IAS Result 2020 – Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the result of mains IAS examination 2019. The result is available in pdf file at the official website, upsc.gov.in. The direct link to check result is available on this page. IAS result is declared in the form of merit list. Candidates can download the merit list directly from the website. Roll numbers of candidates who secured the minimum qualifying marks (cutoff) will be on the merit list. After preliminary examination, candidates are called for main examination. For further information related to IAS result 2020 including the process to download result, details present on result, previous year cutoff read the article below.
Latest: IAS Result 2019 is out! Check below
IAS Result 2020
IAS result is declared in the form of merit list and in PDF format. If you wish to make it to your dream job then make sure you secure the cutoff prescribed by UPSC. Check the dates table for important dates of IAS result 2020.
| Important events | Important dates |
| IAS Prelims 2020 exam date | 31 May 2020 |
| Declaration of pre exams result | To be announced |
| IAS Main 2020 exam date | 18 Sep 2020 |
| Declaration of mains exams result | To be announced |
Check result here: Candidates can check IAS result 2020 as per schedule at upsc.gov.in.
Last year UPSC released IAS result on July 12, 2019 when the pre-examination was on June 02, 2019 that is 40 days days after the examination. So this year, candidates can expect IAS result 40-42 days after pre – examination.
UPSC IAS Result 2019
UPSC has declared the Civil Services Mains Result 2019 at the official website, upsc.gov.in on January 14, 2020. The result is released in the form of meit list containing the roll numbers of the selected candidates. Now, the selected candidates will now have to undergo personality test to be held on February 2020.
Result: Click here to check UPSC IAS mains result 2019.
How is IAS Result 2020 calculated?
After the preliminary examination for IAS, answer keys for the same are released. After the process of raising objection against the answer key, a final answer key is released. On the basis of final answer key candidates are selected for main examination. With the help of marking scheme and formula, IAS result is calculated.
Marking scheme
| For each correct answer | +2 marks |
| For each incorrect answer | -2/3 marks |
Formula for the calculation of result
Total scores of IAS 2020 = (Number of correct answers X 2 marks ) – (Number of incorrect answer X 2/3 marks)
IAS 2020 tie-breaking criteria
If two or more candidates have scored the same marks in IAS 2020 exam, then the tie is resolved on the basis of principles approved and prescribed by the Commission, which are:
- Candidate scoring more marks in Personality Test and Compulsory Test are summed up and then the rank is calculated.
- If in case, the marks of both compulsory and personality test are same of the candidate then the rank is given to the candidate who is elder in age.
- Just in case if above mentioned criteria are also same, then the higher rank is set on the basis of the marks candidate has secured in compulsory papers.
IAS 2020 Cut off marks
The cutoff marks increases each year as the number of applicants increases. It is expected that qualifying marks for IAS 2020 is going to be higher than previous year. Candidates can check the cut off marks for IAS 2018, and IAS 2017 below.
Cut off marks for IAS 2018
Cut off marks for IAS 2017
IAS 2020 Vacancies
Below are the previous year, IAS 2019, vacancies. Candidates are advised to visit the official website to know the exact number of vacancies.
| Category | No. of Vacancies |
| Total vacancies | 896 |
| PwBD | 39 Blindness & Low Vision – 08 Deaf & Hard Hearing – 11 Locomotor Disability – 15 Multiple Disabilities – 05 |
IAS 2020 Selection Procedure
The selection for IAS is done in three stages which are –
- Preliminary examination
- Main examination
- Interview round
To qualify for the next stage of the selection procedure, candidates have to qualify the previous one. After securing the minimum qualifying marks, candidates are called for mains examination. Mains examination is descriptive in nature. After qualifying this stage, interview round is conducted. Interview or personality round is conducted to test the knowledge and caliber of the applicant.
How to download IAS Result 2020
Result for IAS 2020 is declared on the official website of UPSC. To download the result, candidates are advised to follow the steps mentioned below.
1st step: Visit the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
2nd step: Click on the ‘written examination’ link present at the middle of the page.
3rd step: Result for IAS will be on the top of the list. Download the result by clicking on the link provided on the right.
4th step: After downloading, search for your roll number with the help of search feature.
About IAS
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) examination is conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). IAS exam is conducted for the selection of one of the three arms of All India Services. To apply for IAS, candidates must have a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Being one of the toughest examinations of India, selection procedure for IAS is done in 3 stages. First stage is preliminary examination, second stage is main examination and the third is personality/interview test. Some of the notable IAS officers are Naresh Chandra, Narinder Nath Vohra, T.N.Seshan, Yogendra Narain, Vinod Rai, and Duvvuri Subbarao.
IAS Result Archives
IAS Pre Result
- Result of Civil Service (Preliminary) examination for candidates who have qualified for admission in Civil Service (Main) examination – Download Here.
- Result of Civil Service (Preliminary) examination for candidates who have qualified for admission in Indian Forest Service (Main) examination – Download Here.
IAS Mains Result
- Result of Civil Service (Mains) examination for candidates who have qualified for Civil Service Personality Test / Interview Roll Number Wise – Download Here.
- Result of Civil Service (Mains) examination for candidates who have qualified for Civil Service Personality Test / Interview Name Wise – Download Here.
IAS Final Result
- Final Result of Civil Service examination for candidates who have been recommended for appointment – Download Here.
IAS Marks Of Recommended Candidates
- Marks of recommended candidates of Civil Service examination – Download Here.
IAS 2020 Result Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : To check the result candidates have to visit the UPSC website, enter their registration Id and download result.
Ans : Yes. IAS declared the result IAS in the form of a merit list having roll number of the selected candidates.
Ans : In total of 3 stages, IAS selection is conducted. Preliminary round, main examination and then interview round.
