UPSC CSE Result 2025 Declared: Anuj Agnihotri Secures AIR 1 | Complete Toppers List
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) officially declared the UPSC CSE 2025 Final Result on March 6, 2026. It brings an end to the rigorous evaluation cycle for thousands of aspirants. This year, Anuj Agnihotri has clinched the coveted All India Rank (AIR) 1, with Rajeshwari Suve M and Akansh Dhull securing the second and third positions, respectively.
A total of 958 candidates have been successfully recommended for appointment across prestigious services. It includes the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other Central Services (Group A and Group B).
Read on to find the complete list of the top 10 rankers, deep dives into the toppers’ backgrounds, and the category-wise breakdown of this year’s selections.
UPSC CSE 2025 Result – Top 10 Toppers List
Here is the official list of the top 10 candidates who emerged as the top performers in the Civil Services Examination 2025:
| Rank | Roll Number | Candidate Name |
| AIR 1 | 1131589 | Anuj Agnihotri |
| AIR 2 | 4000040 | Rajeshwari Suve M |
| AIR 3 | 3512521 | Akansh Dhull |
| AIR 4 | 0834732 | Raghav Jhunjhunwala |
| AIR 5 | 0409847 | Ishan Bhatnagar |
| AIR 6 | 6410067 | Zinnia Aurora |
| AIR 7 | 0818306 | A R Rajah Mohaideen |
| AIR 8 | 0843487 | Pakshal Secretry |
| AIR 9 | 0831647 | Astha Jain |
| AIR 10 | 1523945 | Ujjwal Priyank |
Meet the Top 3 UPSC CSE 2025 Result Toppers
1. Anuj Agnihotri (AIR 1)
Hailing from the small town of Rawatbhata in Rajasthan, Anuj Agnihotri pursued his MBBS at AIIMS Jodhpur, graduating in 2023. Opting for Medical Science as his optional subject, Anuj transitioned from clinical medicine into public administration. Prior to achieving the number one rank, he was already serving in the Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Civil Service (DANICS). Outside of his rigorous studies, the AIR 1 topper is an avid sports fan who closely follows icons like PR Sreejesh and Virat Kohli.
2. Rajeshwari Suve M (AIR 2)
Securing the second-highest score across the nation, Rajeshwari Suve M has emerged as one of the standout performers in this year’s rigorous selection process, showcasing immense dedication and conceptual clarity across all stages of the examination.
3. Akansh Dhull (AIR 3)
A 22-year-old commerce graduate from Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi, Akansh Dhull brought pride to Chandigarh and Haryana by securing the third rank. The son of a Haryana politician and a school principal, Akansh previously attempted the exam and steadily improved his rank from 342nd (in 2024) to AIR 3 this year.
Category-Wise Breakdown of Selected Candidates
Against the 1,087 reported vacancies for the 2025 examination, the UPSC has currently recommended 958 candidates. Here is the category-wise distribution of the successful candidates:
- General: 317 Candidates
- OBC: 306 Candidates
- SC: 158 Candidates
- EWS: 104 Candidates
- ST: 73 Candidates
(Note: The candidature of 348 recommended candidates has been kept provisional subject to document verification, and the UPSC is maintaining a consolidated reserve list of 258 candidates).
How to Download the Official UPSC CSE 2025 Result PDF?
If you appeared for the personality test (interviews) that concluded in February 2026, follow these steps to check your result:
- Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the “What’s New” section on the homepage.
- Click on the link titled “Final Result: Civil Services Examination, 2025”.
- A PDF file will open containing the names and roll numbers of the recommended candidates.
- Use
Ctrl+F(orCmd+Fon Mac) to search for your roll number or name. - Download and save the PDF for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Who is the topper of UPSC CSE 2025?
Anuj Agnihotri, an MBBS graduate from AIIMS Jodhpur, has secured All India Rank 1 in the UPSC CSE 2025.
Q2. How many candidates were selected in the UPSC Result 2025?
The UPSC has officially recommended a total of 958 candidates for appointment to various Central Civil Services this year.
Q3. When will the marks of the selected candidates be released?
The detailed marks of the selected and non-selected candidates are typically released by the commission on the official website within a few days to a couple of weeks following the final result declaration.
