UP girl Shakti Dubey tops UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024. In a moment of triumph, Shakti Dubey has secured the top rank in one of India’s most prestigious competitive examinations. Harshita Goyal secured the second position, while Dongre Archit Parag claimed the third spot.

The results were made available on the official UPSC website, bringing relief and celebration to thousands of aspirants who had been awaiting their outcomes. Candidates can access the full list of recommended candidates along with their roll numbers on the commission’s portal.

A total of 1,009 candidates have been recommended for appointment to various coveted services including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other Group 'A' and Group 'B' Central Services. The selection was made based on the candidates’ performance in the written examination held in September 2024 and the subsequent interviews conducted earlier this year.

The UPSC CSE is known for its rigorous three-stage selection process: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and the Personality Test (Interview). It tests candidates' knowledge, aptitude, leadership qualities, and decision-making capabilities, aiming to select the best talents for the country’s top administrative roles.

This year’s result highlights the continued trend of diverse backgrounds among successful candidates, demonstrating that dedication and consistent preparation can triumph irrespective of one’s initial circumstances. The detailed marks of the selected candidates and the cut-off marks will be published by the UPSC in due course.

With the final results now out, the selected candidates will soon be allotted their respective services and cadre preferences as per their ranks and categories, setting the foundation for the next generation of India's bureaucratic leadership.