{"id":2022,"date":"2025-03-28T17:04:09","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T11:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2022"},"modified":"2025-10-28T13:21:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:51:44","slug":"last-rank-for-ias-ips-ifs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/last-rank-for-ias-ips-ifs\/","title":{"rendered":"Last Rank for IAS, IPS, IFS, Highest Post, Rank-wise Post Distribution"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/last-rank-for-ias-ips-ifs\/#UPSC_Rank_Wise_Posts_and_the_Selection_Process\">UPSC Rank Wise Posts and the Selection Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/last-rank-for-ias-ips-ifs\/#UPSC_Rank_List_2025_Insights_and_Projections\">UPSC Rank List 2025: Insights and Projections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/last-rank-for-ias-ips-ifs\/#What_is_the_Last_Rank_for_IAS_IPS_IFS\">What is the Last Rank for IAS, IPS, IFS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/last-rank-for-ias-ips-ifs\/#Factors_Influencing_the_Last_Rank_for_IAS_IPS_IFS\">Factors Influencing the Last Rank for IAS, IPS, IFS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/last-rank-for-ias-ips-ifs\/#Last_Rank_for_IAS_IPS_IFS_FAQs\">Last Rank for IAS, IPS, IFS FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year, lakhs of aspirants take the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-exam-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC examination<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the aim of securing a top rank and entering the civil services. The final rank plays a crucial role in determining the post assigned to each candidate, with the last rank for IAS, IPS, IFS being especially significant. Last rank can vary annually based on the allocation of UPSC rank-wise posts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will discuss the last rank for IAS, IPS, IFS based on the results of the UPSC Civil Services Examination,\u00a0 along with the significance of rank in obtaining one&#8217;s preferred post.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Rank_Wise_Posts_and_the_Selection_Process\"><\/span><b>UPSC Rank Wise Posts and the Selection Process<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aspirants who qualify all 3 stages of UPSC exam are allotted various posts based on their rank, preferences, and category. The allocation of posts is based on the UPSC rank list, where candidates are placed in various services depending on their performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC rank-wise posts vary for each year, with the highest posts like IAS and IFS being allotted to candidates with top ranks, while those with lower ranks may be offered IPS, IRS (Indian Revenue Service), and other services. Each service has a different cut-off rank, with the <\/span><b>last rank for IAS, IPS, IFS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> playing a crucial role in finalizing the allocation process for these services.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Rank_List_2025_Insights_and_Projections\"><\/span><b>UPSC Rank List 2025: Insights and Projections<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the UPSC rank list 2025 has not been released yet, the rankings in previous years give a clear indication of the last rank for IAS, IPS, IFS. UPSC rank list is released once the interview process concludes and all results are compiled. However, based on the trends from previous years, we can predict the last rank for IAS, IPS, and IFS.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b> UPSC Last Rank for IAS, IPS, IFS: Click here for <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/ips.gov.in\/Empanelment\/CSE2021_03032023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Rank List 2023<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Last_Rank_for_IAS_IPS_IFS\"><\/span><b>What is the Last Rank for IAS, IPS, IFS?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand the last rank for IAS, IPS, IFS, we\u2019ll look at the rank allocations from the UPSC 2023 examination and use that as a reference for projecting the last rank for IAS, IPS, IFS.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. What is the Last Rank for IAS (2023)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the UPSC 2023 examination, the last rank for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) varied across different categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>last rank for IAS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the <\/span><b>General category<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was <\/span><b>78th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For candidates in the <\/span><b>OBC category<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the last rank for IAS was <\/span><b>435th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the <\/span><b>SC category<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, candidates were allotted IAS up to the <\/span><b>567th rank<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>ST category<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> had the last rank for IAS at <\/span><b>625th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact rank for IAS in future years will depend on factors such as the total number of vacancies and the number of candidates appearing for the examination. Being the most sought-after post in the UPSC exam, IAS has a high cut-off rank.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Last Rank For IAS (2023)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Category<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">78th<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Backward Classes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">435th<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule Caste<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">567th<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule Tribe<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">625th<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>2. What is the Last Rank for IPS (2023)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the UPSC 2023 examination, the last rank for the Indian Police Service (IPS) varied across categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>last rank for IPS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the <\/span><b>General category<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was <\/span><b>252nd<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For candidates in the <\/span><b>OBC category<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the last rank for IPS was <\/span><b>636th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the <\/span><b>SC category<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the last rank for IPS was <\/span><b>865th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>ST category<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> had the last rank for IPS at <\/span><b>858th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While IPS is a highly prestigious and important service, it has a relatively lower cut-off rank compared to IAS. This is primarily because the nature of the responsibilities in IPS differs from that of IAS, and there are fewer vacancies available for IPS compared to IAS.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Last Rank For IPS (2023)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Category<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">252nd<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Backward Classes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">636th<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule Caste<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">865th<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule Tribe<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">858th<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>3. What is the Last Rank for IFS (2023)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Foreign Service (IFS) is one of the most prestigious and respected services, where officers represent India abroad. Due to the limited number of vacancies, the cut-off rank for IFS is highly competitive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the UPSC 2023 examination, the last rank for IFS in the <\/span><b>General category<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was <\/span><b>107th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meaning the candidate ranked 107th in the final UPSC merit list was allotted IFS.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), IFS generally requires a higher rank than the Indian Police Service (IPS). This is mainly because of the specialized nature of the IFS role, which involves international diplomatic duties and representing India in foreign countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Last Rank For IFS (2023)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Category<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">107th<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule Caste<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">126th<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_Influencing_the_Last_Rank_for_IAS_IPS_IFS\"><\/span><b>Factors Influencing the Last Rank for IAS, IPS, IFS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last rank for IAS, IPS, IFS can fluctuate from year to year based on several factors, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vacancies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The total number of vacancies in each service determines how many candidates can be allotted these posts. A larger number of vacancies will result in a lower cut-off rank.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Category-wise Allocation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: UPSC examination follows reservations for candidates from various categories such as General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS (Economically Weaker Sections). As a result, candidates in different categories may have varying last rank for IAS, IPS, IFS.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Competition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The number of candidates appearing for the UPSC examination each year also influences the rank cut-off. As the competition intensifies, the last rank for each service may change, especially for top services like IAS and IFS.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Changes in Policies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Any changes in UPSC exam patterns, reservation policies, or administrative decisions could impact the rank-wise allocation of posts, resulting in shifts in the last rank for IAS, IPS, IFS.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025? <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Last_Rank_for_IAS_IPS_IFS_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Last Rank for IAS, IPS, IFS FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2021 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2021.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2021.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2021.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2021.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-2021.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1743154931\"><div id=\"sp-ea-2021\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20210\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20210\" aria-controls=\"collapse20210\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the last rank of IAS?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse20210\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2021\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20210\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For IAS in 2023, the last rank for the General category was 78th, with different last ranks for other categories like OBC, SC, and ST.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20211\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20211\" aria-controls=\"collapse20211\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the last rank of IPS?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse20211\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2021\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20211\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The last rank for IPS in 2023 for the General category was 252nd, with different ranks for OBC, SC, and ST candidates based on vacancies and category-wise allocation.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20212\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20212\" aria-controls=\"collapse20212\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What factors affect the last rank for UPSC services?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse20212\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2021\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20212\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Factors like total vacancies, category-wise reservations, competition levels, and changes in policies influence the last rank for IAS, IPS, and IFS each year.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20213\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20213\" aria-controls=\"collapse20213\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can the last rank for IAS change yearly?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse20213\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2021\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20213\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, the last rank for IAS can fluctuate yearly based on factors like the number of vacancies, competition intensity, and category-wise allocations in the UPSC examination.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20214\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20214\" aria-controls=\"collapse20214\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How does the reservation system affect the last rank for UPSC posts?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse20214\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2021\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20214\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The reservation system in UPSC ensures that candidates from OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories get their allotted posts based on rank and category, affecting the last rank for each service.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the last rank for IAS, IPS, and IFS in UPSC, including the impact of vacancies, preferences, and category-wise allocation for 2025 exam 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