
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 final results, ending months of anticipation for aspirants.
This merit list recommends candidates for elite services like IAS, IPS, and other Group A/B central posts. Key details-including the toppers’ list, cut-off marks, and vacancy allocations are now available on upsc.gov.in as a downloadable PDF.
Candidates can check their status using roll numbers or names, marking the culmination of Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages.
UPSC Final Result 2025 – Key Facts
| UPSC CSE 2025 Topper | ANUJ AGNIHOTRI |
| Total Selections | 958 |
| Total Number of Vacancies | 1087 |
| Result Announcement Date | 6th March, 2026 |
UPSC CSE 2025: List of Top 10 Rank Holders
The list below highlights the Top 10 rank holders of UPSC CSE 2025. The merit list includes the names, ranks, and roll numbers of the selected candidates.
| Rank 1 | ANUJ AGNIHOTRI |
| Rank 2 | RAJESHWARI SUVE M |
| Rank 3 | AKANSH DHULL |
| Rank 4 | RAGHAV JHUNJHUNWALA |
| Rank 5 | ISHAN BHATNAGAR |
| Rank 6 | ZINNIA AURORA |
| Rank 7 | A R RAJAH MOHAIDEEN |
| Rank 8 | PAKSHAL SECRETRY |
| Rank 9 | ASTHA JAIN |
| Rank 10 | UJJWAL PRIYANK |
Service-Wise Appointments in UPSC CSE 2025
The various Services will fill their positions based on the existing vacancies while following the Examination Rules. The Government reported the following number of vacancies which need to be filled:

For more details, refer to the official result PDF.
Steps to Download UPSC Result 2025 PDF
To access the UPSC Final Result 2025 PDF, one can follow the steps listed below:
- Go to the official UPSC website – https://www.upsc.gov.in/
- Scroll down to the section labeled “UPSC Civil Services Result 2025.”
- Click the link to view and download the UPSC Result 2025 PDF. This document contains the roll numbers of successful candidates.
- Press “Ctrl+F” on your keyboard to search for your roll number in the UPSC Result PDF. This will tell you whether you have qualified or not.
- Once you have found your result, you can print it for your records.
UPSC CSE 2024: Top 10 Rankers
The top 10 rankers of the UPSC CSE 2024 are listed below:
| Rank 1 | SHAKTI DUBEY |
| Rank 2 | HARSHITA GOYAL |
| Rank 3 | DONGRE ARCHIT PARAG |
| Rank 4 | SHAH MARGI CHIRAG |
| Rank 5 | AAKASH GARG |
| Rank 6 | KOMAL PUNIA |
| Rank 7 | AAYUSHI BANSAL |
| Rank 8 | RAJ KRISHNA JHA |
| Rank 9 | ADITYA VIKRAM AGARWAL |
| Rank 10 | MAYANK TRIPATHI |
UPSC CSE 2023: Top 10 Rankers
The results announcement took place on April 18 2024, when 1016 candidates received recommendations for 1105 available positions; six women appeared in the top 10. The topper Srivastava achieved approximately 1090+ marks through his Mains and Interview performance, which showed his dedication to regular studying.
| Rank 1 | ADITYA SRIVASTAVA |
| Rank 2 | ANIMESH PRADHAN |
| Rank 3 | DONURU ANANYA REDDY |
| Rank 4 | P K SIDHARTH RAMKUMAR |
| Rank 5 | RUHANI |
| Rank 6 | SRISHTI DABAS |
| Rank 7 | ANMOL RATHORE |
| Rank 8 | ASHISH KUMAR |
| Rank 9 | NAUSHEEN |
| Rank 10 | AISHWARYAM PRAJAPATI |
UPSC Mains Toppers’ Answer Copies (Past Years)
The answer-writing methods that Civil Services Mains examination candidates need to learn can be learned from the answer sheets that UPSC toppers used in previous years.
NEXT IAS provides scanned copies of high-scoring UPSC Mains answer sheets from top rank holders across GS Papers 1-4, Essay, and Optional subjects. These examples highlight the effective use of diagrams, structured content, and time management techniques that successful candidates employed.
Downloadable PDFs for CSE 2023 & 2024 are available, enabling aspirants to enhance their scores by adopting superior content flow and presentation, while avoiding verbatim copying. Complement these with official UPSC archives for a robust preparation resource base.
What is after UPSC Final Result 2025?
The recommended candidates move through essential steps after the UPSC CSE 2025 Final Result. The Civil Services Allocation Committee performs Cadre Allocation by distributing vacancies according to rank and merit and category preferences of All-India and State/UT staff members.
The selected officers begin their first training period at LBSNAA in Mussoorie, which lasts 10 to 15 weeks and includes lessons about ethics and law and fieldwork, followed by Bharatiya Bhasha and district training programs.
The Joining Process requires three steps which include document verification and medical assessments and service allocation to IAS or IPS or IFS positions while probation ends after two years with confirmation.
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FAQs on UPSC Result 2025
How can I download the UPSC Result 2025 final merit list?
The UPSC Final Merit List 2025 is available on the official website of the UPSC. The same is also available on the official website of NEXT IAS.
When was the UPSC Result 2025 declared?
The UPSC Final Result 2025 was released on 6th March, 2026.
What is the expected UPSC Final Cut Off 2025?
The exact UPSC Final Cut-off 2025 will be known a few days after the UPSC Final Result 2025 is announced. However, an estimate of the UPSC Final Cut-off 2025 can be made by looking at the past year’s trends.