Meet the Top 25 Achievers of the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the final results of the Civil Services Examination 2024. This year, Shakti Dubey emerged as the top scorer with All India Rank (AIR) 1, followed closely by Harshita Goyal at AIR 2. Their achievements, along with those of other high-ranking candidates, highlight the grit, intelligence, and determination needed to crack one of India’s most prestigious exams.
A Closer Look at the Top Performers
Shakti Dubey, securing AIR 1, has become a national inspiration. Her disciplined approach, consistent preparation, and clarity of goals helped her reach the pinnacle of success in the UPSC examination.
Harshita Goyal, who achieved AIR 2, is a Chartered Accountant from Haryana, raised in Vadodara. Her choice of Political Science and International Relations as her optional subject underlines her broad academic interests and strategic planning.
Joining them in the top ranks is Dongre Archit Parag (AIR 3), followed by Shah Margi Chirag (AIR 4) and Aakash Garg (AIR 5). Each of these candidates has a unique journey marked by long study hours, repeated self-assessments, and resilience.
Some other notable names in the top 10 include Komal Punia, Aayushi Bansal, Raj Krishna Jha, Aditya Vikram Agarwal, and Mayank Tripathi. These individuals represent diverse educational and geographic backgrounds, reinforcing that success in UPSC has no one-size-fits-all formula.
Diversity Among the Top 25
The top 25 list showcases a mix of academic disciplines—from engineering and commerce to humanities and law. Candidates like Ettaboyina Sai Shivani, Ashi Sharma, Hemant, and Abhishek Vashishtha are among those who have consistently demonstrated excellence through all stages of the exam.
Banna Venkatesh, Madhav Agarwal, Sanskriti Trivedy, and Saumya Mishra add to the list of achievers, each with a story of perseverance and vision. Others such as Vibhor Bhardwaj, Trilok Singh, Divyank Gupta, and Riya Saini have earned their ranks through relentless effort and clear strategy.
Completing the top 25 are B Sivachandran, R Rangamanju, and Gee Gee A S, each representing a unique path to success and reinforcing the importance of hard work and mental clarity.
UPSC 2025 Result Overview
Total Candidates Selected: 1,009
Reported Vacancies: 1,129
Category-wise Selections:
General: 335
EWS: 109
OBC: 318
SC: 160
ST: 87
Provisional Candidates: 241
Result Withheld: 1
Additional Information
UPSC has set up a Facilitation Counter near its exam hall for queries related to results. It operates from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on working days. Additionally, the marks of all candidates will be published on the official UPSC website within 15 days of result declaration.
Final Thoughts
The UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 has not just produced 25 toppers—it has created 25 stories of relentless pursuit, quiet sacrifices, and extraordinary willpower. Their success is a reminder to future aspirants that no dream is too big when backed by hard work, focus, and resilience.
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