UPSC Announces Final Results for Civil Services Examination 2025
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the final results of the highly anticipated Civil Services Examination (CSE) for the year 2025. This announcement follows the completion of the written examination phase conducted in August 2025 and the subsequent Personality Test interviews that took place between December 2025 and February 2026. The results mark a significant milestone in the recruitment process for India's premier administrative services.
Comprehensive Breakdown of Recommended Candidates
According to the official notification released by the Government of India's Press Information Bureau, a total of 958 candidates have been recommended for appointment to various prestigious services. These include the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and numerous Central Services categorized under Group 'A' and Group 'B'. The selection process has been rigorous, culminating in these final recommendations.
Category-Wise Distribution of Selections
The recommendations showcase a diverse representation across various categories. The detailed breakdown reveals that 317 candidates belong to the general category, 104 candidates to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 306 candidates to the Other Backward Classes (OBC), 158 candidates to the Scheduled Castes (SC), and 73 candidates to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
Furthermore, the results include candidates from the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories. Specifically, 10 candidates fall under PwBD-1, 14 candidates under PwBD-2, 9 candidates under PwBD-3, and 9 candidates under PwBD-5. It is important to note that the commission has emphasized that the reservation status claims of all recommended candidates under EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and PwBD categories remain subject to verification by the appropriate authorities.
Vacancy Details Across Various Services
The government had initially reported a total of 1,087 vacancies across all services to be filled through this examination process. These vacancies are distributed as follows: 180 positions in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), 55 positions in the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and 150 positions in the Indian Police Service (IPS).
For Central Services Group 'A', the number of vacancies stands at 507 posts, while Group 'B' services account for 195 posts. The vacancy distribution across categories includes 446 posts in the general category, 104 posts for EWS, 306 posts for OBC, 158 posts for SC, and 73 posts for ST candidates. Additionally, the total vacancy figure incorporates 42 posts specifically reserved for PwBD categories.
Appointments to these services will be finalized based on the availability of vacancies and in strict accordance with the provisions outlined in the Civil Services Examination Rules 2025.
Reserve and Extended Lists Maintained
In compliance with Rule 20(4) and Rule 20(5) of the Civil Services Examination Rules 2025, the commission has maintained a consolidated reserve list comprising 258 candidates. This reserve list is structured to include 129 candidates from the general category, 26 candidates from EWS, 86 candidates from OBC, 8 candidates from SC, and 6 candidates from ST categories, along with 3 candidates from PwBD categories.
Alongside this consolidated reserve list, the commission has also prepared an extended list under the same provisions of the examination rules, ensuring a comprehensive backup selection process.
Additional Procedural Information and Next Steps
The candidature of 348 recommended candidates has been kept provisional pending the completion of necessary verification procedures. Furthermore, the results of two candidates have been withheld for unspecified reasons.
The UPSC has clarified that candidates seeking any clarification regarding the examination or recruitment process may contact the facilitation counter located at its campus. This service is available on working days between 10:00 hours and 17:00 hours.
The final results are now accessible on the official UPSC website. The commission has announced that the detailed marks of all candidates will be uploaded within 15 days following the declaration of these results. Additionally, the Hindi version of the result notification will be released separately in due course.
