53 Muslims clear UPSC Civil Services Examination

Story by  ATV | Posted by  Vidushi Gaur | Date 06-03-2026
Muneeb Afzal from Kandigram village of Bijbehara, South Kashmir who cleared the UPSAC Civil services examination
Muneeb Afzal from Kandigram village of Bijbehara, South Kashmir who cleared the UPSAC Civil services examination

 

New Delhi

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the final results of the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, which is regarded as one of the most prestigious and competitive examinations in India. The results are based on the written examination held in August 2025 and the personality test (interviews) conducted between December 2025 and February 2026.

According to the official statement issued by UPSC, a total of 958 candidates have been selected for appointment to the country’s top civil services. These include the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), as well as various Group A and Group B central services.

A total of 53 Muslim candidates have successfully cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025. Their achievement reflects years of hard work, perseverance, and determination. This success has brought pride not only to their families but also to their communities, and it indicates that the participation of Muslim youth in India’s higher civil services is gradually increasing.

In Srinagar relatives and friends gather at the house of Dr Rawseef Isaq, who cleared the UPSC civil services examination:

These successful candidates come from different parts of the country and have secured notable positions in the national merit list. Their achievement is expected to inspire thousands of young aspirants preparing for the UPSC examination in the coming years.

According to official sources, due to similar names and initials among candidates from southern states, the number of successful Muslim candidates may increase slightly after further verification.

List of Successful Muslim Candidates in UPSC CSE 2025 (According to Rank)

Rank 7 – A. R. Raja Mohiuddin
Rank 24 – Afra Shams Ansari
Rank 29 – Nabiya Parvez
Rank 95 – Hasan Khan
Rank 124 – Arfa Usmani
Rank 135 – Khan Saima Siraj Ahmed
Rank 157 – Wasim Rahman
Rank 253 – Sofia Siddiqui
Rank 254 – Tausif Ahmad Ganaie
Rank 307 – Mantasha
Rank 321 – Asad Aqeel
Rank 354 – Mohammad Ishtiaq Rahman
Rank 382 – Mohammad Ashmal Shah
Rank 411 – Shahida Begum
Rank 415 – Shadab Ali Khan
Rank 429 – Mohammad Sualah
Rank 455 – Shoaib
Rank 478 – Nazia Parveen
Rank 485 – Sheikh Mohammad Habibuddin
Rank 497 – Sheikh Mohammad Nishat
Rank 513 – Minhaj Shakeel
Rank 535 – Gul Fiza
Rank 549 – Hashmi Mohammad Umar
Rank 575 – Shah Rukh Khan
Rank 576 – Asna Anwar
Rank 581 – Muneeb Afzal Parra
Rank 588 – Azeem Ahmad
Rank 614 – Shaista Parveen
Rank 625 – Noor Alam
Rank 646 – Mohammad Irfan Qaim Khani
Rank 648 – Mohsina Bano
Rank 663 – Ghulam Maya Din
Rank 665 – Danish Rabbani Khan
Rank 668 – Mohammad Nayab Anjum
Rank 671 – Mohammad Abu Zar Ansari
Rank 678 – Insa Khan
Rank 695 – Abdul Sufiyan
Rank 708 – Feroz Fatima
Rank 713 – Mohammad Hashim
Rank 718 – Mohammad Sohail
Rank 741 – Tausifullah Khan
Rank 763 – Koh Safa
Rank 764 – Sana Azmi
Rank 773 – Reshma
Rank 811 – Yasir Ahmad Bhatti
Rank 832 – Ghulam Haider
Rank 860 – Mohammad Sheezan
Rank 869 – Mohammad Ejazur Rahman
Rank 886 – Azhar Asif Khan
Rank 936 – Mohammad Sarfaraz Chaudhary
Rank 942 – Abdullah Afridi
Rank 955 – Mohammad Shahid Raza Khan
Rank 957 – Irfan Ahmad Lone

The success of these candidates in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 clearly demonstrates that with hard work, discipline, and strong determination, it is possible to succeed even in India’s toughest competitive examination. Their achievements will undoubtedly serve as a strong source of motivation for young people preparing for UPSC in the years ahead.

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For students across the country—especially those from minority communities—these results carry a powerful message: with persistence and dedication, the doors to India’s highest administrative services can indeed be opened.