Archive · 8 Dec 2025
UPSC CSE 2024 Toppers Get Cadres
The UPSC has announced the results of the Civil Services Exam 2024 and allocated cadres to the successful candidates.
Shakti Dubey, who secured the first rank, has been allocated her home state, Uttar Pradesh.
Harshita Goyal, who secured the second rank, has been allocated Gujarat.
The exam is one of the most competitive in the country, with thousands of aspirants participating every year.
The top 25 candidates include 14 men and 11 women.
Dubey, a biochemistry graduate, had a challenging journey with five missed attempts before finally succeeding.
Goyal, a commerce graduate and Chartered Accountant, described her success as unbelievable, especially as it was her third attempt and first time clearing both mains and interview.
Shakti Dubey, the topper of UPSC CSE 2024, has been allocated the Uttar Pradesh cadre.
Harshita Goyal, the second ranker, has been allocated the Gujarat cadre.
Of the top 25 candidates, 14 are men and 11 are women.
Shakti Dubey had a challenging journey with five missed attempts before securing the first rank.
Harshita Goyal, a commerce graduate and Chartered Accountant, described her success as unbelievable.
- Who
- Shakti Dubey (AIR 1), Harshita Goyal (AIR 2), and other UPSC CSE 2024 toppers
- What
- UPSC CSE 2024 cadre allocation list released
- When
- April 22, 2024 (results announced), subsequent cadre allocation
- Where
- India
- Why
- To allocate cadres to successful candidates of the UPSC CSE 2024
- Topper
- Shakti Dubey (AIR 1)
- Cadres
- Shakti Dubey: Uttar Pradesh, Harshita Goyal: Gujarat
- Total Candidates
- 1,009
- Male Candidates
- 725
- Female Candidates
- 284
- Top 5 Women
- 3 (Ranks 1, 2, 4)
- Top 25 Gender Split
- 14 men, 11 women
- Dubey's Background
- Biochemistry graduate from Banaras Hindu University
