The Union Public Service Commission releases the Cadre Allocation list once all the exam stages are completed. It is to be noted that IAS officers inducted into the Foundation Course at LBSNAA are provided with the allotted state cadre details before the commencement of training. On the other hand, IPS and IFoS trainees are assigned their respective cadres only after the completion of training and appointment into the services. IAS Cadre is allotted based on the merit ranking of the candidates on remaining vacancies after cadres have been allocated to other candidates who have indicated their preference. 

• Cadre Allocation helps in National Integrity, efficiency of administration etc.
• There are 5 zones in which state cadres/joint cadres have been divided:

Check IAS Cadre Allocation Policy

How to Check UPSC Civil Services Cadre Allocation?

The Union Public Service Commission has released IAS Cadre Allocation for multiple states. Below are the steps to check the cadre allocation list.

Step 1: Click on the direct link mentioned above.

Step 2: You can check the name of the candidates in the allocation list.

Step 3: Find your name in the list and check your cadre.

Step 4: Download and take a printout of the list for the future reference.

Details Mentioned in UPSC Civil Services Cadre Allocation

Below are the details which you can find in IAS Cadre Allocation.

• Name
• Rank
• Home State
• Cadre
• Category
• Insider/Outsider

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Cadre Allocation Policy Zones

Below are five zones in which state cadres/joint cadres have been divided: