UPSC CSE 2025 Final Results Out: Anuj Agnihotri Tops with AIR 1

The Union Public Service Commission has officially published the long-awaited final results for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 alongside the release of the https://upsc.gov.in/. Aspirants nationwide can now view the comprehensive merit rankings and evaluate their performance. You can also review the details on UPSC CSE Final Result 2026 Out – Click to Check Official Results.

Topping this year's rigorous national competitive examination is Anuj Agnihotri, who secured All India Rank (AIR) 1 in his third attempt. Anuj is an MBBS graduate from AIIMS Jodhpur, where he completed his studies in 2023, and hails from Rahata village in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Notably, he currently serves as a Group B Gazetted Officer in DANICS (Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Civil Service).

Top 10 Rank Holders (UPSC CSE 2025 / 2026)

Following Anuj Agnihotri at the top, several brilliant candidates have secured top positions across the country:

• Rank 1: Anuj Agnihotri (Roll Number: 1131589)
• Rank 2: Rajeshwari Suve M (Roll Number: 4000040)
• Rank 3: Akansh Dhull (Roll Number: 3512521)
• Rank 4: Raghav Jhunjhunwala (Roll Number: 0834732)
• Rank 5: Ishan Bhatnagar (Roll Number: 0409847)
• Rank 6: Zinnia Aurora (Roll Number: 6410067)
• Rank 7: A R Rajah Mohaideen (Roll Number: 0818306)
• Rank 8: Pakshal Secretry (Roll Number: 0843487)
• Rank 9: Astha Jain (Roll Number: 0831647)
• Rank 10: Ujjwal Priyank (Roll Number: 1523945)

Insights on Top Performers

Securing AIR 2, Rajeshwari Suve M stands out as the female topper. Before this achievement, she topped the TNPSC Group I examination and served as a Deputy Collector in Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile, Akansh Dhull claimed AIR 3. Originally from Rohtak, Haryana, Akansh completed his schooling in Chandigarh, graduated from Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), and previously secured AIR 342 in the 2024 exam.

UPSC Toppers List - Last 8 Years

To contextualize this year's accomplishments, here is a retrospective look at the toppers from previous cycles:

• 2026 (CSE 2025): Anuj Agnihotri, Rajasthan
• 2025 (CSE 2024): Shakti Dubey, UP, PSIR optional, 1,043 marks
• 2024 (CSE 2023): Aditya Srivastava, UP, Electrical Engg. optional, 1,099 marks
• 2023 (CSE 2022): Ishita Kishore, Delhi, PSIR optional, 1,080 marks
• 2022 (CSE 2021): Shruti Sharma, UP, History optional, 1,059 marks
• 2021 (CSE 2020): Shubham Kumar, Bihar, Anthropology optional, 1,054 marks
• 2019 (CSE 2018): Kanishak Kataria, Rajasthan, Mathematics optional, 1,121 marks
• 2018 (CSE 2017): Anudeep Durishetty, Telangana, Anthropology optional, 1,126 marks (Record)

Next Steps and Post-Result Procedures

Candidates who have successfully cleared the examination need to be aware of the upcoming procedural requirements:

Training Institutes for Selected Services

Once service allocation is finalized, officers report to their respective premier training institutions:

• IAS Officers – Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie
• IPS Officers – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), Hyderabad
• IFS Officers – Foreign Service Institute (FSI), New Delhi
• IRS Officers – National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADT), Nagpur
• Other Services – Respective training academies as assigned by the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT)

You can also access the official document release file directly via the UPSC Toppers List 2026 PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who secured AIR 1 in the UPSC CSE 2025 exam?

Anuj Agnihotri secured All India Rank (AIR) 1 in the UPSC CSE Exam 2025 in his third attempt.

Where can I check the official UPSC Toppers List 2026?

You can check the official list on the website of the Union Public Service Commission at https://upsc.gov.in/.

When will individual candidate marks be published?

Individual marks including Mains, Interview, and Total will be published within 15 days of the result on the official website via candidate login.

What are the next steps for selected candidates?

Selected candidates must undergo a mandatory medical examination at designated government hospitals in New Delhi, complete document verification for original certificates, and await service allocation.

Where do IAS and IPS officers undergo training?

IAS officers train at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie, while IPS officers train at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Hyderabad.