Prayagraj: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has declared the final results of the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination-2024 (UPPCS 2024) late Sunday night, with Neha Panchal emerging as the topper of one of the state’s most prestigious competitive examinations.
The result has drawn significant attention due to the remarkable performance of women candidates, with six women securing positions among the top 10, and six of the top seven ranks being held by women, marking one of the strongest female performances in recent years in the examination.
Neha Panchal secured the first rank, while Ananya Trivedi from Uttar Pradesh stood second. Abhay Pratap Singhsecured the third position.
Top 10 Rank Holders in UPPCS 2024
According to the final merit list released by the Commission, the top ten successful candidates are:
- Neha Panchal
- Ananya Trivedi
- Abhay Pratap Singh
- Anamika Mishra
- Neha Singh
- Deepti Verma
- Pooja Tiwari
- Anurag Pandey
- Shubham Singh
- Ayush Pandey
The top rankings indicate a clear dominance of women candidates this year, especially in the top seven positions, where only one male candidate – Abhay Pratap Singh – appears.
932 Candidates Selected Against 947 Vacancies
The Commission announced that 932 candidates have been selected against 947 advertised vacancies across 24 categories of posts and services.
However, 15 posts remain vacant because suitable candidates were not available for certain categories.
These include:
- 1 post of Vyavastha Adhikari (Estate Officer)
- 14 posts of Vyavasthapak (Manager)
Officials clarified that these vacancies remained unfilled due to the absence of eligible candidates meeting required standards.
Women’s Success Rate Improves Again
A major feature of this year’s result is the strong representation of women in overall selections as well.
Out of the 932 selected candidates:
- 613 are men
- 319 are women
This places the women’s success rate at 34.22%.
For comparison, in UPPCS 2023, out of 251 selected candidates, 84 were women, resulting in a 33.46% success rate.
The data reflects a continued rise in women’s participation and success in state civil services examinations.
Interview Process Completed in Less Than a Month
According to Commission records, the Main Examination results were declared on February 4, 2026, after which 2,719 candidates qualified for the interview stage.
Additionally, two more candidates were provisionally allowed for interviews following High Court orders related to pending petitions.
The interview process was conducted between February 26 and March 23, during which:
- 21 candidates remained absent
- Final results were declared just five days after completion of interviews
This quick turnaround has been noted as one of the faster result declarations in recent years.
Marks and Cut-Off to Be Released Soon
UPPSC Secretary Ashok Kumar stated that:
- Candidates’ obtained marks
- Category-wise cut-off
- Post-wise cut-off marks
will soon be uploaded on the Commission’s official website.
Candidates whose names appear marked as “Provisional” in the result list must submit required documents within the prescribed time limit.
Failure to do so will lead to cancellation of candidature or final selection.
The result is available on the official Commission website.
UP PCS Main 2025 Examination Also Begins
Even as the 2024 final result was declared, the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Main Examination-2025 also began on Sunday under the supervision of the Commission.
The examination started in two shifts:
- First Shift: General Hindi (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
- Second Shift: Essay Paper (2:30 PM to 5:30 PM)
The General Studies Paper I and II are scheduled for Monday in two separate shifts.
Essay Paper Featured AI, Foreign Policy and Women-Centric Topics
This year’s essay paper drew attention for including contemporary and policy-focused topics.
One of the most discussed essay topics was:
“The Future of Literature in the Age of AI”
Candidates were asked to analyse the changing relationship between artificial intelligence and human creativity.
Other essay topics included:
- India’s Foreign Policy: From Non-Alignment to Multipolar Diplomacy
- The Indian Woman in the 21st Century
- The Global Consciousness of a New India
- Organic Farming
The essay paper was divided into three sections.
General Hindi Paper Focused on Grammar and Administrative Writing
The 150-mark General Hindi paper tested candidates on grammar, comprehension, précis writing and official drafting.
Passages were based on themes such as:
- The Strength of the Indian Family
- Poverty: A Mental Ailment
Candidates had to:
- Explain meanings
- Suggest titles
- Write summaries
The grammar section included antonyms of words like:
- Abhimukh
- Abhyantar
- Sthavar
Idioms included:
- Pagdi Badalna
- Kale Til Chabaana
- Kambal Odhkar Lootna
Administrative writing tasks included drafting:
- Government letters
- Official notifications
UPPSC Result Reflects Changing Competitive Landscape
This year’s result once again underlines the increasing competitiveness of the PCS examination, particularly with women securing leading ranks and maintaining strong representation in final selections.
With the Commission now preparing for cut-off disclosure and document verification, attention will also remain on the ongoing PCS Main 2025 examinations, where another large batch of aspirants is competing for future administrative roles.
