16 candidates from J&K clear UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025
UPSC just dropped its Civil Services Exam 2025 results, and 16 candidates from Jammu and Kashmir made the cut, tying the region's all-time best.
Results were declared on March 7, 2026.
Meet the top scorers from J&K
Suvan Sharma led the J and K pack with an all-India rank of 148.
Others making waves include Towseef Ahmad Ganie (AIR 254), Ritika (AIR 456), Sooyash Shivam (AIR 572), Muneeb Parrah (AIR 581), Ghulam Din (AIR 683), and Irfan Ahmad Lone (AIR 957), who is visually impaired.
Their success shows how J and K aspirants are raising the bar in one of India's toughest exams.
Total selected candidates and significance of the result
Across India, UPSC picked a total of 958 candidates for top government roles like IAS and IPS.
For many in J and K—and especially for those inspired by Lone's achievement—it's proof that grit and determination can open doors, no matter where you're from or what challenges you face.