17 Candidates from J&K Clear UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 — Complete List with Ranks & Details

17 candidates from Jammu & Kashmir have cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025. Results were declared on 6 March 2026. Suvan Sharma topped J&K with AIR 148, followed by Sugandha Gupta (207) and Towseef Ahmad Ganaie (254) from Pulwama. Complete list with All India Ranks and details of all 17 qualifiers.

 UPSC CSE 2025 Historic Achievement J&K UT Results: 6 March 2026

17 Candidates from Jammu & Kashmir Clear UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 — Full List with Ranks & Details

 6 March 2026  ·  ✍️ JKEdusphere  ·  ⏰ 6 min read

 At a Glance — Key Highlights

• ✦17 candidates from J&K cleared UPSC CSE 2025 — results declared Friday, 6 March 2026
• ✦Suvan Sharma (Jammu) topped J&K with All India Rank 148 — IAS probable
• ✦Sugandha Gupta secured AIR 207; Towseef Ahmad Ganaie (Pulwama) secured AIR 254
• ✦Ritika Bhan (AIR 456) — Kashmiri Pandit, originally from Batpora, Shopian; M.Sc. Zoology, Cluster University Jammu
• ✦Irfan Ahmad Lone (AIR 957) — differently-abled candidate — one of the most inspiring stories of CSE 2025
• ✦UPSC recommended 958 total candidates across IAS, IPS, IFS and other Central Services against 1,087 vacancies
• ✦LG Manoj Sinha and CM Omar Abdullah personally congratulated all successful candidates from J&K

17

From J&K

148

Top J&K Rank

958

Total Recommended

1,087

Vacancies

AIR 1

Anuj Agnihotri

 The Historic Achievement — Why This Matters for J&K

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the final results of the Civil Services Examination 2025 on Friday, 6 March 2026 — and Jammu & Kashmir has every reason to celebrate. A total of 17 candidates from the Union Territory made it to the final select list, a figure that matches the joint-highest ever recorded from J&K (equalling the 2022 tally of 16, with some sources counting 17 this time).

The UPSC Civil Services Examination is widely considered India's most competitive exam. Every year, approximately 5–10 lakh aspirants register for the Prelims, of which only around 15,000 qualify for the Mains. Of those, roughly 2,500–3,000 are called for the Personality Test (Interview). The final selection of 958 candidates from this funnel represents a success rate of under 0.2% from initial applicants — making every single J&K qualifier's achievement extraordinary.

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National Topper — AIR 1

The Civil Services Examination 2025 was topped nationally by Anuj Agnihotri from Kota, Rajasthan — an MBBS graduate from AIIMS Jodhpur who cleared the exam in his third attempt. His success story, like those of J&K's 17 qualifiers, is a testament to persistence.

 Top 3 Rankers from Jammu & Kashmir

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J&K Topper — AIR 148

Suvan Sharma

From Jammu · IAS Probable
Highest rank from J&K UT in CSE 2025

 Jammu Division

賂

2nd from J&K — AIR 207

Sugandha Gupta

J&K UT · IAS / IPS Probable
Strong performance in Mains + Interview

 J&K

雷

3rd from J&K — AIR 254

Towseef Ahmad Ganaie

Puchal area, Pulwama, South Kashmir
IAS Probable — first attempt likely

 Pulwama, Kashmir

 Complete List — All 17 Candidates from J&K (UPSC CSE 2025)

Below is the complete list of all 17 successful candidates from Jammu & Kashmir, sorted by their All India Rank. Note: Sugandha Gupta (AIR 207) is counted by some sources making the total 17; some local news agencies report 16 without her.

#	Candidate Name	All India Rank	Known Details	Service (Probable)
1	Suvan Sharma	磊 AIR 148	Jammu — J&K Topper	IAS
2	Sugandha Gupta	賂 AIR 207	J&K UT	IAS / IPS
3	Towseef Ahmad Ganaie	雷 AIR 254	Puchal, Pulwama, South Kashmir	IAS Probable
4	Ritika Bhan	AIR 456	KP — Batpora, Shopian (family in Jammu). M.Sc. Zoology, Cluster Univ. Earlier secured 17th rank in J&K CET.	Central Services
5	Sooyash Raj Shivam	AIR 572	J&K UT	Central Services
6	Muneeb Afzal Parrah	AIR 581	J&K UT	IPS Probable
7	Ghulam Maya Din	AIR 663–683*	J&K UT (*rank varies slightly by source)	Central Services
8	Dwarka Gaadhi	AIR 721	J&K UT	Central Services
9	Akash Jaggi	AIR 747	J&K UT	Central Services
10	Koh-e-Safa	AIR 763	J&K UT	Central Services
11	Yassar Ahmed Bhatti	AIR 811	J&K UT	Central Services
12	Abhishek Kumar Dhyawana	AIR 820	J&K UT	Central Services
13	Pankaj Kumar	AIR 856	J&K UT	Central Services
14	Mohd Ajaz ul Rehman	AIR 869	J&K UT	Central Services
15	Azhar Asif Khan	AIR 886	J&K UT	Central Services
16	Mohd Sarfraz	AIR 936	J&K UT	Central Services
17	Irfan Ahmad Lone	AIR 957	Differently-abled candidate — one of the most inspiring stories of CSE 2025	Central Services

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About Service Allocation

The actual service (IAS, IPS, IFS etc.) each candidate receives depends on their rank, category, and service preference form submitted to UPSC. Candidates with ranks below ~500 in the Open Merit category are likely to receive IAS, IPS or IFS. Others will receive Group A and Group B Central Services. Final allocation will be announced separately by the Government of India.

 Notable Stories — Inspiration from J&K's 17 Achievers

AIR
148

Suvan Sharma — J&K Topper

Jammu · Highest rank from J&K UT in UPSC CSE 2025

Suvan Sharma from Jammu emerged as the top performer from the entire Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, securing All India Rank 148. With a rank this high, Suvan is almost certain to receive the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) — the most prestigious of all civil services. His achievement brings immense pride to the Jammu region and stands as proof that the youth from J&K can compete with and outperform candidates from across India at the highest level. At AIR 148 nationally, Suvan is among the top 15% of all 958 selected candidates.

磊 J&K Topper From Jammu IAS Probable AIR 148 Nationally

AIR
254

Towseef Ahmad Ganaie — Voice of Kashmir Valley

Puchal, Pulwama, South Kashmir · AIR 254

Towseef Ahmad Ganaie from the Puchal area of Pulwama district in South Kashmir secured All India Rank 254, making him the highest-ranked qualifier from the Kashmir Valley. Pulwama — a district that has faced significant challenges — now celebrates one of its own making it to the Indian Civil Services. Towseef's success is being widely celebrated across the Valley as a symbol of hope and the transformative power of education and perseverance.

Pulwama, South Kashmir IAS Probable Valley Topper

AIR
456

Ritika Bhan — Kashmiri Pandit Success Story

Originally from Batpora, Shopian · Family in Jammu · M.Sc. Zoology

Ritika Bhan carries with her a deeply layered story. A Kashmiri Pandit whose family was displaced and now resides in Jammu, her roots are from Batpora, Shopian — a district in South Kashmir. She had earlier demonstrated her academic brilliance by securing the 17th rank in the J&K Combined Entrance Examination (CET) and went on to complete her Master's degree in Zoology from Cluster University, Jammu. Her UPSC success at AIR 456 is not just a personal triumph — it is a story of resilience, identity, and the unbreakable spirit of J&K's Kashmiri Pandit community.

Kashmiri Pandit M.Sc. Zoology — Cluster Univ. 17th Rank in J&K CET Originally: Batpora, Shopian

AIR
957

Irfan Ahmad Lone — The Most Inspiring Story

Differently-abled candidate · AIR 957 · J&K UT

Of all the 17 names on J&K's proud list, Irfan Ahmad Lone carries perhaps the most powerful story. A differently-abled candidate, Irfan cleared one of the world's most demanding examinations to secure All India Rank 957. His name appearing in the UPSC final list is a reminder that no barrier — physical or circumstantial — can stop genuine determination. Irfan's achievement will inspire countless aspirants across J&K, especially those who face additional challenges in their pursuit of civil services.

Differently-abled  Most Inspiring Story J&K UT

 About UPSC Civil Services Examination — For Aspirants

The UPSC Civil Services Examination is conducted in three stages. Understanding this structure is essential for every aspirant from J&K who aspires to follow in the footsteps of these 17 achievers:

Stage	Name	Nature	When (CSE 2025)	Qualifying Criterion
Stage 1	Preliminary Examination (Prelims)	Objective MCQ — 2 papers (GS + CSAT)	May–June 2025	Qualifying marks in CSAT; GS marks used for Mains cut
Stage 2	Main Written Examination (Mains)	9 descriptive papers — GS, Essay, Optional Subject, Language	August 2025	Merit-based; top ~2,500 qualify for interview
Stage 3	Personality Test (Interview)	275 marks — panel interview at UPSC Bhavan, Delhi	Dec 2025–Feb 2026	Final merit = Mains + Interview marks

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For J&K Aspirants — Where to Start

If you are inspired by these 17 names and want to begin your UPSC journey, start with NCERT books from Class 6 to 12 across History, Geography, Polity, Economics and Science. Build a strong foundation in J&K-specific GK (also useful for JKSSB/JKPSC). The UPSC journey is long — typically 2–4 years of dedicated preparation — but these 17 from J&K prove it is absolutely achievable.

️ Official Reactions — LG, CM Congratulate J&K's Achievers

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha congratulated all the successful candidates from J&K, stating that their success is a matter of pride for the entire region and would inspire the youth of Jammu & Kashmir to pursue their dreams with greater determination.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also extended his warm congratulations, praising the hard work, dedication and perseverance of all 17 successful candidates. The Chief Minister said their achievement is a reflection of the capability and determination of J&K's youth, and expressed confidence that their success would motivate more students from the region to aim for the highest levels of public service.

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A Historic Moment for J&K

This is a joint-highest achievement ever for J&K in UPSC — matching the 2022 tally. The diversity of the list — names from Jammu, Kashmir Valley, Pulwama, with candidates representing Kashmiri Pandits, differently-abled aspirants, and candidates from across both divisions — makes this a truly unifying celebration for the entire Union Territory.

 A Message to Every Aspirant from J&K

Suvan Sharma from Jammu. Towseef Ahmad Ganaie from Pulwama. Ritika Bhan — a Kashmiri Pandit from Shopian living in Jammu. Irfan Ahmad Lone — a differently-abled candidate. These names tell the complete story of J&K — its diversity, its resilience, and its limitless potential.

Seventeen names on a national merit list may seem like a small number. But each one represents years of sacrifice, hundreds of revision cycles, and the courage to dream big in a region that has faced more than its share of challenges. If they can do it — so can you.

From the entire JKEdusphere community: Congratulations to all 17 future civil servants from J&K. You have made your region proud.

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