The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the final results for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 on Friday, March 6, 2026. However, a confusing situation has emerged regarding Rank 301. Two different candidates, both named Akanksha Singh, have come forward claiming to have secured this specific position. One candidate is from Bihar, while the other is a doctor from Uttar Pradesh. This dual claim has triggered a massive debate, prompting citizens and online users to verify the documents shared by both parties to find the truth.
Who are the two candidates claiming Rank 301?
The first claimant is Akanksha Singh from Ara, Bihar. She is known locally as the granddaughter of the late Brahmeshwar Singh. After the results were announced, she celebrated with her family and gave media interviews. She claimed she cleared the exam in her second attempt and mentioned her selection for the Indian Revenue Service (IRS).
The second claimant is Dr. Akanksha Singh from Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. She is a qualified Gynecologist and a graduate of AIIMS Patna. She recently released a video statement alleging identity impersonation. She stated that her hard work was being claimed by someone else and displayed her original ID and interview letter to prove her case.
What does the document verification reveal?
The official UPSC merit list links Rank 301 strictly to Roll Number 0856794. Recent checks by social media users and independent observers have highlighted a significant difference in the documents provided by the two candidates.
- UP Candidate: The barcode and QR code on Dr. Akanksha Singh’s documents match perfectly with the official Roll Number 0856794.
- Bihar Candidate: The barcode on the admit card shared by the Bihar candidate reportedly redirects to a different number, 0856569, which is not the winning roll number.
While the UPSC has not yet released a formal written statement addressing this specific row, the rules are clear regarding document authenticity. Providing false information or fabricating result documents is a punishable offense. The UP candidate has publicly stated that she is the rightful holder of the rank based on the matching roll number.
