Detailed Statistics of UPSC CSE (IAS/IPS/IFS/IRS) Last 15 Years Comparison of Vacancies & Selections In Different Years
Generally the number of vacancies varies every year. The number of candidates that pass the preliminary examination is generally 11 or 12 times the number of vacancies, and the number of candidates selected for the final interview is twice the number of vacancies. As per existing policies, reservation for SC/ST/OBC is applied to each level of the selection process of Civil Services examination.
By analyzing applicant data across various stages of the UPSC CSE, we can gain valuable insights into the competition level and success rates. Here's a breakdown of the key applicant trends over the past 15 years (replace with your actual data):
Trends and analysis of Last 15 Years UPSC CSE Exam
| Year |
No. of candidates applying for Prelims |
No. of candidates that appeared for |
No. of candidates
appearing for interviews |
No. of candidates selected |
Final
vacancies |
| Prelims |
Mains |
| 2010 |
5,47,698 |
2,69,036 |
11,865 |
2,589 |
965 |
1,043 |
| 2011 |
4,99,120 |
2,43,236 |
11,237 |
2,415 |
999 |
1,001 |
| 2012 |
5,50,080 |
2,71,442 |
12,190 |
2,674 |
998 |
1,091 |
| 2013 |
7,76,604 |
3,23,949 |
14,178 |
3,003 |
1,122 |
1,228 |
| 2014 |
9,47,428 |
4,51,602 |
16,286 |
3,308 |
1,236 |
1,364 |
| 2015 |
9,45,908 |
4,65,882 |
15,008 |
2,797 |
1,078 |
1,164 |
| 2016 |
11,36,000 |
5,00,000 |
15,452 |
2,961 |
1,099 |
1,209 |
| 2017 |
10,00,000 (Approx.) |
5,50,000 (Approx.) |
13,366 |
2,568 |
960 |
980 |
| 2018 |
1065552 |
500484 |
10246 |
1992 |
759 |
782 |
| 2019 |
11.35 Lakh |
5.68 Lakh |
11474 |
2302 |
922 |
927 |
| 2020 |
10.5 Lakh |
4,82,770 |
10,500 |
2053 |
761 |
796
|
| 2021 |
1,093,948 |
508619 |
9214 |
2100 |
685 |
712 |
| 2022 |
11,35,697 |
5,73,735 |
13,090 |
2,529 |
933 |
1011 |
| 2023 |
10,16,850 |
|
14,624 |
2916 |
1016 |
1105 |
- Applicant Pool: Witnessing a steady rise/fluctuations (mention the trend) in the number of applicants applying for the UPSC CSE over the past 15 years? This data can help you gauge the overall competition level.
- Prelims Appearances: Analyze the trend in the number of candidates appearing for the prelims stage. Has there been a significant increase/decrease?
- Mains Qualifications: Understanding the success rate at the prelims stage can help you set realistic goals for clearing this crucial hurdle.
- Interview Calls: Track the number of candidates who qualify for the interview round. This data provides insights into the competition at the final stages.
- Final Selections: The ultimate goal! Analyze the final selection numbers to understand the overall success rate in the UPSC CSE.
