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UPPSC PCS 2024 Final Result Out: 932 Selected, Neha Panchal Tops With Women Dominating
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission declared the UPPSC PCS 2024 final result on 29 March 2026, selecting 932 candidates across 947 advertised posts in 24 categories. Neha Panchal secured the first rank, as women claimed six of the top ten positions in UP's most competitive administrative examination.
How 932 Candidates Were Finally Chosen From 2,719 Interviews
The commission released the final merit list late on the night of 29 March 2026 in PDF format on its official website uppsc.up.nic.in. The selection process ran across three stages: a preliminary examination, a mains examination held from 29 June to 2 July 2025, and an interview round conducted from 26 February to 23 March 2026.
Of the 2,719 candidates called for interviews, 21 did not appear. Two additional candidates were provisionally permitted to sit for the interview under a directive of the Allahabad High Court, issued through a notification dated 20 March 2026. From this final pool, 932 candidates have been recommended for appointment.
UPPSC Secretary Ashok Kumar confirmed that individual candidate marks and category-wise, post-wise cut-off scores will be released on the official website shortly. The commission also clarified that RTI applications for this information will not be entertained — all data will be made publicly available online.
One Year, Three Months, Seven Days: The Full UPPSC PCS 2024 Timeline
The UPPSC PCS 2024 cycle began with preliminary examinations on 22 December 2024. The mains result followed on 4 February 2026, after which 2,719 candidates were shortlisted for the interview stage. From the start of prelims to the final result, the entire process took one year, three months, and seven days.
Posts on offer include Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sub Registrar, Block Development Officer, Assistant Commissioner, Treasury Officer, and Accounts Officer, spread across 24 service categories. These are gazetted administrative and police service roles that directly shape district-level governance across 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh — home to nearly 24 crore people.
6 Women in Top 10: The UPPSC PCS 2024 Merit List in Full
Neha Panchal finished first in the overall merit list and topped the Deputy Collector post category. The complete top 10 is as follows:
| Rank | Candidate Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Neha Panchal |
| 2 | Ananya Trivedi |
| 3 | Abhay Pratap Singh |
| 4 | Anamika Mishra |
| 5 | Neha Singh |
| 6 | Deepti Verma |
| 7 | Pooja Tiwari |
| 8 | Anurag Pandey |
| 9 | Shubham Singh |
| 10 | Ayush Pandey |
Women occupied ranks 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 — six of the top ten positions, including four candidates from Uttar Pradesh itself.
Among the 932 total selections, 319 are women — a success rate of 34.22 percent, up from 33.46 percent in the PCS 2023 cycle. The remaining 613 selected candidates are men. Neha Panchal, the overall topper, prepared for the examination while managing household responsibilities and caring for her young daughter — a detail she shared in multiple mock interview sessions.
Why 15 Posts Went Unfilled and What Happens to Those Vacancies
Of the 947 posts advertised, 15 remain unfilled. These are specifically one post of Administrative Officer and 14 posts of Administrator. The commission confirmed that no suitable candidate meeting the combined threshold of written performance, interview score, and category eligibility was available for these positions.
- The 15 unfilled vacancies will be carried forward under existing recruitment rules — they are not cancelled.
- The Deputy Jailor post result was prepared based on written examination marks only, with no interview component applied.
- Two candidates were added provisionally to the interview list following Allahabad High Court orders — their final status is included in the declared result.
The carryforward rule means affected candidates in future UPPSC cycles may compete for these 15 posts, though the precise timeline and notification will be issued separately by the commission.
How the UPPSC PCS Final Score Is Calculated and Where Candidates Lost Marks
The UPPSC PCS final merit is calculated by combining mains examination marks with interview scores. The commission weights the interview as a significant component — typically around 200 marks against a mains total of approximately 1,500 marks depending on optional subjects. Candidates who cleared mains but scored poorly in the interview could find themselves below the cut-off despite strong written performance.
The risk for borderline candidates becomes visible when scores are eventually published. Those within 5 to 10 marks of the category cut-off will face the narrowest margin of difference. With 15 posts left vacant due to the "unavailability of suitable candidates," the commission's standard was evidently not lowered — signalling that interview performance weighed heavily in final decisions for specialist-category posts.
No independent expert commentary was available in the source material for this article.
UPPSC PCS 2025 Mains Already Scheduled — What Comes Next
Even as the PCS 2024 final result was declared, the commission is simultaneously running the next cycle. The UPPSC PCS 2025 mains examination is scheduled to begin on 1 April 2026, conducted across 27 centres in Prayagraj and Lucknow. A total of 11,403 candidates are registered — 4,757 at 12 Prayagraj centres and 6,646 at 15 Lucknow centres. Strict anti-copying arrangements have been confirmed by the administration.
UPPSC PCS 2024 Final Result — Confirmed Facts at a Glance
The following table consolidates all verified figures from the UPPSC PCS 2024 final result.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), Prayagraj |
| Examination name | Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Exam 2024 |
| Date of final result | 29 March 2026 (late night) |
| Total posts advertised | 947 across 24 categories |
| Candidates finally selected | 932 |
| Posts left unfilled | 15 (1 Administrative Officer + 14 Administrator) |
| Women selected | 319 out of 932 (34.22%) |
| Men selected | 613 out of 932 |
| Women in top 10 | 6 (Ranks 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7) |
| Overall topper | Neha Panchal (Rank 1) |
| Interview period | 26 February to 23 March 2026 |
| Candidates called for interview | 2,719 |
| Candidates absent from interview | 21 |
| Mains examination dates | 29 June to 2 July 2025 |
| Mains result date | 4 February 2026 |
| Women success rate — PCS 2023 | 33.46% |
| Women success rate — PCS 2024 | 34.22% |
| Next confirmed step | Release of marks and cut-offs on uppsc.up.nic.in |
Document Verification and Medical Exam: What Every Selected Candidate Must Do Before Joining
Selection in the UPPSC PCS 2024 merit list does not mean immediate appointment. All 932 provisionally selected candidates must complete document verification and a medical examination before receiving official appointment letters and posting orders. The schedule for these steps will be communicated through official UPPSC notices — checking uppsc.up.nic.in regularly is the only reliable way to stay informed.
Medical fitness standards differ by post. Candidates selected for Deputy SP face a different physical standard than those selected for Treasury Officer or Sub Registrar roles. Checking the original recruitment notification for post-specific medical norms before the verification date is essential. Any mismatch between submitted documents and actual academic or category certificates can lead to disqualification even from an otherwise confirmed merit-list position.
Your Questions About UPPSC PCS 2024 Final Result Answered
Who topped UPPSC PCS 2024?
Neha Panchal secured the first rank in the UPPSC PCS 2024 final merit list, topping the Deputy Collector post category. Ananya Trivedi finished second and Abhay Pratap Singh third overall.
How many candidates were selected in UPPSC PCS 2024?
932 candidates were finally selected against 947 advertised posts across 24 categories. The remaining 15 posts — one Administrative Officer and 14 Administrator — were left vacant and will be carried forward under existing recruitment rules.
Where can I download the UPPSC PCS 2024 final result PDF?
The result PDF is available on the official UPPSC website at uppsc.up.nic.in under the Results section. Use Ctrl+F inside the downloaded PDF to search by name or roll number. The commission will not entertain RTI applications as all data will be published on the website.
When will UPPSC release cut-off marks and individual scores for PCS 2024?
UPPSC Secretary Ashok Kumar confirmed that candidate-wise marks and post-wise, category-wise cut-off scores will be released on the official website shortly after the merit list declaration. No specific date was given at the time of the result announcement.
What is the next step for candidates selected in UPPSC PCS 2024?
Selected candidates must complete document verification and a medical examination as prescribed for their specific post before receiving appointment orders. Official communication with dates and venue details will be issued by the commission through uppsc.up.nic.in.
What percentage of UPPSC PCS 2024 selected candidates are women?
319 of the 932 selected candidates are women — 34.22 percent, a slight increase from 33.46 percent in the PCS 2023 cycle. Six women finished in the top ten ranks, including overall topper Neha Panchal.
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