UPSC Post List and Salary 2024, Check Out Rank Wise List

Union Public Service Commission publishes a list of 24 distinct UPSC Posts that can be filled through the Civil Services Examination. Check Out UPSC Post List

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts CSE- Civil Services Exams Every Year to Recruit Candidates for 4 diverse categories of posts. In addition, out of the 24 different Civil Services, the Indian Administrative Services (IAS), Indian Police Services (IPS), Indian Revenue Services (IRS), and Indian Foreign Services (IFS) are the most coveted titles. Services are provided to the chosen candidates according to how well they scored on the test. In this article, we will discuss the UPSC Post List in Detail.

UPSC Post List 2024

The Union Public Service Commission publishes a list of 24 distinct UPSC Posts that can be filled through the Civil Services Examination. The major profiles for which are IAS, IPS, IFS, IES, etc. There are two sub-categories of UPSC posts i.e. Group A for candidates chosen for All India Service and Group B for those with slightly lower ranks in organizations namely, Armed Forces, DANICS, etc.In 2024, The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced 1,206 vacancies for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024, including 1,056 for the prelims exam and 150 for the Indian Forest Service Examination 2024.

UPSC Post List of All Indian Services

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts various examinations to recruit candidates for different posts under the All India Services. All India Services comprises three prestigious services:

Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Indian Police Service (IPS)
Indian Forest Service (IFS)

Service	Description	Salary
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)	Premier civil service, responsible for implementing and formulating government policies	Rs. 56,100 per month
Indian Foreign Service (IFS)	Represents India in diplomatic missions abroad, handles international relations	Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 2,25,000 per month
Indian Police Service (IPS)	Maintains law and order, prevents and investigates crimes, ensures public safety	Rs. 56,100 per month

Group A Civil Services

Service	Description	Salary
Indian Forest Service (IFS)	Manages forests across India, handles foreign affairs	Rs. 60,000 per month (probation)
Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IA&AS)	Audits government accounts, ensures financial transparency	Not specified
Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS)	Handles accounting and financial management for the government	Not specified
Indian Corporate Law Service (ICLS)	Deals with legal matters related to corporate governance	Not specified
Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS)	Manages financial aspects of the defence sector	Not specified
Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES)	Manages land and estate affairs of defence establishments	Not specified
Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS)	Manages ordnance factories producing arms and ammunition	Not specified
Indian Information Service, Junior Grade (IIS)	Handles media and public communication for the government	Not specified
Indian Postal Service, Group A (IPoS)	Manages postal operations and services across the country	Not specified
Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service (IP&TAFS)	Manages accounts and finance for the Department of Posts and Telecommunications	Not specified
Indian Railway Protection Force Service (IRPFS)	Ensures the safety and security of railway passengers and properties	Not specified
Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) (IRS-C&IT)	Handles tax administration and enforcement of customs and indirect taxes	Not specified
Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) (IRS-IT)	Deals with income tax administration and revenue collection	Rs. 15,600 – Rs. 39,100 (entry-level)
Indian Trade Service (ITS)	Handles international trade and commerce-related matters	Not specified

Group B Civil Services

Service	Description	Salary
Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service (AFHCS)	Provides administrative support to the Armed Forces Headquarters	As per respective state government norms
Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service (DANICS)	Serves in the civil administration of the mentioned territories	As per respective state government norms
Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service (DANIPS)	Serves in the police administration of the mentioned territories	As per respective state government norms
Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS)	Serves in the civil administration of Puducherry	As per respective state government norms

UPSC Post List Rank Wise

The Union Public Service Commission, or UPSC, holds several exams to find applicants for various civil service positions. The UPSC test results, a candidate’s performance in the exam, their preferences, and the number of openings all play a role in the rank-wise distribution of postings. Nonetheless, the following is a broad list of some of the well-known positions in the civil services, arranged by rank:

Group A Services

Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
Indian Police Service (IPS)
Indian Revenue Service (IRS) – Customs and Central Excise (now known as Indian Revenue Service – Customs & Indirect Taxes)
Indian Revenue Service (IRS) – Income Tax
Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IA&AS)
Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS)
Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS)
Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS)
Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS)
Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS)
Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS)
Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES)
Indian Information Service (IIS)
Indian Trade Service (ITS)
Indian Corporate Law Service (ICLS)
Indian Postal Service (IPoS)
Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service (IP&TAFS)
Indian Defence Forces (other than IAS, IPS, and IFS)
Indian Economic Service (IES)
Indian Statistical Service (ISS)
Central Secretariat Service (CSS)
Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS)
Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service (AFHCS)

Group B Services

Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS)
Pondicherry Police Service (PONIPS)
Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Civil Service (DANICS)
Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Police Service (DANIPS)
Lakshadweep Civil Service
Lakshadweep Police Service
Daman and Diu Civil Service
Daman and Diu Police Service
Dadra and Nagar Haveli Civil Service
Dadra and Nagar Haveli Police Service

UPSC Post List Salary Wise

UPSC Post Name	Salary Structure (Minimum)	UPSC Salary Structure (Maximum)
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)	INR 56,100	INR 2,25,000
Indian Foreign Service (IFS)	INR 56,100	INR 2,25,000
Indian Police Service (IPS)	INR 56,100	INR 2,25,000
Indian Revenue Service (IRS)	INR 56,100	INR 2,25,000
Indian Forest Service (IFS)	INR 56,100	INR 2,25,000
Indian Information Service (IIS)	INR 56,100	INR 2,25,000
Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS)	INR 56,100	INR 2,25,000
Indian Postal Service (IPoS)	INR 56,100	INR 2,25,000
Indian Trade Service (ITS)	INR 56,100	INR 2,25,000
Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS)	INR 56,100	INR 2,25,000
Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise)	INR 56,100	INR 2,25,000
Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS)	INR 56,100	INR 2,25,000
Indian Corporate Law Service (ICLS)	INR 56,100	INR 2,25,000
Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES)	INR 56,100	INR 2,25,000
Indian Economic Service (IES)	INR 56,100	INR 2,25,000
Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS)	INR 56,100	INR 2,25,000
Indian Statistical Service (ISS)	INR 56,100	INR 2,25,000

UPSC Post List with Job Description

UPSC Posts	Job Description
Indian Administrative Officer	Policy formulation and implementation Administration and governance at various levels Public service and development initiatives Crisis management and disaster response Representing government in district and state roles Handling administrative roles in government departments
Indian Police Service Officer	Law enforcement and crime prevention Maintaining public order and safety Investigation of crimes and criminal cases Leadership in the police department Counter-terrorism and intelligence gathering Managing law and order situations
Indian Foreign Service Officer	Maintaining Diplomacy and international relations Representing India in foreign countries Negotiating treaties and agreements Handling political, economic, and cultural affairs Promoting Indian interests globally Consular services to Indian citizens abroad
Indian Economic Officer	Economic policy formulation and analysis Advising the government on economic matters Conducting economic research and analysis Monitoring and evaluating economic programs and policies Handling macroeconomic and microeconomic issues Contributing to budget preparation and fiscal policy Assessing market trends and economic indicators Developing strategies for economic development
Indian Forest Service	Forest conservation and management Biodiversity protection and wildlife management Ecosystem preservation and afforestation Wildlife enforcement and anti-poaching activities Environmental sustainability and rural development Research and planning for forest resources
Indian Revenue Service	Tax collection and administration (direct and indirect taxes) Tax investigation, audits, and examinations Enforcement actions, including raids and searches Policy formulation and recommendations Representation in legal proceedings International taxation and Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) Preventive vigilance and taxpayer education Administrative roles within tax departments Implementation of new tax policies and reforms Cross-functional roles in economic and financial sectors