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In March 2026, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the results of the Civil Services Examination 2025. Out of nearly 13 lakh candidates who appeared for the prelims, only 958 were recommended for appointment. This means the India civil services selection rate stands at a mere 0.07 percent. This figure has remained almost unchanged over the past decade, even as the number of applicants steadily increased toward 15 lakh. The UPSC exam opportunity cost India asp