How can I become an IPS Officier by qualifying UPSC exam? What steps should I take after qualifying UPSC exam to become an IPS Officier?
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Hello Akshay,
Here are the exam which you have to pass to become an IPS officer
1. Preliminary ExaminationThe preliminary examination will consist of two papers of objective type (multiple choice questions) and carry a maximum of 400 marks. This examination is meant to serve as a screening test only.
2. Main Examination
The main examination will consist of 9 papers in total comprising of conventional essay type questions.
3. Interview/Personality TestThe interview will carry 275 marks (with no minimum qualifying marks).
Marks obtained by the candidates (in the main examination as well as interview) would determine their final ranking.
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