Ravi Raj from Mahuli village in Nawada district has created history by securing All India Rank 20 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025. The results were officially declared on March 6, 2026. Despite losing his eyesight during childhood, Ravi did not let his physical challenge stop his ambitions. With the help of his mother, Vibha, who acted as his eyes during the preparation, Ravi is now set to join the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
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How Ravi Raj Prepared Without Eyesight
Ravi’s journey to the top 20 is a story of immense family support. Since he could not read standard books due to visual impairment, his mother Vibha took charge. She used to read textbooks aloud to him daily so he could learn the concepts. She also listened to educational lectures on YouTube and transcribed them into notes for Ravi.
His father, Ranjan Kumar Sinha, is a farmer who ensured the family had the resources to support Ravi’s education. Before this massive success in UPSC, Ravi had already proved his mettle by clearing the 69th BPSC examination, where he was appointed as a Revenue Officer.
UPSC 2025 Results and Official Details
The Union Public Service Commission released the final list of selected candidates on March 6, 2026. A total of 958 candidates have been recommended for various central services including IAS, IPS, and IFS. The selection process began with the Preliminary examination on May 25, 2025, and ended with the Personality Tests in February 2026.
Ravi Raj competed under the PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) category. His success has brought waves of celebration to the entire Nawada district. Candidates who appeared for the exam can verify their roll numbers and ranks on the official website upsc.gov.in.
