How to Join CBI

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the premier investigating agency of India. Despite the allegation of it being used for political purposes, a CBI officer always attracts respect from society at large. The power of CBI officer is known to everyone. News about CBI is continuously bombarded towards us because it is an organization which continues to handle sensitive cases of all hues in India. Be it corruption cases like 2G, Bofors, etc. or a high profile murder case like Arushi murder case of Noida, CBI always performs its duty. Unfortunately, it has been mishandled by the Central Government; Home Ministry to the Government of India controls CBI. However, the attraction of CBI among youths will never get down because of variety of reasons.

How to become a CBI Officer is one of the straightest questions that teenager asks after seeing something bad around them. The idea of becoming a change agent ignites a desire in them to become a CBI Officer.

Here we will discuss avenues from where you can become a CBI Officer.

1. Senior Level: The senior level position of CBI is filled by both Indian Police Service (IPS) and internal promotion of CBI Inspectors. Though, the top most post of CBI always goes to IPS. So, if you want to become a superior CBI Officer then you need to clear Civil Services Exam conducted by UPSC. And, then you will have to come with a rank which may make it possible for you to get Indian Police Services. Read more about Eligibility Criteria – Physical and Education for IPS Officer.

2. CBI Inspector: CBI Inspectors are most known (not that much known in media) officers of CBI. It is CBI Inspectors who can even raid on the premises of an IPS officer, or for that matter an IAS, IRS, IFS Officers. Though, they have to work on the orders of their superiors, but still success solely depends on the courage and decision making power of a CBI Inspectors. To become a CBI Inspectors you need to crack SSC Graduate Level Exam and have to mark CBI Inspectors as your choice. This is the only way to become a CBI Inspector. It means to say that to become a CBI Inspector you need to be a graduate with good knowledge of General Studies – Current Affairs, History, Geography, Mathematics, General Science, Indian Polity, and Indian Economy. The toughness level of this exam is not of high level. With just a little bit of sincere preparation coupled with consistent practice of questions set you can clear it easily.

3. CBI for Engineers: CBI needs IT engineers because of the cyber crime that has burgeoned these days. Engineering Graduates – Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication (though, may changed with time) – can apply for these jobs. You need to be an expertise in Network Security and have a free hand in coding. There is no fixed time in a year when CBI asks for Programmer. For that you need to keep an eye on their website where they publish about their latest requirements. Working as a programmer in CBI is also a challenge as you may need to deal with a high profile hacker.