Telangana Abhaya Hastham Scheme Helps 20 Candidates Get Civil Services Ranks in 2025

20 students from the Abhaya Hastham scheme in Telangana got Civil Services ranks. This is a big success for the state's support program.
By Newsroom | Government Schemes, Education |

==A significant number of candidates supported by the Telangana government's 'Abhaya Hastham' scheme have secured ranks in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025.= =

Out of 202 candidates who received financial aid under the scheme for appearing in the mains examination, ==20 have reportedly achieved ranks.= = Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has extended congratulations to these successful individuals.

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Scheme Details and Reach

The 'Abhaya Hastham' initiative, also referred to as the 'Rajiv Civils Abhaya Hastham scheme', is designed to offer financial assistance of ₹1 lakh to aspirants from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This support is provided upon their clearing the preliminary examination and proceeding to the main examination. The scheme aims to alleviate financial burdens faced by students preparing for the demanding civil services.

Among those who benefited from the scheme, three candidates achieved ranks within the top 200:

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  • Gudelli Srujana secured rank 55.

  • Tharun Teja Atla achieved rank 123.

  • Banoth Laxmi Rachana obtained rank 178.

Further, 51 candidates who were beneficiaries of the 'Abhaya Hastham' scheme were shortlisted for the interview stage of the examination.

Broader Results and Context

Across Telangana, at least 30 Telugu candidates are noted to have secured positions in the Civil Services 2025. Nationally, the UPSC announced the recommendation of 958 candidates for appointment. The results for the 2025 examination cycle were finalized based on combined scores from the main written examination and personality tests.

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The results also noted that the candidature of 348 candidates was kept provisional, and the results of two individuals were withheld pending further review. The previous year saw 54 candidates from the region achieve similar success.

Background Information

The UPSC CSE is a competitive examination conducted annually to select candidates for various administrative services in the Indian government, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Police Service (IPS). The selection process typically involves a preliminary examination, a main written examination, and a personality test.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many students from the Abhaya Hastham scheme got Civil Services ranks in 2025?
Twenty students who got help from the Abhaya Hastham scheme in Telangana have achieved ranks in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025. This shows the scheme is helping students from poor families.
Q: What is the Abhaya Hastham scheme in Telangana?
The Abhaya Hastham scheme gives ₹1 lakh to students from poor families in Telangana to help them pay for the main exams of the Civil Services. It helps them study without money worries.
Q: Did any Abhaya Hastham scheme students get very high ranks in 2025?
Yes, three students from the scheme got top ranks. Gudelli Srujana got rank 55, Tharun Teja Atla got rank 123, and Banoth Laxmi Rachana got rank 178.
Q: How many students from Telangana got Civil Services jobs in 2025?
At least 30 students from Telangana got jobs in the Civil Services in 2025. Out of these, 20 were helped by the Abhaya Hastham scheme.
Q: How many candidates did UPSC recommend in total for Civil Services 2025?
The UPSC recommended 958 candidates for jobs in the Civil Services 2025. These results are based on written tests and interviews.