Explore UPSC Civil Services Exam Mains Optional Paper 2 vacancy details 2026, post-wise breakdown, and previous year vacancy trends on MockPreps.
The total number of vacancies for the Civil Services Examination is determined by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and is announced in the annual notification. There is no fixed number of vacancies specifically for optional subjects, as candidates compete for the total service vacancies based on their aggregate Mains and Interview score.
| Exam Year | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1056 |
| 2023 | 1105 |
| 2022 | 1022 |
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