Rajasthan's Anuj Agnihotri Achieves Top Rank in Civil Services Exam 2025
Synopsis
In a remarkable achievement, Rajasthan's Anuj Agnihotri has claimed the top spot in the Civil Services Examination 2025, with Tamil Nadu's Rajeshwari Suve M following closely in second place. This prestigious exam saw 958 candidates qualifying for vital administrative roles.
Key Takeaways
Anuj Agnihotri tops the Civil Services Exam 2025.
Rajeshwari Suve M is the highest-ranked female candidate.
A total of 958 candidates qualified for various services.
1,087 vacancies have been reported for appointments.
Women’s representation in top ranks is increasing.
New Delhi, March 6 (NationPress) Rajasthan's Anuj Agnihotri has emerged as the top scorer in the Civil Services Examination 2025, with Tamil Nadu's Rajeshwari Suve M achieving the second spot. A total of 958 candidates qualified for prestigious roles in the IAS (Indian Administrative Service), IFS (Indian Foreign Service), IPS (Indian Police Service), and other services, as confirmed by an official announcement on Friday.
Rajeshwari has distinguished herself as the highest-ranking female candidate in CSE 2025, alongside two other women who made it to the top 10.
Agnihotri hails from Chittorgarh district in Rajasthan and holds an MBBS degree from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Jodhpur. He completed his higher secondary education at M.B. Public Senior Secondary School located in Kota, according to information released by a civil services coaching institute.
Rajeshwari had previously topped the TMPSC Group 1 (Deputy Collector) examination before securing her current position.
Following them, the third highest scorer is Akansh Dhull from Chandigarh, who comes from a political family.
This year’s CSE saw a total of 958 successful candidates, including 317 from the general category, 104 from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 306 from Other Backward Classes (OBC), and 73 from the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category. The final results were based on the written examination conducted in August 2025 and the personality tests held between December 2025 and February 2026.
The government has reported a total of 1,087 vacancies for these services, as stated in the official release.
Appointments to various roles will be made in accordance with the number of available vacancies, while adhering to the rules set forth for the examination. This total includes 180 IAS, 55 IFS, 150 IPS, 507 Central Services Group ‘A’, and 195 Group ‘B’ positions.
Among these vacancies, 42 are reserved for persons with benchmark disabilities.
Consistent with Rule 20 (4) & (5) of the Civil Services Examination Rules 2025, the Commission has established a consolidated Reserve List of 256 candidates. Additionally, the candidature of 348 recommended candidates remains provisional, while the results of two candidates have been withheld, according to the statement.
Point of View
It is evident that hard work and dedication are rewarded. The achievements of Anuj Agnihotri and Rajeshwari Suve M not only showcase individual excellence but also highlight the increasing representation of women in civil services. This outcome serves as a motivation for aspiring candidates across the country, reinforcing the notion that determination leads to success.
NationPress
9 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who topped the Civil Services Examination 2025?
Anuj Agnihotri from Rajasthan topped the Civil Services Examination 2025.
What position did Rajeshwari Suve M secure?
Rajeshwari Suve M from Tamil Nadu secured the second position.
How many candidates qualified in the exam?
A total of 958 candidates qualified for various services in the examination.
What are the main services included in the Civil Services Examination?
The main services include IAS, IFS, IPS, and several other services.
How many vacancies are there for the Civil Services?
There are a total of 1,087 vacancies reported by the government.
