Education and Career Forum

Sir, at present I have completed B.Sc degree and I am very much interested in detective jobs. What should I do now? Can I do M.Sc in Criminology? Would this degree help me to become a Detective? Or, is there any other courses available?

After graduation, you should pursue a short term diploma or certificate course in private detective or private investigation instead of pursue M.A.(Criminology) and get training to become a detective. In India, many institutes offer a course in private detective. Private Detective course covers many topics such as Civil and Criminal Laws, Code of Ethics, Type of Crimes, Investigation Techniques, Criminology, Fingerprint Examination and Verification, Forensic Investigation, Forensic Science, Evidence Collection, Evidence Analysis, Protection and Security etc. After completion of this course, you can get job in detective agencies, security agencies, business organizations etc.

Eligibility for Detective
- You must have passed graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- You must have passed a course in private detective or private investigation from a recognized institute.
- You must possess a skills required to become a detective.

Institutes Offer Detective Course
- The Indore Christian College, New Delhi
- National Institute of Private Investigation, New Delhi
- ACE Detectives India International Securities, New Delhi
- Lancers Network India, New Delhi
- Argus Risk Intelligence and Management Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
- All India Private Detectives Association, New Delhi

Required Skills for Detective
- Good Observation Skills
- Good Analytical and Reasoning Skills
- Knowledge about Civil and Criminal Laws
- Willingness to Work at Odd Hours