New Delhi witnessed another milestone in the civil services journey as the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) unveiled the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 on Friday. In a PDF release on its official website, the commission listed 958 successful candidates, marking the culmination of months of rigorous testing.
Among these achievers stands out Shubham Kumar Mahato from Dhanbad, Jharkhand, who has scripted history by cracking the exam for the third consecutive year. This time, he clinched the All India Rank (AIR) 142, a significant leap from his previous attempts.
Hailing from Dumra Jamuatand, Baghmara in Dhanbad, 29-year-old Shubham is the son of Heeralal Mahato, an employee at Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL). His journey from a modest background to the prestigious rank underscores the power of perseverance.
Shubham’s earlier successes in 2023 and 2024 yielded ranks 857 and 606 respectively, but he wasn’t content. Driven by ambition, he retooled his strategy for the third attempt, resulting in this impressive performance that has filled his family with pride.
Educationally, Shubham excelled early on. He completed his Class 10 from Chandrapura D-Nobili School, Class 12 from DPS Bokaro, and went on to earn a BTech in Mining Engineering from BHU Varanasi, where he bagged a gold medal. Post-graduation, he shifted gears to Delhi to pursue his UPSC dream.
Crediting his parents for the triumph, Shubham emphasized that success demands relentless hard work, discipline, and patience. ‘There’s no shortcut,’ he advised aspirants, urging them to heed parental wisdom.
His mother, Manju Devi, beamed with joy at her son’s achievement. Meanwhile, the top ranks went to Anuj Agnihotri (1st), Rajeshwari Suve M (2nd), and Ekanash Dhaul (3rd), followed by Raghav Jhunjhunwala, Ishaan Bhatnagar, and others in the top 10.
Shubham’s story is a beacon for thousands of UPSC hopefuls, proving that consistent effort can turn dreams into reality.