UP's Shakib Mohammad Secures UPSC ESE 2025 AIR 1, IIT Patna Alumnus Achieves Dream

• Shakib Mohammad from Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, achieved All India Rank 1 in UPSC ESE 2025 Civil Engineering Service.
• He previously secured AIR 15 in the same examination and is currently undergoing Defence Services training.
• Shakib, initially weak in studies, was motivated by his father, Shakeel Ahmed, and pursued engineering from IIT Patna.
• His dream was to join Railway Services, leading him to re-appear and secure AIR 1 in his third attempt.
• UPSC ESE 2025 results saw 458 candidates clear across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication services.

Why It Matters: Shakib Mohammad's journey from AIR 15 to AIR 1 in UPSC ESE 2025 highlights perseverance and dedication.