In a moment of triumph for aspirants across the nation, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 today, April 22, 2025. Shakti Dubey has secured the coveted All India Rank 1, leading a diverse cohort of 1009 successful candidates who will now join India’s premier administrative services.
The results mark the culmination of an arduous selection process that began with the preliminary examination in September 2024, followed by the main examination, and concluded with personality tests conducted between January and April 2025.
Meet the Toppers: Faces of Excellence
Shakti Dubey’s journey to the top spot represents the pinnacle of dedication and strategic preparation. Following closely behind are Harshita Goyal at Rank 2 and Dongre Archit Parag at Rank 3, completing the trio of top achievers in one of India’s most competitive examinations.
The top 10 rank holders showcase the diverse talent pool entering civil services:
| Rank | Name | Roll Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shakti Dubey | 240782 |
| 2 | Harshita Goyal | 101571 |
| 3 | Dongre Archit Parag | 867282 |
| 4 | Shah Margi Chirag | 108110 |
| 5 | Aakash Garg | 833621 |
| 6 | Komal Punia | 818290 |
| 7 | Aayushi Bansal | 902167 |
| 8 | Raj Krishna Jha | 613295 |
| 9 | Aditya Vikram Agarwal | 849449 |
| 10 | Mayank Tripathi | 400180 |
Diversity in Selection: Representation Across Categories
The UPSC’s commitment to inclusive representation is evident in the demographic breakdown of selected candidates:
- 335 candidates from General category
- 109 from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
- 318 from Other Backward Classes (OBC)
- 160 from Scheduled Castes (SC)
- 87 from Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Notably, 45 candidates with benchmark disabilities have also been selected across four categories, highlighting the commission’s emphasis on creating an inclusive administrative framework.
Service Allocation: Filling Critical Positions
The government has reported 1129 vacancies to be filled through this recruitment cycle, distributed across various services:
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS): 180 vacancies
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS): 55 vacancies
- Indian Police Service (IPS): 147 vacancies
- Central Services Group ‘A’: 605 vacancies
- Group ‘B’ Services: 142 vacancies
This includes 50 vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) across different categories.
What’s Next for the Selected Candidates?
The successful candidates will soon embark on their journey as civil servants, with training at prestigious institutions like the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration for IAS officers and the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy for IPS officers.
The UPSC has also maintained a consolidated reserve list of 230 candidates in accordance with the Civil Services Examination Rules 2024, ensuring that additional vacancies can be filled if they arise.
Accessing Results and Support
Candidates can check their results on the official UPSC website. The commission has established a Facilitation Counter near its examination hall for clarifications, operational on working days from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Individual marks will be made available on the official website within 15 days from the result declaration.
The UPSC has noted that the candidature of 241 recommended candidates remains provisional, while the result of one candidate has been withheld.
As these bright minds prepare to take on the mantle of public service, their success stands as inspiration for lakhs of aspirants who dream of serving the nation through the prestigious civil services.