Anuj Agnihotri, an MBBS graduate from AIIMS Jodhpur, has emerged as the undisputed leader of UPSC Civil Services 2025, claiming AIR 1 with Medical Science as his optional subject. This doctor’s triumph underscores how specialized knowledge can conquer the civil services battlefield.
Close behind is Rajeshwari Suve M at AIR 2, an Anna University engineering alumna in Electrical and Electronics, who mastered Sociology for her success. Delhi University’s Akansh Dhul followed at AIR 3, applying his B.Com expertise in Commerce and Accountancy.
DU’s dominance continues with Raghav Jhunjhunwala at AIR 4, a BA Economics (Hons) graduate who stuck to his strengths in Economics. Ishan Bhatnagar, AIR 5, brings legal prowess from NLU’s BA LLB (Hons), paired with Sociology.
Friday’s result declaration revealed top 25 candidates from elite institutions across fields. Their optionals reflect strategic choices: Chemistry to Sociology, showcasing depth in sciences, social sciences, and more. Of 958 selected, diversity shines with 42 PwBD candidates.
From 937,876 applicants, prelims attendance was 576,793 on May 25. Mains filtered to 14,161, interviews to 2,736. Recommendations split 659 men, 299 women, with top ranks led by four men and one woman, inspiring millions aspiring for bureaucracy.