The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the final results of the Civil Services Examination, 2024. Shakti Dubey has topped the list of 1009 recommended candidates. The result includes appointments to the IAS, IFS, IPS, and Central Services (Group A and B). A reserve list of 230 candidates has also been maintained. The result, released in April 2025, includes category-wise and disability-wise details, with full marks expected to be available on the UPSC website soon.
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