The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 on March 6, 2026. A total of 958 candidates have been recommended for appointment to various civil services, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Foreign Service (IFS).
Among the successful candidates, 659 are men and 299 are women. The examination once again witnessed intense competition, with over 9.37 lakh candidates applying for one of the most prestigious and competitive exams in India.
Anuj Agnihotri Tops UPSC CSE 2025
Anuj Agnihotri (Roll No. 1131589) secured All India Rank (AIR) 1 in the Civil Services Examination 2025.
He pursued MBBS from AIIMS Jodhpur and chose Medical Science as his optional subject. His achievement places him at the top of the merit list among thousands of aspirants who appeared for the exam.
Top 5 Rank Holders in UPSC CSE 2025
The top five candidates in the Civil Services Examination 2025 include four men and one woman.
| Rank | Name | Educational Background | Optional Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anuj Agnihotri | MBBS, AIIMS Jodhpur | Medical Science |
| 2 | Rajeshwari Suve M | B.E. Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Anna University | Sociology |
| 3 | Akansh Dhull | B.Com, University of Delhi | Commerce & Accountancy |
| 4 | Raghav Jhunjhunwala | B.A. (Hons.) Economics, University of Delhi | Economics |
| 5 | Ishan Bhatnagar | B.A. LL.B (Hons.), National Law University Delhi | Sociology |
UPSC CSE 2025 Examination Process
The Civil Services Examination involves multiple stages conducted over nearly a year.
Preliminary Examination
- Conducted on May 25, 2025
- 9,37,876 candidates applied
- 5,76,793 candidates appeared
Main Examination
- Held in August 2025
- 14,161 candidates qualified for the Mains
Personality Test (Interview)
- 2,736 candidates qualified for the interview stage
After completing all stages, 958 candidates were recommended for appointment to various civil services.
Gender Representation in Final Selection
Out of the total 958 recommended candidates –
- 659 are men
- 299 are women
The top 25 candidates include 11 women and 14 men, reflecting increasing participation and success of women in the civil services.
Educational Background of Top Candidates
The top 25 successful candidates come from diverse academic backgrounds. Their degrees include –
- Engineering
- Humanities
- Science
- Commerce
- Law
- Medical Science
- Mass Media
They graduated from several prestigious institutions across India, including –
- IITs
- AIIMS
- National Law University (NLU)
- Delhi Technological University (DTU)
- Anna University
- University of Delhi
- University of Mumbai
Popular Optional Subjects Among Top Candidates
Candidates in the top 25 ranks selected a wide range of optional subjects in the UPSC Mains examination.
These include:
• Anthropology
• Commerce & Accountancy
• Chemistry
• Economics
• Electrical Engineering
• History
• Mathematics
• Medical Science
• Philosophy
• Political Science & International Relations
• Public Administration
• Sociology
Candidates with Benchmark Disabilities Selected
The UPSC result also includes 42 candidates with benchmark disabilities, demonstrating inclusive representation in civil services.
The category-wise distribution includes –
• 10 Orthopedically Handicapped
• 14 Visually Challenged
• 9 Hearing Impaired
• 9 Multiple Disabilities
Highly Competitive Examination
The Civil Services Examination is widely considered one of the toughest competitive examinations in India. Every year, lakhs of candidates apply, but only a small number are selected after clearing three rigorous stages:
- 1 Preliminary Examination
- 2 Main Written Examination
- 3 Personality Test (Interview)
The successful candidates will now be appointed to prestigious services such as IAS, IPS, IFS, and other central services.
