Is it necessary to pass any UPSC exam to join CBI exam?

I want to join the CBI exam so please tell me is it necessary to pass any UPSC exam to join CBI exam? Also provide me its eligibility?

[Arun Vats]

As you say that you want to join the CBI exam for this you should need to appear for Combined Graduate Preliminary Exam, conducted by the Staff Selection Commission every year.

Normally during the month of February and notification for this examination is normally issued by the SSC through leading employment newspapers in the month of October of the previous year.

Eligibility:

The Candidates must be in the age group of 20 to 25 years as on the first of January of the year in which they are applying.

The Candidate must be pass in the graduation

Physical Requirements for the posts of Sub Inspector in C.B.I:

Men:
Height 165 cms.
Chest 76 cms

female
Height 150 cms.

Vision:
Eyesight:6/6 and 6/9 in another eye

About the exam:

This examination tests the ability of the candidates through preliminary and main examinations.

Preliminary examination will have questions under following categories:

• English Comprehension

• Numerical Aptitude

• General Awareness

• General Intelligence and reasoning ability

While main examination will have questions to test following areas:

• Arithmetic ability

• Statistics

• English comprehension skills

Will you tell me that is it necessary to pass any UPSC exam to join CBI exam , as I want to join CBI department

[Arun Vats]

Hey, you have to clear the Combined Graduate Preliminary Exam, conducted by the Staff Selection Commission every year. so you not require to pass any exam of UPSC to join CBI.

Eligibility:

Age :
20 to 25 years

Qualification:
Candidate should pass graduation in any stream.

Physical Requirements :

Men:
Height 165 cms.
Chest 76 cms

female :
Height 150 cms.

Vision:
Eyesight:6/6 and 6/9 in another eye


Combined Graduate Level Examination syllabus:

Combined Graduate Level (Preliminary) Examination :


SYLLABUS:

Part A :

a) General Intelligence:
It would include questions of both verbal and non verbal type. This component will include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetic reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc.

b) General Awareness:
Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, economic scene, General polity and scientific research etc. These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline

Part B :

Arithmetic:
This part will include questions on problems relating to number system, computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions, relationships between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations, percentage, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, use of tables and graphs, mensuration, time and distance, ratio and time etc.


Combined Graduate Level (Main) Examination :
Paper I: General Studies
Questions in this paper will include General Awareness as well as General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability.
General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability:
It would include questions of both - verbal and non-verbal type. This component will include questions on analogies, similarities, differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series, Coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc.
General Awareness:
Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to Sports, History, Culture, Geography, economic scene, General polity, Indian Constitution, and scientific research etc. These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.

Paper II: English Language (Conventional type)

In addition to the testing of candidates understanding of the English language and its correct usage, his writing ability would also be tested. Questions on paragraph writing/ report writing etc. may be included.

Paper III: Arithmetic
This paper will include questions on problems relating to number system, computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions, relationships between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations, percentage, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, use of tables and graphs, mensuration, time and distance, ratio and time etc.

Paper IV: Language Comprehension (English)
The candidate’s ability to understand correct English, his comprehension and writing ability etc. would be tested. Questions on short essay, précis, letter writing etc. would also be included.

Paper V: Communication Skill/Writing Ability
The candidate’s ability to understand correct English/Hindi, his comprehension and writing ability etc. would be tested. Questions on short essay, precis, letter writing etc. would also be included.

Paper VI: Hindi
In addition to Candidate’s understanding and knowledge of Hindi Language, its correct usage and his writing ability would also be tested. Questions on short essay, précis, paragraph/report writing, grammar (sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, phrases and idiomatic use of words, etc.) would also be included.