Assam GK Topic

What Is The Authorised Strength Of Ias, Ips, And Ifs Officers In The Assam-meghalaya Cadre?

The Assam-Meghalaya cadre of the All India Services has a defined authorised strength sanctioned by the Government of India. However, the actual number of officers in position often differs due to vacancies, deputations, retirements, and cadre reviews.
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Detailed Notes

Assam-Meghalaya Cadre: IAS, IPS & IFS Authorised Strength vs In-Position Officers As of December 2024, here are the official figures:

Assam-Meghalaya Cadre IAS (Indian Administrative Service)

  • Authorised Strength: 263
  • Officers in Position: 195

Assam-Meghalaya Cadre IPS (Indian Police Service)

  • Authorised Strength: 138
  • Officers in Position: 162

Assam-Meghalaya Cadre IFS (Indian Forest Service)

  • Authorised Strength: 40
  • Officers in Position: 14

Key Insights

  • The IAS cadre shows a gap of nearly 68 vacancies (263 sanctioned vs 195 in position).
  • Interestingly, the IPS cadre has more officers in position (162) than its sanctioned strength (138), reflecting central deputations or temporary adjustments.
  • The IFS cadre faces a shortfall, with only 14 officers serving against 40 authorised posts.

These statistics highlight the staffing pattern of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, reflecting both shortages and administrative imbalances in different services.