IPS Exam 2024, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus

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IPS exam 2024 will be the best opportunity for aspirants to realise their dream of becoming an IPS officer. Know more about IPS Exam 2024 here!

IPS Exam 2024, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus

IPS exam 2024 is not a separate exam unlike IFoS exam. Candidates aiming to become IPS officers will have to clear UPSC Civil Service Exam 2024 and then give preference to IPS while giving service preference.

Aspirants planning to appear for IPS Exam 2024 will need to have a basic understanding of the exam pattern, syllabus, book list, strategy etc. The first stage of the IPS Exam 2024 will be conducted on June 16th 2024.

Learn about everything that will help you clear IPS Exam 2024. Read on to know more!

IPS Exam 2024 Overview

IPS stands for Indian Police Service. It is an All-India Service that can be chosen by candidates qualifying the UPSC CSE exam. The procedure to apply for the exam is the same as that of UPSC CSE. Other details regarding IPS Exam 2024 are given below.

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Service Name	Indian Police Service (IPS)
Type of Service	All-India Service
Selection Procedure	UPSC Civil Service Examination 2024
Stages of Selection	3 Stages: prelims, mains and interview
Age Limit	21 to 32 years (age relaxation available)
Number of Attempts	6 for General (relaxation available)
Application procedure	Online through official website of UPSC
Salary	₹56,100 to ₹2,25,000/Month (7th Pay Commission)

IPS Exam 2024 vacancies

IPS Exam 2024 detailed vacancy is not provided during the notification. The breakdown of vacancies is given after the final results. The IPS vacancy from the last five years is given below.

Year	Number of Vacancies
2023	200
2022	200
2021	200
2020	219
2019	159

IPS Exam 2024 Important Dates

IPS Exam 2024 cycle will begin with the notification. Candidates have to apply for the exam within a stipulated time. The prelims will be the first stage of the exam. The important dates for IPS Exam 2024 are given below.

IPS Exam 2024 Important Updates
Event	Date
IPS 2024 Notification Date	February 14, 2024
IPS Vacancy 2024	1056
IPS Exam 2024 Calendar	Click here
IPS Exam Calendar 2025	Click here
IPS Exam 2024 Prelims Date	June 16, 2023
IPSC Exam 2024 Prelims Result	To be Announced
IPS Exam 2024 Mains Date	20 September 2024
IPS Exam 2024 Mains Result Date	December 2024
IPS Exam 2024 Interview Date	To be announced

IPS Exam 2024 Stages

IPS exam 2024 will be conducted in three stages: prelims, mains and interview. Candidate has to clear each stage to be eligible for the next. The candidates whose names appear in the final list are said to have cleared the IPS Exam 2024. The details of exam stages are given below.

Stage	Mode of Exam	Paper to be Attempted	Total Marks	Nature of Exam
Stage 1: Prelims	MCQ	Paper 1: General Studies Paper 2: CSAT	Paper 1: 200 Paper 2: 200	Qualifying
Stage 2: Mains	Descriptive Papers	Paper A: Indian Language Paper B: English	Paper A: 300 Paper B: 300	Qualifying in Nature
Stage 2: Mains	Descriptive Papers	Essay General Studies 1 General Studies 2 General Studies 3 General Studies 4 Optional Paper 1 Optional Paper 2	250 X 7 = 1750	Marks Considered for Merit list
Stage 3: Interview	Oral Interview	–	275	Marks added to Mains marks to prepare the merit list

IPS Exam 2024 Application Process

Candidates have to apply online for IPS exam 2024. The application will be available on the official website of UPSC. Check details on filling the application form.

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Filling the OTR

Step 1: Visit UPSC’s official website for filling OTR.
Step 2: If you are a new candidate, click on the “New Registration” tab to register oneself on the portal.
Step 3: Fill personal details such as name, parent’s name, address etc.
Step 4: Candidate will receive a notification of his/her successful registration.
Step 5: The candidate can directly apply for IPS Exam 2024 from the OTR portal.

IPS Exam 2024

Part 1 of UPSC Application Form:

The Candidate needs to complete Part-1 of the application form before proceeding to the Part-2. The details for filling out Part-1 of the application form is as follows:

Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC and click on the UPSC Civil Services notification.
Step 2: The candidate will be redirected to the OTR portal of the UPSC.
Step 3: Log in to your account using the data previously provided (email id, mobile number, or OTR ID).
Step 4: Go to the Latest Notification tab on the OTR application.
Step 5: Under Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination tab, you will find Part 1 and Part 2. Click on the Part 1 link.
Step 6: The candidate will see important instructions to fill out the online application form after clicking on Part 1.
Step 7: Upon clicking the Yes button, the Part 1 application appears on screen.
Step 8: Some parts of the application form will be pre-filled. The candidate has to fill in the remaining personal information.
Step 9: The candidate has to fill out the educational qualification and contact details in the next step.
Step 10: Select the category in which you are applying. If you are applying under reserved category, you have to fill in the relevant details and also possess the documents for the same.
Step 11: The next information needed is photo identity details of the candidate, the number of attempts made, marks obtained in graduation degree, centre for prelims and mains exam, optional subject, languagepaper,r etc.
Step 12: The information can be edited until the form is submitted. So, candidates are advised to scrutinize the information carefully.
Step 13: Click the submit button after providing all the information. Part 1 of the form will be submitted, and the candidate will be provided a registration ID, which has to be noted down to fill out Part 2 of the application form.

Part 2 of UPSC Application Form

The candidature will be invalid without filling out Part 2 of the exam. It is therefore advised to fill out Part 2 immediately after completing Part 1.

Step 1: Use the registration ID and Date of Birth to log in for Part 2.
Step 2: Candidates who are not exempt have to pay examination fees using Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Internet Banking or UPI.
Step 3: After paying the examination fees, a candidate has to select the centre for IPS prelims exam.
Step 4: The candidate has to upload three types of documents: a photograph (JPG format), scanned signature (JPG format) and photo ID (PDF format).
- The photo can be in colour or black & white, and the quality must be good.
- The signature must be made on a white paper with black ink.
- Size and Dimension: The scanned images of the photo and the signature should be between 300 KB and 20 KB and in .jpg format.
- Resolution: Minimum of 350 pixels X 350 pixels, maximum of 1000 pixels X 1000 pixels (for both photo and signature)
- Free image editing software such as MS Paint can be used to convert the images into desired format.
- The images must not be illegible.
- The photo should only contain your photograph along with the name and the date on which it was clicked. The photo of the candidate must be uploaded within 10 days of clicking the photograph. (Recent changes)
- The face of the candidate in the photograph must occupy 3/4th the space in the photograph. (Recent Changes)
- The signature must not contain things such as the date, time, etc.
Step 5: The candidate has to read the declaration carefully. Check the box and submit the application.
Step 6: Wait for a text message and email confirming successful completion of the UPSC application. Keep the details secure for future reference.

IPS Exam 2024 Fees

A candidate applying for IPS exam 2024 has to pay examination fees. Candidates from certain sections are given exemption.

IPS Exam 2024 Application Fee
Category	IPS Prelims Fee	IPS Mains Fee
General/OBC/EWS(Male)	₹100	₹200
SC/ST/PwBD/Females	Exempted	Exempted

IPS Exam 2024 Eligibility Criteria

There are certain eligibility criteria that candidates have to fulfil to apply for IPS Exam 2024. The details of criteria are given below.

Age Criteria for IPS Exam 2024

To be eligible for IPS Exam 2024, candidates must be at least 21 years old and not more than 32 years old as of August 1, 2024.

However, there are age limit relaxation for candidates belonging to certain categories:

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Category of Candidates	Age Relaxation
Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes	5 years
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	3 years
Defence Services Personnel disabled in operations	3 years
Ex-servicemen (Commissioned Officers, Emergency Commissioned Officers and Short Service Commissioned Officers) with at least five years of service	5 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) (a) blindness and low vision; (b) deaf and low hearing; (c) autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness; (d) locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy; and (e) multiple disabilities from amongst persons under clauses (a) to (d) including deaf-blindness	10 years

IPS Exam 2024 Nationality Criteria

There is a citizenship qualification for IPS Exam 2024.

Service	Citizenship Requirements
IAS	A Citizen of India
IPS	A Citizen of India
IFS	A Citizen of India or a Person of Indian origin (PIO) who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Ethiopia, Zaire, and Vietnam, for permanently settling in India.
Other Services	A citizen of India, or A citizen of Nepal, or A citizen of Bhutan, or A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 for settling permanently, or A Person of Indian origin (PIO) who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Ethiopia, Zaire, and Vietnam, for permanently settling in India.

Candidates who are citizens of Nepal, citizens of Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee or a Person of Indian origin (PIO) who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Ethiopia, Zaire, and Vietnam, for permanently settling in India, must furnish a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India for getting appointed, even though they are eligible to write exam without it.

IPS Exam 2024 Educational Criteria

Minimum Qualification for IPS: A candidate must be a graduate from a recognized university or have an equivalent qualification.
Eligibility Criteria for Final Year Graduates: Candidates in their final year of graduation or awaiting results can also appear for the IPS Exam 2024 Prelims . However, they have to pass their final year examination before applying for the IPS Mains Examination.
Eligibility of Professional and Technical Qualifications: Candidates possessing professional and technical qualifications recognised by the Government as equivalent to professional and technical degrees are also eligible for IPS Exam.
Eligibility for Medical Students: Medical students, who have not completed their internship, despite passing the final year of MBBS, can also apply for IPS Exam. However, they have to submit a course completion certificate from the concerned authority along with their Mains Exam application.

IPS Exam 2024 Attempts and Age Limits

The UPSC imposes a limit on the number of times a candidate can appear for the IPS Examination. This number varies according to the category of the candidate.

Category	Number of Attempts	Maximum Age (Years)
General and EWS	6	32
OBC	9	35
PwBD	9	42
SC and ST	Unlimited	37
Ex-Servicemen	9	37
Disabled Defence Services Personnel	9	35
General/OBC/EWS PwBD candidates	9	See below Description
SC/ST categories PwBD candidates	Unlimited	See below Description
Age Relaxation for PWD Candidate The prescribed upper age-limit of an examination (wherever applicable) is relaxable up to a maximum of 10 years in the case of candidates belonging to PwBD categories as below (a) low vision and blindness; (b) deaf and hard of hearing; (c) Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy; (d) Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness; (e) Multiple disabilities from amongst person under clauses (a) to (e) including deaf, blindness. PwBD candidates, who also belong to either SC or ST or OBC or Ex-servicemen, are eligible for grant of cumulative age-relaxation under both categories.

Medical Criteria for UPSC Exam 2024

Candidates aspiring to serve as IPS officers for districts, Indian Railway services, and the police services of Pondicherry, must have the necessary eyesight, height, and chest measurements. The requirements are given below.

Physical Feature	Requirement
Height	165 cm for males and for females, it is 150 cm (Relaxation applicable)
Chest	Minimum 84 cm and Expansion 5 cm for males. For females, it is Minimum 79 cm and Expansion 5 cm.
Eyesight	6/6 or 6/9 distant vision for good eye

IPS Exam 2024 Pattern

The IPS exam 2024 pattern is the same as that of UPSC CSE 2024. the exam will be conducted in three stages. The pattern for all three stages can be read below.

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IPS Exam 2024 Prelims Pattern

IPS Exam 2024 prelims involve two papers: General Studies and CSAT. The cutoff mark for CSAT is fixed at 66.67. The cutoff marks for General Studies paper varies each year.

Type	General Studies	GS Paper II- (CSAT)
Questions	100 Objective Types MCQ’s	80 Objective Type MCQ’s
Marks	200 Marks	200 Marks
Negative Marking	+2 Marks/Question and -0.66 Negative Marks/Question	+2.5 Marks/Question and -0.83 Negative Marks/Question
Duration Of Exam	2 Hours	2 Hours
Qualifying Marks	Cut-Off List	Minimum 33%
Languages	English and Hindi	English and Hindi.
Presence	Mandatory	Mandatory.

IPS Exam 2024 Mains Pattern

The IPS Exam 2024 mains will have descriptive papers. Out of the total nine papers, marks scored in seven of them will be considered to determine the merit list. The candidates who secure cutoff marks will be eligible for interview.

Descriptive: The IPS Mains exam pattern includes nine theory-based papers, all of which are descriptive in nature. Among these nine papers, seven will be considered for creating the merit list.
Optional Subject: As part of the IPS Mains 2024, candidates have to choose one optional subject for the examination.
Evaluation: Evaluation of Essay, General Studies and Optional Subject of all the candidates would be done simultaneously with the evaluation of their qualifying papers on ‘Indian Languages’ and ‘English’.
Minimum Qualifying Marks of 25%: The papers on ‘Essay’, General Studies and Optional Subject of only such candidates will be taken into account who score 25% marks in ‘Indian Language’ and 25% in English.

Total Number of Papers	Qualifying Papers: 2 Compulsory Papers: 7
Language of Papers	English Hindi Descriptive Paper: Candidates can appear for language paper in 22 languages mentioned in schedule 8 of the Indian constitution.
Subjects	Paper A: Compulsory Indian language Paper B: English Essay General Studies I General Studies II General Studies III General Studies IV Optional I Optional II
Marks	Part A and B: 300 each General Studies and Optional Paper: 250 each
Maximum Marks	1750
Exam Duration	3 hours for each paper
Medium of Examination	Part A and Part B: Respective Languages General Studies: Medium chosen by the candidate. Optional: English, Hindi or the language of the literature.

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IPS Exam 2024 Interview

Candidates clearing IPS Exam 2024 mains will be allowed to appear for IPS Exam 2024 Personality Test to be conducted in New Delhi.

Interview Location	Union Public Service Commission, New Delhi
Interview Medium	English, Hindi or any other language chosen by the candidates.
Dress Code	Formal dress
Eligibility	Candidates qualifying IPS Mains 2024

IPS Exam 2024 Syllabus

Candidates have to study subjects such as polity, history, geography, economy, etc. as part of the syllabus of IPS Exam 2024. The detailed syllabus for prelims and mains is given below.

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IPS Exam 2024 Prelims Syllabus

Prelims stage of IPS exam 2024 will have two papers in MCQ format. The candidate has to secure the cutoff marks in both the papers to qualify for mains.

IPS Exam 2024 Prelims General Studies Syllabus

Candidates have to study subjects such as polity, history, economy etc as part of General Studies. The detailed prelims General Studies syllabus for IPS Exam 2024 is as below.

Current Affairs: Current events of national and international importance.
History (Including Art and Culture) : History of India (Ancient, Medieval, and Modern) and Indian National Movement.
Geography : Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
Polity and Governance: Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
Economy: Basic Economic Concepts, Growth, Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Trade, Demographics, Economic Organisations, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
Environment and Ecology: General issues on Environmental ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change – that do not require subject specialization.
Science and Technology: General Science and Current affairs related to scientific developments.

IPS Exam 2024 Prelims Syllabus For CSAT

Comprehension, reasoning and numerical abilities make up the syllabus of the CSAT paper in IPS Exam 2024. The detailed CSAT syllabus is given below.

Comprehension: Reading Comprehension, Antonyms and Synonyms, Grammar, Vocabulary.
Interpersonal skills including communication skills: Active and Passive Voice, Direct and Indirect Speech, Speaking, Listening, and Writing Skills.
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability: Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Venn Diagrams, Series, Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism.
Decision-making and Problem Solving: Decision Making, Problem-Solving, Decision Analysis, Data Sufficiency.
General Mental Ability: Number series, Letter series , Mixed Patterns, Word Patterns.
Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. — Class X level);

IPS Exam 2024 Mains Syllabus

The mains syllabus for IPS Exam 2024 is divided into nine papers: two language papers, one essay paper, four GS papers and two optional papers. The details of the syllabus are as follows.

Paper Name	Syllabus
Paper A: Compulsory Indian Language	(i) comprehension of given passages. (ii) Precis Writing. (iii) Usage and Vocabulary. (iv) Short Essays. (v) Translation from English to the Indian Language and vice-versa.
Paper B: Compulsory English	(i) Comprehension of given passages. (ii) Precis Writing. (iii) Usage and Vocabulary. (iv) Short Essays.
Essay	Candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics. They will be expected to keep closely to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in orderly fashion, and to write concisely. Credit will be given for effective and exact expression.
General Studies 1	Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. History of the world will include events from the 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society. Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Effects of globalization on Indian society. Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. Salient features of the world’s physical geography. Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India). Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
General Studies 2	Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions, and basic structure. Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries. Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Structure, organisation and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. Role of civil services in a democracy. India and its neighbourhood- relations. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
General Studies 3	Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation, of resources, growth, development and employment. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Government Budgeting. Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, – different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers. Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. Food processing and related industries in India- scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. Land reforms in India. Effects of liberalisation on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Investment models. Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Disaster and disaster management. Linkages between development and spread of extremism. Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention. Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organised crime with terrorism. Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.
General Studies 4	This paper will include questions to test the candidates’ attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. Questions may utilise the case study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be covered: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics – in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values. Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections. Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance. Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilisation of public funds, challenges of corruption. Case Studies on above issues.
Optional Paper 1	Optional Syllabus
Optional Paper 2	Optional Syllabus

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IPS Exam 2024 Optional Subjects

Candidates have to choose any one optional subject for IPS Exam 2024 mains. The subject list is given below.

1. Anthropology	2. Political Science and International Relations	3. Public Administration	4. Sociology
5. History	6. Physics	7. Chemistry	8. Zoology
9. Botany	10. Medical Science	11. Statistics	12. Philosophy
13. Psychology	14. Law	15. Geography	16. Geology
17. Literature Language	18. Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science	19. Agriculture	20. Economics
21. Civil Engineering	22. Commerce and Accountancy	23. Mechanical Engineering	24. Mathematics
25. Management	26. Electrical Engineering

Available Literature Languages:

Assamese, 2. Bodo, 3. Bengali, 4. Dogri, 5. English, 6. Gujarati, 7. Hindi, 8. Kashmiri, 9. Konkani, 10. Kannada, 11. Manipuri, 12. Marathi, 13. Santhali, 14. Sanskrit, 15. Maithili, 16. Malayalam, 17. Nepali, 18. Odia, 19. Punjabi, 20. Sindhi, 21. Tamil, 22. Telugu, 23. Urdu. (Total 23 Languages)

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IPS Exam 2024 Complete Booklist

The complete list of books that a candidate has to read for IPS Exam 2024 is provided in the table below.

Subject	Books
Polity	Indian Polity by M Laxmikant NCERT IX to XII Introduction to the Constitution of India by DD Basu
History	NCERT VI – X Old NCERT XI (Ancient & Medieval) NCERT XII (Themes in Indian Histroy) India’s Struggle for Independence – Bipan Chandra Ancient India by R.S Sharma
Geography	Certificate Physical Geography – G C Leong NCERT VI – X Geography of India by Majid Husain World Geography by Majid Husain NCERT XI, XII
Environment and Ecology	Textbook of Environmental Studies by Erach Bharucha Environment and Ecology – Biodiversity, Climate Change and Disaster Management by Majid Hussain
Disaster management	Disaster Management for UPSC Exam by K Mounika
Internal Security	Challenges to the Internal Security of India by Ashok Kumar Internal Security and Disaster Management by R N Sharma
International Relation	NCERT XII Current Affairs
Science and Technology	Current Affairs NCERT XI and XII
Ethics	Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude for Civil Services Main Examination by Subba Rao and P.N. Roy Chaudary Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude by Niraj Kumar
Economy	NCERT XI Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
Art and Culture	Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania NCERT XI

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IPS Exam 2024 Preparation Tips

With the right strategy and hard work, candidates can clear the IPS exam 2024 successfully. You can follow some tips mentioned below to prepare for IPS Exam 2024.

Understand the Syllabus: Candidates need to develop a basic understanding of the question patterns, topics covered, and how marks are allocated for performing better.
Division of Time: Candidates have to divide their available time into parts to cover the syllabus in an organised manner. This will ensure that all subjects are given due importance.
PYQs Analysis: Candidates must analyse past exam paper questions and review areas of weakness in order to improve their score.
Write Mock Tests: Mock tests will help you with effective time management during exams and also help you understand your weaknesses.
Importance to Current Affairs: Read newspapers regularly to keep track of current developments, both in India and around the world.

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IPS Officer Salary

The salary of an IPS officer can start from ₹ 56,100 and can go up to ₹ 2,25,000 based on the recommendations of the 7th pay commission.

Rank	Salary
Deputy SP	₹ 56,100
Additional SP	₹ 67,700
Superintendent of Police	₹ 78,800
DIG	₹ 1,31,100
IG	₹ 1,44,200
Additional Director General of Police	₹ 2,05,400
DGP	₹ 2,25,000
DG	₹ 2,50,000

IPS Officer Job profile

Candidates who manage to become IPS officers will be required to perform certain duties, mainly in the field of law and order. The detailed job profile is as below.

Maintain Law and Order: IPS officers would be responsible for maintaining law and order in their respective jurisdictions.
Security of Dignitaries: IPS officers will have responsibility of providing security to important dignitaries.
Crime Investigation: IPS officers may be given the responsibility to solve criminal cases.
Intelligence Department: Many IPS officers may also be transferred to the intelligence departments such as CBI, IB, R&AW.
Border Security: IPS officers may also serve in paramilitary forces in charge of border security such as BSF, ITBP etc.

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IPS Exam 2024 FAQs

A candidate has to clear the UPSC Civil Service Exam to become an IPS officer. They can get IPS based on their rank.

There are three stages in IPS Exam 2024: prelims, mains and interview.

The minimum height requirement is 165 cm for males and for females it is 150 cm (Relaxation applicable)

The salary of an IPS officer ranges from ₹56,100 to ₹2,25,000/Month (7th Pay Commission)

Depends. A candidate beginning his/her journey would need guidance from experts. This can be fulfilled through coaching.

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IPS Exam 2024, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus

IPS Exam 2024 Overview

IPS Exam 2024 vacancies

IPS Exam 2024 Important Dates

IPS Exam 2024 Stages

IPS Exam 2024 Application Process

Filling the OTR

Part 1 of UPSC Application Form:

Part 2 of UPSC Application Form

IPS Exam 2024 Fees

IPS Exam 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Age Criteria for IPS Exam 2024

IPS Exam 2024 Nationality Criteria

IPS Exam 2024 Educational Criteria

IPS Exam 2024 Attempts and Age Limits

Medical Criteria for UPSC Exam 2024

IPS Exam 2024 Pattern

IPS Exam 2024 Prelims Pattern

IPS Exam 2024 Mains Pattern

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