Meet Shakti Dubey: UPSC Topper From UP Who Secured AIR 1 To Become IAS

Shakti Dubey UPSC Topper: The UPSC examination process included the written test conducted in September 2024, followed by personality tests held between January and April 2025

Shakti Dubey UPSC CSE 2024 Topper

Shakti Dubey UPSC CSE 2024 Topper: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025, with Shakti Dubey securing the all-India Rank 1 (AIR 1) followed by Harshita Goyal.

The results, which were released on April 22, witnessed a total of 1,009 candidates have been recommended for prestigious services, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other Central Services (Group 'A' and 'B'). After securing the top rank, Shakti Dubey is likely to become IAS. 

From BHU To AIR 1: UPSC Topper Academic Journey 

Shakti Dubey from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has emerged as the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in the 2024 UPSC Civil Services Examination. According to media reports, Shakti began her academic journey at the University of Allahabad, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry.

After graduating in 2016, she pursued a Master’s degree in the same subject at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi. Following her postgraduation, she briefly ventured into teaching, although specific details about her teaching roles remain undisclosed.

In 2018, Shakti made a pivotal decision to start preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. She chose Political Science and International Relations as her optional subject, combining her scientific background with a deep interest in social and political issues to shape a well-rounded approach to her preparation.

UPSC Civil Services 2024 Final: Number Of Vacancies Available   

The UPSC examination process included the written test conducted in September 2024, followed by personality tests held between January and April 2025.  The total number of vacancies across various civil services for 2025 has been distributed among different categories. The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) has 180 vacancies, which include 73 for General, 18 for EWS, 52 for OBC, 24 for SC, and 13 for ST candidates. 

The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) offers 55 vacancies, with 23 for General, 5 for EWS, 13 for OBC, 9 for SC, and 5 for ST. In the Indian Police Service (IPS), there are 147 positions available—60 for General, 14 for EWS, 41 for OBC, 22 for SC, and 10 for ST. 

The Central Services Group ‘A’ has the highest number of vacancies at 605, distributed as 244 for General, 57 for EWS, 168 for OBC, 90 for SC, and 46 for ST. Meanwhile, Group ‘B’ Services have 142 openings, including 55 for General, 15 for EWS, 44 for OBC, 15 for SC, and 13 for ST. 

UPSC Civil Services 2024: Exams In Three Stages

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is conducted in three stages: Preliminary, Mains, and the Personality Test. The Preliminary exam was held on June 16, 2024, followed by the Mains, which took place from September 20 to September 29, 2024. The final stage, the Personality Test, was conducted between January 7 and April 17, 2025.