian Police Service (IPS). **National Personnel Statistics (as of 01.01.2025)** * **IAS:** Total authorized strength is 6,877, with 5,577 officers currently in position. * **IPS:** Total authorized strength is 5,099, with 4,594 officers currently in position. * The highest authorized strengths for IAS and IPS are found in the Uttar Pradesh cadre (652 and 541, respectively). **Reserved Category Appointments (CSE 2020 to CSE 2024)** * **IAS Direct Recruits:** 245 OBC, 135 SC, and 67 ST candidates were appointed over the last five years. * **IPS Direct Recruits:** 255 OBC, 141 SC, and 71 ST candidates were appointed over the last five years. **Impact Analysis** **Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)** **Impact** The UPSC is responsible for the continuous assessment and recruitment of 180 IAS officers annually, ensuring all advertised vacancies are filled according to government guidelines. **Action Required** Maintain the ongoing examination and allocation process to ensure no new backlogs are created. **Civil Service Aspirants (Reserved Categories and PwBD)** **Impact** Aspirants are provided with clear data on the 4% PwBD reservation and the volume of SC/ST/OBC appointments made over the last five examination cycles. **Action Required** Apply for upcoming CSE cycles, noting that vacancies are regularly filled and current backlogs have been cleared. **State and Cadre Administrations** **Impact** Various cadres (such as AGMUT, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh) currently operate with a significant difference between authorized strength and officers in position. **Action Required** Utilize the ongoing allocation of direct recruits to manage personnel requirements within their respective jurisdictions.

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