Ranchi, May 22 -- Excellence from Jharkhand took center stage as the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the Indian Forest Services Examination 2024 (IFS) results on May 19. Leading the list is Ranchi girl Kanika Anabh (28) whose remarkable feat has brought immense pride to the State and inspired aspirants nationwide.

The examination was conducted last year from November 24 to December 1 while the interviews were held from April 21 to May 2, 2025. A total of 143 candidates have been recommended for appointment under various categories with Kanika Anabh securing the All India Rank 1.

Kanika, a Zoology graduate from Miranda House, Delhi University and an MSc in Biotechnology from Jawaharlal Nehru University (2020) had been pursu...