Untold Success Stories of UPSC ESE 2025 Toppers

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The Untold Stories of UPSC ESE 2025 Toppers

” Success is the silent answer to every question.”

When you’re preparing for competitive exams, you’re on your own. People usually don’t notice your efforts, your late nights, and they don’t support your failures and sacrifices. But as soon as you succeed, everything and everyone changes. Everyone acts differently, praises your hard work, celebrates your achievements, and suddenly has all the time in the world for you. This is the real truth about success and struggle. This is also something relatable for all the UPSC ESE 2025 toppers and high rankers after the announcement of the results. This blog will take you on a brief journey through the stories of ESE 2025 toppers, their strategies, and the hardships they experienced during their preparation journey.

The Union Public Service Commission announced the ESE 2025 Final Result on 17 December 2025, filling 458 vacancies across the respective eligible engineering branches. MADE EASY achieved great success, as all the ESE toppers belong to our classes, and we are proud of our hardworking students. We heartily congratulate them and are thankful to them and their families.

Additionally, we were fortunate to have a wonderful opportunity to assemble all branch toppers for a session with the respected B. Singh Sir. The conversation led to a meaningful discussion, where the toppers shared their experiences, hardships, strategies, and advice for upcoming ESE aspirants. As you read further, you’ll find brief journeys of all four toppers, which we strongly believe will motivate your preparation.

UTKARSH PATHAK – ESE 2025 AIR 1 (Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering)

Utkarsh Pathak secured All India Rank 1 in ESE 2025, marking an exceptional achievement in the Engineering Services Examination. He hails from Patna, Bihar, and completed his B.Tech from IIT Patna in 2023.

Alongside his success in ESE, Utkarsh has also demonstrated strong academic excellence in GATE. He secured AIR 138 in GATE 2023 (Electrical Engineering) and AIR 403 in GATE 2023 (Electronics & Communication Engineering), reflecting his strong conceptual understanding across core engineering disciplines.

His journey stands as a testament to consistent effort, strong fundamentals, and disciplined preparation. Achieving top ranks in both GATE and ESE highlights his ability to perform across competitive national-level examinations and positions him as a source of inspiration for aspiring engineers nationwide.

• Utkarsh Pathak was a student of the MADE EASY Live Online Foundation Course GATE + ESE, where he began his preparation for GATE and ESE with a focused and disciplined approach.
• For the ESE, he relied entirely on MADE EASY books and class notes, with a major focus on solving previous years’ questions (PYQs).
• During his ESE Mains preparation, he observed that several questions were repeated or closely aligned with PYQs, reinforcing his belief that regular and thorough PYQ practice is essential.
• He described the interview as lengthy and detailed, with most questions being drawn from his Detailed Application Form (DAF).
• For aspirants, Utkarsh advises building strong fundamentals, as it greatly supports ESE core subjects.
• According to him, relying on MADE EASY study material, practicing through the test series, and consistent PYQ revision played a vital role in streamlining and strengthening his Mains preparation.

NIMESH CHANDRA – ESE 2025 AIR 1- Mechanical Engineering

Coming from a non-IIT background, Nimesh Chandra proved that strong determination can lead to great success. He is a graduate of IIEST, West Bengal, and belongs to Madhubani, Bihar. Despite limited vacancies, he achieved an outstanding result by securing All India Rank 1 in Mechanical Engineering in ESE 2025.

Nimesh is already serving at NTPC and had earlier cleared ESE 2020 with AIR 14. He also secured AIR 3 in GATE 2025. However, his dream department has always been the Indian Railways. With this clear goal in mind, he decided to reappear for ESE 2025 and cleared the examination with flying colours, achieving the top rank.

To strengthen his preparation, Nimesh enrolled in the MADE EASY Classroom Foundation Course and later joined the MADE EASY Mains Live Course. His journey highlights the importance of clear goals, consistent effort, and trust in the preparation process. Let us explore the experiences, strategies, and mindset that helped him achieve this remarkable milestone.

• Nimesh Chandra was a student of the MADE EASY Foundation Course and the MADE EASY Mains Live Course, where he prepared for ESE with a focused, structured, and disciplined approach.
• For ESE preparation, he was completely dependent on MADE EASY study notes, along with extensive practice through the MADE EASY test series, and placed a strong emphasis on solving previous years’ questions (PYQs).
• He noticed during his ESE Mains preparation that many questions followed patterns from previous years’ papers, confirming that thorough PYQ practice plays a vital role in success.
• For aspirants, Nimesh advises developing strong fundamentals and following a limited but reliable set of resources.
• He highlights that his dedicated use of MADE EASY study notes, regular test series practice, and consistent solving of PYQs were key to making his ESE Mains preparation smoother, more efficient, and highly effective.

MOHAMMAD SHAQUIB AIR 1- Civil Engineering

Hailing from Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, Mohammad Shaquib completed his B.Tech from IIT Patna and achieved All India Rank 1 in Civil Engineering in ESE 2025. He prepared through the MADE EASY Live Online Course and Mains Test Series, dedicating himself fully to his goal. Shaquib’s journey is marked by discipline and focus; he avoided Instagram for 18 months during his preparation, having previously secured AIR 15 in ESE 2024. Let us explore the experiences, strategies, and mindset that helped him achieve this remarkable milestone.

• Mohammad Shaquib was a student of the MADE EASY Live Online Course and Mains Test Series, where he prepared for ESE with complete focus and discipline.
• He prepared for the ESE using MADE EASY study notes and test series as his main resources, placing significant importance on previous years’ questions.
• While preparing for the ESE Mains, he realized that many questions were either repeated or closely mirrored previous years’ papers, reinforcing his conviction that consistent and thorough practice of PYQs is crucial.
• Shaquib received complete guidance and support from the MADE EASY faculty, which helped him stay focused, clear doubts quickly, and maintain disciplined preparation.
• He emphasizes that his success was largely due to dedicated PYQ practice and consistent use of MADE EASY study notes and test series, which made his ESE Mains preparation much more manageable and effective.

RAJAN KUMAR – ESE 2025 AIR 1- Electrical Engineering

Rajan Kumar, a B.Tech graduate from IIT Roorkee, achieved the remarkable feat of securing All India Rank 1 in Electrical Engineering in ESE 2025. He prepared through the MADE EASY Classroom Program, which helped him build strong concepts and excel in the examination. Rajan’s achievement stands as an inspiration for aspiring engineers aiming for top ranks in competitive exams.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many seats are there in the ESE 2025?

Answer: There are a total of 458 vacancies in various departments of the Government of India, which will be filled through ESE 2025.

Who is the Civil Topper in UPSC ESE 2025?

Answer: Mohammad Shaquib from the Civil Engineering stream is the highest ranker in ESE 2025.

Who is the Mechanical Topper in UPSC ESE 2025?

Answer: Nimesh Chandra, from the Mechanical Engineering stream, is the highest ranker in ESE 2025.

Who is the Electrical Topper in UPSC ESE 2025?

Answer: Rajan Kumar, from the Electrical Engineering stream, is the highest ranker in ESE 2025.

Who is the Electronics and Telecommunication Topper in UPSC ESE 2025?

Answer: Utkarsh Kumar, from the Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering stream, is the highest ranker in ESE 2025.

Is ESE tougher than GATE?

Answer: ESE and GATE are two different competitions for students with an engineering background. After clearing ESE, aspirants can join various departments of the Government of India as Assistant Executive Engineer or Assistant Director, whereas the GATE scorecard is used for admission into M.Tech or MBA programs in top institutions across India. Additionally, many PSUs recruit management trainees and engineers based on GATE scores.

Is ESE better than PSU?

Answer: It depends on the individual. Both ESE and PSUs offer good salaries, social recognition, and respect in society.

Which branches are eligible for ESE?

Answer: Only four branches—Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering—are eligible for ESE.