The results of the UPSC Civil Service Examination (CSE) 2023 were announced in April 2024, showcasing a new group of exceptional achievers. Aditya Srivastava, Animesh Pradhan, Donuru Anya Reddy, PK Siddharth Ramkumar, and Ruhani have emerged as the top five scorers, each carving out a unique path in the civil services.
Key Highlights:
- Top Five Scorers:
- 1st Rank: Aditya Srivastava
- 2nd Rank: Animesh Pradhan
- 3rd Rank: Donuru Anya Reddy
- 4th Rank: PK Siddharth Ramkumar
- 5th Rank: Ruhani
- Service Allocations:
- The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has published the service allocations for the top 50 candidates. While the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) remains highly sought after, several top performers have chosen alternative services.
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS):
- 18th Rank: Vardah Khan
- 31st Rank: Vishnu Kumar
- 52nd Rank: Jayashree Pradhan
- 62nd Rank: Atul Tyagi
- Indian Police Service (IPS):
- 79th Rank (General Category): Ishani Anand
- Overall Results:
- The final results announced on April 16, 2024, included the appointment of 1,016 candidates for 1,143 vacancies across various services such as IAS, IFS, and IPS.
- Category Breakdown:
- General: 347 candidates
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 115 candidates
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 303 candidates
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 165 candidates
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 86 candidates
- Provisional Results: 355 candidates
Details of Service Allocation:
- IAS: Many top rankers have opted for IAS positions, while those preferring IFS or IPS have been allocated accordingly.
- IFS: Jayashree Pradhan and Atul Tyagi have opted for IFS instead of IAS, reflecting a preference for diplomatic service.
- IPS: Ishani Anand, despite being ranked 79th, has been allocated to IPS.
This year’s results highlight the diverse career paths chosen by the top candidates, with a notable interest in diplomatic and law enforcement roles alongside traditional administrative positions.
