Eligibility Criteria - The candidate must be an Indian citizen and must have attained the age of 21 years. The upper age limit is 32 years for general category candidates.
Educational Qualification - The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Preliminary Examination - This is the first stage of the Civil Services Examination. It consists of two objective type papers- General Studies Paper-I and CSAT.
Prepare for the Civil Services Examination - The Civil Services Examination comprises three stages- Preliminary examination, Main examination, and Personal Interview.
Main Examination - The main examination consists of nine papers- in essay paper, four General Studies papers, and two optional papers.
Personal Interview - The final stage is the personal interview, where candidates are evaluated on their personality, communication skills, leadership abilities, and general awareness.
The training program - The training program is rigorous and aims to prepare you for your duties as an IPS officer.
Joining - After completing your training, you will be posted as an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in your cadre state.