Can you tell me about the eligibility requirement to join Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW or RAW) after completing Graduation in India?

[ReenaK]

Initially, R&AW had primarily trained intelligence officers who were recruited directly. These belonged to the external wing of the Intelligence Bureau. In 1983 R&AW created its own service cadre, the Research and Analysis Service (RAS) to absorb talent from other Group A Civil Services, under the Central Staffing Scheme.


Direct recruitment is made at Class I executive level from Civil services officers. At the end of the course, R&AW conducts a campus interview.


Based on a selection of psychological tests and the interview, candidates are inducted into RAW for a lien period of one year. During this period, they have an option of re-joining their parent service (if they wish to) after which they can be permanently absorbed into the Research and Analysis Service.


Joining RAW


There is no any direct means through which you will able to get jobs in RAW. Only Central Level Ranked Officers can able to Join RAW. In order to get Central Level jobs, you should appear in UPSC Exam.

The minimum eligibility to be fulfilled in order to appear in this exam is:


One should be an Indian origin.
One should be Graduation passed out in any stream from recognized stream.


Age
Minimum age - 21 years
Maximum age - 30 years
3 years relaxation for OBC
5 years relaxation for SC/ST candidates


Selection Steps
Preliminary exam,
Mains exam,
Personal interview