UPSC CSE Result 2025-26 Highlights: 958 Candidates Qualify for IAS, IPS, IFS & Other Central Services
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 results. A total of 958 candidates have been recommended for appointment to prestigious services including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other Central Services in Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’.
The recommendations are based on the combined performance of candidates in the written examination held in August 2025 and the Personality Test (interviews) conducted between December 2025 and February 2026.
Category-Wise Breakup of Recommended Candidates
The UPSC has released a detailed category-wise list of the 958 recommended candidates:
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General Category: 317 candidates
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Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 104 candidates
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Other Backward Classes (OBC): 306 candidates
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Scheduled Tribes (ST): 73 candidates
Appointments will be made according to the number of vacancies available, in line with the Civil Services Examination Rules.
Provisional Candidature of Some Candidates
Out of the 958 recommended candidates, the candidature of 348 candidates has been kept provisional. Their final appointment will be confirmed only after the verification of eligibility criteria and other formalities. This ensures that all recommended candidates meet the required standards for service.
How to Check Your UPSC CSE 2025 Result
Candidates can check their result and merit list via the official UPSC website:
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Visit upsc.gov.in
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Navigate to Examinations → Results
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Download the CSE 2025 Final Result PDF
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Find your roll number, name, and recommended service
UPSC CSE 2025 Result Highlights
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A total of 958 candidates have qualified and been recommended for top civil services in India.
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Category-wise allocation ensures representation across General, OBC, EWS, and ST categories.
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Provisional candidatures highlight the importance of fulfilling eligibility criteria before final appointment.
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The UPSC CSE continues to remain one of the most competitive examinations in India, attracting thousands of aspirants each year.
This year’s results reflect the dedication and hard work of aspirants from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing perseverance, consistent preparation, and strategic planning as key factors for success.