UPSC Mains Result 2024 Declared: Check Qualified Candidates & DAF-II Schedule

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) officially declared the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Mains Result 2024 on 9th December 2024. This crucial announcement marks the transition of thousands of aspirants into the final tier of the recruitment cycle: the Personality Test (Interview). The rigorous three-tier selection structure—consisting of the Prelims, Mains, and Interview—filters the nation's top minds to serve in prestigious positions such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other Central Services (Group A and B).

Out of approximately 13.5 lakh candidates who initially sat for the preliminary examination, 14,627 candidates advanced to the mains examination, which was successfully conducted from 20th to 29th September 2024. The current recruitment cycle targets a total of 1,206 vacancies across these premier administrative services.

Steps to Check UPSC Mains Result 2024

Candidates looking to verify their qualifying status can access the result directly through the official web portal. Follow these steps to find your roll number and name:

1. Visit the official website Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) https://upsc.gov.in/.
2. On the homepage click on the link that reads “Written Result: Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2024” or “Written Result (with name): Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2024.
3. UPSC Mains Result pdf appears on the screen with the names of the qualified candidates for the main exam.
4. Search your name and roll number in the list of selected candidates. All those candidates whose roll number appears in the result pdf are qualified for the Interview exam.
5. Download the result pdf and save it for future records.

Details Mentioned on UPSC Mains Result 2024 Checklist

When checking your qualifying status via the official documentation, make sure to cross-verify the following parameters:

• Name of Exam Conducting Body Name i.e. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
• Exam Name i.e. UPSC Civil Service Exam 2024 & UPSC Forest Service Exam 2024
• Exam Date
• Roll Number of Candidates Shortlisted for Interview Exam
• Name of candidates shortlisted for Interview
• Result declaration Date

UPSC Mains Previous Year Cut-Off Trends

Understanding past cutoff benchmarks gives candidates a clear perspective on the evaluation standards maintained by the commission across categories.

Next Steps: DAF-II Submission and Interview Venue

Shortlisted candidates must note that the window to submit the Detailed Application Form-II (DAF-II) is active from 13th to 19th December 2024. Timely completion of this document is mandatory to proceed further.

The upcoming Personality Tests (Interviews) will be hosted physically at the UPSC headquarters, located at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069. Aspirants should begin gearing up their travel arrangements and documentation review well in advance.

Please note that official marksheets will be published on the web portal within 15 days following the conclusion of the Personality Tests and will remain available for download for 30 days.