The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Civil Services Examination (CSE) results 2025 on its official website on March 6, 2026. The UPSC CSE final merit list PDF is prepared based on the marks obtained in the Main examination and the Personality Test of the UPSC CSE 2025 exam.
The UPSC CSE result 2025 has been announced on the commission’s official website at upsc.gov.in. The UPSC CSE 2025 Final Result has been released as a PDF, containing the names and roll numbers of candidates who have successfully cleared the Civil Services Examination. Along with the declaration of the result, the commission will also release the UPSC Toppers’ List 2025.
UPSC CSE 2025 Topper: Meet Anuj Agnihotri AIR 1
The commission has announced the UPSC CSE 2025 toppers’ list on March 6, 2026, on its official website. Anuj Agnihotri has secured the All India Rank (AIR) 1 in the UPSC CSE 2025. Having completed his MBBS from AIIMS Jodhpur, Agnihotri was drawn towards the “dynamic nature of Civil Services and the diversity that it offers,” he mentioned in one of his mock interviews.
UPSC CSE 2025 Final Result Date: Previous Years’ Analysis
The UPSC CSE 2025 Preliminary examination was conducted on May 25, 2025. With the conclusion of all three stages – Prelims, Mains, and Interview – candidates can check previous years’ final result date timelines in the table below.
| Year | Interview Last Date | Final Result Date |
| 2024 | April 17, 2025 | April 22, 2025 |
| 2023 | April 9, 2024 | April 16, 2024 |
| 2022 | May 18, 2023 | May 23, 2023 |
This year, the examination cycle began with the preliminary exam held on May 25, 2025, followed by the main examination from August 22 to August 31. The personality test or interview, which is the final round of the process, concluded on February 27, 2026.
Candidates must note that the UPSC CSE 2025 marks will be made available on the official website within 15 days from the date of declaration of the result.
Aastha Jain, daughter of a small trader from Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, achieved All-India Rank 9 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination. A resident of Saravgyan locality in Kandla, she is the second daughter of Ajay Kumar Jain, who runs a local confectionery shop. The family has three daughters and a son.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has come to X to congratulate candidates who have been selected under UPSC CSE 2025 Final Result. He also supported candidates who could be featured in the merit list.
To those who may not have secured the desired outcome in the Civil Services Examination, I understand that such moments can be difficult. However, this is only one step in a larger journey. Many opportunities lie ahead, both in future examinations and in the many avenues through…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 6, 2026
More than 38 candidates from the academy have successfully qualified in the UPSC 2025 examination, securing positions in various All India and Central Services. This includes 15 women candidates.
Arunachal Pradesh Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona on March 6 informed the Assembly that the state government is providing free coaching for UPSC aspirants from tribal communities through a New Delhi-based institute.
Sreeja J S from Thiruvananthapuram passed her exam on the first try, due to her father’s support despite family challenges. Visually impaired Ajay Raj from Kozhikode improved from AIR 730 to 109 in his fifth attempt, with family and coaching help. Siddharth M Joy (AIR 271) spent four years preparing and found it rewarding.
317 candidates from the General category have been recommended for appointment in the UPSC CSE 2025 exam. These candidates have been recommended for appointment to: (i) Indian Administrative Service; (ii) Indian Foreign Service; (iii) Indian Police Service; and (iv) Central Services, Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’.
Two individuals named Akanksha Singh are both claiming the same position, specifically AIR 301, which has led to confusion, as per reports.
The top candidate from Kerala is R Sruthi, who achieved the 18th position. Sreeja J S from Thiruvananthapuram, who obtained the 57th rank, attributed her success to her parents, stating that they made certain she received an education despite facing numerous challenges.
Pakshal Secretry, who achieved an All India Rank of eight in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, overcame self-doubt with the support of friends and family on his third attempt. From Bagh, Madhya Pradesh, he expressed his desire to work for the welfare of tribals and women’s education, noting that 80% of his district’s population is tribal and the literacy rate is just 39%.
Aastha Jain, daughter of a small trader from Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, achieved All-India Rank 9 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination. A resident of Saravgyan locality in Kandla, she is the second daughter of Ajay Kumar Jain, who runs a local confectionery shop. The family has three daughters and a son.
Candidates can check the UPSC Civil Services Final Result 2025 on the commission’s official website at upsc.gov.in. The commission has uploaded a PDF file containing the list of recommended candidates along with their roll numbers and names.
Akansh Dhull, AIR 3, has completed his graduation in B.Com (Hons) from the Shri Ram College of Commerce. Akansh did his schooling in Chandigarh. Akansh was born in Rohtak; however, later his family shifted to Panchukla.
UPSC has uploaded the PDF containing the names and roll numbers of candidates who have qualified all three stages of the UPSC CSE 2025 examination. Registered candidates can use the CTRL+F shortcut key to check their name or roll number in the UPSC result PDF.
Check the UPSC CSE 2025 top 10 rank holders:
1. Anuj Agnihotri
2. Rajeshwari Suve M
3. Akansh Dhull
4. Raghav Jhunjhunwala
5. Ishan Bhatnagar
6. Zinnia Aurora
7. A R Rajah Mohaideen
8. Pakshal Secretry
9. Astha Jain
10. Ujjwal Priyank
317 candidates from the General category have been recommended for appointment in the UPSC CSE 2025 exam. These candidates have been recommended for appointment to: (i) Indian Administrative Service; (ii) Indian Foreign Service; (iii) Indian Police Service; and (iv) Central Services, Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’.
Applicants must note that the claims of the recommended candidates with regard to their reservation status under EWS/OBC/SC/ST and PwBD are subject to verification by the concerned authorities.
The candidature of 348 recommended candidates has been kept provisional. The results of two candidates have been withheld.
Candidates must note that the UPSC CSE 2025 marks will be made available on the official website within 15 days from the date of declaration of the result.
The UPSC has a “Facilitation Counter” near the examination hall on its campus. Candidates can obtain any information or clarification regarding their examination/recruitments on the working days between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM in person or over telephone numbers 23385271, 23381125 and 23098543.
Check the UPSC CSE 2025 top three rank holders:
1. Anuj Agnihotri
2. Rajeshwari Suve M
3. Akansh Dhull
Agnihotri skipped all family events, maintaining a fixed schedule for meals and sleep during his disciplined two-year prep post-graduation. In 2023, he secured selection for DANICS (civil services for Union Territories), showcasing steady progress before clinching AIR 1 in 2025.
Arunachal Pradesh Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona on March 6 informed the Assembly that the state government is providing free coaching for UPSC aspirants from tribal communities through a New Delhi-based institute.
UPSC coaching centres’ practice of publishing aspirants’ mock interviews without consent has sparked debate via an RTI filed by Shashank Gaur. Shashank Gaur filed an RTI under the Right to Information Act, 2005, with the Department of Consumer Affairs, questioning if coaching institutes can upload candidates’ mock interviews for UPSC CSE preparations despite later objections.
The Department of Consumer Affairs rejected the queries, stating they sought “advice or clarification” and not “information” under Section 2(f) of the RTI Act. The Central Information Commission upheld the response, dismissing the appeal and deeming it appropriate.
The issue surfaced amid UPSC CSE 2025 results declared on March 6, 2026, when institutes ramped up promotions using candidates’ names and interviews.
The final merit rank of the UPSC CSE is determined based on the marks obtained in the Mains examination (written papers) and the Personality Test (Interview). The Preliminary examination is only qualifying in nature and its marks are not counted in the final ranking.
The Union Public Service Commission released the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 final result today, March 6, 2026, after interviews ended on February 27, 2026. A total of 958 candidates have been recommended for appointment. Anuj Agnihotri (Roll No. 1131589), an MBBS graduate from AIIMS Jodhpur, topped the list.
Sreeja J S from Thiruvananthapuram cleared the exam on her first attempt, crediting her labourer father’s support despite family hardships. Visually impaired Ajay Raj from Kozhikode improved from AIR 730 to 109 on his fifth try, aspiring for IAS with family and coaching aid. Siddharth M Joy (AIR 271) prepared for four years, calling it a rewarding moment.
Six candidates from Manipur have qualified in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, bringing pride to the state amid the results declared on March 6, 2026.
The qualifiers are Calvin Ginminlien Zou, Wahengbam Renudhar Singh, Th Vapani John, Rahul Moirangthem, Liangousang Vualnam, and Ningthoujam Rishikant Singh.
Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh congratulated them on X, calling it a remarkable achievement and expressing hopes for their national contributions through public service.
R Sruthi from Kerala secured the highest state rank at All India Rank (AIR) 18. Other notable achievers include H Aditya Narayanan (AIR 68), Sreeja J S (AIR 57), B Gopika (AIR 105), and Ajay Raj (AIR 109), according to a report by PTI.
Arunachal Pradesh is enhancing UPSC preparation support for tribal aspirants through free coaching and financial incentives, as announced by Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona.
The state government provides free UPSC coaching via a New Delhi-based institute specifically for tribal community aspirants, alongside one-time financial aid for civil services exam stages.
Candidates can check the UPSC Civil Services Final Result 2025 on the commission’s official website at upsc.gov.in. The commission has uploaded a PDF file containing the list of recommended candidates along with their roll numbers and names.
As the Union Public Service Commission announced the results of the Civil Services Examination on March 6, 2026, candidates from Kerala who made it to the rank list expressed happiness over their achievement. As per a report by PTI, the highest-ranked candidate from Kerala is R Sruthi, who secured the 18th rank. Sreeja J S of Thiruvananthapuram, who secured the 57th rank, credited her parents for the achievement, saying they ensured she received an education despite enduring several hardships. Sreeja cracked the UPSC examination in her first attempt. Ajay Raj from Kozhikode, who is visually impaired, secured the 109th rank.
Can a coaching institute publish a candidate’s mock interview online without his/her consent? The question was raised through an RTI application before the Department of Consumer Affairs, bringing attention to the use of aspirants’ interviews and personal details by coaching centres. The query, filed under the Right to Information Act, 2005, has sought to know whether coaching institutes can upload a candidate’s mock interview conducted during the preparations for the UPSC Civil Services Examination even if the aspirant later objects to its publication. However, in response, the Department of Consumer Affairs said the queries were in the nature of seeking advice or clarification and therefore did not fall within the definition of “information” under section 2(f) of the RTI Act. The reply was later upheld by the Central Information Commission, which dismissed the appeal after observing that the public authority had provided an appropriate response.
As the Union Public Service Commission declared the Civil Services Examination 2025 results, thousands refreshed their screens with hope. Some found their names on the list; many did not. Nanditesh Nilay, the author of ‘Being Good’ and ‘Aaiye Insaan Banaen’, gives a message to all UPSC aspirants who could not clear the UPSC exam this year. Nilay teaches and trains courses on ethics, values and behaviour.
“A quiet message arrived today: ‘Sir, I could not clear it this time.’ Behind every UPSC result lies a story that cannot be contained in a PDF file,” writes Nanditesh Nilay.
Read here: To those who didn’t clear the exam this time — this letter is for you
Six candidates from Manipur have cleared the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission, according to a report by PTI. They are Calvin Ginminlien Zou, Wahengbam Renudhar Singh, Th Vapani John, Rahul Moirangthem, Liangousang Vualnam and Ningthoujam Rishikant Singh.
Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh said it was a matter of pride that six candidates from the state have qualified in the examination.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma congratulated AIR 1 Anuj Agnihotri for his achievement. “Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Anuj Agnihotri, who has brought honour to Rajasthan by securing the first position in the UPSC Civil Services Exam-2025,” he said on a social media post at X.
“This exceptional achievement will inspire lakhs of youth in the state. I also extend my best wishes to all other successful candidates. I am confident that all of you will serve the nation with unwavering dedication,” the Chief Minister said.
Celebrations erupt in Rajasthan town as local youth takes top spot in UPSC 2025 examination, according to a report by PTI. As per the report, Anuj Agnihotri said he is in awe and still processing his achievement, attributing the success to his family, his constant support and “biggest source of inspiration”.
As soon as the news broke, well-wishers gathered at Anuj Agnihotri’s residence in Rawatbhata in Chittorgarh district to congratulate him. Heartfelt emotions and celebration erupted at Agnihotri’s house after the announcement of the UPSC CSE 2025 result.
A total number of 958 candidates have been recommended for appointment to the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service, and Central Services – Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’. The candidature of 348 recommended candidates has been kept provisional, and the results of two candidates have been withheld.
Check the UPSC CSE 2025 top 10 rank holders:
1. Anuj Agnihotri
2. Rajeshwari Suve M
3. Akansh Dhull
4. Raghav Jhunjhunwala
5. Ishan Bhatnagar
6. Zinnia Aurora
7. A R Rajah Mohaideen
8. Pakshal Secretry
9. Astha Jain
10. Ujjwal Priyank
More than 38 candidates from the academy have successfully qualified in the UPSC 2025 examination, securing positions in various All India and Central Services. This includes 15 women candidates.
38 candidates from the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA), Centre for Coaching and Career Planning, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) have achieved notable success in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, 2025, in the results declared today. Four candidates have secured positions within the top 50 ranks and shine at All India Ranks 7, 14, 24, and 29, becoming top performers from JMI.
The UPSC CSE 2025 top three rank holders reflect a diverse trio: an MBBS doctor at Rank 1 (Anuj Agnihotri), an engineer at AIR 2 (Rajeshwari Suve M), and a commerce graduate from SRCC at AIR 3 (Akansh Dhull).
Ishan Bhatnagar, AIR 5, was born in Lucknow and brought up in Bhopal. He completed his BA LLB (Honours) from National Law University Delhi. In the UPSC CSE 2023, he secured an All India Rank 276.
UPSC has uploaded the PDF containing the names and roll numbers of candidates who have qualified all three stages of the UPSC CSE 2025 examination. Registered candidates can use the CTRL+F shortcut key to check their name or roll number in the UPSC result PDF.
Rajeshwari Suve M appeared in the Civil Services Preliminary examination five times. She also appeared for the Indian Forest Service Examination earlier. Rajeshwari chose Sociology as her optional subject.
AIR 2 Rajeshwari Suve M was already working in the government sector as a Deputy Collector (Training) at the District Collector’s Office in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. This administrative experience gave her practical exposure to governance and public service.
AIR 3 was born in Rohtak; however, later his family shifted to Panchukla. After schooling in Chandigarh, Dhull did his graduation from New Delhi and has been preparing for the Civil Service Examination. In CSE 2023, he secured a position of 342. He has been preparing for UPSC since 2021. Dhull skipped the campus placement of SRCC and appeared for CSE as it was his “childhood dream.”
Ajay Kumar, Chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission, congratulates successful candidates after the result announcement of UPSC CSE 2025.
Akansh Dhull, AIR 3, has completed his graduation in B.Com (Hons) from the Shri Ram College of Commerce. Akansh did his schooling in Chandigarh. Akansh was born in Rohtak; however, later his family shifted to Panchukla.
Agnihotri hails from Rawatbhata, a small town near Kota in Rajasthan. He completed most of his primary schooling in the town before moving to Jodhpur to pursue medicine. He studied MBBS at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur. Following his medical training, he began preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE).
Check the UPSC CSE 2025 top three rank holders:
1. Anuj Agnihotri
2. Rajeshwari Suve M
3. Akansh Dhull
