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I am in 10 standard . and want to become a police officer in future. and I am confuse to take subjects for it . which subject in 11 is best for police preparation


Mayur Kumar 2nd Dec, 2024
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Annu Kumari 3rd Dec, 2024

There is no specific academic stream to become police officer. You can choose any stream of your choice. For entry level, police constable,can apply after 12th. To become, police officer, either you can apply for SI recruitment or through UPSC,you can join as IPS. For that, candidates need to have a bachelor's degree from any stream with a minimum of 55% aggregate. However, you can prefer degree in subjects like police administration, sociology, criminology etc. to know more details,you can visit Way to become police officer

Mitali Sharma 2nd Dec, 2024

Hi

To prepare for a career as a police officer .

here's some recommendations based on your goals :

1. Arts or Humanities : This stream includes subjects like Political Science , Sociology , Psychology  and History , which are useful for understanding society , human nature and the legal system . These can be helpful for civil services or police service exams .

2. Science: If you are interested in technical roles in the police or want to keep options open for specialised fields like forensics , Cybercrime or law enforcement technology , a science stream ( Physics , Chemistry , Biology or Mathematics ) can be beneficial .

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https://www.careers360.com/careers/police-officer

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Deepti Singh 2nd Dec, 2024

Hello,

Choosing the right subjects in the 11th grade to get ready for a future in policing is a very crucial decision. This role requires a combination of physical fitness, analytical skills, and law and governance knowledge. Here is a subject guide to assist you:

Recommended Subjects:

Humanities (Arts):

  • Political Science: It provides you with knowledge about the governance, public policies, and the Constitution of India.
  • History: This gives insight into India's socio-political evolution.
  • Psychology: Helps in understanding human behavior, useful for investigations and public dealings.

Science:

  • If you are aiming for specialized roles like forensic science or technical services in the police, take Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Maths.

Commerce:

  • If you are aiming for roles involving financial investigations or white-collar crimes, subjects like Economics and Business Studies can be useful.

Physical Education:

  • This is optional but valuable to build fitness, which is critical for police recruitment exams.

Competitive Exams:

  • Most of the recruitments for police in India are through exams like UPSC (for IPS), SSC CGL, or state-level police exams. These commonly test General Knowledge, Reasoning, and Language skills.

Ultimately, choose subjects based on your interests and career goals within policing.

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