The UPSC result for the Civil Services Examination 2025 has officially been announced, bringing clarity and celebration for thousands of aspirants across India. The Union Public Service Commission has released the final merit list after completing all stages of the examination process, including the preliminary exam, the mains, and the personality test.
This year, Anuj Agnihotri from Kota, Rajasthan, secured the All India Rank 1, emerging as the overall topper of the prestigious examination. A total of 958 candidates have successfully qualified for appointment to various civil services of the Government of India, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other central services.
The upsc result and the complete merit list are now available on the official website of the Union Public Service Commission.
UPSC Result 2025: Key Highlights
The Civil Services Examination is considered one of the toughest competitive exams in the world. Every year, lakhs of candidates appear for the exam, but only a few hundred make it to the final list.
Here are the major highlights of the UPSC result 2025:
- Topper: Anuj Agnihotri (Kota, Rajasthan)
- Total Candidates Qualified: 958
- IAS Selections: 180 candidates
- Top 10 Female Candidates: 3 women secured places in the top 10
- Final merit list available on the official UPSC website (upsconline.nic.in) (upsc.gov.in)
Despite the nationwide success stories, the results have been disappointing for some states. Reports indicate that no candidate from Gujarat secured a place in the top 100 this year, which marks a significant drop compared to the previous year.
Last year, 26 candidates from Gujarat cleared the examination, but the number has reportedly dropped to fewer than 10 this year, and no female candidate from the state made it to the final list.
UPSC Civil Services 2025: Top 10 Candidates
Below is the list of the top 10 candidates in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 according to the final merit list.
| Rank | Roll Number | Candidate Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1131589 | Anuj Agnihotri |
| 2 | 4000040 | Rajeshwari Suve |
| 3 | 3512521 | Akansh Dhull |
| 4 | 0834732 | Raghav Jhunjhunwala |
| 5 | 0409847 | Ishan Bhatnagar |
| 6 | 6410067 | Zinnia Aurora |
| 7 | 0818306 | A R Rajah Mohaideen |
| 8 | 0843487 | Pakshal Secretry |
| 9 | 0831647 | Astha Jain |
| 10 | 1523945 | Ujjwal Priyank |
The list reflects strong competition among candidates from various parts of the country. Several candidates in the top ranks have backgrounds in engineering, humanities, and public administration.
Number of Vacancies in Civil Services 2025
Appointments to different services will be made based on the number of vacancies reported by the Government of India and according to the rules of the Civil Services Examination.
The distribution of vacancies across services and categories is as follows:
| Services | GEN | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAS | 74 | 18 | 47 | 28 | 13 | 180 |
| IFS | 22 | 06 | 15 | 08 | 04 | 55 |
| 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 total includes 42 vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
How to Check the UPSC Result Online
Candidates who appeared for the examination can easily check the upsc result by following these simple steps:
- Visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission.
- On the homepage, navigate to the “What’s New” or “Results” section.
- Look for the link titled “UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 Final Result.”
- Click on the link to open the PDF file containing the merit list.
- Use the Ctrl + F search option and enter your roll number or name.
- If your details appear in the list, you have successfully qualified.
- Candidates are advised to download and print the result PDF for future reference.
Timeline of the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025
The Civil Services Examination follows a rigorous multi-stage process spread across several months.
Here is the timeline for the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025:
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | 25 May 2025 |
| Main Examination | 22 August – 31 August 2025 |
| Personality Test / Interview | Completed on 27 February 2026 |
| Final UPSC Result | Announced after interviews |
The final merit list is prepared by combining marks obtained in the Main Examination and the Personality Test.
Major Change in IAS and IPS Cadre Allocation Policy
Alongside the upsc result announcement, an important administrative reform has also come into effect this year.
The Government of India has replaced the ‘zone system’ introduced in 2017 with a new “Cadre Allocation Policy 2026.” The updated policy introduces a cycle-based system for distributing cadres among successful candidates.
This policy applies to candidates selected for:
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
- Indian Police Service (IPS)
- Indian Forest Service (IFoS)
New Cadre Allocation Groups
Earlier, India’s 25 state and joint cadres were divided into five geographical zones—North, West, South, Central, and East.
Under the new policy, the cadres have been reorganized alphabetically and divided into four groups.
| Group | Cadres Included |
|---|---|
| Group I | AGMUT (Delhi & Union Territories), Andhra Pradesh, Assam–Meghalaya, Bihar, Chhattisgarh |
| Group II | Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh |
| Group III | Maharashtra, Manipur, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu |
| Group IV | Telangana, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal |
What Changes for Candidates Under the New Policy?
Under the previous system, candidates would first select a zone and then indicate their state preferences within that zone. If their preferred state was not available, they might still receive another state within the same zone.
However, the new alphabetical grouping system changes the allocation mechanism.
For example, if a candidate prefers Haryana, the grouping may also include Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Kerala, meaning that the officer could be allocated to any of those states depending on rank, availability, and reservation policies.
This system is designed to create a more balanced distribution of officers across states.
UPSC Result 2025: A Milestone for Aspirants
The UPSC result 2025 marks a significant milestone for hundreds of aspirants who have spent years preparing for one of India’s most prestigious examinations. Clearing the Civil Services Examination not only secures a high-ranking government position but also offers an opportunity to contribute to national development and governance.
With 958 candidates making it to the final list, the new batch of civil servants will soon begin their training before taking up administrative responsibilities across different states and central services.
For many aspirants who did not make it this time, the announcement of the upsc result also serves as motivation to continue preparing for the next cycle of the Civil Services Examination.
