INTELLIGENCE SERVICE

Intelligence Services with the government provide ample and most of the career opportunities, especially in the current scenario where corruption, crime and terrorist activities rule the world. A job with the Intelligence service is one of the most difficult and critical professions to enter into, as well as it is tough on the job too. As everyone knows, this career requires hardworking and sincere candidates who are usually ready to work under any given condition and circumstances. There is a constant need for the candidates in intelligence services to tackle corruption, terrorism and other anti social elements, and there are many intelligence agencies as well which work at different levels.

An intelligence agency is a governmental agency that is devoted to information gathering for purposes of national security and defence. Means of information gathering may include spying, communication interception, cryptanalysis, cooperation with other institutions and evaluation of public sources. The assembly and propagation of this information is known as intelligence analysis. Intelligence agencies can provide the following services for their national governments like analysis in areas relevant to national security; inform national defence planning and military operations; protect secrets, both of their own sources and activities, and those of other state agencies; and Intelligence agencies are also involved in defensive activities such as counter-espionage or counter-terrorism. An Intelligence officer can be referred to as a "modern-day Sherlock Holmes".

Holmes is famous for his intellectual knack and is renowned for his enormous scope of observation, his astute logical reasoning, his ability to take almost any disguise and his forensic science skills to solve difficult cases. The need for contemporary versions of detective or intelligence agencies has been increasingly felt in modern society with spiraling crime rate especially in cities.India has a number of intelligence agencies of which the best known are the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India's external intelligence agency and the Intelligence Bureau, the internal intelligence agency.

The intelligence services first took shape in British India in the 1860's and were primarily concerned with collection, assimilation, and analysis of information. Simultaneously, the need for a special agency to get information and subsequent coordination of the detection and prevention of political crimes was realized. Thus a full-fledged department known as Criminal Investigative Department (CID) emerged. This department had two main divisions: the Special or Security Branch and the Crime Branch. The Special Branch is responsible for investigating into subversive political activities, movement of foreigners, etc. The Crime Branch is involved exclusively with criminal intelligence, e.g. terrorist movements, specialized crimes like counterfeiting of currency, economic offences and bank frauds. Over the last hundred years, the face of the intelligence services in the country has changed considerably. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has emerged as the most important investigative body for serious crimes from murder to match fixing.


Government of India has set up under the Department of Revenue in Union Ministry of Finance the following agencies to fight against economic crime:

• Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (Apex body),


• Directorate General of Revenue Intelligence (for Customs related offences),


• Directorate of Enforcement (for Foreign Exchange related offences),


• Directorate General of Anti-Evasion (for Central Excise related offences),


• Directorate General of Income Tax (Investigation) (for Income Tax related offences),


• Narcotics Control Bureau (for Drugs related offences).

Simultaneously, India has witnessed the growth of the private intelligence service industry comprising mainly of private investigators, detectives and security personnel. The history of intelligence jobs in India and around the world dates back to the time when royal dynasties used to rule the different regions of the world. With the progress of civilization, international politics and globalization of terrorist activities have propelled governments all over the world to assign top priority to intelligence activities within and outside the country. All these have resulted in the creation of more intelligence jobs in India.

• Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)


• Superintendent of Police (SP)


• Deputy Inspector General (DIG)


• Inspector General (Commissioner of Police)

For the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) direct recruitment is done through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination. In other three posts Indian Police Service (IPS) officers are filled on deputation or promotion. Entry to the IPS is through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination. Other personnel employed by the CBI include Assistant Public Prosecutor, Senior Public Prosecutor (SPP), Sub Inspectors.



Assistant Public Prosecutors and Senior Public Prosecutors (SPPs) are recruited directly through competitive exams conducted by the state Staff Selection Commissions. Public prosecutors must possess a degree in law. For the post of Assistant Public Prosecutors, the candidate must possess a minimum of five years experience in law. For the post of Senior Public Prosecutors, the candidate must possess a minimum of 10 years experience in law. Appointment to the rank of Sub Inspector is through a competitive examination conducted by the Central Staff Selection Commission. The candidate should clear a Written test, personal interview and medical test. Physical requirements prescribed: Height: 5 feet 6inch (minimum) ; Chest: 32 inch .Age between 18-25 years of age, Educational qualification must be a graduate. All officers who are recruited directly are trained by the CBI at the Police Academy in Ghaziabad (UP). IPS officers are trained at Hyderabad. The CBI also runs a special training centre at Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi.



The Investigation Bureau (IB) is primarily concerned with the collection and analysis of information. It has no legal powers to investigate. Jobs in the IB - Grade I and II officers work with the Investigation Bureau. Grade I include Assistant Director, Deputy Director, Joint Director, Special Director/Special Secretary. Superior posts are usually filled from State Police Service and IPS officers. Grade II include Security Assistant (Constable), Junior Intelligence Officer, Assistant Central Intelligence Officer, Deputy Central Intelligence Officer, Assistant Director. There is direct recruitment for the junior posts. Deputy Central Intelligence Officers and Assistant Directors may be appointed through deputation or by direct recruitment.



RAW began as an integral part of the Investigation Bureau (IB). However it later emerged as a separate organisation. RAW comprises of two main sections:

•   The internal intelligence section

•   The counter intelligence section.

The two divisions of RAW have a strong information network that helps in acquiring sensitive information about crime and counter intelligence from all parts of the country. RAW also works towards offsetting the intelligence offensives of other countries against India.

The following personnel are mainly employed by RAW: Attache (Undersecretary), Deputy Field Officer, Field Officers and Senior Field Officers. Other personnel working in RAW include Specialists in technical and scientific fields, Foreign language specialists etc.

Language specialists find employment with RAW because it deals with foreign countries and is involved in the study of foreign service materials characteristics. Raw recruits interpreters who are promoted to assistant foreign language examiner and then to deputy foreign language examiner. Interpreters are recruited directly to the language cadre. There is no SC/ST quota or reservation for any of these jobs.



Jobs in private detective agencies

Private detectives handle commercial, industrial and domestic cases. The job of the private detective begins with thorough background analysis of the case. Detectives are involved in collecting relevant information, analysing them and documenting the findings. They may work in association with forensic experts, pathologists, criminologists and handwriting specialists. Training in this field is offered through private agencies run by retired CBI, Army intelligence and police officers.

In the case of CBI, RAW, IB pay scale varies based on the posts. Anyhow starting salary ranges between 10000-16000. For posts in the upper step of the ladder it is more. Private detectives charge on a daily basis.

Depending upon the nature of the case and the size of the detective organisation involved, they may charge between Rs. 1000 and Rs. 5000 per day. The selection to various posts in CBI is mainly through UPSC and SSC competitive exams. The exam tests candidates in English language and general knowledge. An interview and a compulsory medical examination follow the test. Graduates (upper age limit is 25 years) are eligible to appear for the examination. IB appointments are mainly through direct recruitment and on deputation basis. Superior posts are usually filled from State Police Service and IPS officers. Junior posts are filled on direct recruitment.



A student interested in making a career in intelligence services can opt for any of the following courses:

Intelligence services LLB LLM Forensic Science Criminology Personnel attributes: This job is highly demanding. It is mainly involved in collection and interpretation of information. Hence, the following personal attributes are essential: Sharp, analytical mind Physical fitness Stamina Mental alertness High levels of concentration Keen powers of observation Logical, rational and analytical thinking Willingness to travel Ability to adapt to long, erratic working hours Willingness to work in remote and dangerous territories

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In RAW, appointments are through deputations, promotions as well as direct recruitment. Senior level appointments in RAW are made in two ways.
The first way : on the campus recruitment of Civil Service candidates at the foundation course and
second way : recruitment of university graduates. Special appointments are made in technical or scientific field through campus interviews at such institutes.
RAW prefers persons who have had some experience of working in government organisations. Interview panels include experts and selectors from UPSC. Educational qualification required in intelligence service is Law with experience.