UPSC has announced major rules for the Civil Services Examination 2026. The prelims will be held on May 24, and face authentication will be mandatory at all exam centres. Candidates must upload both photographs and live images, while new eligibility restrictions apply to those already appointed to certain services. UPSC has also shortened the question paper representation period.
UPSC has released the Civil Services Examination 2025 final results. Anuj Agnihotri has secured the top rank, while 958 candidates have been recommended for appointment across various civil services. The exam process has concluded, and candidates can access the merit list and details through the official UPSC websites.
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AIIMS Jodhpur student Anuj Agnihotri has topped the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 with 1,071 marks and a 52.88 percent score. The commission said 958 candidates qualified for elite services including IAS, IFS, and IPS after stages comprising the preliminary, mains, and personality test. Rajeshwari Suve M ranked second, while Akansh Dhull took third.
A Saket Court has granted Delhi Police four days of custodial interrogation of Rahul Meena in the rape and murder case involving an IRS officer’s 22-year-old daughter. The victim, an IIT Delhi graduate preparing for her first UPSC attempt, was found unconscious in her study and died after being taken to hospital. Investigators allege Meena used deception to gain entry and attempted to dodge suspicion using a fake call.
Three students died in basement flooding at Rau’s IAS Study Circle in Old Rajendra Nagar, prompting fresh scrutiny of UPSC coaching safety. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi sealed basements of 13 centres, underscoring enforcement weaknesses. New guidelines now push for proper infrastructure and verified safety compliance before students pack in—because tragedy came from below.
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