🔔 Official Result Declared — 6 March 2026
UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 Final Result Announced
958 candidates recommended · 1,087 vacancies · AIR 1: Anuj Agnihotri
⬇ Download Merit List PDF — upsc.gov.in📊 UPSC CSE 2025 — Selection Funnel
UPSC CSE 2025 — Top 10 Rankers
| Rank | Name | Background / Notable |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1 | Anuj Agnihotri | MBBS, AIIMS Jodhpur · Medical Science Optional · DANICS Probationer · Rawatbhata, Rajasthan |
| 🥈 2 | Rajeshwari Suve M | Female Topper · BE (EEE), Anna University · Sociology Optional · Ex-Deputy Collector, Tamil Nadu · 5th attempt |
| 🥉 3 | Akansh Dhull | B.Com (Hons), SRCC Delhi · Commerce & Accountancy Optional · Rohtak, Haryana · Previous Rank 342 (2023) |
| 4 | Raghav Jhunjhunwala | — |
| 5 | Ishan Bhatnagar | — |
| 6 | Zinnia Aurora | — |
| 7 | A R Rajah Mohaideen | — |
| 8 | Pakshal Secretry | — |
| 9 | Astha Jain | — |
| 10 | Ujjwal Priyank | — |
📋 View Ranks 11–20
| 11 | Yashaswi Raj Vardhan |
| 12 | Akshit Bhardwaj |
| 13 | Ananya Sharma |
| 14 | Surabhi Yadav |
| 15 | Simrandeep Kaur |
| 16 | Monika Srivastava |
| 17 | Chitwan Jain |
| 18 | Sruthi R B |
| 19 | Nisar Dishant Amrutlal |
| 20 | Ravi Raaz |
Individual marksheets and detailed scores will be published on upsc.gov.in within 15 days of the result declaration (by approximately 21 March 2026).
Meet the Top 3 — UPSC CSE 2025 Toppers
Anuj Agnihotri — AIR 1
Rawatbhata, Rajasthan | MBBS, AIIMS Jodhpur (2023) | Medical Science Optional | 5th Attempt
An MBBS doctor who chose public service over clinical medicine, Anuj Agnihotri’s journey spans six years of disciplined preparation. His father works at the Rawatbhata Nuclear Power Plant. After graduating from AIIMS Jodhpur in 2023, he joined DANICS (Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands Civil Service) as a Group B probationer — gaining on-the-ground governance experience — while continuing his UPSC preparation. He chose Medical Science as his optional, leveraging his MBBS foundation, and undertook structured interview preparation at Legacy IAS, Bengaluru before clinching AIR 1.
“My god I can’t believe. God is great. 6 years of hard work finally paid off. Secured AIR 1 in my fifth attempt.”
Rajeshwari Suve M — AIR 2 (Female Topper)
Vadipatti, Madurai, Tamil Nadu | BE (EEE), Anna University | Sociology Optional | 5th Attempt
Rajeshwari Suve M is the female topper of UPSC CSE 2025, achieving AIR 2 after five attempts. Born on 3 May 1997, she holds a BE in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Vel Tech Multi Tech Engineering College (affiliated with Anna University, Chennai). Before this result, she was already serving as a Deputy Collector (Training) in Tamil Nadu government after clearing the TNPSC Group 1 examination — making her one of the few toppers with both state and civil services experience. She chose Sociology as her optional. Remarkably, she has expressed her preference to join the Indian Police Service (IPS).
Akansh Dhull — AIR 3
Rohtak / Panchkula, Haryana | B.Com (Hons), SRCC Delhi | Commerce & Accountancy Optional
Akansh Dhull, a B.Com graduate from the prestigious Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), University of Delhi, secured AIR 3 after beginning his UPSC journey in 2021. He had earlier achieved Rank 342 in CSE 2023, and his steady improvement to AIR 3 in 2025 is a testament to consistent effort. He chose Commerce & Accountancy as his optional, directly aligned with his academic background. His father’s encouragement was a key motivating factor throughout his preparation.
UPSC CSE 2025 — Selection Statistics
Category-Wise Recommended Candidates
| Category | Selected |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 317 |
| OBC | 306 |
| SC | 158 |
| EWS | 104 |
| ST | 73 |
| Total | 958 |
Category claims are subject to verification by concerned authorities. PwBD: 42 seats included across categories.
Service-Wise Vacancies (Government Reported)
| Service | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| IAS | 180 |
| IFS | 55 |
| IPS | 150 |
| Central Services Group A | 507 |
| Central Services Group B | 195 |
| Total | 1,087 |
958 candidates recommended in first instance. Balance vacancies may be filled from Reserve List.
Key Notices from the Official Result
A consolidated Reserve List of 258 candidates has been maintained. They may be considered for appointment if recommended candidates decline to join or if further vacancies open up.
348 recommended candidates have provisional status pending document verification. 2 candidates’ results have been withheld. Such candidates must submit required documents promptly to avoid disqualification.
Individual marksheets for all candidates (recommended and non-recommended) will be uploaded on upsc.gov.in within 15 days (~21 March 2026) and available for download for 30 days.
Final rank = Mains (1,750 marks) + Interview (275 marks) = 2,025 total. Prelims marks are not counted in the final merit. In case of a tie, marks in compulsory papers are compared; age is the tiebreaker of last resort.
How to Download UPSC CSE 2025 Final Result PDF
- Visit upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in
- Go to the “What’s New” section on the homepage
- Click: “Final Result – Civil Services Examination, 2025”
- The PDF will open with names, roll numbers, and All India Ranks
- Press Ctrl + F (Cmd + F on Mac) → type your name or roll number
- Download and save the PDF for document verification purposes
What Happens After the UPSC CSE 2025 Result?
For the 958 selected candidates, the journey from merit list to joining service involves these structured steps:UPSC CSE 2025 — Exam Structure & Timeline
| Stage | When Held | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | 25 May 2025 | GS Paper I + CSAT (objective) | Qualifying |
| Mains | August 2025 | 9 papers: Essay, GS I–IV, 2 Optional, 2 Language | 1,750 |
| Personality Test | Dec 2025 – Feb 2026 | UPSC Board interview — character, judgment, aptitude | 275 |
| Final Merit | Result: 6 March 2026 | Mains + Personality Test combined | 2,025 |
Legacy IAS · Bengaluru
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Enquire About Interview Guidance →Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC CSE 2025 Result
When was the UPSC CSE 2025 final result declared?
The UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 final result was officially declared on 6 March 2026 on upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in.
Who is the UPSC CSE 2025 topper (AIR 1)?
Anuj Agnihotri secured All India Rank 1. He is from Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, holds an MBBS degree from AIIMS Jodhpur (2023), chose Medical Science as his optional subject, and was serving as a DANICS probationer at the time of the result.
Who is the female topper in UPSC CSE 2025?
Rajeshwari Suve M from Vadipatti, Madurai (Tamil Nadu) is the female topper with AIR 2. She chose Sociology as her optional, cleared the exam in her 5th attempt, and was serving as a Deputy Collector in Tamil Nadu before this result.
How many candidates were selected in UPSC CSE 2025?
958 candidates have been recommended for appointment, against 1,087 reported vacancies. An additional 258 candidates are on the Consolidated Reserve List.
How to download the UPSC CSE 2025 merit list PDF?
Visit upsc.gov.in → “What’s New” → “Final Result – Civil Services Examination, 2025” → Download PDF → Use Ctrl+F to search your name or roll number.
When will UPSC CSE 2025 marksheets be released?
Individual marksheets for all candidates will be published on upsc.gov.in within 15 days of result declaration — approximately by 21 March 2026 — and will remain downloadable for 30 days.
What is the UPSC CSE 2025 cut-off?
The official cut-off for UPSC CSE 2025 will be released with the marksheets (~21 March 2026). For reference, the CSE 2024 General category topper Shakti Dubey scored 1,043 marks out of 2,025 (843 Mains + 200 Interview). CSE 2025 cut-offs are expected to be in a similar range.
What rank is needed to get IAS in UPSC CSE 2025?
With 180 IAS vacancies, candidates in approximately the top 100–180 ranks (General category) are typically allocated IAS, depending on service preferences and category-wise availability. Exact cut-offs will be known post service allocation.
What does it mean to be on the Reserve List?
The Consolidated Reserve List (258 candidates) is a secondary merit list. These candidates may be offered appointment if recommended candidates decline to join, fail medical examination, or if vacancies remain unfilled after the first allocation round. This list is typically actioned 5–6 months after the main result.
Is re-evaluation of UPSC marks possible?
No. UPSC rules do not permit re-evaluation or re-totalling of marks for either the Mains written papers or the Personality Test. The marks as awarded are final.
