Women make up over 31% of candidates recommended in Civil Services Examination 2025
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on 18 April 2026 that 299 of the 958 candidates recommended in the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 are women, over 31% of the total.
Summary
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Personnel Jitendra Singh said on 18 April 2026 that, as per CSE 2025 data, 299 of the 958 candidates recommended in the Civil Services Examination are women, accounting for over 31% of the total. Speaking at a felicitation of CSE 2025 achievers organised by Share India Smile Foundation under its 'Mission IAS' initiative, the Minister said women made up roughly 20% of successful candidates about a decade ago. He said candidates from smaller towns, varied linguistic backgrounds and remote areas are now securing top ranks.
Key facts
- Exam
- Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025
- Recommended
- 958 candidates
- Women
- 299 (over 31%)
- A decade ago
- ~20% women (Minister)
- Occasion
- Share India Smile Foundation 'Mission IAS' felicitation
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many women are among the 958 candidates recommended in the Civil Services Examination 2025, as stated by the Personnel Minister in April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 299
Out of 958 recommended candidates, 299 are women, over 31% of the total.
According to Union Minister Jitendra Singh, women formed roughly what share of successful Civil Services candidates about a decade before CSE 2025?
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Correct answer: B — About 20%
The Minister said women were roughly around 20% of successful candidates a decade ago; the CSE 2025 share is over 31%.