What are the sources to get Govt Jobs in Defence & Police

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The thought of working in law enforcement has quite a lot of appeal for a number of reasons. The most important one being the unpredictability and the subsequent euphoria attached to it. Interestingly, often the question for a Police & Defence jobs aspirant is not so much whether or not to work in law enforcement, but rather how to get a govt job in the Police department or a Sarkari Naukri in Defence. So for those looking for help in getting their careers rolling, here are some tips to get you in action.

Why are Defence & Police jobs impressive?

When you work in law enforcement, every day has the potential to be completely different from the last. You can never predict how your entire work day will be as it can change in an instant, at any time. Hence it is the best place to be for people who detest monotonous careers.

Challenges get the best out of most human beings and there are few career fields that are more challenging than law enforcement. But Police & Defence work, when performed well, offers all sorts of challenges both mental as well as physical. Besides for many, it is an immensely satisfying feeling to know that their work serves a greater good.

Where to find them?

You can check various online job portals in India for information on different types of govt jobs in Defence & Police. They have an all exclusive list of employment opportunities mentioning details of last date, remuneration, etc.

How to apply for a Police job

To become a Class 1 police officer in India, you need to clear the IPS (Indian Police Services) exam which is held by Union public service commission (UPSC) every year. It is a very competitive exam with more than 3,50,000 candidates taking up the examination out of which under 200 are finally selected. So, only hard work can ensure your selection. Once you successfully clear the examination, you will be called for a personal interview.

Eligibility

A candidate should be a citizen of India/ Nepal/ Bhutan between the age of 21 – 30 years and a graduate in any discipline to apply.

How to apply for a Defence job

To become an officer in Defence forces through the National Defense Academy (NDA) or Combined Defense Services Exam (CDSE), you need to appear and clear the written examination that is held by the UPSC. After clearing the exam, the selection process done by the respective Selection Board involves a number of psychological tests, an interview and group activities which are collectively called the Officer like Qualities (OLQ) tests. Once found suitable the candidate is then sent for a thorough medical examination.

Eligibility

To be eligible to join NDA, the candidate should be passed or appeared 10+2 in any stream. To join through CDSE, the candidate should be a graduate in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent.

So if you are someone who has the passion to serve the country and its people coupled with great courage, grit & determination, a great career awaits you.