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Hello sir, I have passed 12th exam with Science stream and want to become Deputy Commissioner. What is the next step to become a Deputy Commissioner?

DCP stands for Deputy Commissioner of Police.On the basis of experience and track record, one gets promoted to the higher cadre ranks such as DCP,ACP etc. DCP is the police officer who is the head of the police forces of a district. Usually after 10-13 years of service, an IPS officer gets promoted to the rank of DCP .

There is no direct recruitment available for the post of DCP. The post of DCP is filled by IPS officers. IPS officers get DCP rank through promotion. To become an IPS officer,one has to write Civil Services Exam conducted by UPSC every year and for which the minimum required qualification is Bachelor's degree.

Eligibility criteria for Civil Services Exam :-

-The candidate must be a citizen of India.

-The candidate should have completed graduation in any discipline from recognized college or university.

-The candidate age should be in between 21 years to 32 years for general category. Age is relaxed for OBC by 3 years and 5 years for SC/ST candidates.

-Selection procedure consists of

* Preliminary Examination (Objective Type),

* Mains Examination (Conventional Type),

* Personal Interview & Group Discussion.