The declaration of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 results on March 6 has triggered a unique controversy. Two candidates sharing the name Akanksha Singh have come forward claiming to have secured Rank 301 in the prestigious exam. This dual claim created confusion among aspirants and the general public until closer inspection of documents brought clarity to the situation.
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Who are the two candidates claiming the rank?
The confusion involves two different individuals with identical names. One candidate is Akanksha Singh from Ara, Bihar, who belongs to a well-known family. She celebrated her success publicly and gave interviews stating she had cleared the exam in her second attempt. The second claimant is Dr. Akanksha Singh from Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, who is a medical graduate from AIIMS Patna. The dispute began when the UP candidate released a video statement alleging that her identity was being used by someone else to claim the rank.
What did the document verification reveal?
According to the official merit list released by the Union Public Service Commission, Rank 301 is assigned to Roll Number 0856794. When the documents were compared, Dr. Akanksha Singh from UP produced an admit card and e-summon letter that perfectly matched this official roll number. On the other hand, social media users and investigators found discrepancies in the documents shared by the Bihar candidate. When the QR code on the Bihar candidate’s admit card was scanned, it reportedly redirected to a completely different roll number, raising serious questions about the claim.
What are the official rules and next steps?
The UPSC identifies candidates strictly by their unique roll numbers and parental details, as name duplication is possible in large exams. While the commission has not issued a specific written clarification as of March 8, 2026, the rules are clear regarding false claims. Misrepresenting facts or fabricating documents to claim a rank is a punishable offense. The UP candidate has publicly termed this an act of identity impersonation, while the actual service allocation will depend on the final processing by the commission based on the verified roll number.
