How to Become Officer in Raw, IB, & CBI Agencies of India

Become CBI Officer? Central Bureau of Investigation recruits suitable candidates in three ways – Departmental Competitive Examination, SSC CGL Exam, and UPSC Civil Services Exam. The job profile of a CBI Officer is to investigate high-profile cases in India. The Central Bureau of Investigation is the premier investigating agency of India. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India.

The Central Bureau of Investigation has 7 branches. Each branch specializes in a specific type of investigation. The branches are:

• The Anti-Corruption Division
• The Special Crimes Division
• The Economic Offenses Division
• The Policy and Interpol Cooperation Division
• The Division for Administration
• The Directorate of Prosecution Division
• The Division for Central Forensic Science Laboratory

It is very difficult to be a part of the Central Bureau of Investigation of India. A candidate must be fit, both physically and mentally, to get selected for this prestigious organization.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION (Essential & Desired)

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent

CBI Officer Recruitment through UPSC Civil Services Exam (IPS)

CBI Officer (Group A) Recruitment is done through UPSC Civil Services Exam. Union Public Service Commission conducts to recruit suitable candidates into civil services of India including IAS, IPS, IFS, and other allied services. The UPSC Civil Services Exam consists of three phases namely UPSC Prelims, UPSC Main & Personality Test, or UPSC Interview.

Post Name	CBI Officer (Group A)
Official Website for Registration	upsc.gov.in
Classification	Group ‘A’ services
Salary	The basic per month salary of an IAS officer starts at Rs.56,100(TA, DA and HRA are extra)
Age Limit	The candidate must not be less than 21 years of age and more than 32 years of age

Selection Process	The Indian Civil Service Exam (UPSC Civil Services Exam) is conducted in three stages: Civil Services Exam (Preliminary)  – Objective Type Civil Services Exam (Main) – Descriptive Type Personality Test / Interview
Posting	The CBI has branches for Economic and Special Crime offenses in all the four Metro cities of the country. It has headquarters in New Delhi. The other cities are Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata.

How to Become Intelligence Bureau-IB Officer?

Working as an Officer in the Intelligence Bureau offers a chance to aspirants to grow as a professional, by learning new skills and acquiring unrivalled experience in the process of applying those skills. The job provides professional challenges along with security and a good salary package. Eligible & Final shortlisted candidate will be working with the prestigious security agency, Intelligence Bureau that works under Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India.

Intelligence Bureau IB ACIO Officer Recruitment by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

Intelligence Bureau (IB) ACIO Recruitment is done by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the selection process will consist of Tier-1 Online Exam (Objective MCQs), Tier-2 Descriptive Exam (English) and Tier-3 Interview. Ministry of Home Affairs announces vacancies for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/ Executive in Intelligence Bureau classified under General Central Service, Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial).

Intelligence Bureau IB ACIO Recruitment Details

Post Name	Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/ Executive in Intelligence Bureau (ACIO-II/Exe in IB)
Official Website for Registration	mha.gov.in
Classification	General Central Service, Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial)
Pay Scale	Level 7 (Rs.44,900-1,42,400) in the pay matrix plus admissible Central Govt. allowances.Note:(i) Special Security Allowance @ 20% of basic pay in addition to other Govt. allowances.(ii) Cash compensation in lieu of duty performed on holidays subject to a ceiling of 30 days
Age Limit	Candidates should between 18 and 27 years

Posting

The Head Quarters of Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs is in New Delhi. However, Assistant Central Intelligence Officers recruited under Intelligence Bureau are liable to be posted anywhere in India. The posting can be in either Urban or Rural areas.

Intelligence Bureau IB ASO Recruitment Details

Post Name	Assistant Section Officer in Intelligence Bureau (ASO in IB)
Official Website for Registration	ssc.nic.in
Classification	Group “B”/ Post not identified suitable for PwD candidates
Pay Scale	The pay scale of an Assistant Section Officer in IB ranges from Rs. 44900 to 142400 with grade pay of Rs.4600 in addition to permissible allowances by the Central Govt. As per the 7th Pay Commission, Assistant Section Officer in IB would get a salary of around 50,000/- pm initially (can be varied a little as per place of posting).

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent

How to Join RAW in India?

Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) recruit its officers and agents in different ways. One of the ways to join RAW in India is through UPSC Civil Services Exam (Group-A IAS, IPS, IRS & IFS Officers). The job profile of a RAW agent includes monitoring the political and military developments in countries surrounding India.

How RAW Officers are recruited?

Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) recruit candidates from government departments in India, Armed forces, Intelligence Agencies, Police Services, Administrative Services, etc. However, this does not mean selection in RAW only happens from these services.

Eligibility to Become a RAW Agent

Both good Educational Qualification & remarkable work experience is required to become a RAW Agent. It is very difficult to be a part of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) of India. A candidate must be fit, both physically and mentally, to get selected for this prestigious organization.

RAW Agent Eligibility Criteria	Details
Education	A Graduation Degree from a reputed organization or institute is a must for getting a job opportunity in RAW. Sometimes it is necessary to have a command on one foreign language. Candidates should have sharp memory power and good communication skills.
Age	Although there is no specific age limit it is desirable the candidates’ age should be below 56 years
Professional Experience	It is preferred that the candidate must have experience of more than 20 years in the service
Nationality	A Candidate must be an Indian citizen. The candidate must not have any criminal background or any pending cases in court.

RAW Officer Recruitment through UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE)

Many times RAW officers are chosen amongst the pool of brilliant candidates who have already cleared the UPSC Civil Services Exam and have opted to become IPS & IFS Officers. Selection in RAW happens only after a Civil Servant completes a foundation course from Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration. In the end, RAW conducts interviews where the candidates have to go through psychological tests and interviews. Shortlisted candidates start working at RAW for a period of one year.

Post Name	IAS, IPS, IRS & IFS Officer
Official Website for Registration	upsc.gov.in
Classification	Group ‘A’ services
Salary	The basic per month salary of an IAS officer starts at Rs.56,100 (TA, DA and HRA are extra)
Age Limit	The candidate must not be less than 21 years of age and more than 32 years of age

Selection Process

The Indian Civil Service Exam (UPSC Civil Services Exam) is conducted in three stages: Civil Services Exam (Preliminary)  – Objective Type Civil Services Exam (Main) – Descriptive Type Personality Test / Interview

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