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Hi, I am bharti. I am in 12th science and I want to become an I.P.S officer. I want to start preparation for U.P.S.C exam. so please tell me which course is better for me ?As I am good in maths.

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Please reply me soon.

You need to complete graduation, in order to apply for IPS. Degree can be obtained in any of the streams of studies. You need to qualify prelims, mains, and physical fitness test to join to the position of IPS Officer. Questions on Indian polity, constitution, Indian/World Geography, general studies, English, etc are asked for prelims exam. Exam preparations can be done using reference books and previous year question papers (after collecting detailed exam syllabus).

To become an IPS officer you have to appear in the UPSC Civil services Exams

Minimum eligibilty to apply for the UPSC Civil Services exams is:

Education: Graduation pass in any stream from a recognized university
No minimum percentage of marks is required in Graduation

Age- Minimum 21 years
Maximum 30 years
OBC can apply till 33 years
SC/ST can apply till 35 years

Attempts/Chances: UPSC has also fixed number of attempts
General- 4 times
OBC-7 times
SC/ST-No Restrictions


UPSC Civil Services Exams are held in three stages:
Prelims
MAINS
Interview

The percentage required in 12th exam to crack UPSC???