The UPSC exam is known as one of the most challenging exams in the country.
After cracking the exam, candidates attain prestigious positions such as IAS and IPS officers.
Let's take a closer look at which states in India produce the most administrative officers according to the UPSC report of 2021.
According to the latest data from UPSC, Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of IAS officers produced, while Sikkim has the lowest.
In Uttar Pradesh, out of the total authorised strength of 652 positions, 548 are currently occupied, making it the top producer of IAS officers.
Madhya Pradesh comes in second place with a total authorised strength of 439 positions, out of which 370 are currently occupied.
Maharashtra follows closely in third place with 415 authorised positions, of which 338 are currently filled.
The AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory) cadre holds the fourth position with 403 authorised positions, out of which 316 are filled.
West Bengal is ranked fifth with 378 authorised positions, and 298 currently occupied.
Tamil Nadu holds the sixth position with 376 authorised positions, out of which 322 are currently filled.
Bihar secures the seventh position with 342 authorised positions, of which 248 are currently occupied.
Karnataka holds the eighth position with 314 authorised positions, and 242 currently occupied.
Gujarat ranks ninth with 313 authorised positions, out of which 250 are currently filled.
Finally, Rajasthan secures the tenth position with 313 authorised positions, of which 241 are presently occupied, as per the UPSC report.