IPS Officer - How to become an IPS Officer?

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) recruitment is rigorously based on the candidate’s performance in the Civil Services Examination. The Indian Police Service is one of the three most desirable services in India. The IPS is not a law enforcement agency. It is a group to which high ranked police officers belong to. They could be working for the police force, the CBI, CID, etc.

Qualifying Exam

A Civil Services aspirant has to apply for the exam as and when the notification for exam appears in all leading dailies, the Gazette of India and in the Employment News. It also published in the official website of UPSC. The application form along with the information brochure is available at post offices or head post offices across the country. Correctly filled up application form and the acknowledgement card should to be sent to The Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur address.

The exam has three phases

  • Preliminary exam
  • Main exam
  • Interview

There two parts to the preliminary exam. Both are objective in nature. May or June months are normally the months when they are conducted. The first paper deals with General Studies and the second one with the selected optional subjects. (A list of optional subjects will be available in the information brochure). The main exam is held in October-November. It has a total of nine papers. The first paper is on English and the second an Indian language. The third is an essay paper. The fourth and fifth are on general studies. The last four are on the two selected subjects. There are two papers on each of the selected subjects. The interview happens in April-May for which the calls are sent out in March-April.

Who is eligible to apply?

  • The candidate has to be an Indian citizen.
  • The candidate should be between the ages of 21 and 30 as on 1st of August of the year of examination. There are relaxations in the upper age limit in cases like SC/ST, OBC candidates, etc.
  • The candidate should be at least a degree holder from any university in the country. Final year students, awaiting results are also eligible.
  • Candidates belonging to the general category can take the exam only four times. It is 7 in the case of OBCs and there is no limit for SC/STs.

How to prepare for exam and interview?

Reading the news papers and magazines, and listening to the news is important. The candidate needs to keep in mind that no news is unimportant. Materials like Competition Success Review will also help. Make good use of the dictionary. These will help to tackle English language and general awareness papers. Select optional subjects very carefully. Refer the brochure when doing so. There are certain combinations that are not allowed. Also select subjects that you know well. For the essays paper, keep in mind the topic. Do not stray away from it.

Interviews are conducted to analyze the personality of the candidate. Be modest, honest and respectful towards the panel. Understand the question well. Give unbiased and precise answers. Do not be argumentative. Be alert. Mock interviews will help. Practice and focus are important for preparation.

 
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80 Responses to “IPS Officer - How to become an IPS Officer?”

  1. 80
    mack:

    sir can I give IPS exam by b.tech it stream

  2. 79
    Karan:

    Which subject i choose for i p s

  3. 78
    suraj patel:

    which is the highest position in police department if i get highest marks in ips exam

  4. 77
    sachin kumar:

    i am in class 10. i become an ips officer. what are the step to become an ips officer.

  5. 76
    manjit singh:

    How much fees for ips test

  6. 75
    VAMSISAI:

    IF WE ARE COMPLETED ENGENEERING WE SHOULD APPLY FOR IPS OR NOT

  7. 74
    Manjunztha G:

    Am a final year BE student i want to become IPS ,am for ips and which subject i can choose?

  8. 73
    PAPIYA SULTANA:

    Can I become an IPS,my result in 10th 58.25% & 12th 45% and I am a B.A.LL.B with 50%,please sir answer my question.

  9. 72
    SHRNIVAS:

    HOW MUCH MONEY WILL SPEND TO BECOME AN IPS ?

  10. 71
    Anu verma:

    How much money and years required to be an IPS officer

  11. 70
    aminul:

    If some candidate has pass in his both examination bt cant pass in interview then he will become IPS on not?

  12. 69
    Selvaganesh:

    Age below 21

  13. 68
    bhawna sharma:

    i want be an ips officer but i just hate maths and science thun wht shud i chose for ips whch would help in future i m in 10th now

  14. 67
    shivam pathak:

    whatcan i do to preparation for ips after passing 12th by maths

  15. 66
    shivam pathak:

    what i can i do to preparation for ips after passing 12th by maths

  16. 65
    shekhar:

    can i join the coaching for ips after passing the 12 by maths stream?

  17. 64
    Abin:

    Sir, what all are the qualities that i should have to get into IPS?

  18. 63
    GURPREET SINGH:

    Hello.. i am the student of b-tech final year in electronics and communication from ambala cantt( haryana ). should i eligible for the IPS exam or not? please tell me.

  19. 62
    Biswajit Modak:

    sir,i’m a B.Sc 1st year student.how can i prepared to become an IPS officer and how much height required for it? plz tell me sir…..,

  20. 61
    Nabin ghughu:

    Sir, i’m a student of B.Sc 1st year at C.U. I want be a IPS officer. What should i do? Plz help me, plz….

  21. 60
    Mintupal:

    Sir, I am B.Com(H) gragueate, when what are you do my self.

  22. 59
    ajeet:

    Hi,
    Does Eligibility for indian police service contain , 5 yrs mandetory service to police is required?

  23. 58
    sarath vishnu a s:

    +2 avarage marks
    and 21 must be the age of approval

  24. 57
    amol y. Bide:

    Sir, i am bsc.agri student & how can preapare for become ips.
    How much height required for it?

  25. 56
    jyoti:

    How much fees of IPS examination?

  26. 55
    VINEET:

    i just passed 12 science(GSEB) exam.what can i do to become an IPS officer?

  27. 54
    vineet:

    i just passed 12 science exam.what can i do to become an IPS officer from now?

  28. 53
    i am 5''4 and i want to become a IPS Officer.:

    Respected IPS Officers, my height is 162 cm can i join ips exams, please reply me

  29. 52
    sahil kumar:

    any tips for first attempt students..?

  30. 51
    Tirtho Boro:

    What is the qualification to join I P S?

  31. 50
    ram chandra behura:

    can i became an ips as my 10th is 59% & + is 45%?

  32. 49
    jayakumar.d:

    why one should became an ips officer.& why should country need ips officers

  33. 48
    bhagyaban:

    How can i prepair ips after +2

  34. 47
    chandrashelhar lonare:

    what is the basic requirement to become a IPS officer?
    how many language need to know?

  35. 46
    hameed shaikh:

    i want to know that what is the difference bettwen Ips and Ias officers

  36. 45
    hameed shaikh:

    hello sir, my cousin dont have certificate of 10 & 12. but he have certicate of URDU FAZIL and it is equal to 12th & B.A. he can go to IPS EXAMS OR no.please tell me about it.

  37. 44
    ullas:

    I am doing b.tech in mechanical engineering and i want to know the syllabus for I.P.S. exam

  38. 43
    PAMPA DAS:

    I M DOING MY GRADUATION FROM IGNOU.I WANT TO KNOW THAT CAN I GO FOR IPS AFTER GRADUATION & IF I CAN THEN HOW TO PREPARE FOR IT,AND PLEASE GIVE ME A DETAIL OF THE QUESTION PAPERS .

  39. 42
    M.VIVEK STUDYING B.E FIRST YEAR:

    Iam vivek studying B.E FIRST YEAR.from small age my aim is to become an I.P.S officer.please help me when to prepare for the exam and in which type if we prepare for the exam means its easy to pass in the exam.

  40. 41
    Gaurav Shivhare:

    hello sir i am B.E mechanical student my age is 20yr and i will in complete my study just time but 2year After complete my Engineering So How prepare the IPS

  41. 40
    Deepak tiwari:

    Dear, i will complete my HSC in N.M.F.
    And now i m doing BAF from NMF Colleges ,
    so, i want know about IPS , and their Preparation .

  42. 39
    Rizwan:

    Hellow sir my age is 21yr and i will join the ips i m will complete 12th standard so how prepare the ips

  43. 38
    ateeq:

    hello sir ,
    my cousin wants to prepare for I P S she didn’t have 10th certeficate but she complete degree open degree district 1st and she pass M A district 3rd rank is she elgibli for I P S exams r not please reply me sir my email id is [email protected]

  44. 37
    Harpreet singh nagi:

    full information?

  45. 36
    shameer:

    sir i have police case on me without doing any thing. can i join indian police service i am a engineering student

  46. 35
    shaharyar:

    sar mujhe ye puchh na he ki ips ke liye kya kya hona chahiye

  47. 34
    Ashish Ranjan:

    hello .i completed 10th with 56% and 12th 59.5% frm commerce stream..now i doing b.com..how i prepare for ips.

  48. 33
    Mahesh:

    I want to become an IPS officer or an DYSP .
    Can you please guide me the steps for preparation.
    Once I got the path I will surely become an officer.

  49. 32
    ram:

    my+2 is 48%& 10th is 58% now i doing b-tech under bput can i eligible for ips?

  50. 31
    chandrikapatel:

    i am doing eng. from mechanical branch.i want to know that how can i prepare for ips,give me a certain guideline.

  51. 30
    rajubhai:

    hello Sir I want A Good I A S Officer In my Future but I Have No Guidence pls Sir i Want Good I A s Officer In my furure And I Am Graduate And Civil Engneering IS My perfectoins And plaese Sir pls Help Me And Mail For my Email Id Thank you Sir

    Bhuvangiri Rajubhai RAvindra

  52. 29
    sarvesh dubey:

    all about IAS& IPS.

  53. 28
    Ambuj S Mishra:

    sir provide the way for become an IPS officer i have many ideas but i want an exact idea from which give me surity in selecting these field and succes sureity and i am ready for any kind of test physicaly or mentaly

  54. 27
    nisha:

    hello

    my brother has been compleated graduation from delhi university in 2011. now he want to become ips officer please suggest me how to apply and also give best coaching center for the same.

    Regrads
    Nisha

  55. 26
    kunal:

    sir im doing 1st year ba…so when i should join the class n can u please teel me in more detail about ips n other service jobs???

  56. 25
    vijay:

    sir i m in bcom 2 . i want become a ips officer. so i want to know about the requirements to give exam of ips.

  57. 24
    arun:

    sir my self arun i lived in ghaziabad how many types books are applied in prepration of ips exam plz ask me

  58. 23
    aakash:

    which exam i have to give,so that i can become an ips in mp

  59. 22
    aslam:

    I am a muslim candidate I don’t know in a central it’s comes under the OBC caste or not

  60. 21
    K.Bharathidasan.:

    sir,
    i am studing BSc (Nautical Science) as a cadet…this degree is eligible or not for the UPSC exam.please, can you clear my doubt.?

  61. 20
    Salman:

    Sir i am student of Be.com 1st year and i wish to become a IPS officer,my father is a peddler pls help me to become IPS officer

  62. 19
    Himalay:

    Sir,
    Im student nd studing in medical collage.I want 2 b an I.P.S. Officer so wht abt exam date nd ref. Book? Nd how 2 do prepration for I.P.S. Nd whts its requirement like age,qualification,education for SC student only?

  63. 18
    Sajid:

    Sir,
    Now i am a student of T.D.C 1st year major in economics.I want to be an I.P.S officer.So sir please details how i prepare for I.P.S exam.

  64. 17
    MAHESH REDDY:

    HOW TO BECOME A IPS POLICE OFFICER I AM STUDYING IN DEGREE FIRST YEAR

  65. 16
    naveen jain:

    sir i m a bca student.can i give upsc exam after bca.

  66. 15
    manigandan:

    sir. i am manigandan. a village man. the latest update of CSAT in priliminary examination. all are says it is very tough to village persons. then how can i pass or attend it easily. please quickly send me the solution sir. i am totally confused

  67. 14
    Rahul Dhawan:

    Sir,it is possible to apply for IPS with the qualification 3 year diploma in computer engg. from Govt. institute after +2 (Arts with math)

  68. 13
    shreya:

    which subject should i choose after class10 to become an I.P.S officer

  69. 12
    sandeep kumar:

    sir i have pass the 12th class these year 2010 iam commerce student but i want to become ips officer .please tell me what should i to do

  70. 11
    Mohd Ajaz khan:

    after completing the 3 test , there will be again physical test or not

  71. 10
    Geeta:

    is it possible to apply for UPSC civil service with the qualification after 10+2class,I want to become ips officer,is it possible to after 12th class ,please tell me what should i to do

  72. 9
    dilip:

    what is highest post given from IPS entrance

  73. 8
    shashi Bhushan:

    is it possible to apply for UPSC civil service with the qualification 3 years diploma in hotel management from Government institute after 10+2.

  74. 7
    bharath.g:

    what are the physical tests in ips

  75. 6
    ADITYA:

    SIR/ MAM
    i want to know that what is the difference bettwen Ips and Ias officers

  76. 5
    saiprasad:

    sir/mam were do i need to register for writing the test and were can i get the application form.

  77. 4
    SANDEEP:

    IS IT COMPULSORY TO SELECT ONLY THOSE SUBJECTS AS OPTIONAL SUBJECTS IN WHICH GRADUATION IS DONE OR WE CAN CHOOSE ANY SUBJECT WE WANT WEATHER WE HAVE STUDIED IT IN GRADUATION OR NOT AND WHICH ARE HIGH SCORING SUBJECTS ???????????????????

  78. 3
    VARUN CHAUDHARY:

    now the pattern for civil services has changed.instead of prelims there is aptitude test. so please give me the knowledge about that …………….

  79. 2
    Dilip Gupta:

    I want to know about exam , when shukd we exam will be conducted.
    Pls suggest me .

  80. 1
    Manojlogan:

    Provide me 10year papers of icar/net of soilscience.