The Union Public Service Commission has released the marksheet of candidates recommended in the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025. The marks of candidates who qualified for various civil services have been published on the official website upsc.gov.in. According to the official data, Anuj Agnihotri secured All India Rank (AIR) 1 with a total score of 1,071 marks, emerging as the topper of the examination.
UPSC CSE 2025 Topper Marks Breakdown
The final score in the Civil Services Examination is calculated by combining marks obtained in the Mains written examination and the personality test (interview). The marks obtained by the topper are given below:
- Written Examination (Mains): 867 marks
- Personality Test (Interview): 204 marks
- Total Marks: 1,071 out of 2,025
This score accounts for approximately 52.88 percent of the total marks, reflecting the highly competitive nature of the examination.
UPSC CSE 2025 Top Rankers and Their Scores
Along with the topper’s marks, the commission also released the scores of other top rank holders. The marks of the top candidates are as follows:
- Rank 1 – Anuj Agnihotri: 1,071 marks
- Rank 2 – Rajeshwari Suve M: 1,067 marks
- Rank 3 – Akansh Dhull: 1,057 marks
- Rank 4 – Raghav Jhunjhunwala: 1,042 marks
- Rank 5 – Ishan Bhatnagar: 1,038 marks
These candidates secured the highest positions in the final merit list prepared by the commission.
How UPSC Calculates Final Marks?
The final merit list for the Civil Services Examination is prepared based on the combined performance in the written examination and interview. The marking structure is as follows:
- Written (Mains) Examination: 1,750 marks
- Personality Test (Interview): 275 marks
- Total Marks for Final Merit: 2,025 marks
Candidates are ranked according to their combined score in these two stages.
UPSC CSE 2025 Exam Statistics
The Civil Services Examination remains one of the most competitive recruitment exams in India. Key statistics for the 2025 exam cycle include:
- Registered Candidates for Preliminary Exam: 9,37,876
- Candidates Appeared in Prelims: 5,76,793
- Candidates Qualified for Mains: 14,161
- Candidates Called for Interview: 2,736
- Total Candidates Recommended for Services: 958
These candidates will be appointed to services such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Foreign Service (IFS) based on their rank and service preferences.
About the UPSC Civil Services Examination
The Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission is the primary recruitment process for India’s top administrative services.The selection process includes three stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Written Examination
- Personality Test (Interview)
Candidates recommended through the final merit list are allocated services and cadres based on rank, category, and preference during the service allocation process.
