MHA notifies 147 IPS vacancies, 53 fewer than last year, tightening UPSC competition

NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the cadre-controlling authority for Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, has released the category-wise and state-wise distribution of vacancies to be filled through the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024.

MHA notifies 147 IPS vacancies, 53 fewer than last year, tightening UPSC competition. NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the cadre-controlling authority for Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, has released the category-wise and state-wise distribution of vacancies to be filled through the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024. While the notification provides long-awaited clarity on the availability of posts across cadres, experts believe the sharp decline in vacancies has emerged as the biggest concern for aspirants. According to the notification, only 147 IPS vacancies will be filled through CSE 2024, a significant reduction from the 200 vacancies notified in the previous allocation cycle. The drop of 53 posts is expected to make competition for one of India’s most sought-after civil services even more intense. The va...