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UPSC 2025 Result: A total of 958 candidates have been recommended for appointment by the UPSC this year, which include 299 females and 659 male candidates.
The highest-ranking female this year, Rajeshwari Suve from Madurai, already serves as Deputy Collector. (File Photo)
In the UPSC 2025 results have once again shifted the power balance. While girls had dominated the top positions in recent years, with all top 4 ranks being occupied by them in 2022, this year has seen a significant change. Boys have made a strong comeback, securing four of the top 5 positions. Despite this shift, Rajeshwari Suve M from Madurai claimed the second rank, demonstrating the continued quality and spirit of female toppers.
The UPSC results highlight an evolving competitive landscape rather than just wins and losses. The question arises whether the dominance of girls has truly waned or if the competition has become more balanced and challenging. This analysis aims to help millions of aspirants understand the changing dynamics of the merit list.
In the past three to four years, the UPSC results appeared imbalanced, with top performers like Ishita Kishore (2022) and Shakti Dubey (2024) making it difficult for boys to break into the top five. However, candidates such as Aditya Srivastava and Animesh Pradhan (AIR 2) led a strong comeback for boys in 2023. In 2025, Rajeshwari Suve M is the only female in the top five. While some may argue that women’s dominance in the UPSC has diminished, others say the competition has actually become more equal.
Interestingly, although the number of girls in the top 5 has decreased, their presence in the top 25 remains robust. This year, 11 girls are in the top 25, just one more than last year. This indicates that girls have not fallen out of the top ranks but are well-established in the upper half of the merit list. The inclusion of Zinnia Aurora (AIR 6) and Aastha Jain (AIR 9) in the top 10 shows that girls continue to take on leadership roles.
These women candidates have made significant impacts despite male dominance:
Rajeshwari Suve M (AIR 2): The highest-ranking female this year, Rajeshwari from Madurai, already serves as Deputy Collector.
Jinia Arora (AIR 6): A former student of St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, Jinia secured sixth place, with both her parents in civil service.
Aastha Jain (AIR 9): A resident of Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, Aastha achieved ninth rank.
299 Females Out Of Selected 958 Candidates
A total of 958 candidates have been recommended for appointment by the UPSC this year, with the following gender-wise distribution:
Male: 659
Female: 299
Trend of Top-25:
2022: 14 women in the top 25
2023: 10 women in the top 25
2024: 10 women in the top 25
2025: 11 women in the top 25 (though fewer in the top 5, their strong presence in the top 25 remains at around 44%)
With 299 women among the 958 total selections, diversity in administrative services is on the rise. While the dominance of previous years may have been unusual, 2025 reflects a significantly narrower gap between boys and girls. Rajeshwari Suve has upheld the credibility of women’s empowerment by securing a place in the top three, while boys have regained some lost ground. The competition promises to become even more interesting in the coming years.
March 07, 2026, 18:00 IST
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