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Sir, I want to become a CID Officer. I don't know what qualification is required for joining CID. Kindly let me know what qualification is required to join? Please let me know as soon as possible. Thank you!

CID stands for Criminal Investigation Department. Staff Selection Commission conducts Common Graduate level examination for Sub Inspector posts in CID. The minimum academic qualification required to apply for this exam is bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university.

In state CID, officers from Subordinate Services like Police Inspector, SI etc are transferred depending upon their performance in parent service. You must have minimum academic qualification to apply for this department which is bachelor's degree.

Qualification for CID :- Minimum 12th pass
Maximum Graduation pass

Age limit : minimum 20years
Maximum 27 years

Age Relaxation SC/ST - 5 Years
OBC -3 Years
General - No Relaxation

Exam Stage Total - 3 Stage
1. Written Test
2. Physical Test
3. Interview