New Delhi, 6 March 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025, one of the most prestigious and demanding competitive examinations in India. The results were published on the Commission’s official website on Friday, bringing an end to a long selection process that began with the preliminary examination in 2025.
According to the official notification, 958 candidates have been recommended for appointment to various civil services of the Government of India. These include elite services such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), along with several other Group A and Group B central services.
The Civil Services Examination is conducted annually by UPSC to recruit officers who will play key roles in governance, administration, and policy implementation across the country.
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UPSC CSE a Three-Stage Selection Process
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is conducted in three successive stages, each designed to test different abilities of the candidates.
- Preliminary Examination – An objective-type screening test that shortlists candidates for the next stage.
- Main Examination – A written examination consisting of descriptive papers that evaluate analytical ability, subject knowledge, and writing skills.
- Personality Test (Interview) – Conducted by a UPSC board to assess the candidate’s personality traits, decision-making ability, and suitability for public service.
For the 2025 examination cycle, the Mains examination was conducted in August 2025, while the personality tests were held during early 2026. Based on the performance across these stages, the Commission prepared the final merit list.
Top Rank Holders in UPSC CSE 2025
The top ranks in the examination were secured by candidates from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. The top five candidates in the final merit list are:
- AIR 1 Anuj Agnihotri
- AIR 2 Rajeshwari Suve M
- AIR 3 Akansh Dhull
- AIR 4 Raghav Jhunjhunwala
- AIR 5 Ishan Bhatnagar
These candidates have demonstrated exceptional performance in one of the most competitive examinations in the country.
Profile of the Topper: Anuj Agnihotri (AIR 1)
The All India Rank 1 in the Civil Services Examination 2025 has been secured by Anuj Agnihotri, who hails from Rahata village in Jodhpur district of Rajasthan.
Agnihotri completed his MBBS degree from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur. Before achieving the top rank in the UPSC examination, he was already serving in the Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Civil Service (DANICS).
His journey is particularly inspiring because he shifted from a medical career to public administration, motivated by the opportunity to contribute to governance and policymaking at a broader level. He has reportedly expressed interest in working in areas related to public health and governance reforms.
Apart from academics, Agnihotri enjoys cricket and stand-up comedy, and he is known to admire Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and Olympic medal-winning hockey player PR Sreejesh.
Rajeshwari Suve M (AIR 2)
Rajeshwari Suve M secured the second position in the examination, emerging as one of the top female performers in the 2025 batch. Her consistent performance in the written papers and the personality test contributed to her high rank.
Akansh Dhull (AIR 3)
Akansh Dhull secured the third rank nationwide. Candidates in the top ranks generally receive the opportunity to choose the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) depending on their service preferences and category.
Raghav Jhunjhunwala (AIR 4)
Raghav Jhunjhunwala secured the fourth rank, reflecting strong performance across all stages of the examination.
Ishan Bhatnagar (AIR 5)
Ishan Bhatnagar completed the top five list, marking another notable success in this highly competitive examination.
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Importance of the Civil Services Examination
The UPSC Civil Services Examination is widely considered one of the most challenging competitive examinations in India. Each year, several lakh candidates apply for the examination, but only a small number eventually make it to the final merit list.
Successful candidates are appointed to important administrative positions in the Government of India and the states. Some of the prominent services allocated through this examination include:
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
- Indian Police Service (IPS)
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
- Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
- Other Central Civil Services
Officers selected through this process play a vital role in policy formulation, implementation of government programmes, law enforcement, and public administration across the country.
How Candidates Can Check the Result
Candidates who appeared for the examination can check the final result by downloading the merit list from the official UPSC websites:
The result is available in PDF format, which contains the roll numbers and names of the candidates recommended for appointment.