UPSC CSE 2025 Result Declared: Anuj Agnihotri Secures AIR 1, 958 Candidates Recommended
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 on March 6, recommending 958 candidates for appointment to India’s top administrative services. The examination is one of the country’s most competitive recruitment processes and serves as the gateway to prestigious services such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other Central Services.
Anuj Agnihotri secured All India Rank (AIR) 1 in the UPSC CSE 2025 merit list. According to information shared during a mock interview with a coaching institute, Agnihotri holds an MBBS degree from AIIMS Jodhpur. His achievement has quickly drawn attention among aspirants and education experts, highlighting the diverse academic backgrounds of successful candidates.
The results follow a rigorous multi-stage selection process that included the written examination conducted in August 2025 and personality tests completed in February 2026.
The UPSC Civil Services Examination is conducted annually in three stages: the preliminary examination, the main written examination, and the personality test. Candidates who clear all stages are placed in a merit list based on their overall performance.
This year’s merit list features candidates from across the country, reflecting the diversity and competitiveness of the examination. The top 20 candidates include Rajeshwari Suve, Akansh Dhull, Raghav Jhunjhunwala, Ishan Bhatnagar, Zinnia Aurora, A R Rajah Mohaideen, Pakshal Secretry, Astha Jain, and Ujjwal Priyank among others.
The list determines which candidates will be allocated to various services depending on rank, preference, and the number of vacancies available in each cadre.
The UPSC has also released details of the vacancies across different services for the current recruitment cycle. For the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), a total of 180 posts are available. These include 74 seats for the General category, 47 for OBC, 28 for SC, 18 for EWS, and 13 for the ST category.
The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) has 55 vacancies, while the Indian Police Service (IPS) offers 150 positions. In addition, a significant number of vacancies are available in Central Services under Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’.
Overall, the total vacancy figure stands at 1087, which includes 42 positions reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). However, the Commission has recommended 958 candidates at this stage, with final appointments subject to the availability of vacancies and verification procedures.
The UPSC has clarified that the reservation claims made by selected candidates — including EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and PwBD categories — will be verified by the concerned authorities before final appointments are confirmed.
At present, the recommendation of 348 candidates remains provisional, while the results of two candidates have been withheld pending further review. Candidates seeking clarification can contact the UPSC Facilitation Counter located near the Examination Hall on the Commission’s campus.
The Commission has also confirmed that individual marks of candidates will be uploaded on the official website within 15 days of the declaration of the final result.
For aspirants across the country, the announcement of the UPSC CSE 2025 results marks another significant milestone in India’s civil services journey, welcoming a new cohort of officers who will soon begin training for administrative and diplomatic roles.
Our Final Thoughts
The UPSC Civil Services Examination continues to represent one of the most prestigious career pathways in India’s public administration system. Each year, thousands of aspirants compete in a demanding process that tests academic knowledge, analytical thinking, and leadership potential.
The success of candidates like Anuj Agnihotri once again demonstrates that the examination attracts individuals from diverse academic fields, including medicine, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. Their entry into the civil services ensures a blend of expertise that is vital for effective governance.
As the newly selected officers prepare to join India’s administrative framework, their responsibilities will extend far beyond exam success. From shaping public policy to delivering governance at the grassroots level, the next generation of civil servants will play a critical role in addressing the country’s evolving challenges.