New Delhi, April 16 -- Aditya Srivastava, a trainee Indian Police Service officer, has topped the civil services examination 2023, results of which were announced on Tuesday by the Union Public Service Commission.

Animesh Pradhan, Donuru Ananya Reddy, P K Sidharth Ramkumar and Ruhani have secured second, third, fourth and fifth rank, respectively.

A total of 1,016 candidates - 664 men and 352 women - have qualified in the examination and have been recommended by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for appointment to various services.

Congratulating the successful candidates, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said their efforts will shape the future of the nation in the times to come.

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