In the UPSC CSE 2025, Anuj Agnihotri secured the All India Rank (AIR) 1, emerging as the topper of this year’s examination. His exceptional performance in both the written examination and the personality test helped him secure the top position. Rajeshwari Suve M achieved AIR 2, while Akansh Dhull secured AIR 3, placing them among the top performers in the country.

The final merit list released by the Union Public Service Commission includes 958 candidates recommended for appointment to various services of the Government of India. The results are based on the combined performance of candidates in the written examination conducted in August 2025 and the Personality Test (Interview) held between December 2025 and February 2026.

Candidates who have been selected will now move to the next stage, which includes service allocation, document verification, and training. Those selected for the IAS will undergo training at the prestigious Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, while candidates allocated to other services will join their respective training academies. The announcement of the topper list marks the successful completion of the Civil Services Examination 2025 selection process.