The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 results have caused a lot of confusion and controversy on social media.
Several cases of alleged misinformation and false claims regarding the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2025 have surfaced in various states, raising concerns about how easily misinformation spreads after the results are announced.
From fake rank celebrations and mistaken identity to allegations circulating online, multiple incidents have recently gained attention, sparking widespread debate among netizens.
Aastha Jain EWS Fraud
One of the most widely discussed cases involves Aastha Jain, who received an All India Rank (AIR) of 9 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025. She was accused on social media after some users questioned her use of the General and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories in multiple UPSC exam attempts.
According to various media reports, she received an All India Rank (AIR) of 131 in the UPSC 2023 and was assigned to the Indian Police Service (IPS) under the EWS Category. Jain qualified for the UPSC 2024 examination with AIR 186 and was assigned the IPS in the General (UR) category. Later, in the UPSC 2025 examination, the candidate improved significantly by scoring AIR 9 and was assigned to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) under the EWS category.
The category change sparked online debate, with some social media users questioning how a candidate could switch between the General and EWS categories in multiple attempts.
However, several reports describe her humble background, stating that she is the daughter of a small shopkeeper from Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, and that she has significantly improved her rank over multiple attempts.
As of now, neither Aastha Jain nor the UPSC have issued an official statement regarding the allegations that have circulated on social media.
Bihar Man’s UPSC Rank 440 Claim Exposed
In another case, a man from Bihar allegedly falsely claimed that he had secured Rank 440 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, which led to celebrations in his village.
However, verification of the official merit list later revealed that Rank 440 actually belonged to another candidate from Chikballapur, Karnataka.
After the discrepancy was discovered, police allegedly summoned Ranjeet Yadav to the station and asked him to bring documents such as his Aadhaar card and UPSC admit card for verification.
According to reports, after receiving the police call, he allegedly turned off his phone and fled the village. Since the controversy broke, his family has reportedly avoided interacting with the media. Former MLA Vijay Samrat later removed photos and posts on social media that showed him honoring Ranjeet.
Peon’s Daughter Becomes IAS’ Claim From Bulandshahr Turns False; Rank 113 Belongs To Haryana’s Shikha
Another viral claim claimed that Shikha Gautam, a peon's daughter from Bulandshahr, received Rank 113 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025.
The claim went viral, and celebrations were reportedly held in her neighborhood. However, further verification revealed that the actual Rank 113 holder was Shikha Seharawat from Rohtak in Haryana, who currently works as a Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO) in Sampla, Rohtak.
According to reports, Shikha Gautam later stated that she saw the name "Shikha" on the merit list and assumed the result was hers without checking the roll number listed next to it. Administrative verification later revealed that she did not even pass the main stage of the exam.
Two Candidates Named Akanksha Singh Claim AIR 301
Another controversy emerged when two candidates named Akanksha Singh claimed to have secured AIR 301. The first candidate, Akanksha Singh, daughter of Ranjeet Singh, a doctor from Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh, and Akansha Singh, the Brahmeshwar Mukhiya's granddaughter, both of whom claimed to have Rank 301.
Akanksha Singh, daughter of Ranjeet Singh, stated that she was the rightful rank holder and shared documents to support her claim. At the same time, the granddaughter of Brahmeshwar Mukhiya, also claimed the same rank and shared an admit card online. However, social media users pointed out that the roll number displayed on the admit card appeared different when the QR code was scanned.
According to the official results list, Roll Number 0856794 was ranked 301. Later UPSC issued clarification stating that the Akanksha Singh of Ghazipur is the official rank 301 holder.
What did UPSC say?
So far, the UPSC has provided clarification in only one of the cases. The commission confirmed that Akanksha Singh of Ghazipur is the official AIR 301 holder for the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025.
In another case, media reports indicate that Shikha Seharawat of Rohtak, the actual Rank 113 holder, wrote to UPSC requesting clarification after Bulandshahr's false claim went viral.
Following this, the UPSC reportedly asked the Bulandshahr district administration to look into the matter. The investigation determined that Shikha Seharawat was the rightful Rank 113 holder.
Aside from these cases, the UPSC has not issued official clarifications on other controversies circulating online.
What did Netizens say?
The controversies surrounding the UPSC CSE 2025 results have prompted strong reactions from social media users, with many questioning why the Union Public Service Commission has not issued detailed clarifications on all of the cases that have emerged online.
Others noted that the lack of immediate clarifications in numerous cases allowed speculation to spread online, causing confusion among aspirants and the general public.
At the same time, many netizens urged aspirants to double-check roll numbers and other details with the official UPSC merit list before posting celebratory posts or making claims on social media.
