New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the final results of the Civil Services Examination 2025, recommending 958 candidates for appointment to prestigious services such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ central services.
Among the successful candidates, 53 Muslim aspirants secured positions in the final merit list, accounting for approximately 5.53 percent of the total selections. Notably, 13 Muslim women also featured among the successful candidates, highlighting increasing participation and achievements from the community in India’s most competitive examination.
Top Performing Muslim Candidates
Several Muslim candidates achieved impressive ranks in the national merit list. Among them, A. R. Raja Mohideen secured All India Rank 7, becoming the highest-ranked Muslim candidate this year.
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Another notable performer is Ifra Shams Ansari, who achieved AIR 24 and emerged among the top rank holders in the country.
Their success reflects the growing presence of Muslim aspirants in the civil services examination.
Improved Representation Compared to Previous Year
Data from the UPSC results indicates that the representation of Muslim candidates has improved compared to the previous year.
In the 2024 Civil Services Examination, Muslim candidates accounted for roughly 3 percent of the total 1,009 recommended candidates. In contrast, the 2025 results show a higher proportion, with 53 candidates making the final list.
The increase reflects the continued efforts of aspirants from diverse backgrounds to compete in the highly competitive examination.
Women Candidates Add to the Achievement
A notable highlight of this year’s results is the presence of 13 Muslim women among the successful candidates.
Their success underscores the growing participation of women in the civil services and reflects the broader trend of increasing representation of women across communities in India’s administrative services.
The achievements of these women candidates are expected to inspire many young students to pursue careers in public service.
List of Muslim Candidates in UPSC CSE 2025
The following candidates from the Muslim community secured positions in the final merit list of the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 –
- Rank 7 – A R Raja Mohideen
- Rank 24 – Ifra Shams Ansari
- Rank 29 – Nabiya Parvez
- Rank 95 – Hassan Khan
- Rank 124 – Arfa Usmani
- Rank 135 – Khan Saima Seraj Ahmed
- Rank 157 – Wasim Ur Rahman
- Rank 253 – Sophia Siddiqui
- Rank 254 – Towseef Ahmad Ganaie
- Rank 307 – Mantasha
- Rank 321 – Asad Aqeel
- Rank 354 – Md Ishteyaque Rahman
- Rank 382 – Mohammed Ashmil Shah
- Rank 411 – Shahida Begum S
- Rank 415 – Shadab Ali Khan
- Rank 429 – Muhammed Swalah T A
- Rank 455 – Shoiab
- Rank 478 – Nazia Parween
- Rank 485 – Sheik Mohamed Habisudeen S
- Rank 497 – Sheik Mohamed Nishath M
- Rank 513 – Minhaj Shakeel
- Rank 535 – Gulfiza
- Rank 549 – Hashmi Mohammad Umar
- Rank 575 – Sharukh Khan
- Rank 576 – Asna Anwar
- Rank 581 – Muneeb Afzal Parrah
- Rank 588 – Azeem Ahmad
- Rank 614 – Saista Parwin
- Rank 625 – Noor Alam
- Rank 646 – Mohd Irfan Kayamkhani
- Rank 648 – Mohsina Bano
- Rank 663 – Ghulam Maya Din
- Rank 665 – Danish Rabbani Khan
- Rank 668 – Md Nayab Anjum
- Rank 671 – Mohd Abuzar Ansari
- Rank 678 – Insa Khan
- Rank 695 – Abdul Sufiyan K
- Rank 708 – Fairuz Fathima M
- Rank 713 – Mohamed Hashim K
- Rank 718 – Muhammed Suhail
- Rank 741 – Thousif Ulla Khan
- Rank 763 – Koh E Safa
- Rank 764 – Sana Azmi
- Rank 773 – Reshma M
- Rank 811 – Yassar Ahmed Bhatti
- Rank 832 – Ghulam Haider
- Rank 860 – Mohamed Shezin C P
- Rank 869 – Mohd Ajaz Ul Rehman
- Rank 886 – Azhar Asif Khan
- Rank 936 – Mohd Sarfraz Choudhary
- Rank 942 – Abdulla Afridh A
- Rank 955 – Md Shahid Raza Khan
- Rank 957 – Irfan Ahmed Lone
Officials indicated that the number could slightly change during verification due to similarities in names or initials in some cases.
Inspiration for Future Aspirants
The achievements of these candidates highlight the power of perseverance, disciplined preparation, and dedication required to succeed in the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
Their success stories are expected to inspire thousands of young aspirants across the country, especially students from minority communities who aspire to join India’s administrative services.
As the civil services remain one of the most respected career paths in the country, such achievements reinforce the message that determination and hard work can open doors to the nation’s highest public offices.
