Know the State-Wise Strength of IAS, IPS, and IFS Officers-Latest Data by Government

The recent report on the strength of IAS, IPS, and IFS officers across the various states and cadres has shed light on several key aspects of the All India Services (AIS) system. This includes both the total sanctioned strength of officers and their current in-position numbers, as well as a breakdown of recruitment over the past five years, category-wise. The data also addresses the issue of vacancies, particularly in direct recruitment and promotion posts, and the challenges in filling these vacancies.

Here's a breakdown of the key insights from the report:

Total Authorized Strength

As of January 1, 2024, India's total sanctioned strength of IAS, IPS, and IFS officers stands at 6,858, 5,055, and 3,193 respectively. The number of officers in position varies across states, with larger states like Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra having higher numbers, while smaller states like Sikkim and Manipur have fewer officers. This distribution highlights the structure and efficiency of India's civil services.

State	IAS	IPS	IFS
Andhra Pradesh	239	144	82
AGMUT	542	457	302
Assam-Meghalaya	263	195	142
Bihar	359	242	74
Chhattisgarh	202	142	153
Gujarat	313	208	125
Haryana	215	144	58
Himachal Pradesh	153	94	114
Jharkhand	224	158	142
Karnataka	314	224	164
Kerala	231	172	107
Madhya Pradesh	459	319	296
Maharashtra	435	317	206
Manipur	115	91	58
Nagaland	94	80	45
Odisha	248	195	141
Punjab	231	172	61
Rajasthan	313	222	145
Sikkim	48	32	30
Tamil Nadu	394	276	152
Telangana	208	139	81
Tripura	102	69	60
Uttarakhand	126	75	112
Uttar Pradesh	652	541	217
West Bengal	378	347	126
TOTAL	6858	5055	3193

No. Of Officers in Position

As of January 1, 2024, the total number of officers in position across the IAS, IPS, and IFS cadres stands at 5,542, 4,469, and 2,151, respectively. This data reflects the strength of officers currently serving in various state and central government positions, showcasing the distribution of key administrative, policing, and forest service roles across the country.

State	IAS	IPS	IFS
Andhra Pradesh	210	131	52
AGMUT	412	415	197
Assam-Meghalaya	213	162	91
Bihar	244	225	49
Chhattisgarh	169	129	118
Gujarat	260	194	70
Haryana	174	128	48
Himachal Pradesh	113	84	88
Jharkhand	192	147	95
Karnataka	273	193	119
Kerala	152	134	67
Madhya Pradesh	393	271	215
Maharashtra	346	299	147
Manipur	88	66	24
Nagaland	58	64	31
Odisha	189	132	80
Punjab	191	143	42
Rajasthan	262	208	101
Sikkim	35	28	27
Tamil Nadu	333	234	101
Telangana	170	130	57
Tripura	77	66	47
Uttarakhand	111	70	69
Uttar Pradesh	574	499	118
West Bengal	303	317	98
Total	5542	4469	2151

IAS Officers Appointed in Last 5 Years

Over the last five years, the number of IAS officers appointed has remained consistent, with 91 general category officers appointed in 2018, followed by 72 in 2019, 2020, and 2021. In 2022, 75 general category officers were appointed. Appointments have also included a balanced representation from OBC, SC, and ST categories.

Year	General	OBC	SC	ST
2018	91	48	27	14
2019	72	52	25	13
2020	72	49	28	13
2021	72	49	27	14
2022	75	45	29	13

IPS Officers Appointed in Last 5 Years

Over the past five years, there has been a steady recruitment of IPS officers across various categories. In 2018, 75 general category officers were appointed, with a gradual increase in 2020 and 2021, where 80 and 83 officers were appointed, respectively. The trend continued in 2022, with 83 general category officers being appointed. Alongside, there has been consistent recruitment in other categories, such as OBC, SC, and ST, reflecting an ongoing commitment to diversity and representation in the police force.

Year	General	OBC	SC	ST
2018	75	42	24	9
2019	60	42	23	10
2020	80	55	30	15
2021	83	51	26	20
2022	83	53	31	13

IFS Officers Appointed in Last 5 Years

Over the past five years, the number of IPS officers appointed has shown a steady trend, with some fluctuations. In 2018, 46 officers were appointed under the General category, 40 under OBC, 16 under SC, and 8 under ST. The numbers remained relatively consistent in subsequent years, with 2020 and 2021 witnessing slightly fewer appointments, particularly under the General category. The highest appointment was seen in 2023, with 54 officers under OBC. This data highlights the continued commitment to diverse representation across various categories in the IPS appointments.