IPS Exam 2024 Date, Indian Police Service Qualification & Salary
IPS Exam 2024 will be conducted by UPSC on 16 June. Get the complete details of the IPS Exam 2024 including application, eligibility criteria, and rank-wise salary here.
Anil Solonki17 May, 2024
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IPS Exam 2024: The Union Public Service Commission will recruit suitable candidates for the coveted Indian Police Service (IPS). IPS is a Group 'A’ All India Service that is primarily responsible for law and order and maintaining security in the country. The stage of IPS Exam 2024 is all set to be held on 16 June 2024.
Admit cards for IPS Exam 2024 Prelims will be issued soon on ‘upsc.gov.in’. IPS is one of the popular services along with IAS and IFS due to opportunities to get higher-level positions in police machinery and CAPF. Read on to know complete details about the Indian Police Service exam.IPS Exam 2024 Highlights
The UPSC IPS Recruitment Exam 2024 will commence with the Prelims stage. Those who clear the first stage will be shortlisted for the Mains. Finally, a cut-off will be announced, and selected candidates need to pass the last stage, i.e., the personality test. Once candidates are recommended for IPS, they are sent for training at the National Police Academy, Hyderabad.| IPS Exam 2024 - Highlights | |
| Particular | Detail |
| IPS Full Form | Indian Police Service |
| Authority | Union Public Service Commission |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Type of Service | All India Service (Group A) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Mode of Exam | OMR/Pen and Paper Based |
| IPS Selection Process |
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| Age Limit | 21 to 32 years (Relaxable) |
| Number of Attempts | 6 (Relaxable) |
| Negative Marking | Yes |
| Starting Salary | INR 56,100 to 2,25,000/Month (7th Pay Commission) |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
IPS Exam Date 2024
The IPS Exam Date 2024 has been announced, according to which the IPS Prelims will be a one-day exam on 16 June, and IPS Mains will last 7 days starting on 20 September 2024. In addition, the IPS Exam 2025 dates are also released: May 25, 2025, for Prelims and August 22, 2025, for Mains respectively.| IPS Exam Date 2024 | |
| Events | Dates |
| UPSC IPS Notification 2024 | 14 February 2024 |
| IPS Registration Dates | 14 February to 05 March 2024 |
| IPS Admit Card | May/June 2024 |
| IPS Prelims Exam Date | 16 June 2024 |
| IPS Prelims Result | July 2024 |
| UPSC IPS Mains Exam | 20 September 2024 onwards |
| IPS Mains Result Date | To be announced |
| UPSC IPS Interview | To be announced |
IPS Exam Application Process
The IPS officers play a vital role in ensuring law and order, safeguarding national security, and upholding the rule of law in India. To apply for such a reputed position, candidates must register first when applications are ongoing and then clear the IPS exam. Here is the procedure to apply for the UPSC IPS examination: Step 1: Visit UPSC's official website at upsc.gov.in. Step 2: Navigate to the "Examination" tab on the home page of the website and select "Active Examinations." Step 3: Choose "UPSC Civil Services Examination" from the list. Step 4: Click on the 'apply' link to initiate the IPS application process. Step 5: Complete the form accurately, upload the required documents, pay the fee, and submit the form after reviewing.IPS Application Fee 2024
The application fee for IPS prelims and mains exams is slightly different. The IPS application fee can be submitted either online by using a debit/credit/Rupay card or SBI Net Banking or offline. To submit the application fee for the IPS exam offline, make a cash payment at an SBI branch and submit a pay slip to UPSC. Here is category wise fee that must be paid by all candidates:| IPS Application Fee 2024 | ||
| Category | IPS Prelims Fee | IPS Mains Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS(Male) | INR 100 | INR 200 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Females | Exempted | Exempted |
IPS Exam Eligibility Criteria 2024
The eligibility criteria for the UPSC exam are relatively strict and candidates who do not fulfill the requirements can be disqualified at any stage of the exam. The IPS eligibility regarding qualification, nationality, and age is detailed below:| IPS Eligibility Criteria 2024 | |
| Eligibility | Criteria Details |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in any field from a recognized university or institution. |
| Age Limit |
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| Nationality Criteria | Only Indian Citizen |
| Physical Requirements | Height: 165 cm for males and for females it is 150 cm (Relaxation applicable) |
| Chest: Minimum 84 cm and Expansion 5 cm. For females, it is Minimum 79 cm and Expansion 5 cm. | |
| Eyesight: 6/6 or 6/9 distant vision for good eye | |
| Number of Attempts |
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IPS Vacancy 2024
While the total vacancy is 1056 in the UPSC Civil Service examination, the actual number of recommended candidates varies for IPS. This is due to vacancies in the respective police departments. The last rank for IPS is around 229 for the general category based on the previous year. Here is the IPS vacancy from the past few years:| Previous Year IPS Vacancy | |
| Year | Vacancy |
| 2021 | 200 |
| 2020 | 219 |
| 2019 | 159 |
| 2018 | 160 |
IPS Exam Syllabus 2024
The IPS Exam Syllabus for 2024 covers a wide range of subjects for Prelims and Mains. To clear the exam, candidates are expected to have a strong understanding of the UPSC IPS syllabus as detailed in the official notification for both stages.IPS Prelims Syllabus
The prelims exam syllabus of IPS covers current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity, economy, and general science in GS paper and comprehension, reasoning, and numerical ability in CSAT papers:| IPS Prelims Syllabus | |
| Paper | Syllabus |
| Paper I: General Studies |
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| Paper II: Civil Service Aptitude Test |
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IPS Mains Syllabus
The IPS Mains Syllabus for 2024 comprises nine papers, including language papers, essay, general studies papers, and optional subjects. Indian languages and English Papers are qualifying in nature.| IPS Mains Syllabus | |
| Paper | Syllabus |
| Compulsory Papers |
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| Essay Writing | Writing 2 informative, descriptive, and persuasive essays on the given topics |
| General Studies (GS) |
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| Optional Subjects | Choose one optional subject from the list of 48 subjects |
IPS Exam Pattern 2024
The IPS Exam Pattern for 2024 follows a three-stage process. It begins with the prelims, consisting of two papers: GS Paper I and GS Paper II, known as CSAT. This is a qualifying stage, after which candidates need to write nine papers for the main examination. Shortlisted candidates undergo a personality test to assess their suitability for civil services, including the IPS.| UPSC IPS Exam Pattern 2024 | ||||
| Stages | Name | No. of Papers | Type of Exam | Marks |
| Stage 1 | UPSC Prelims | 2 Papers | Objective | 400 |
| Stage 2 | UPSC Mains | 9 Papers | Descriptive | 1750 |
| Stage 3 | UPSC Interview | – | Personality Test | 275 |
| Final Merit List | UPSC Mains + Interview Marks = 2025 Marks | |||
IPS Salary 2024
After selected candidates are appointed as officers in the Indian Police Service, they must complete their training at the NPA. Following the training, they are posted as junior officers and receive the starting salary of the hierarchy. As they get promoted based on service experience, their salary scale increases. The IPS Salary 2024 is given rank-wise below:| IPS Salary 2024 | |
| Rank | Salary |
| Deputy SP | INR 56,100 |
| Additional SP | INR 67,700 |
| Superintendent of Police | INR 78,800 |
| DIG | INR 1,31,100 |
| IG | INR 1,44,200 |
| Additional Director General of Police | INR 2,05,400 |
| DGP | INR 2,25,000 |
| DG | INR 2,50,000 |
IPS Job Profile and Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities of the Indian Police Service officers are diverse and encompass various aspects of law enforcement, security, and public service. Here are some of the duties they need to perform as IPS officers:- Border security: IPS officers play a crucial role in safeguarding India's borders as the head of the security force.
- Maintaining public order: IPS officers are responsible for maintaining law and order in their respective jurisdictions.
- Crime investigation: IPS officers lead and supervise criminal investigations to apprehend offenders and ensure justice for victims.
- VIP security: IPS officers provide security to important dignitaries, including political leaders, diplomats, and visiting foreign officials.
- Curb smuggling and trafficking : They coordinate with other agencies to combat smuggling activities, including trafficking and apprehending smugglers.
- Lead intelligence agencies : Senior IPS officers may serve in leadership roles within Indian intelligence agencies such as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), and Intelligence Bureau (IB).
IPS Exam 2024 FAQs
What is the exam for IPS?
The UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE) is conducted for IPS.
Does IPS need height?
Yes. There are specific height requirements for candidates to apply for IPS. Male candidates should not be below 165 cm (ST – 160 cm) and female candidates should be 150 cm (ST – 145 cm).
Can a 5 feet girl become an IPS?
Yes. The minimum height requirement for female candidates is 150 cm so a 5 feet girl who will be around 152.40 cm is eligible for IPS.
What is the salary of IPS?
The entry-level salary of IPS is around Rs. 56,100 as per the level 10 pay matrix,
How do I become an IPS?
To become an IPS, you need to clear the UPSC CSE with a high rank.
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