New Delhi (How to Become RAW Agent). Many shocking news are coming out amid India-Pakistan tension. Recently, many Indian citizens including Jyoti Malhotra, Ghazala, Yatri Doctor have been accused of spying for Pakistan. All of them are considered to be involved in illegal activities. But do you know that by becoming an agent in the Indian intelligence agency RAW, you can also spy for your country?

RAW agents are specially trained experts. They have a special role in India's external intelligence activities. These agents carry out confidential missions at national and international level. The main role of a RAW agent is to ensure the security of the country, combat terrorism and protect India's strategic interests. It is not easy to become a RAW agent. For this, it is mandatory to pass difficult exams like UPSC, SSC. Know how to become a RAW agent and what is their salary.

Raw Join Kaise Kare: How to get a job in RAW?

There is no direct recruitment process to become an officer in Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). It is India's external intelligence agency and requires specific qualifications, skills and process to join it.

Citizenship: To become a RAW agent, it is mandatory for the candidate to be an Indian citizen.

Educational Qualification: Minimum graduation degree (in any stream). Foreign languages, computer knowledge and analytical skills are preferred.

Age Limit: Usually the age of the candidate should be less than 56 years.

Background: Before recruiting an agent in RAW, his background is checked. No negligence is done in this.

Skills: Sharp mind, ability to maintain confidentiality and excellent decision making ability. Knowledge of foreign languages ??(especially regional or international languages) is an added advantage.Also, it is important to have analytical and strategic thinking.

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Recruitment in RAW usually takes place in the following ways:

A. UPSC Civil Services Examination Process: UPSC conducts the Civil Services Examination (CSE) for recruitment to Group-A posts like IAS, IPS, IFS, and IRS, pass it.

RAW officers identify potential candidates during the Foundation Course at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA).

Selected candidates are called for processes like psychological tests and interviews.

Why is it important?: Most Class I Executive Level officers in RAW are taken on deputation from civil services (especially IPS and IFS).

B. Deputation from other government departments For recruitment in RAW, candidates are also selected from other government departments such as Intelligence Bureau (IB), Indian Army, Navy, Air Force or Military Intelligence. Officers of Military Intelligence are given special preference.

C. SSC CGL or ACIO Exam According to some reports, entry into RAW is also possible through the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam of Staff Selection Commission (SSC) or Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) exam. This route is adopted for lower level roles. Later, higher posts can be considered based on performance.

D. CDS Exam (Military Background) Officers joining the Army, Navy or Air Force through the Combined Defense Services (CDS) exam can also be eligible for deputation in RAW. Officers with military background can be inducted into RAW after special training.

The recruitment process in RAW is very confidential and not much information is available about it in public. There is no direct recruitment advertisement or application process for this. RAW itself identifies potential candidates. In RAW, candidates are selected on the basis of their educational background, experience and special skills (such as cyber security, technical expertise or regional expertise). This is followed by psychological tests, interviews and intensive background checks.

Training of RAW Agent After selection in RAW, candidates have to undergo rigorous training, which includes intelligence operations, analysis and fieldwork. After 1 year of training and field assessment, candidates can be permanently inducted into the Research and Analysis Service (RAS).

Confidentiality: Confidentiality is the most important thing to work in RAW.

Career Path: To join RAW, it is better to first gain experience in IB, Army or Civil Services.

Language and Technical Skills: Learn foreign languages ????(such as Arabic, Chinese or Russian) and technical knowledge (such as cyber security).

Fitness: Physical and mental fitness is important as RAW work profiles can be challenging.

There are many types of RAW agents. RAW has many teams for different tasks and agents are made part of a team based on their qualifications or skills.

Field Agents: Those who carry out secret missions abroad.

Desk Officers: Analyzing intelligence and making strategies.

Technical Experts: Cyber ??experts, Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) and technical surveillance.

Language Experts: Expertise in regional or international languages.

Strategic Advisors: Policy making and advising the government.

Jobs in RAW are kept very confidential. Therefore, no data related to the salary of RAW agents is public. However, by looking at the salary structure of IAS, IPS and other top officials, one can guess the salary of a RAW agent.

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