Last Updated on August 7, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar
Have you completed 12th standard? Do you want to become an IPS Officer? If yes, this article will be of help to you. Here, you’ll be reading about the topic – ‘how to become an IPS Officer after 12th?’.
Civil Services Exam is a very popular competitive exam in India. IAS and IPS are the two most popular choices among Civil Services aspirants. Policing is a glamorous and respectable profession. The prospect of donning Police uniform and maintaining law and order is a dream that many young Indians nourish! Each day, I get bombarded with questions related to these careers. I’ve noticed that school students are very keen on becoming IAS and IPS Officers. School students ask me different doubts and questions regarding CSE and list of Civil Services. One question that caught my attention is – ‘how can I become an IPS Officer after completing 12th?’ OR ‘Is there a way to become an IPS Officer right after 12th?’ OR ‘How to become an IPS Officer after 12th?’. I’ve answered these questions and guided those students appropriately. But after coming across these questions repeatedly, I decided to settle this matter once and for all. That’s how I decided to write an article on the same topic.
IPS after 12th: Is it possible?
It is not possible to become an IPS Officer right after completing 12th standard! In order to become an IPS Officer, you must apply for CSE exam conducted by the UPSC. You must also crack the exam (preliminary, mains and interview) in order to get selected for the training. The basic eligibility criteria required to appear for this exam is – candidate must possess Graduate Degree from a recognized University/Institute! So technically, 12th passed students can’t appear for this exam right after 12th. After completing 12th, they must complete Graduation first. After completing Graduation program successfully, they may take a shot and CSE and become an IPS Officer subsequently!
You may begin preparation after 12th though!
Interested candidates may start CSE preparation after 12th. Well, preparation can be started well before reaching 12th standard too!
Also read: How to become an IAS Officer
How to become an IAS Officer after 12th
You may start off CSE preparation by focusing on current affairs, making notes (related to current affairs) and reading newspapers daily.
CSE Eligibility
Educational Qualifications Required
- All candidates must have as a minimum one of the following educational qualifications:
- A degree from a Central, State or a Deemed university.
- A degree received through correspondence or distance education.
- A degree from an open university.
- A qualification recognized by the Government of India as being equivalent to one of the above.
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:
- Candidates who have appeared in an examination, the passing of which would render them educationally qualified enough to satisfy one of the above points.
- Candidates who have passed the final exam of the MBBS degree but have not yet completed an internship.
- Candidates who have passed the final exam of ICAI, ICSI and ICWAI.
- A degree from a private university.
- A degree from any foreign university recognized by the Association of Indian Universities.
Age Limit
- The candidate must be between the age of 21-32 years (for the General category candidate) on August 1 of the year of examination. However, age relaxations dies exist for SC, ST, OBC and Physically Handicapped candidates.
- For Other Backward Castes (OBC) the upper age limit is 35.
- For Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), the limit is 37 years.
- The upper age limit is relaxed for certain candidates who are backward with respect to other factors and physically handicapped (PH) people.
I am Vishnu Nambiar a career and educational blogger from India. I am also a full time educational consultant having more than 12 years of experience in the educational sector.
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-What preparations i should start while pursuing grudation?
You may work on current affairs using newspapers. You may even visit online portals and start formal preparation.
Sir which subject is better to choose in degree after 12th standard to become a ips officer
Any valid Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or college is enough. Select a course that you are interested in or passionate about.
which subjects should i take in bachelor ‘s degree to be an IPS officer .
Any valid Bachelor’s Degree course will do the trick.
I’m prachi now I’m in class 11th with commerce please tell me clearly about IPS
Can I become IAS or IPS with science stream ?
And after 12th what I have to do ?
Can I be graduated from which college?
Yes, you may. Just complete a valid Bachelor’s Degree course from a recognized college or university.
So now I am in 12 th science but I want to be an IAS or an IPS offer so what should i do ryt after 12th
Complete your Bachelor’s Degree and apply for UPSC exam.
Which degree is useful and suitable after 2nd PUC science
Any valid Degree will be enough.
Which course is best for become IPS officer after 12 th PCM?
Any Bachelor’s Degree course will do the trick.
What is the fees chart for becoming an I.P.S. officer
Where we can attemp the civil service exam
Can I become IAS OR IPS with arts Streme?
And after 12 what I have to do?
Can I be graduate from government collage?
Yes, you can become with arts stream. After 12th, go for relevant Bachelor’s Degree course. After that, you are eligible to appear for UPSC examination.
Which subject’s degree is the best for an ips officer
thanks so very much for clearing the career concept for a amateur student .
this article made my career option crystal clear .
IPS banne main kitna paisa lagta hai
Sir i have complete 12 std with 70 percentage in sp subject i want to became an police officer
Thanks
What degree must be done to become ias and ips officers
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute is enough to be considered eligible.
How to become an ips officer after completed 12th science and diploma in bio medical engineering?
After 12th, complete a Bachelor’s Degree program. After that, you may appear for CSE. Crack the exam and you stand a chance of getting selected for IPS training.
Wht coures should I take for an ips officer and which university is good for the ips officer
Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or College is enough.
What university should good for IPS officer and what subjects can we choose?
What subject I will choose in 12 class . Graduation is important to become an IPS without graduation I will not become IPS.
You may choose any stream or subject combination.