53 Muslim Candidates Selected in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025; Three Secure Places in Top 30

EC News Desk
7 March 2026

The results of the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, declared on March 6, have brought encouraging news for the Muslim community as 53 Muslim candidates among total candidates of 958 have secured positions in the final merit list. Their remarkable achievement in one of India’s most competitive examinations has been widely appreciated and is seen as a sign of growing educational awareness and determination among Muslim youth.

Among the successful candidates, three have secured positions within the Top 30, highlighting the strong academic performance of the community’s aspirants. A.R. Rajah Mohaideen achieved an outstanding All India Rank (AIR) 7, while Ifra Shams Ansari secured AIR 24, and Nabiya Parvez obtained AIR 29. Their success has been widely celebrated as a symbol of perseverance, dedication, and intellectual excellence. Several other candidates also secured commendable ranks in the examination, further strengthening the representation of Muslim candidates in the civil services.

The UPSC Civil Services Examination is regarded as one of the toughest competitive examinations in India. Every year, lakhs of aspirants appear for the exam, but only a limited number make it to the final merit list after successfully clearing the Preliminary, Main, and Personality Test stages. The selection of 53 Muslim candidates in this highly competitive process is therefore being viewed as a significant achievement.

The success of these candidates also reflects the growing emphasis on education and competitive preparation within the community. Educational institutions, mentoring initiatives, and civil services coaching programs have increasingly encouraged students to pursue careers in public administration, governance, and policy-making.

A noteworthy role has been played by Jamia Millia Islamia’s Residential Coaching Academy (RCA), which continues to support aspirants from marginalized and minority backgrounds. The academy once again recorded an impressive performance with 38 of its students clearing the examination. Institutions like RCA serve as a powerful source of inspiration, showing that with proper guidance, disciplined preparation, and determination, students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds can succeed in the country’s most prestigious examinations.

Educationists and community leaders have welcomed the results and expressed hope that the success of these 53 candidates will motivate thousands of young students to pursue higher education and aim for leadership roles in public service. They emphasized that such achievements not only bring pride to the community but also strengthen its participation in the nation’s administrative and institutional framework.

The success of these candidates stands as a powerful message that dedication, perseverance, and access to quality education can open doors to the highest levels of public service, inspiring the next generation to dream bigger and work harder for the future.