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CCPA once again slaps Rs 7 lakh penalty on this UPSC CSE coaching for misleading success rate claims

CCPA once again slaps Rs 7 lakh penalty on this UPSC CSE coaching for misleading success rate claims

3 min readNew DelhiMay 31, 2026 12:18 PM IST The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 7 lakh on IAS coaching institute Vajiram and Ravi IAS Study Centre LLP for publishing misleading advertisements and concealing material information related to candidate success in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE). The final order was passed by the CCPA, headed by Chief Commissioner Nidhi Khare and Commissioner Anupam Mishra, after a detailed investigation into the institute’s promotional claims on its official website and advertisements. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, the institute had prominently advertised on its official website that “8 Rank Holders in the Top 10 are from Vajiram & Ravi”, “37 Rank Holders in the Top 50 are from Vajiram & Ravi”, and that “more than 30 per cent of officers selected through UPSC Civil Services Examination are students of Vajiram & Ravi” every year — claims that drew lakhs of aspirants and their families into believing the institute’s full coaching …

UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 released: Check CSE Prelims, Mains and other key exam dates

UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 released: Check CSE Prelims, Mains and other key exam dates

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the examination calendar for 2027, announcing the schedule for the Civil Services Examination (CSE), NDA, CDS, Engineering Services, CAPF, and several other major recruitment tests. According to the calendar, the Civil Services Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be held on May 23, 2027, while the Main Examination will begin on August 20, 2027. The schedule is considered crucial for the millions of aspirants preparing for UPSC exams. The Commission has also provided details regarding notification release dates, application deadlines, and examination dates for all recruitment tests planned for 2027, helping candidates organise and streamline their preparation strategies more effectively. UPSC has announced that the notification for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2027 will be released on January 13, 2027, and candidates will be able to submit their applications until February 2, 2027. Check Prelims 2027 date The Civil Services Preliminary Examination (Prelims) is scheduled for May 23, 2027, while the Main Examination will commence on August 20, 2027, and continue for five consecutive days. The Indian Forest …

UPSC CSE Prelims 2026: Admit cards expected this week – how to access hall ticket

UPSC CSE Prelims 2026: Admit cards expected this week – how to access hall ticket

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Who is Anuj Agnihotri? UPSC CSE 2026 topper secures AIR 1 in 3rd attempt, says ‘still processing it’

Who is Anuj Agnihotri? UPSC CSE 2026 topper secures AIR 1 in 3rd attempt, says ‘still processing it’

Anuj Agnihotri has secured the top rank in the 2025 civil services examination, the results of which were announced on Friday by the Union Public Service Commission. Agnihotri bagged AIR 1 in 3rd attempt. He stated that he was “still trying to process the results”, according to HT. Who is Anuj Agnihotri? Anuj Agnihotri is a probationer in the DANICS service and a pass out from from AIIMS Jodhpur in 2023. He completed his Class 10 from Atomic Energy Central School, where he developed a strong academic foundation. He later finished his Class 12 at MB Public Senior Secondary School in Kota. He hails from Chittorgarh district in Rajasthan, according to Vajiram and Ravi, a UPSC coaching institute. Agnihotri’s father reportedly works at Nuclear Power Plant Rawatbhata, Rajasthan. Meanwhile, Rajeshwari Suve M and Akansh Dhull secured the second and third positions respectively. In total, 958 candidates have cleared the examination and have been recommended for appointment to various central civil services, the commission said. The civil services examination, conducted every year by the UPSC, is …

UPSC CSE topper Anuj Agnihotri’s first reaction| India News

UPSC CSE topper Anuj Agnihotri’s first reaction| India News

Anuj Agnihotri, who topped the Union Public Service Commission’s Civil Services Main Exam 2025, on Thursday said that he was “still trying to process the results.” “I graduated from AIIMS Jodhpur in 2023,” Agnihotri said (UPSC) The AIIMS Jodhpur graduate, who is also a DANICS probationer, said that this was his third attempt and just learnt about the results. “I was informed of the result just now. Currently, I am a probationer in the DANICS service. I graduated from AIIMS Jodhpur in 2023,” Agnihotri said soon after the civil services results were announced on Friday. Agnihotri’s father is an employee in Nuclear Power Plant Rawatbhata, Rajasthan. Rajeshwari Suve M and Akansh Dhull bagged the second and third ranks, respectively. Also read: UPSC CSE Result 2026 OUT: How, where to check Civil Services final results A total of 958 candidates have qualified for the examination and are recommended for appointment to different central civil services, the Commission said. The civil services examination is conducted annually in three stages, including a preliminary, main and interview by the …

UPSC CSE 2025 toppers list: Anuj Agnihotri gets All India Rank 1, Rajeshwari Suve M Rank 2

UPSC CSE 2025 toppers list: Anuj Agnihotri gets All India Rank 1, Rajeshwari Suve M Rank 2

UPSC CSE Final Result 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Friday announced the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE), with 958 candidates qualifying in one of India’s toughest exams. This year, Anuj Agnihotri has secured the top rank, while Rajeshwari Suve M has taken the second spot. Candidates can check their results at upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in. The selected candidates will be eligible for appointment to the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service, and Central Services – Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’. UPSC Toppers List 2025 The following candidates have secured the top ranks in the UPSC CSE Examination 2025: Who is Anuj Agnihotri? Anuj Agnihotri is a probationer in the DANICS (Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Civil Service) and a graduate of AIIMS Jodhpur, where he completed his medical degree in 2023. He completed Class 10 at Atomic Energy Central School, where he built a strong academic foundation, and later completed Class 12 at MB Public Senior Secondary School in Kota. Agnihotri hails from Chittorgarh district in Rajasthan, …

UPSC CSE Result 2025 OUT: Anuj Agnihotri bags AIR 1 – How to check final merit list PDF, other details

UPSC CSE Result 2025 OUT: Anuj Agnihotri bags AIR 1 – How to check final merit list PDF, other details

UPSC CSE Result 2025: The UPSC Final Result 2025 was declared on the official website, upsc.gov.in on Friday. Anuj Agnihotri has secured All India Rank (AIR) 1, emerging as the topper of the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025. UPSC CSE Result 2025: How to check Candidates who appeared for the UPSC Mains 2025 can check their results through the official PDF released by the commission. Here’s a step-by-step guide: 1. Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in. 2. Go to the ‘What’s New’ section on the homepage and click on the link titled ‘UPSC Final Result 2025.’ 3. Open the link to download the PDF file containing the names and roll numbers of candidates who have qualified all three stages of the UPSC CSE 2025 examination. 4. Once the PDF opens, you can use the Ctrl+F search option to quickly find your name or roll number instead of scrolling through the entire document. UPSC Toppers list 2025 The following candidates have secured the top ranks in the UPSC CSE Examination 2025: Anuj Agnihotri Rajeshwari Suve …

UPSC Final Result 2025: CSE final results out at upsc.gov.in, Anuj Agnihotri tops- direct link & toppers list here

UPSC Final Result 2025: CSE final results out at upsc.gov.in, Anuj Agnihotri tops- direct link & toppers list here

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UPSC CSE Results 2025: Final results likely this week at upsc.gov.in | Education News

UPSC CSE Results 2025: Final results likely this week at upsc.gov.in | Education News

3 min readNew DelhiMar 3, 2026 10:47 AM IST The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is likely to announce the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 this week. Candidates who cleared the personality test round will be able to access their results on the commission’s official website, upsc.gov.in. The final merit list will include the names of candidates selected for appointment to India’s civil services. For more information on the results, toppers, and cut-offs, aspirants can check education.indianexpress.com.  Also Read | Unseen Barrier: Less than 40% of UPSC CSE candidates were women in over 20 years Successful aspirants will join cadres such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Revenue Service, Indian Trade Service, and other Group A and B central services. Subscribe to Indian Express UPSC Essentials to stay ahead of the civil service race. The interview rounds were conducted from January 2026 at the Union Public Service Commission headquarters in Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi. The interview and personality test carried 275 …

UPSC bars candidates already ‘selected, appointed’ as IFS, IAS from Civil Services Exam 2026; check CSE guidelines here

UPSC bars candidates already ‘selected, appointed’ as IFS, IAS from Civil Services Exam 2026; check CSE guidelines here

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released a notification on Wednesday, announcing 933 vacancies for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2026. However, the guidelines governing eligibility restrict candidates already appointed or selected as IAS or IFS officers. Giving no second chance to candidates already appointed as IAS or IFS officers on their previous examination, the Commission bars candidates from eligibility in CSE 2026. A similar rule is in place for those “selected or appointed” to the Indian Police Service (IPS), which implies that they will not be eligible for CSE 2026. The UPSC laid down strict rules, imposing restrictions on IAS or IFS officers’ reattempt. The circular dated 4 February states, “A candidate who is appointed to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) or the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) based on the results of an earlier Examination and continues to be a member of that Service will not be eligible to appear at the Civil Services Examination-2026.” If a candidate gets appointed to the post of IAS or IFS after …