India’s Civil Services Shortfall: Over 2,800 Vacancies in IAS, IPS, and IFoS Cadres

Total vacancies: 2,834 across IAS, IPS, and IFoS
Vacancy rate: 18.7% of sanctioned strength (15,169)
IAS shortfall: 1,300 positions unfilled
IPS shortfall: 505 positions vacant
IFoS shortfall: 1,029 officers needed
States most affected: Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra

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The Government of India informed Parliament that 2,834 posts remain vacant across the IAS, IPS, and Indian Forest Service (IFoS) cadres. With a sanctioned strength of 15,169, this represents an 18.7% vacancy rate. The largest gap is in the IAS, with 1,300 unfilled positions, raising concerns about governance and efficiency.