A fresh controversy has emerged after the announcement of the UPSC Civil Services Examination results, as two candidates with the same name — Akanksha Singh — have both claimed Rank 301. The unusual situation has quickly caught public attention and triggered intense discussion on social media, with many people questioning which of the two claims is genuine.
According to the information circulating online, one candidate named Akanksha Singh belongs to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, while the other claims to be from Ara in Bihar. Soon after the results were declared, both individuals publicly celebrated achieving Rank 301 in one of the country’s most prestigious and competitive examinations.
However, the situation took an unexpected turn when observers noticed that both candidates were claiming the exact same rank. Since each rank in the UPSC merit list is unique, the development created confusion among civil services aspirants and social media users alike.
The candidate from Varanasi has reportedly presented several documents to support her claim. These include her UPSC admit card and interview call letter. The roll number mentioned on these documents is said to match the roll number listed in the official UPSC result list. Because of this matching information, many observers believe that the Varanasi candidate’s claim appears credible at this stage.
On the other hand, the candidate from Ara in Bihar has also publicly stated that she secured Rank 301 in the examination. However, no official documents such as an admit card, interview letter, or roll number verification have been publicly shared so far to substantiate her claim.
While responding to questions about the result, the Bihar candidate reportedly said that she was already confident about the outcome and added that her next goal is to become an Indian Foreign Service officer. Her statement further fueled debate online, with many people asking for documentary proof to clarify the matter.
The controversy has spread rapidly across social media platforms, where users have been comparing details from the official result list and discussing the issue. Civil services aspirants and commentators have pointed out that UPSC results are always verified through unique roll numbers, which ensures that each successful candidate can be clearly identified even if several candidates share the same name.
Experts say situations like this can sometimes occur because many candidates across the country have identical or similar names. In such cases, the roll number listed in the official UPSC result becomes the most reliable way to confirm a candidate’s identity and rank.
At present, the documents presented by the Varanasi-based Akanksha Singh appear to support her claim, as the roll number reportedly matches the one published in the official results. However, the controversy may only be fully resolved if the second claimant provides verifiable documents or if an official clarification emerges regarding the matter.
The incident has once again highlighted how quickly misinformation or confusion can spread online, especially when major examination results are announced. Experts advise aspirants and the public to verify information carefully through official sources before accepting or sharing such claims.