The Indian Police Service (IPS) is one of the most prestigious civil services in India. IPS officers are responsible for maintaining law and order and protecting the citizens of India. To become an IPS officer, one must pass the Civil Services Examination (CSE), conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
The UPSC conducts the CSE every year in three stages: preliminary, mains, and interview. The preliminary exam is an objective-type exam, while the mains exam is a written exam. The interview is the final stage of the selection process.