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The Indian Police Service, also it is one of the All India Services (others are IAS, IFS, IRS, IFoS), etc. The IPS Officers can be employed under the centre as well as the states. It replaced the Indian Imperial Police in 1948. Further, an IPS officer needs to ensure the safety of citizens by taking care of the law and order. They also command and provide leadership to state and UTs’ police forces, CAPF forces (BSF, SSB, CRPF, CISF & ITBP), National Security Guards, etc. Moreover, the Indian Police Service is a job sought by many youngsters who wish to actively participate in the day to day affairs of the nation. Furthermore, it ranks 2nd in order after the IAS.

You must be wondering what the duties/ roles of an IPS officer must look like. Also, there are many benefits of becoming one. Further, we will also tell you all about how to become an IPS officer. Well, IPS officers lead the force with courage, uprightness, dedication as well as a strong sense of service to the people. Jobs offered to IPS candidates are the post of ASP, SP, SSP, DIG, IGP, ADGP, DGP, DIB, etc. Hence, it is important to understand the seriousness of the job.

Many candidates seek to become IPS officers because of the new challenges the job brings and also generous monetary benefits. Further, Kiran Bedi became the first woman IPS officer in 1972. She was the only woman in a batch of 80 IPS officers as well as joined the AGMUT cadre.

Table of Contents:-

Roles of an IPS officer
Required skills
Eligibility and attempt
Exam pattern
Training
Salary and perks
Pros and cons
FAQs

Roles of an IPS officer

Maintain peace and order - IPS officers have to maintain public order and also peace by preventing crimes.
Border services - An IPS officer also has to maintain peace at the borders. Further, it remains a day to day duty after you enter the IPS.
VIP security - IPS officers also have to provide security to important people and at important events.
Railway policing - The roles include railway policing also.
Address Economic Offences - Eg. Corruption.
Investigation - Detection, and also collection of data to promote safety and security.
Leading and commanding the RAW, IB, CBI, CID, and also CAPF in all the states and the UTs.
Further, the role of IPS officer is to inculcate integrity of the highest order and ensure that a broad liberal perspective of law and justice prevails.
Also, serve as HoDs in policymaking in various Ministries and Departments under Centre and state.
Interact and coordination - Close contact with Other All India Services, Army in general

Required skills to become an IPS officer

The candidate has to be hardworking, have strong determination, and also will power.
Clarity of thought and also an ability to analyze the situation to take a just decision.
Moreover, quick and the ability to see through situations that may promote violence and disorder.
Sensitive to the aspirations of people at large as well as to have good listening and communication skills.
Also, one needs to be thorough with the law of the land.
Further, there is a need to work on physical fitness and stay mentally alert.

IPS Salary Structure

This is the only position that has a uniform code. Also, the position of IPS offers great power and respect to the selected candidate. However, an IPS officer plays a huge role in maintaining law and order. Moreover, the safety of the public and country comes first as the ob of an IPS officer.

Post	Basic Pay (INR)
Deputy Superintendent of Police	56,100
Additional Superintendent of Police	67,700
Senior Superintendent of Police	78,800
Deputy Inspector General of Police	1,31,100
Inspector General of Police	1,44,200
Director General of Police	2,05,400
Director General of Police/Director of IB or CBI	2,25,000

Also, if you want to become an IPS officer you have to crack the UPSC exam. You also have to be physically fit and healthy to clear the medicl examination. the job requires you to be quick and alert . So, apart from studies, make sure you indulge in regular exercises.

Eligibility and Attempt:

Physical qualifications for the post of an IPS officer.

Category	Eligibility for male	Eligibility for female
Height	165cm for general category, 160 cm for other categories	150cm for general category, 145cm for other categories
Chest	Minimum 84cm, Expansion 5cm	Minimum 79cm, Expansion 5cm
Eyesight	6/6 or 6/9 distant vision for good eye	6/12 or 6/9 for worst eye.

As part of the physical test for IPS, in the 1^st medical examinationFurther, as part of the physical test for IPS in the 1^st medical examination ( which was held just after the Interview), there were candidates who didn’t meet the medical standard for chest expansion. There is a criterion where they can show their chest expansion during 2^nd medical examination i.e. after the result.

Nationality: To become an IPS officer, one must be a citizen of India.

Educational and other qualifications:

All UPSC aspirants must have a minimum one educational qualification from the following:

An aspiring IPS officer should have a minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from any of the streams from a recognized university.
Also, candidates who have appeared and are awaiting the result of their bachelor's exam can also appear for the UPSC exam.

Age limit:

On the 1^st of August of the year of the exam, the aspirant must be at least 21 years of age.
The minimum age to appear for the exam is 21 years of age. Further, the maximum is 32 years.
Also, there are different age relaxations based on reservations like SC/ST/OBC, etc., and PH groups.

Attempts:

The number of attempts that a candidate can appear for the exam to become an IPS officer is given below:

Category of candidate	Number of attempts
General category	6
OBC category	9
SC/ST	Unlimited till 39 years of age

Further, appearing in any one of the papers in the prelims exam is counted as an attempt. However, if one applies to the exam but does not appear, that is not counted as an attempt.

Exam pattern:

There are three stages of the exam that a candidate needs to clear to become an IPS officer. So, they are - Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Further, a detailed exam pattern of these stages is mentioned below:

Prelims:

This stage intends to focus on the analytical abilities of the candidate. There are two papers (Both general studies or GS papers) of two hours duration with 200 marks each. Further, both papers have single/multiple choice type questions only:

GS 1: It requires the candidate’s knowledge on current events and various subjects like History of India and Indian national movement, Geography of India and world, Indian polity, socio-economic development, and also general science, etc.

GS 2 (CSAT): This exam tests the candidate’s skills in comprehension, logical reasoning, analytical ability, decision making, problem-solving, also basic numeracy and data, etc. Further, this exam is qualifying in nature. Further, these marks are not counted for merit. But, there is a need to score a minimum of 33% in this paper to qualify for the prelims exam.

UPSC PRELIMS

Total no. of questions

Duration

Maximum marks

Negative marking

Language/Medium

Cut-off marks

GS- I

100

2 hours

200

Yes (1/3rd of the maximum marks/ question)

= 0.66 marks/incorrect answer

English/Hindi

Counted for merit.

Cut-off marks varies every year.

GS - II/

CSAT

2 hours

200

Yes (1/3rd of the maximum marks/question)

= 0.83 marks/incorrect answer

English/Hindi

33% qualifying criteria

Mains:

There are 9 papers in the mains stage of CSE. Further, two of them are qualifying in nature (Indian language paper and English language). Detailed information about these exams with the syllabus is mentioned in the below table:

Name of the paper	Syllabus	Duration	Marks
Paper- A Indian language (one of the Indian language selected from the 22 languages mentioned in 8^th schedule of the constitution)	Essay, comprehension, Precis writing, usage and vocabulary, etc.	3 hour	300 marks
Paper- B English	Essay, comprehension, précis writing, usage and vocabulary	3 hour	300 marks
Paper-1 Essay	There is no defined syllabus of essay	3 hour	250 marks
Paper-2 General studies 1	Indian art and culture, history and geography of the world, society	3 hour	250 marks
Paper-3 General studies 2	Constitution and governance, polity, social justice and IR.	3 hour	250 marks
Paper-4 General studies 3	Economic development, technology, environment and ecology, Security and disaster management	3 hour	250 marks
Paper-5 General studies 4	Ethics, Integrity and aptitude	3 hour	250 marks
Paper-6 Optional paper-1		3 hours	250 marks
Paper-7 Optional paper-2		3 hours	250 marks
Total			1750
Interview			275 marks
Grand total			2025 marks

You need to choose a subject as an optional paper. It is ideal to choose a graduation subject but you can choose any one. Further, there is no limit to what you can choose. The important thing is that the subject must interest you so you can score well. For further syllabus for optional papers.

Interview:

The Interview is of 275 marks. Here, the candidates are tested on their critical thinking abilities, presence of mind, etc.

The Board also may ask extensively about the optional subject. So, it is a must to be fully prepared with your optional subject. Further, candidates can be asked about current affairs, hobbies, general issues. So, it is very important to keep in touch with the news even after you have cleared the Mains exam. Also, the interview can last from 15 mins to as long as 45 minutes.

Training:

There are 4 parts for the training to the IPS recruits:

Foundation course: The duration of this course is 3 months, at LBSNAA, Mussoorie.
Further,Phase 1 training: It is a basic course of 11 months at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Acadeomy, Hyderabad.
Moreover, District Practical Training: The duration of this training is 6 months at their respective cadre.
Finally, Phase 2 training: It is a 1-month training at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad.

The foundation course for IPS officers is held at the LBSNAA together with all the other civil services recruits. Further, after the foundation course, candidates move on to the phase 1 part of the training at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Academy at Hyderabad.

Salary and Perks:

This job brings to you a generous salary and other benefits as well. The first perk being that the job itself is a work of dignity and a lot of people would die to reach here. So, let us look at some of the others:

Salary:

According to the 7^th pay commission, the system of pay grades for civil services has been removed and the consolidation pay level has been introduced. Hence, the IPS pay scale is decided only on the basic pay along with TA, DA, and HRA.

IPS rank in state/ central police force	Salary
1. Director general of police/ director general of IB or CBI	2,25,000 INR
2. Director general of police	2,05,400 INR
3. Inspector general of police	1,44,200 INR
4. Deputy inspector general of police	1,31,100 INR
5. Senior superintendent of police	78,800 INR
6. Additional superintendent of police	67,700 INR
7. Deputy superintendent of police	56, 100 INR

Hence, the entry-level salary of IPS officers is 56,100 INR and the maximum pay is 2,25,000 INR.

Perks:

Rent-free accommodation or stay with minimal rates with the security guard and also domestic help.
Official vehicle facility, free electricity and also phone calls, etc.
Moreover, the option for taking leave to study abroad
High level of job security, power, and also respect in society
Further, lifetime pension and retirement benefits, medical attendance
Also, provision of an official vehicle, etc.

Pros and Cons of this service:

Pros:

An IPS officer might get a chance to work with IB and in some cases also with the RAW.
IPS officers will be in charge of his/her domain and will also be leading an adventurous life.
Further, real cherishable experience and can be a part of amazing works like counter-terrorism/investigation, intelligence collection, foreign liaisons, etc.
Further, an IPS officer gets all the benefits stated above.

Cons :

Very stressful service life because for the first 8-10 years of service, officers will be doing a lot of fieldwork.
Need to stay physically fit and exercise regularly. But, this can be a benefit for many as staying active should be the basis of a healthy life.
The candidate will have to have a strong mentality i.e. he/she has to be very frequently exposed to the disturbing scene of a crime scene, blood, dead bodies, etc.
Also, odd calls at midnight in rare and emergency conditions, etc.

Every job has its pros and cons but being an IPS officer provides the chance to promote progress, peace, and order. This is one of the best jobs in the world as it promotes humanity and also justice. So, people who seek to work for the people and society at large should definitely go for this job.