Meet the UPSC 2025 Toppers Who Made It to AIR 1 to 20
Anuj Agnihotri, an MBBS graduate from AIIMS Jodhpur, secured All India Rank 1 in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 results declared on March 6, 2026.
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UPSC CSE 2025 Final Result Out: Anuj Agnihotri Tops, 958 Candidates Recommended for IAS, IFS and IPS
The UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 results were announced on March 6, 2026. AIIMS Jodhpur graduate Anuj Agnihotri claimed the top spot. A total of 958 candidates have been recommended to join India's elite civil services.
By News Desk | New Delhi | March 7, 2026 | 3 min read
New Delhi, March 7, 2026 — One of the most anticipated announcements in the Indian education calendar has finally arrived. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 on March 6, 2026. After a long selection process that included written exams in August 2025 and personality tests that concluded in February 2026, a total of 958 candidates have been recommended for appointment to the country's top government positions — the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and various Group A and Group B Central Services.
Leading the pack this year is Anuj Agnihotri, who secured the All India Rank 1. In a mock interview shared by a coaching institute, Agnihotri revealed that he is an MBBS graduate from AIIMS Jodhpur — one of India's premier medical institutions. His achievement has drawn attention from across the country, proving once again that a strong academic foundation, combined with dedicated preparation, can open doors to any career path.
The UPSC Civil Services Examination remains one of the most competitive recruitment processes in the country, producing a new generation of administrators, diplomats, and police officers every year.
Meet the Top 20 Candidates of UPSC CSE 2025
The merit list this year features bright minds from varied backgrounds and regions. Rajeshwari Suve earned the second position, while Akansh Dhull came in third. Raghav Jhunjhunwala and Ishan Bhatnagar secured the fourth and fifth ranks respectively. Zinnia Aurora, A R Rajah Mohaideen, Pakshal Secretry, Astha Jain, and Ujjwal Priyank rounded out the top ten.
In the ranks 11 to 20, Yashaswi Raj Vardhan, Akshit Bhardwaj, Aanya Sharma, Surabhi Yadav, and Simrandeep Kaur made their mark. Monika Srivastava, Chitwan Jain, Sruthii R, Nishar Dishant Amrutlal, and Ravi Raaz completed the top 20 list.
The UPSC CSE 2025 merit list highlights candidates from diverse academic and regional backgrounds, reflecting the wide talent pool competing for India's most prestigious civil services.
UPSC CSE 2025 — Top 20 Candidates List
Below is the official merit list showing the top 20 candidates of the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, including their rank, roll number, and candidate names as released by the Union Public Service Commission.
Official UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 merit list showing the top 20 candidates.
Vacancy Breakdown: How Many Seats Are Available?
While 958 candidates have been recommended, final appointments will be made based on the actual vacancies reported by the Government of India for each service. The total advertised vacancies across all services this year stand at 1,087, which includes 42 seats specially reserved for persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) — covering PwBD-1, PwBD-2, PwBD-3, and PwBD-5 categories.
The Indian Administrative Service has 180 total vacancies. These are distributed as 74 for General category, 47 for OBC, 28 for SC, 18 for EWS, and 13 for ST candidates. The Indian Foreign Service has 55 seats — 22 General, 15 OBC, 8 SC, 6 EWS, and 4 ST. The Indian Police Service has 150 vacancies, with 60 for General, 42 OBC, 22 SC, 11 EWS, and 15 ST candidates.
Central Services Group A has the largest share with 507 vacancies, while Group B Services account for 195. All appointments will strictly follow the Civil Services Examination Rules 2025 and the category-wise figures notified by the government.
Although 958 candidates have been recommended by UPSC, the final allocation of services will depend on the vacancy distribution across IAS, IFS, IPS, and various Central Services.
A New Chapter Begins for India's Civil Servants
Every year, the UPSC Civil Services Examination produces a fresh batch of officers who go on to serve the country in various capacities — from managing district administration and foreign policy to maintaining law and order. The 2025 batch is especially notable for the diversity of its toppers, ranging from a medical graduate at the top spot to candidates from engineering, humanities, and public service backgrounds throughout the list.
For the millions of aspirants who are still in the process of preparing, this result is a reminder that consistent effort and the right strategy can turn any dream into reality. The next UPSC Civil Services cycle is underway, and with it, another opportunity awaits those who did not make it this time.
The UPSC CSE 2025 results mark the beginning of a new journey for hundreds of future administrators who will soon take on the responsibility of serving the nation.
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