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What should I do to become a CID officer after completion of diploma? Because I am a diploma in mechanical engineering student after completing 2 standard exam. Can you tell me the steps which I have to follow to keep me updated for the job and be successful?

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What should I do to become a CID officer after completion of diploma? Because I am a diploma in mechanical engineering student after completing 2 standard exam. Can you tell me the steps which I have to follow to keep me updated for the job and be successful?

After completion of diploma course, you are not eligible for CID officer post. So after diploma course, you can do B.Tech course to become a CID officer.

If you have completed graduation degree from a recognized University then you are eligible for CID officer entrance exam which is conducted by Staff Selection Commission through CGL entrance exam.

Your age should be in between 18 to 27 years.

Being a student of diploma in mechanical engineer you are not eligible to apply for CID officer examination. The minimum qualification to become a CID officer is bachelor's degree from a recognized college/university. Your age should be in between 20 to 27 years and age relaxation will be applicable for the reserved category candidates. You must be an Indian citizen and should be mentally and physically fit.

With this eligibility criteria you have to appear for CGPE examination conducted by SSC board every year. The selection will be done on the basis of marks secured in the examination followed by personal interview and physical test. As you want to become a CID officer, so after completing diploma in mechanical engineering you have to continue your studies and complete your bachelor's degree and appear for CGPE examination.

Recruitment exam for CID is conducted by SSC and the candidates are selected on the basis of CGL exam which is generally held in the month of April every year. And, the minimum required qualification to appear for the exam is bachelor's degree.

The eligibility criteria to apply for the exam are following:-

-The candidate should be an Indian.

-The candidate must have completed graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized college/ university.Final year appearing student can also apply for the exam.There is no percentage bar for the marks obtained in the graduation degree.

-The age limit to apply for the exam is from 20 years to 27 years for general category,20 years to 30 years for OBC candidate and 20 years to 32 years for SC/ST candidates.

Physical Requirements:-

Height
For male candidate - 165 cms.
For female candidate -150 cms
Height is relaxed for Hill men and Tribals by 5 cms.

Chest : 76 cms with expansion.

Eye-Sight (with or without glasses)
Distant Vision :6/6 in one and 6/9 in other eye.
Near Vision:0.6 in one eye and 0.8 in other eye

-The selection process involves;

* Written test,

* Physical test and

* Personal interview.