New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025, with Anuj Agnihotri from Kota, Rajasthan, securing the All India Rank (AIR) 1.
A total of 958 candidates have been recommended for appointment to various civil services, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other Group A and B services.
Candidates can check the final merit list on the official UPSC websites — upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in.
The results also show a strong representation of women candidates, with three women securing positions among the top 10 ranks.
This year, Anuj Agnihotri secured All India Rank (AIR) 1 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, emerging as the topper. Rajeshwari Suve M secured AIR 2, while Akansh Dhull achieved AIR 3 in the highly competitive examination.
Top 10 Rankers
| Rank | Roll Number | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1131589 | Anuj Agnihotri |
| 2 | 4000040 | Rajeshwari Suve M |
| 3 | 3512521 | Akansh Dhull |
| 4 | 0834732 | Raghav Jhunjhunwala |
| 5 | 0409847 | Ishan Bhatnagar |
| 6 | 6410067 | Zinnia Aurora |
| 7 | 0818306 | A R Rajah Mohaideen |
| 8 | 0843487 | Pakshal Secretry |
| 9 | 0831647 | Astha Jain |
| 10 | 1523945 | Ujjwal Priyank |
Check the Result PDF File Below –
180 Candidates Selected for IAS
Among the selected candidates, 180 have been recommended for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), one of the most prestigious services in the country.
The remaining candidates have been recommended for other services such as the IPS, IFS, and central Group A and B services, based on their rank and service preferences.
UPSC conducts the Civil Services Examination annually to recruit officers for key administrative roles in the Government of India.
How to Check the Result on UPSC Site
Candidates can download the final result by following these steps –
- Visit the official website upsc.gov.in
- Click on the “UPSC Civil Services Final Result 2025” link on the homepage
- Open the PDF file containing the merit list
- Search for your roll number or name
- Download and print the result for future reference
Final Selection
UPSC has recommended 958 candidates for appointment through the Civil Services Examination 2025, while the recruitment process is expected to fill 979 vacancies across various services.
The selected candidates will now undergo training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie, before being assigned their respective services and cadres.
Civil Services Examination 2025: Key Timeline
The Civil Services Examination 2025 followed the standard three-stage selection process:
- Notification Release: January 22, 2025
- Preliminary Examination: May 25, 2025
- Prelims Result Declared: June 11, 2025
- Main Examination: August 22 to August 31, 2025
- Personality Test / Interviews: January 5 to February 27, 2026
- Final Result Declaration: March 2026
Around 1.34 million candidates applied for the exam, while approximately 5 to 7 lakh candidates appeared in the preliminary examination.
Out of them, 14,161 candidates qualified for the Main examination, followed by interviews conducted for shortlisted candidates.
New Cadre Allocation Policy Introduced
This year’s results also coincide with a major change in the cadre allocation system for the All India Services.
The Government of India has abolished the “Zone System”, which had been in place since 2017, and replaced it with a new Cadre Allocation Policy 2026 based on a cycle system.
The new policy will apply to officers selected for the IAS, IPS, and Indian Forest Service (IFoS).
Geographical Zones Abolished
Under the previous system, the 25 cadres across states and Union Territories were grouped into five geographical zones:
- North
- South
- East
- West
- Central
Candidates filled the DAF-II (Detailed Application Form) after clearing the Mains examination, where they chose their preferred zones and states.
Once allocated, officers are required to serve in the same state cadre for most of their careers.
New Cadre Groups Under the Policy
Under the new system, the 25 cadres have been arranged alphabetically and divided into four groups.
Group I
AGMUT (Delhi/Union Territories), Andhra Pradesh, Assam-Meghalaya, Bihar, Chhattisgarh
Group II
Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh
Group III
Maharashtra, Manipur, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu
Group IV
Telangana, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal
The new system arranges cadres alphabetically rather than geographically, which could result in candidates being allotted states that differ from their earlier regional preferences.
For example, a candidate selecting Haryana (H) may also be allotted Jharkhand (J), Karnataka (K), or Kerala (K)depending on the alphabetical cycle.
