The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Friday declared the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025, recommending 958 candidates for appointment to India’s premier administrative services including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Police Service (IPS).
Anuj Agnihotri secured All India Rank (AIR) 1, followed by Rajeshwari Suve at Rank 2 and Akansh Dhull at Rank 3. The results mark the culmination of a multi-stage selection process that included the preliminary examination, the main written examination held in August 2025, and the personality test conducted earlier this year.
Doctor Turns Topper
Topper Anuj Agnihotri, a medical graduate from AIIMS Jodhpur, represents a growing trend of professionals from technical and medical backgrounds entering India’s civil services. His success highlights the increasing diversity in educational backgrounds among UPSC aspirants.
958 Candidates Recommended, 348 Provisional
According to the UPSC statement, 958 candidates have been recommended for appointment across various services. However, the candidature of 348 candidates has been kept provisional, pending verification of eligibility and documentation.
Final service allocation will depend on the number of vacancies reported by the Government of India for each service.
Top 10 Candidates in UPSC CSE 2025
Anuj Agnihotri
Rajeshwari Suve
Akansh Dhull
Raghav Jhunjhunwala
Ishan Bhatnagar
Zinnia Aurora
A R Rajah Mohaideen
Pakshal Secretry
Astha Jain
Ujjwal Priyank
Path to India’s Elite Services
The Civil Services Examination is conducted annually by the UPSC in three stages — Preliminary, Main, and Interview — to recruit officers for the country’s top administrative and diplomatic services. Candidates who clear all stages are inducted into various Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ services.
Where to Check Results
Candidates can check the full merit list and their results on the official UPSC website upsc.gov.in. The Commission has also provided helpline numbers for candidates seeking clarification regarding their results.
The UPSC merit list paves the way for a new batch of administrators who will join the bureaucracy responsible for policy implementation and governance across India.
