Union Public Service Commission Announces Civil Services Examination Results The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) on March 6, 2026, recommending 958 candidates for appointments to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Central Services roles across India. This comes despite 1,087 vacancies remaining unfilled. Among the selected candidates, 659 are men and 299 are women. Anuj Agnihotri, a graduate of AIIMS, Jodhpur, secured the top rank in the examination, with Medical Science as his optional subject. Rajeshwari Suve, a graduate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, came in second with Sociology as her optional subject. The third rank was achieved by Akansh Dhull, a graduate of Delhi University. The Civil Services (Preliminary) examination was held on May 25, 2025, with 9.37 lakh candidates applying for the exam. Of these, 5.76 lakh appeared for the test. The candidature of 348 candidates has been provisionally reserved for further verification. Among the top 30 candidates, nearly all had previously attempted the examination. For most, this was their third attempt, with some having secured appointments in earlier years but seeking higher ranks. Astha Jain, who previously received an IPS posting after securing rank 131 in 2023 and rank 186 in 2024, achieved rank 9 this year. She expressed her desire to contribute to policy-making rather than administrative roles. Astha, hailing from Kandhla, a village in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district, shared her motivation: “I grew up witnessing issues in education and healthcare.#union_public_service_commission #civil_services_examination #indian_administrative_service #indian_police_service #indian_foreign_service
Anuj Agnihotri Secures All India Rank 1 in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the results for the Civil Services Examination 2025, with Anuj Agnihotri emerging as the top scorer, securing All India Rank 1 (AIR 1). His achievement has sparked widespread admiration among UPSC aspirants, highlighting his years of dedication, academic excellence, and unwavering commitment to public service. Anuj Agnihotri’s success in the UPSC CSE 2025 reflects his exceptional knowledge, perseverance, and disciplined preparation. His journey from a medical graduate to securing the highest rank underscores the importance of conceptual clarity, rigorous study, and consistent effort. The result marks a significant milestone for the aspirant, who has now become a source of inspiration for thousands of candidates aiming to join prestigious services such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Foreign Service (IFS). Born in Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan, Anuj Agnihotri built a strong academic foundation during his early education. He completed his 10th standard from Atomic Energy Central School and later pursued his 12th standard from M.B. Public Senior Secondary School in Kota. After school, he qualified for medical studies and earned his MBBS degree from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur, one of India’s premier medical institutions. Despite his promising career in medicine, Anuj chose to shift his focus toward public administration, preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. His decision to pursue the exam after completing his MBBS highlights his passion for serving the nation through governance.#anuj_agnihotri #upsc #indian_administrative_service #all_india_rank_1 #indian_police_service
