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Which stream should I choose in 11th in order to join CBI and become an Officer in CBI Team? How should I start preparing from now onward?

There are two ways to join the CBI. First one is through SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level).

SSC : This examination is forked into three stages i.e prelims, mains, descriptive.

Prelims : It will be of 200 marks and there will be four section one of Reasoning, one of Mathematics, one of General Awareness, one of English Language. Each section will be of 50 marks and time will be given 1 hour.

Mains : It will be of 400 marks and the main subjects will be Mathematics and English Language. You will get 2 hours for each.

Descriptive : It will be of 100 marks and 1 hour. Basically it is a test of your writing skills.

For Sub-Inspector in CBI you have to score around 540-550 out of 700.

Second way is through UPSC CSE (Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination). This exam is forked into three stages as well :

Prelims : It will be of two paper i.e General Studies and CSAT

Mains : It will be of 9 papers out of which 2 are qualifying

Interview : It will be of 275 marks.

You have to secure rank around 180-200 to be in IPS which will be posted in CBI/NIA/IB etc.

-You can choose any stream as minimum qualification is a bachelor degree in both the cases.

For preparation you can take coaching from institutes such as vajiram,insight,chaitanya etc.

CBI full form is Central Bureau of Investigation.
There are two types of exams to go in CBI. One is 10+2 level and other is graduate level.

To go in CBI you need to qualify the exam that will be organised by the govt. You may go also in CBI via SSC CGL exam held every year . You may apply after completion of graduation.

Let me make it very clear to you that if you want to become an CBI officer then you have to clear SSC-CGL exam first. Without clearing SSC it is not possible.

Minimum education qualification required for SSC-CGL exam is graduation. Course doesn't matters. So you can do graduation in any course. Thus you can select any stream in school for 12th standard.

The only thing to do now is to concentrate on your studies and complete your 12th & graduation degree with good marks.

In order to Become an officer in CBI you must know about the exam which must be cleared by you to become an officer in CBI.

For Sub Inspector in CBI.
To become a sub inspector in CBI you have to clear the Exam CGL (combined Graduate Level Exam)with a decent score. This Exam is organised by SSC Staff Selection Commission.

So if you like to join CBI as Sub inspector the you should start your preparation as quickly as you can.

Complete your 12th with the stream you are currently studying and after 12th go for graduation with any stream but keep in in mind you have to score more than 60% in the Graduation to become eligible for the CBI recruitment.

During your Graduation days start your preparation for the SSC CGL by taking admission in any GOOD institute, Paramount Coaching is one of the best coaching institute for SSC. The coaching program will make you aware of the correct exam pattern and you can also focus well.

For Group A officer in CBI
For Group A Post you have to qualify the CSE Exam (Civil Services Examination) organised by UPSC. This is a very tough exam and you have to study hard to succeed. you can also start your preparation during your College days. Make you Basic level by going through the NCERT books from class 6 to Class 12th and then Join any Good Coaching Like Vajiram and Ravi etc.

Requirements to join CBI are as follows:-
Minimum educational qualification is that candidate must be a holder of graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university.
Candidate must have to appear examinations conducted by UPSC.
Candidate must have completed graduation with 50% marks.
Candidate age should not exceed 27 years.
Age relaxation- SC/ST- 5 years, OBC- 3 years.

You can join any stream as per your interest. Minimum Qualification required to join CBI is bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university. CBI recruits candidates through Direct Recruitment, Promotion by Seniority or Department Exam.

Required Physical Standards
- Height : 165 cms for Male and 150 cms for Female
- Weight : Should be Proportionate to Height
- Chest : 76 cms with Expansion for Male
- Vision : Distant - 6/6 In One Eye & 6/9 In Other Eye
Near - 0.6 In One & 0.8 In Other Eye

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