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The results for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services 2017 examinations were announced on Friday, 27 April. Durishetty Anudeep, an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer from Hyderabad was declared the topper, while Anu Kumari came in at second place. Sachin Gupta bagged the third rank.
As many as 990 names — 750 men and 240 women — have been recommended for the appointment to the Indian Administrative Service, the Indian Foreign Service, the Indian Police Service and the Central Services, Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’.
An IRS officer (Customs and Central Excise cadre) posted as an Assistant Commissioner in Hyderabad, Anudeep reacted to the results saying it was not an easy journey, and thanked all the people who supported him.
Durishetty, who hails from Telengana secured this position on his fifth attempt.
The second place holder, Anu Kumari, says she used to take out 10-12 hours everyday to study. The 31-year-old is mother to a four-year-old.
Sachin Gupta, a mechanical engineer, who quit his job to join the civil services, has bagged the third rank.
The Quint congratulates the achievers!
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