Daijiworld Media Network - Jodhpur
Jodhpur, Mar 10: In an inspiring story of determination and disciplined self-study, 25-year-old Anuj Agnihotri secured All India Rank 1 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, demonstrating that perseverance and hard work could lead to extraordinary success.
The results of the Civil Services Examination 2025 were announced on Friday, with Anuj emerging as the national topper. He had drawn inspiration from his mother, who had encouraged him from a young age to work towards serving people and contributing positively to society.
Anuj had completed his MBBS degree from AIIMS, Jodhpur, and had earlier cleared the Union Territories Civil Services (UTCS) examination in 2023 in his first attempt. At the time of securing the UPSC top rank, he had been serving as a probationary Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Delhi.
During the early phase of his career, Anuj had not been certain about a specific professional goal, but he had remained clear about his desire to serve society and bring meaningful change. He had begun pursuing his MBBS degree in 2017, and during this period he realised that administrative authority could help in creating wider social impact.
After discussing the idea with his parents, he had decided to prepare for the civil services examination. Clearing the UTCS examination had been a deeply emotional milestone for him, marking a turning point in his journey.
Even while undergoing training as an SDM, Anuj had continued preparing for the UPSC examination with unwavering dedication. He had cleared the prestigious examination in his third attempt, relying entirely on self-study without joining any coaching institute.
His father, Krishna Bihari, who worked as a technician at the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station, expressed pride in his son’s achievement. According to him, Anuj had followed a strict study routine and had spent nearly 13 hours a day preparing for the examination.
Anuj Agnihotri’s journey—from a medical graduate to the topper of India’s most competitive examination—had emerged as a motivating example for thousands of civil services aspirants across the country.