UPSC CSE 2025 Final Result Declared – Anuj Agnihotri Secures AIR 1

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 Final Result has been officially declared by the Union Public Service Commission. According to the final merit list, Anuj Agnihotri has secured the All India Rank (AIR) 1, emerging as the topper of one of the most prestigious examinations in the country.

The results come after the completion of the written examination held in August 2025 and the Personality Test (Interview) conducted between December 2025 and February 2026. In total, 958 candidates have been recommended for appointment to various elite services of the Government of India.

UPSC CSE 2025 Final Result Declared: Anuj Agnihotri Secures AIR 1

The Union Public Service Commission conducts the Civil Services Examination annually to recruit candidates for top administrative positions in the country. The final result determines appointments to key services such as:

• Indian Administrative Service
• Indian Foreign Service
• Indian Police Service
• Various Group A and Group B Central Services

This year, 958 candidates have been recommended for appointment based on their performance in the written examination and the personality test.

UPSC CSE 2025 Result Highlights

Here are the key highlights of the final result:

The merit list includes candidates selected for IAS, IPS, IFS and several other central services.

UPSC Category-wise Recommendations

Out of the 958 candidates recommended in the Civil Services Examination 2025, the category-wise distribution shows that 317 candidates belong to the General category, while 104 candidates are from the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). A significant 306 candidates belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category. Additionally, 158 candidates are from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category and 73 candidates belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.

The final selection list also includes candidates under the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories. Among them, 10 candidates fall under PwBD-1, 14 under PwBD-2, 9 under PwBD-3, and 9 candidates under PwBD-5.

The Union Public Service Commission has clarified that the reservation claims made by the recommended candidates under EWS, OBC, SC, ST and PwBD categories are provisional. These claims will be verified by the respective authorities before the final appointment process is completed.

UPSC CSE Selection Process

The Civil Services Examination consists of three stages:

1. Preliminary Examination

The preliminary exam is an objective screening test consisting of General Studies Paper I and CSAT Paper II.

2. Main Examination

The mains exam is a descriptive written examination that evaluates a candidate's analytical ability, writing skills, and subject knowledge through multiple papers including essays, general studies, and optional subjects.

3. Personality Test (Interview)

Candidates who clear the mains are called for the personality test, conducted by the UPSC board. The interview assesses:

• Leadership and administrative potential
• Communication skills
• Decision-making ability

Awareness of national and international issues

How to Check UPSC CSE 2025 Final Result

Candidates can follow these steps to download the result:

1. Visit the official website of the UPSC.

2. Click on the "Final Result - Civil Services Examination 2025" link.

3. The result will open in PDF format.

4. Search for your roll number or name in the list.

5. Download the result PDF for reference.

The final merit list includes the names and roll numbers of successful candidates.

What Happens After the Result

After the declaration of the result:

• Selected candidates will undergo medical examination and document verification.
• Service allocation will be done based on rank, category, and preferences.
• Candidates selected for the IAS will undergo training at the prestigious Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration.

Training programmes for other services will be conducted at their respective academies.

Conclusion

The declaration of the UPSC CSE 2025 Final Result marks the culmination of a long and rigorous selection process. With Anuj Agnihotri securing AIR 1 and 958 candidates recommended for appointment, the results highlight the achievements of some of the brightest aspirants in the country. Selected candidates will now move forward to training and eventually take up key roles in the administration and governance of India.