Not on the UPSC Final List? Know what the UPSC Reserve List is and how you get a Sarkari Job!
UPSC Final Result के बाद अगर मुख्य सूची में नाम नहीं है, तो Reserve List आपके लिए रास्ता खोल सकती है। जानें कैसे काम करता है UPSC का यह नियम।
After the release of the Civil Services Examination Sarkari Result by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the names of many candidates are not included in the Main List. However, the UPSC maintains a Consolidated Reserve List, through which candidates are later selected for vacant posts.
This system serves as a second chance for many aspirants to enter the IAS, IPS, and Allied Services.
Key Details Table
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Civil Services Examination (CSE) |
| Mechanism | UPSC Reserve List / Consolidated Reserve List |
| Service Allocation | Based on DoPT Requisition |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
What is the UPSC Reserve List and how does it work?
- Sealed Cover System: While declaring the main results, the UPSC simultaneously prepares a Reserve List and keeps it in a sealed envelope.
- Service Allocation Vacancy: This list is opened when candidates selected in the main list do not join the service or when seats remain vacant due to cadre allocation.
- DoPT Request: Upon the request of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the UPSC releases the roll numbers of candidates from this Reserve List.
Eligibility & Important Rules
- Cut-off Marks: Candidates who miss out on a spot in the main list but are close to the minimum qualifying marks (Cut-off) have their names included in this list.
- Category Wise Allocation: Selection of candidates from General, OBC, EWS, SC, and ST categories is done according to their category and available vacant posts.
- Time Duration: This list is usually published within 4 to 6 months of the release of the Final Result.
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How to Check UPSC Reserve List
- Visit the official UPSC website upsc.gov.in.
- Look for the 'What's New' section on the homepage.
- Click on the UPSC Civil Services Reserve List PDF link.
- Search for your Name and Roll Number in the downloaded PDF.
- After viewing the result, follow the DoPT guidelines along with your Notification and Admit Card details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: When is the UPSC Reserve List released?
Ans: This list is released upon the request of DoPT, approximately 4 to 6 months after the declaration of the main results.
Q2: Which services are appointments made to from the Reserve List?
Ans: It is used to fill vacant posts in the IAS, IPS, IFS, and Central Services Group 'A' and Group 'B'.
Q3: Is the Reserve List result available on the Sarkari Result website?
Ans: Yes, apart from the official UPSC site, updates for it are made available on Sarkari Result and major job portals.