UPSC Declares Civil Services Examination 2025 Final Results; 958 Candidates Recommended for Appointment
The Union Public Service Commission has announced the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025, recommending 958 candidates for appointment to some of the most prestigious services of the Government of India. The results are based on the written examination conducted in August 2025 and the Personality Test (interview) held between December 2025 and February 2026.
The Civil Services Examination is among India’s most competitive recruitment processes and is conducted annually by the UPSC to select officers for key administrative roles. Successful candidates will be appointed to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and various Central Services in Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ categories.
According to the official notification, the candidates have been recommended strictly in order of merit and their final service allocation will depend on vacancies, category reservations, and service preferences indicated during the examination process.
Category-wise Distribution of Recommended Candidates
Out of the 958 recommended candidates, the category-wise distribution reflects the reservation policy followed by the Government of India. The breakup is as follows:
| Category | Recommended Candidates |
|---|---|
| General | 317 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 104 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 306 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 158 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 73 |
| Total | 958 |
The list also includes candidates belonging to the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories. A total of 42 vacancies were earmarked for candidates under different PwBD classifications, including locomotor disability, visual impairment, hearing impairment, and other specified disabilities.
The breakdown of PwBD candidates recommended includes:
| PwBD Category | Candidates |
|---|---|
| PwBD-1 | 10 |
| PwBD-2 | 14 |
| PwBD-3 | 9 |
| PwBD-5 | 9 |
Vacancies Reported by the Government
The total number of vacancies reported by the Government of India for the Civil Services Examination 2025 is 1,087, including PwBD vacancies. These vacancies are spread across multiple services.
| Service | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | 74 | 18 | 47 | 28 | 13 | 180 |
| Indian Foreign Service (IFS) | 22 | 6 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 55 |
| Indian Police Service (IPS) | 60 | 15 | 42 | 22 | 11 | 150 |
| Central Services Group ‘A’ | 211 | 48 | 141 | 73 | 34 | 507 |
| Group ‘B’ Services | 79 | 17 | 61 | 27 | 11 | 195 |
| Total | 446 | 104 | 306 | 158 | 73 | 1087 |
The UPSC clarified that final appointments will be made according to the number of vacancies available and in accordance with the rules governing the Civil Services Examination.
Reserve List and Extended List
In line with Rule 20 (4) and Rule 20 (5) of the Civil Services Examination Rules 2025, the commission has also prepared a Consolidated Reserve List of candidates. This list is used to fill vacancies that may arise later due to non-joining or other administrative reasons.
| Category | Reserve List Candidates |
|---|---|
| General | 129 |
| EWS | 26 |
| OBC | 86 |
| SC | 8 |
| ST | 6 |
| PwBD-1 | 1 |
| PwBD-2 | 2 |
| Total | 258 |
Additionally, UPSC has maintained an Extended List of candidates as permitted under the rules, which may be used for future requirements if necessary.
Provisional Candidatures and Withheld Results
The commission stated that the candidature of 348 recommended candidates has been kept provisional, pending verification of documents and eligibility conditions. These include verification of reservation claims under EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and PwBD categories by the concerned authorities.
Meanwhile, the results of two candidates have been withheld due to administrative reasons.
Top Rankers in Civil Services Examination 2025
The merit list begins with Anuj Agnihotri, who secured All India Rank 1 in the Civil Services Examination 2025. The second position was secured by Rajeshwari Suve M, while Akansh Dhull secured the third rank.
The top ten candidates in the examination are:
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anuj Agnihotri |
| 2 | Rajeshwari Suve M |
| 3 | Akansh Dhull |
| 4 | Raghav Jhunjhunwala |
| 5 | Ishan Bhatnagar |
| 6 | Zinnia Aurora |
| 7 | A R Rajah Mohaideen |
| 8 | Pakshal Secretry |
| 9 | Astha Jain |
| 10 | Ujjwal Priyank |
These candidates are expected to join top administrative services after completing the formal appointment process and training at respective academies.
How Candidates Can Access Results
The UPSC has informed that the marks of candidates will be uploaded on its official website within 15 days from the declaration of the final result. Candidates seeking clarification or information regarding the examination process may contact the UPSC Facilitation Counter located at the commission’s campus in New Delhi.
The commission has also provided contact numbers for candidate assistance during working hours from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Significance of the Civil Services Examination
The Civil Services Examination is widely regarded as one of the toughest competitive examinations in the world, attracting lakhs of aspirants every year. Successful candidates play a crucial role in policy implementation, governance, diplomacy, law enforcement, and administration across India.
With the announcement of the CSE 2025 results, the selected candidates are now set to join the country’s administrative framework and contribute to governance and public service at the national and state levels.
