UPSC CSE Cadre Allocation 2024 OUT: Shakti Dubey Gets Home State; Full List Released

Kokila Chokkanathan
New Delhi: The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has officially released the cadre allocation list for candidates who qualified for the Indian Administrative services (IAS) in the UPSC Civil services Examination 2024.

This list determines the state or cadre each IAS officer will be posted to, based on their rank, preferences, and reservation policies.

Highlights of the Cadre Allocation

  • Shakti Dubey, one of the top-ranking candidates, has been allotted her home state, allowing her to serve closer to familiar regions and communities.
  • Cadres were allocated after considering:
    • Candidate rank in UPSC CSE 2024
    • Cadre preference choices filled by candidates
    • Home state policy rules
    • Reservation or zonal policies
  • The allocation list covers all IAS officers of the 2024 batch, indicating which state cadre they will join for their initial years of service.
Understanding IAS Cadre Allocation

  • IAS officers are allocated to State or Union Territory cadres, which are their primary administrative jurisdictions.
  • Home State Rule: Candidates may be allotted their home state if they meet eligibility, though top-ranked officers sometimes choose preferred other states.
  • The cadre allocation affects an officer’s:
    • Initial posting and career trajectory
    • Exposure to state-level governance
    • Professional network and opportunities
Full Cadre List

  • The official PDF of the cadre allocation list is available on the Ministry of Personnel website.
  • Candidates can check:
    • Their name and rank
    • Allocated state cadre
    • Joining instructions and reporting timelines
What’s Next for IAS Officers

Joining Formalities: Officers must report to the state administrative training center or cadre office as per instructions.

Training: IAS officers typically begin with Foundation Course at LBSNAA, Mussoorie, followed by state-specific training.

Posting: After training, officers are posted to district-level or departmental positions in their allocated cadre.

Conclusion

The UPSC CSE 2024 cadre allocation is a crucial milestone for newly selected IAS officers, marking the beginning of their administrative careers. With top candidates like Shakti Dubey getting their home states, the allocation reflects both merit and preference policies.

Candidates can view the full cadre allocation list on the official website of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions to confirm their postings and next steps.

 

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