By Ishika
15 September
Want to know the salary of an IPS officer in India? Check this web story to find out more.
The basic salary of an IPS officer starts at Rs.56,100(TA, DA and HRA are extra) per month and can go on to reach Rs.2,25,000 for a DGP.
IPS officers are tasked to maintain public order and peace. They lead the state police, central forces, various agencies like CBI, IB and even assist disaster management efforts.
There are two modes of becoming an IPS Officer. – Via direct recruitment that is held under UPSC as the civil services exam. – Promotional interviews and exams conducted within the unit.
An applicant must have attained a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline to apply for the post of IPS Officer.
To become an IPS officer in India, aspirants must meet the criteria set by the UPSC and crack the exam too.