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I have problem in my left leg and it has been operated 2 times and still there is a weakness in my left leg. Also, difference between both leg can be easily seen. But I can walk and run easily. Is there any problem to become an IPS officer?

No, candidates with handicapped category are not eligible for recruitment in Indian Police Service but you are eligible for selection as an I.A.S Officer.

So, it will be better for you to qualify in Civil Services examination to get I.A.S job. The eligibility to appear for Civil Service examination is :-

Candidate must have passed bachelor degree from recognised university.

Candidate's age must be between 21-32 years and there is +3 and +5 years in upper age limit for reserved category.

So, you can appear for examination and after qualifying in all three stages of examination eligible for selection as an Indian Administrative Service Officer.

No there is no any problem due to your leg.
Eligibility criteria are same and are as under:-

Candidate age should not less than 21 years and should not exceed 42 years.

Candidate must be a holder of bachelor degree from a recognized university.

Candidate should be a citizen of India.

Candidate must have at least 45% aggregate in their graduation.

Age relaxation should be given to SC/ST, OBC, Handicapped candidates.

First thing I would like to make you clear that if you hold the certificate of physically handicapped candidate then you are not eligible for applying for the post of IPS officer because for their post physical requirement as per the standards is must.

But you have options of posts like IAS, IFS, etc. in the administrative fields for which you will need to qualify Civil Services examination.

Civil Services examination is held once every year by UPSC for recruitment of administrative officer. The examination is held in three stages which includes Preliminary Test, Mains and Personal Interview respectively.

--> The minimum qualification which you must possess for applying for the same examination are as here under :-

* You must have the nationality of India.

* Your age must be within 21 years to 32 years in case you belong to general category. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved category candidates as per the norms.

* You must have completed your bachelor degree course in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students are also eligible.

For further details regarding the same examination you must refer to the link www.upsc.gov.in.

You are physically unfit for Indian Police Services. You can not become IPS officer but you can apply for Civil Services examination to become Indian Administrative Services Officer.

Eligibility criteria for Civil Services exam:

*Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.

*Age limit for this exam is 21-32 years.

You can visit official website for any more details, http://www.upsc.gov.in.

Candidate has to appear for UPSC Civil Services Exam in order to become an IPS officer .

Eligibility criteria for IPS officer for handicapped candidate :-

-The candidate must be an Indian.

-The candidate should hold Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

-The candidate age should be in between 21 years to 42 years .

Exam process :

*Preliminary Exam

*Main exam

*Personality Interview.

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I have problem in my left leg and it has been operated 2 times and still there is a weakness in my left leg. Also, difference between both leg can be easily seen. But I can walk and run easily. Is there any problem to become an IPS officer?

Physically Handicapped candidates are not eligible for IPS recruitment.

IPS stands for Indian Police Service.

If you have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognized university then you are eligible for IPS exam 2016.

Your age should be in between 21 years to 32 years for general candidates.

Age relaxation is given below -

5 years relaxation for SC/ST candidates
3 years relaxation for OBC Candidates
10 years relaxation for PHC candidates
5 years relaxation for Ex-serviceman