Aiming for the India Police Service (IPS): Check out the eligibility criteria and preparation tips
Indian Police Service) exam attracts thousands of individuals from across the country each year. As a part of the UPSC CSE (Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Exam), the IPS exam gives an opportunity to young minds to contribute to the safety and justice system of India.
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Like other challenging civil services examinations, this exam also has three stages – Preliminary, Mains, and Interview. Each stage is designed to assess a candidate’s knowledge, aptitude, and overall personality. The Preliminary examination is objective, Mains is descriptive, and the Personality Test is a face-to-face interview conducted to analyze a candidate’s suitability for the Indian Public Service.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates must be an Indian citizen and hold a degree a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. The minimum age for applying is 21 years, while the maximum age is 32 years for general category, with relaxations for those from reserved categories. In addition, the candidates must meet the physical fitness standards required by the Indian police, including specific height and chest measurements, and vision standards. Moreover, candidates from general category and EWS are allowed 6 attempts, while others get more. That said, those
