UPSC CSE 2025 Results: AIIMS Jodhpur MBBS Graduate Dr. Anuj Agnihotri Secures AIR 1
In a massive moment of pride for the medical fraternity, Dr. Anuj Agnihotri, an MBBS graduate from AIIMS Jodhpur, has secured the coveted All India Rank (AIR) 1 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025. The Union Public Service Commission officially declared the results on Friday, March 6, recommending a total of 958 candidates for appointment. Hailing from the small nuclear-power town of Rawatbhata in Rajasthan, the 26-year-old doctor achieved the nation’s top rank in his third attempt, notably clearing the grueling exam without relying on conventional coaching institutes.
Dr. Agnihotri’s journey from the hospital wards to public administration is a testament to relentless discipline. After completing his compulsory medical internship in 2023, he pivoted to civil services, driven by a desire for a more “dynamic” career that would allow him to make a larger socio-economic impact beyond the clinical boundaries of a hospital. He had already cracked the exam in his first attempt in 2023, securing a spot in the DANICS (Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Civil Service) cadre, and was actively serving his probation period in Delhi while fiercely preparing for his winning 2025 attempt. Utilizing his academic background, he strategically chose Medical Science as his optional subject and reportedly dedicated up to 13 hours a day to self-study.
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The UPSC CSE 2025 top tier highlights a striking diversity of professional backgrounds. Trailing right behind Dr. Agnihotri’s AIR 1 is Rajeshwari Suve M, an engineering graduate who secured AIR 2, and Akansh Dhull, a commerce graduate who took AIR 3. For thousands of medical students across the country, Dr. Agnihotri’s success serves as an incredible inspiration, proving that the rigorous academic foundation built during an MBBS degree can translate flawlessly to the highest echelons of national administration.
