Complete your 10th and 12th standard education
Earn a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
Check that you meet the UPSC IPS eligibility criteria
Apply for the UPSC Civil Services Examination
Choose the IPS as one of your preferred services
Prepare for the Preliminary Examination
Clear the Preliminary Examination
Prepare for the Main Examination
Clear the Main Examination
Appear for the Personality Test or Interview
Get selected in the final merit list
Join the IPS training academy
Complete the required police training
Get posted as an IPS officer after training