New Delhi, March 6, 2026 : The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the final result of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 today, March 6, 2026. A total of 958 candidates have been recommended for appointment to various prestigious services including IAS, IPS, IFS and other central services.
Among the successful candidates, 659 are men and 299 are women. Notably, the top five candidates include one woman and four men, reflecting strong competition among aspirants across the country.
Top Rank Holders of UPSC CSE 2025
- Rank 1: Anuj Agnihotri – MBBS from AIIMS Jodhpur (Optional: Medical Science)
- Rank 2: Rajeshwari Suve M – B.E. Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Anna University (Optional: Sociology)
- Rank 3: Akansh Dhull – B.Com, University of Delhi (Optional: Commerce & Accountancy)
- Rank 4: Raghav Jhunjhunwala – B.A. (Hons.) Economics, University of Delhi (Optional: Economics)
- Rank 5: Ishan Bhatnagar – B.A. LL.B (Hons.), National Law University Delhi (Optional: Sociology)
Examination Overview
The Civil Services Examination 2025 witnessed massive participation from aspirants across India.
- Total Applicants: 9,37,876
- Candidates Appeared in Preliminary Exam: 5,76,793
- Qualified for Main Examination: 14,161
- Qualified for Personality Test (Interview): 2,736
- Finally Recommended Candidates: 958
The Preliminary Examination was conducted on 25 May 2025, while the Main Examination was held in August 2025, followed by the Personality Test (Interview).
Women Representation and Diversity
- The top 25 candidates include 11 women and 14 men, highlighting strong participation and success of women in one of India’s toughest competitive examinations.
- Successful candidates come from diverse academic backgrounds including Engineering, Humanities, Science, Commerce, Law, Medical Science, and Mass Media.
- Many candidates graduated from prestigious institutions such as IITs, AIIMS, National Law Universities (NLU), Delhi Technological University (DTU), Anna University, University of Delhi, and University of Mumbai.
Optional Subjects Chosen by Top Candidates
Candidates in the top 25 ranks selected a variety of optional subjects in the Main Examination including:
Anthropology
- Commerce & Accountancy
- Chemistry
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- History
- Mathematics
- Medical Science
- Philosophy
- Political Science & International Relations
- Public Administration
- Sociology
Candidates with Benchmark Disabilities
The list of recommended candidates also includes 42 Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD):
- 10 Orthopedically Handicapped
- 14 Visually Challenged
- 9 Hearing Impaired
- 9 Multiple Disabilities
This reflects the increasing inclusivity of the Civil Services selection process.
The UPSC Civil Services Examination remains one of the most prestigious and competitive examinations in India, opening doors to leadership roles in the country’s administrative system.
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