PM Modi congratulates successful candidates in Civil services exam

New Delhi, May 30 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated all those who cleared the civil services examination 2021 and said he also knows that those who could not make it are outstanding youngsters who will make a mark in any field they pursue.

Shruti Sharma, Ankita Agarwal and Gamini Singla secured the first, second and third rank respectively in the civil services examination 2021, results of which were announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Monday.

As many as 685 candidates have qualified the prestigious test, it said.

"Congratulations to all those who have cleared the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021. My best wishes to these youngsters who are embarking on their administrative careers at an important time of India's development journey, when we are marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav," Modi said in a tweet.

Congratulations to all those who have cleared the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021. My best wishes to these youngsters who are embarking on their administrative careers at an important time of India’s development journey, when we are marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 30, 2022

"I fully understand the disappointment of those who couldn't clear the Civil Services Exam but I also know that these are outstanding youngsters who will make a mark in any field they pursue and make India proud. My best wishes to them," he said.

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday also congratulated all those who cleared the civil services examination 2021 and said they now have a great responsibility of serving the country with integrity and commitment.

He also lauded the women candidates who secured the top three positions.

"Congratulations to all those who have cleared this year's UPSC civil services exam. Very happy to see women bag the top 3 ranks. All of you now have a great responsibility of serving India with utmost integrity and commitment. My best wishes for your future careers," Gandhi said on Twitter.

Congratulations to all those who have cleared this year’s #UPSC civil services exam. Very happy to see women bag the top 3 ranks.



All of you now have a great responsibility of serving India with utmost integrity and commitment. My best wishes for your future careers.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 30, 2022