UPSC CSE toppers' success story Live Updates: Meet the toppers, know their success strategy

Ishitwa Anand has secured AIR 50 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025. He studied at Oak Grove school. His mother is an ASI in the Railway Protection Force.  

UPSC topper Anuj Agnihotri said, "Achieving All India Rank 1 in UPSC is a moment of both pride & responsibility for me. I dedicate this success to my parents, teachers & all my mentors for their constant support and guidance. Heartfelt thanks to everyone for your support and blessings."  

UPSC female topper Rajeshwari Suve M has hailed Tamil Nadu government's  Naan Mudhalvan scheme for her success. "It's  been a seven-year journey, and it's now possible thanks to the guidance of the Tamil Nadu government's Naan Mudhalvan scheme. I was one of the beneficiaries in the very first batch. In 2024, I was selected among those who were given financial assistance for the prelims exam—7,500 rupees per month for 10 months. And later, in 2025, after I cleared my prelims, I was coaching here for the Mains, and they provided financial assistance of around 25,000 rupees and 50,000 rupees for the interview," the topper told ANI.  

TNPSC topper Rajeshwari Suve M is the female topper in UPSC Civil Services exam 2026 who bagged AIR 2. Before her success in UPSC, she topped the TNPSC Group I exam and became the Deputy Collector. Rajeshwari appeared for UPSC CSE with Sociology as her optional subject. Her mother is an Associate Professor.  

In the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 final result, a total of 958 candidates have been recommended for appointment to various services, including IAS, IPS, IFS, and Central Services

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini congratulated the state topper, saying, "Akansh Dhull, a meritorious son of Panchkula, has brought glory to Haryana by securing the third position across the country in the UPSC Civil Services Examination-2025. On this splendid achievement of his, I spoke to his parents over the phone and extended my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to them.

Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the talented youth of the country and state selected for the Civil Services. I am confident that you all will play an important role in realising the resolve of 'Developed India' and contribute to the service of the nation."   

Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) graduate Akansh Dhull has secured AIR 3 in UPSC CSE exam 2025, the result was announced on March 6. In an interview, Akansh said, "cracking UPSC CSE exam was my childhood dream."  

UPSC topper Anuj Agnihotri hails from Rawatbhata, a small nuclear town in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh district. The town is famous for  Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS) and the Rana Pratap Sagar Dam. Talking about his town, Anuj said, "though it's a small nuclear town in Rajasthan, but it has a cosmopolitan culture." He also appreciated the civic sense of the people of his town, saying, "I visited lots of places in India, but the civic sense of the people of my town is unmatchable."  

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Services final exam merit list. Anuj Agnihotri has secured rank one in UPSC CSE exam followed by Rajeshwari Suve M (rank 2) and Akansh Dhull (rank 3). 

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 - AR Rajah Mohaideen 
Rank 8 - Pakshal Secretry 
Rank 9 - Astha Jain 
Rank 10 - Ujjwal Priyank.