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i am 17 years old currently,can i apply for police


Manjeet 23rd Aug, 2020
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Saniya Saniya 23rd Apr, 2022

Iam 17 year old I am interested to do job in police job


Ayush jain 23rd Aug, 2020

Hello,

Police officers are responsible for enforcing laws and maintaining peace within communities. In addition to earning a high school diploma, police officers receive training at a police academy. Some police officers complete degree programs in law enforcement or criminal justice as well, which can be helpful for career advancement. Police recruits also have to go through a series of examinations that are determined by their academy, which may include physical fitness testing and psychiatric review .

Eligibility to become Police Officer

In order to become a Police Officer, the aspirant must first decide which designation they are targeting. The eligibility and recruitment process of various designations under the police department. is different. If you are targeting for SP/ ASP/ DSP, you must clear IPS examination. Meanwhile, For other posts, state governments hold separate recruitment exams. The recruitment exam will comprise of both a written and physical test. The candidates must meet the proper height and weight description, depending on the post. The details regarding physique will be specified in the recruitment notifications.

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is another authority that conducts the recruitment exam for Sub-Inspector of Police in several states.

Subjects Combination - Students from any stream/ subject in Class 12/ UG/ PG can become police officers after clearing the recruitment exam and physical tests.

Academic Eligibility -

Name of the Post

Eligibility

Recruitment Exam

SP/ ASP

Bachelor’s Degree with a lower age limit of 21 years.

IPS

Assistant Commissioner or DSP

Bachelor’s Degree with a lower age limit of 21 years

IPS

Circle Inspector and Sub-Inspector

Bachelor’s Degree

Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

Assistant Sub-Inspector

Head Constable with at least 5-7 years of experience are often promoted as Assistant Sub-Inspector

State-Level Recruitment Exam or SSC

Police Head Constable

Class 12

State-Level Recruitment Exam

Constable

Class 12 and lower age limit is 18, while, upper age limit is 25.

State-Level Recruitment Exam


Hope this will helps you

All the best



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