AIIMS graduate tops civil services exam

PTI

New Delhi

Anuj Agnihotri, an AIIMS graduate, has topped the coveted civil services examination 2025, results of which were declared by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Friday.

Rajeshwari Suve M and Akansh Dhull have got the second and third ranks, respectively.

Agnihotri secured the first rank, with medical science as his optional subject, in his third attempt.

He has done MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

“I am extremely happy at this achievement. It’s an incredible feeling,” Agnihotri told PTI from his residence in Rawatbhata under Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan.

He credited his success to family members saying they have been his biggest source of inspiration.

“They (family) prioritised me and my efforts, and ensured that I focused on the exam. I dedicate this achievement to my family,” Agnihotri said.  Second rank holder Rajeshwari, who has a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, had chosen sociology as her optional subject.

Akansh, a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) graduate from University of Delhi, bagged the third rank with commerce & accountancy as his optional subject.

Among the finally qualified candidates, top five comprises one woman and four men.

Raghav Jhunjhunwala and Ishan Bhatnagar have got the fourth and fifth ranks, respectively.

Jhunjhunwala, who has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from University of Delhi, secured the fourth position with economics as his optional subject.

Bhatnagar, who holds BA LLB (Hons) from National Law University, Delhi, got fifth rank with sociology as his optional subject.

The top 25 candidates comprise 11 women and 14 men.