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.
Maharashtra has set up a Civil Services Board to steer posting and transfer decisions for IAS officers. The state move follows a 2014 Union government directive and is designed to make cadre management more structured. The Chief Secretary will chair the board, alongside senior officials from multiple administrative departments.
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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.
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.
In Delhi’s Kailash Hills, a 19-year-old former domestic help is accused of raping and murdering the daughter of a senior Indian Revenue Officer. Police say he entered using a spare key, attacked the victim during a rooftop study, and stole cash and jewelry before fleeing. The victim was preparing for civil services exams.
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