Hyderabad: None of the Telugu students made it into the top 50 in the 2025 UPSC Civil Services Examination, the results of which were released on Friday.
Gudelli Srujana, from Pedapalli, is likely to be the top performer from the state, having secured All India Rank 55. Srujana is currently serving as a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) in training.
From Telangana, Atla Tharun Teja from Warangal (123) and Banoth Laxmi Rachana from Ranga Reddy district (178) are likely to have secured second and third place respectively.
"I was working in the EV industry. I resigned from my job and started preparing for the UPSC exam. This was my second interview, and I am glad that I made it to the final list," Laxmi told TOI.
A BTech graduate from IIT Indore, she said that this was her fourth attempt. "I am currently working for the ministry of youth affairs and sports as a Group A officer. After every attempt, I worked on improving my weaker areas. This time, I focused on writing and presenting," said the 26-year-old, adding that she had tried her hand at the civil service because there is greater scope to help people in this field.
A total of 74,427 candidates from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh applied for the examination, of whom 42,804 appeared for the UPSC. Of these, 25,787 came from Hyderabad. This year, 30 students from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were selected for the civil services, out of a total of 958 candidates.
"Most of the candidates are repeat applicants who have taken the exam several times in recent years. The examination has become a test of patience and perseverance. There are not many toppers from the Telugu states this year, as many appeared for Group 1 and secured appointments," said Gopalakrishna, director of Brain Tree, a coaching centre. He added that, given the growing uncertainty in the private sector and the increasing awareness of civil service opportunities through various channels, the number of candidates is likely to rise in the near future.
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