Tips to become IPS Officer for 12th Arts student

Can you tell me if I can become IPS (Indian Police Service) Officer after completing 12th with Arts as I want to make a career in this field?

[Arvind Kumar]

It is not possible to become an IPS (Indian Police Service) Officer right after completing 12th standard. The basic eligibility criteria required to appear for this exam is one must possess Graduate Degree from a recognized University/Institute.


In order to become an IPS Officer, one must apply for CSE exam conducted by the UPSC. One must also crack the exam (preliminary, mains and interview) in order to get selected for the training.


Eligibility

Candidate must be a citizen of India.
A citizen of Nepal or a subject of Bhutan
A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.


Education Qualification

One must have completed Graduation in any stream.

One who is in last year of Graduation is also eligible.

Ones degree can be from any UGC approved University or any State University.


The following candidates are also eligible, but must submit proof of their eligibility from a competent authority at their institute/university at the time of the main examination, failing which they will not be allowed to attend the exam:

One who has appeared in an exam, the passing of which would render them educationally qualified enough to satisfy one of the above points.

One who has passed the final exam of the MBBS degree but have not yet completed an internship.

One who has passed the final exam of ICAI, ICSI and ICWAI.

One who has a degree from private university.

One who has a degree from any foreign university recognized by the Association of Indian Universities.


Age Limit

Age must be between 21 to 32 for the General category

Candidates of SC/ST and OBC will get extra age 5 and 3 years respectively.