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There are many posts available for candidates in the CID. Their level of entry is determined by their qualification. The minimum qualification required for a candidate to join as a Assistant sub Inspector in the CID is a pass in class 12. If one aspires to join as a Sub Inspector, he/she should have cleared graduation. Graduation is the requirement for officer level post as well. Course in criminology is an added advantage to the post. There are many universities in India that offers courses in criminology. The basic qualification for this course is a pass in class 10+2 with arts or science. For those candidates who have a background in law, special courses in criminology are available.
The role requires a sharp eye for detail, excellent memory, a good judgment of character as well as experience of working alone and as part of a team of other officers.
Recruitment
There are two ways to enter into Criminal Investigation Department. One is direct from the state police force through promotion. For this first after graduation join police service then you will be posted/transferred or promoted to CID wing as per your track record or by seniority whichever is preferred by the seniors. To become a CID officer one should require to have at least two years as a uniformed officer. After that you can apply for the transfer to CID office post, there you will be trained. While training they will refer you as Trainee Constable. The training will be of 2 years, after training you will become a fully fledged Constable. Other option is to write Indian Civil Services examination that is held by the Union Public Service Commission. The notification for the examination is published on the official website of UPSC which the candidates should read for any information. Examination comprises of written test, interview and physical test. One must have detailed knowledge on current happenings in the society in order to succeed in interview.

Every department is better in their own way. Selection of department depends completely on a person's preference. Bachelors of design is a 4-year course in which the first year is the foundation programme which is common for all department. From the second year, the specialisation starts. If one is interested in designing clothes and fabrics, he/she should opt for Fashion Design/Textile Design/Knitwear Design. If one is interested in Graphic designing, photography, fashion journalism then he/she should opt fashion communication. If one is interested in accessories then he/she should opt for accessory design. Though the highest placement is from the Fashion communication and fashion design department.