CID officer is one of a popular career choice among many aspirants who wish to make their career in the field of criminal justice.

Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is a crime detection agency that comes under the Government of India.

Entrance Exam To Join CID

To become CID officer you must qualify the Indian Civil Services Exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission.

Candidates must be complete graduation from a recognised University.

Minimum of age limit 21 years and maximum of age limit 27 years, age relaxation as per government rules

Selection Process:-

Preliminary Examination

Main Examination

Other details:

Minimum Age Required 20 Years
Upper Age Limit 27 Years

Age Relaxation
5 years relaxation for SC/ ST category students (20 - 32 years)
3 years relaxation for OBC category students (20 - 30 years)

Minimum Height
Male - 165 cm
Female - 150 cm
Hills men and tribal - a relaxation of 5 cm
Chest 76 cm with expansion

Eyesight
Distant Vision - 6/6 in one and 6/9 in the other eye
Near vision - 0.6 in one eye and 0.8 in the other eye

Number of Attempts
General Category - 4 attempts
OBC Category - 7 attempts
SC/ ST Category - No limit

Important dates:

IAS Exam – Prelims 2020
Sunday – 4th October 2020

IAS Exam – Mains 2020
Starts 8th January 2021 (exams for five days)