SC Representation in IAS vs Population Share

Choropleth map of India by state: SC Representation in IAS vs Population Share. SC representation in IAS is 15% against a 16.6% population share — close, but promotion gaps widen at senior levels.
SC representation in IAS is 15% against a 16.6% population share — close, but promotion gaps widen at senior levels.
Policy implication
Entry-level representation has improved; the ceiling is at joint secretary and above, where SC officers are underrepresented.
DoPT 2023CasteIAS representationbureaucracycaste
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Source: DoPT (2023). See the methodology for notes and limitations.

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