New Delhi: The announcement of the Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 results triggered celebrations across India. However, amid the success stories, a major controversy surfaced regarding Rank 301, where two women named Akanksha Singh claimed to have secured the same rank.
One claimant is from Ara in Bihar, while the other is a doctor from Ghazipur district in Uttar Pradesh. The situation has sparked intense debate on social media and in the media about who the real Rank 301 holder is.
Bihar’s Akanksha Singh’s Claim Found False
The controversy initially began when Akanksha Singh from Ara, who claimed to have secured Rank 301 in the UPSC examination, gave several interviews to media outlets.
She stated that she was the granddaughter of Brahmeshwar Singh Mukhiya, the founder of the Ranvir Sena, and even described details about the questions asked during the UPSC interview.
However, it later emerged that she had not even cleared the UPSC preliminary examination, raising serious doubts about her claim.
The Other Claimant: Doctor from Ghazipur
At the same time, another woman named Akanksha Singh from Ghazipur came forward claiming the same rank.
She is reportedly an MBBS doctor who completed her medical studies at AIIMS Patna. After the controversy surfaced, she released her admit card, interview call letter, and other documents to prove that the result belonged to her.
In a social media post, she said that after three years of preparation, two attempts, and two interviews, she had finally achieved her dream of clearing the UPSC exam.
Same Roll Number Sparks Confusion
The biggest reason for the confusion was that both candidates claimed the same roll number — 0856794.
This roll number also appeared at Rank 301 in the UPSC result list, which further complicated the issue and led to widespread speculation about the real identity of the candidate.
Akanksha from Ara had even shown copies of her admit card carrying the same roll number and said that only UPSC could reveal the truth.
QR Code Check Reveals a Twist
The controversy took an interesting turn when the QR codes printed on the admit cards were scanned.
• The QR code on the admit card shared by the Ghazipur candidate showed roll number 0856794 and application number 12507292880.
• However, scanning the QR code on the admit card presented by the Ara candidate showed roll number 0856569, even though the printed roll number on the card was 0856794.
This discrepancy raised suspicions that the document may have been tampered with.
Differences in Documents and Exam Centres
Further differences were also noticed in the documents:
• The admit card shown by Ara’s Akanksha was for the Preliminary Examination.
• The Ghazipur candidate shared an Interview call letter.
• Their exam centre numbers were also different.
The document shared by the Ghazipur candidate listed exam centre number 001, while the other showed centre number 115.
These differences strengthened the claim of the candidate from Ghazipur, though official confirmation is still awaited.
Another Akanksha Singh Adds to Confusion
Amid the controversy, reports also emerged that another candidate named Akanksha Singh from Arwal had secured Rank 454 in the UPSC list.
Here is the Akanksha Singh at 454th Rank in the UPSC CSE list. She is from Arwal in Bihar. So, technically Brahmeshwar Mukhiyas granddaughter didn't qualify for the exam. https://t.co/EnbpkaGpqV pic.twitter.com/C8jhMGvkpx
— Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) March 7, 2026
Some observers believe this may have further contributed to the confusion regarding the Rank 301 claim, although this information has not yet been officially confirmed.
Social Media Debate Intensifies
As the controversy spread, social media platforms were flooded with discussions and claims.
Some users pointed to the QR code verification as proof supporting the Ghazipur candidate, while others initially supported the Ara claimant because she had appeared in multiple media interviews discussing her family background.
UPSC Result 2025 Overview
The Union Public Service Commission announced the final results of the Civil Services Examination 2025 on March 6, 2026.
Key highlights:
• 958 candidates selected
• 31 women candidates
• Category-wise selection:
◦ 7 General
◦ 104 EWS
◦ 306 OBC
◦ 158 SC
◦ 71 ST
However, the controversy surrounding Rank 301 has drawn significant attention away from the otherwise celebratory announcement.
यह है AIR – 301 रैंक पर चयनित वाराणसी कि आकांक्षा सिंह S/0 रंजित सिंह ✅📍#upscresults #UPSC2026 pic.twitter.com/lbqoUJJlMC
— The गहड़वाल (@Sahasrabahu_) March 7, 2026
Final Clarity Awaited from UPSC
The dispute over Rank 301 will only be fully resolved when the UPSC releases complete official details of the selected candidates, including application numbers, parent details, and addresses.
Until then, the question remains unanswered:
Who is the real Akanksha Singh who secured Rank 301 — the candidate from Ara in Bihar or the doctor from Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh?
