Anuj Agnihotri Tops UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025, Secures AIR 1

The Union Public Service Commission has announced the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025, with Anuj Agnihotri, a 26-year-old from Rawatbhata in Rajasthan’s Chittorgarh district, securing All India Rank 1.

According to the result released on Friday, 958 candidates—including 659 men and 299 women—have been recommended for appointment to different central civil services.

Top Rank Holders in UPSC CSE 2025

The top five candidates in the examination are:

1. Anuj Agnihotri – Rank 1
2. Rajeshwari Suve M – Rank 2
3. Akansh Dhull – Rank 3
4. Raghav Jhunjhunwala – Rank 4
5. Ishan Bhatnagar – Rank 5

Anuj Agnihotri is an alumnus of All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur. This was his third attempt at the civil services examination. Earlier in 2023, he had been selected for DANICS, the civil services cadre for Union Territories.

The second-rank holder, Rajeshwari Suve M, is an engineering graduate from Anna University in Chennai. Akansh Dhull and Raghav Jhunjhunwala both graduated from University of Delhi, while Ishan Bhatnagar holds a law degree from National Law University Delhi.

Preparation Strategy of the Topper - Anuj Agnihotri

Speaking about his preparation, Anuj said he maintained a consistent study routine.

He noted that despite occasional distractions, he studied eight to ten hours daily. He added that the discipline he developed during his first attempt in 2023 helped him improve his preparation in later attempts, even though he could not clear the exam in his second attempt.

UPSC CSE 2025 Category-wise Selection Statistics

Out of the 958 recommended candidates, the category-wise distribution is as follows:

Among the selected candidates, 42 candidates are Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).

UPSC CSE 2025 Service Allocation

Based on the final merit list, candidates have been recommended for different services:

UPSC CSE 2025 Exam Statistics

The examination process involved several stages and a large number of candidates.

• 5.76 lakh candidates appeared for the preliminary examination held in May 2025.
• 14,161 candidates qualified for the main examination conducted in August 2025.
• 2,736 candidates appeared for the personality test (interview) held between December 2025 and February 2026.

Message from UPSC Chairman

Ajay Kumar congratulated the successful candidates in a post on X.

He stated that the results mark the beginning of a career dedicated to public service, while encouraging candidates who did not succeed to use the experience gained during their preparation journey for future opportunities.

AIR 1 Anuj Agnihotri’s Family Background

Anuj Agnihotri’s father, Krishna Bihari Agnihotri, works as a technician at the Atomic Power Station in Rawatbhata. The family originally belongs to Uttar Pradesh but settled in Rajasthan in 1964.

His parents credited Anuj’s success to a disciplined lifestyle at home. His mother, Manju Agnihotri, ensured a structured routine for study, meals, and rest, while the family avoided social gatherings to maintain a focused academic environment for their children. The family said their primary goal has always been to support their children’s education and future success.