Who Topped UPSC CSE 2025? Anuj Agnihotri Secures AIR 1
UPSC CSE 2025 Results Declared: Anuj Agnihotri Tops with AIR 1, 958 Candidates Recommended
New Delhi, March 2026 — The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 results. Anuj Agnihotri, an MBBS graduate from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur, has claimed the top spot with All India Rank (AIR) 1. Rajeshwari Suve M secured AIR 2, while Akansh Dhull bagged AIR 3.
The results are now available on the official UPSC website, and marks of all candidates will be uploaded within 15 days of the result declaration.
Who Is Anuj Agnihotri, UPSC CSE 2025 Topper?
Anuj Agnihotri's journey to the top of India's most competitive examination is remarkable. A medical graduate from AIIMS Jodhpur, one of the country's premier medical institutions, he appeared in the Civil Services Examination with Medical Science as his optional subject — and aced it.
His achievement underlines a growing trend of candidates from non-humanities backgrounds cracking the civil services with their domain expertise. Anuj now stands as an inspiration for thousands of MBBS aspirants who dream of serving the nation through the IAS, IPS, and IFS.
Anuj Agnihotri's success highlights how candidates from diverse academic backgrounds — including medicine — are increasingly excelling in the Civil Services Examination.
Top 5 Rank Holders — UPSC CSE 2025
Here is a quick look at the top five rankers and their educational profiles:
| Rank | Name | Educational Background | Optional Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anuj Agnihotri | MBBS, AIIMS Jodhpur | Medical Science |
| 2 | Rajeshwari Suve M | B.E. (EEE), Anna University, Chennai | Sociology |
| 3 | Akansh Dhull | B.Com, University of Delhi | Commerce & Accountancy |
| 4 | Raghav Jhunjhunwala | BA Economics, University of Delhi | Economics |
| 5 | Ishan Bhatnagar | BA LLB (Hons), National Law University, Delhi | Sociology |
Among the top five, four are men and one woman — Rajeshwari Suve M, who secured the second rank. Her background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Anna University, combined with Sociology as her optional, is a testament to the diverse strategies successful candidates adopt.
Gender Representation: Women Shine in Top 25
A notable highlight of UPSC CSE 2025 is the strong performance by women candidates. Out of the top 25 rank holders, 11 are women and 14 are men — reflecting the growing participation and success of women in India's most prestigious competitive examination.
The educational diversity among top performers is equally impressive, with degrees spanning engineering, law, commerce, medical science, humanities, and mass media from top institutions including IITs, National Law Universities, AIIMS, Delhi Technological University, University of Mumbai, and Anna University.
The presence of 11 women among the top 25 rank holders reflects the increasing representation of women in India's civil services and the growing diversity of academic backgrounds among successful candidates.
958 Candidates Recommended for Appointment
The UPSC has recommended a total of 958 candidates for appointment to various central civil services, against the 1,087 vacancies notified by the Central Government. Of the recommended candidates:
- 659 are men and 299 are women
- 348 candidates have been given provisional candidature
- 258 candidates have been placed on the reserve list
- Results of 2 candidates have been withheld
Category-Wise Breakdown
| Category | Candidates Selected |
|---|---|
| General | 317 |
| OBC | 306 |
| SC | 158 |
| EWS | 104 |
| ST | 73 |
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
The recommended list also includes 42 PwBD candidates:
- 10 orthopedically handicapped
- 14 visually challenged
- 9 hearing impaired
- 9 with multiple disabilities
UPSC CSE 2025 — Key Statistics at a Glance
The scale of this examination puts into perspective just how competitive the process is:
This means roughly 1 in every 600 applicants made it to the final recommended list — a stark reminder of how grueling and selective the Civil Services Examination truly is.
UPSC Chairman Congratulates Candidates
UPSC Chairman Ajay Kumar extended his congratulations to all successful candidates through a message on social media. He also encouraged unsuccessful aspirants, acknowledging that the lessons learned on this journey would serve as a strong foundation for their future endeavors.
The commission confirmed that detailed marks of all candidates will be made available on the official UPSC website within 15 days from the date of result declaration.
UPSC Chairman Ajay Kumar congratulated successful candidates and encouraged aspirants who could not make it this time to continue learning from the experience and stay committed to their goals.
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