Private detectives are the trained professionals hired by the individuals or organizations for investigating different cases. They can handle both criminal as well as civil type of cases. Those who possess good analytical skills and interest in crime investigation can pursue their career as private detective. Private detectives specialize on different fields according to their interest and experience. Some handle only criminal cases, while some deals with only corporate cases like protection of trade secrets, anti-piracy and copyright infringement cases.

Qualifying Exam

Candidates who want to become private detective should complete graduation in any discipline. Then only they can pursue private detective course in any reputed institute or detective agency. After completing this course, they will become eligible to apply for job in any reputed detective agency. One can work as a private detective after gaining sufficient experience by working in any reputed detective agency.

Who are eligible to apply?

One should pass first plus two in any stream to become a private detective. They can go for graduation only after that. Institute which offer degree courses give admission on the basis of the marks obtained in the qualifying examination. Candidates can apply for private detective course after completing graduation. The Indore Christian College and The National Institute of Private Investigation New Delhi are the two institutes in India which offer private detective course to the aspirants.  Some detective agencies are also offering this course to the aspirants which are ACE Detectives India International Securities, New Delhi, All-India Private Detectives Association, New Delhi, Argus Risk Intelligence and Managements Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, and Lancers Network Limited, New Delhi. These institutions and agencies give admission on the basis of the marks obtained by the candidates in their qualifying examination.

Key Elements in the process

• Pass plus two
• Complete graduation in any discipline
• Complete private detective course from any institute or detective agency
• Apply for job in any reputed detective agency
• Gain sufficient experience

Skills required for a private detective

Private detectives should be well aware of various investigation techniques used in several cases like burglary, theft, extortion, suicide, fraud, kidnapping, murder, rape, forgery and molestation. They should be able to use different investigation tools such as fingerprinting, handwriting analysis, audio-video device handling, hidden devices and bugs handling. They should possess the essential qualities like patience, skepticism and thoroughness. Computer skills are also required for them to prepare essential reports and documents.