Study Materials and Books for IB ACIO Exam 2014

Ministry of Home Affairs published a notification regarding Online applications for the post of ACIO-II/Exe in IB(Intelligence Bureau). Candidates have successfully applied for IB ACIO Examination 2014, and now they are looking here and there for some good Books and Study materials. In this article I am going to sort list all important study materials as well as some important books. I think, It is a good news for candidates that MHA has not yet announced the exam date for IB ACIO 2014. This is actually a great chance for all laborious candidate who are very passionate to join the awesome and smart organisation of Indian Govt.

Though there is not any update regarding the exam schedule, candidates have started preparing for the examination. After recieving many query from the candidates, We are happy to create an article where candidates can find all the study materials and the books recommeded for the upcoming examination. Just go through the various article available on the website and practice for the exam. Just remember practice makes a man perfect. I would personally advise all candidates who have applied for Intelligence to set a time table for the preparation of IB ACIO Exam 2014. Remember from now you have plenty of time because there is not any official update about the exam of IB ACIO 2014. In this period you can just schedule the preparation strategy and you can work on that strategy. The very first step is to know the Syllabus and Question Pattern for IB ACIO Exam 2014.

Just keep the last minute for the practice of some Practice set or may be just Model Paper available here and there. We have not only listed the Recommeded books for IB ACIO Exam 2014 but we have also attached the buying links using which you can also buy the books online.

Study Materials for IB ACIO 2014 :
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 List of Books recommended for IB ACIO Exam 2014 :

Syllabus and Question Pattern for IB ACIO 2014

After successfully submitting the online form against Recruitment of 750 ACIO-II/Exe across India, Candidates are curious to get the details like Syllabus of Written Test and the Question Pattern for IB ACIO Exam 2014. You might be knowing that working for Intelligence Bureau is something more than awesome. In fact, Great success requires great hard work. Just keep it in your mind and so far MHA has not published any tentative dates regarding the examination of IB ACIO 2014. So, this is the great chance for all of you to work hard and practise well. 

*Previous Year Question of IB ACIO Exam

 The Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer, Grade-II/ Executive written examination time is only 2 hours(10:20 to 12:00). As we can see the timing it is just 100 minutes and you have to answer 100 Multiple choice question of PAPER-I and Descriptive PAPER-II(writing an Essay and all).

 Question Pattern Format for IB ACIO 2014:
You are going to work with smart agency after you crack the smart process of selection ACIO-II/Exe. This is a kind of written test where all your intelligence as well as analysis power are tested. The IB ACIO written exam conducted in two Papers. 
PAPER - I   (100 Objective Type Questions)
PAPER - II   (Question Paper 2 - Descriptive Type Questions)

 Syllabus for IB ACIO-II/Exe Exam 2014:
The whole process of selection is conducted by Ministry of Home Affairs so we can't expect the topic wise syllabus and minute details about it like other recruitment process. Then also we have collected the sufficient information about it from various source as we as official site.
IB ACIO Question PAPER 1 Syllabus 
In the Question Paper -I of IB ACIO written exam 100 objective type questions are asked from General Awareness , Comprehension and Mathematical Ability, General Knowledge, Reasoning, General English, Numerical Ability, Indian History, Indian Politics, Indian Economics and many more... 
IB ACIO Question PAPER 2 Syllabus


IB ACIO Question PAPER -II is the real Game changer, This is the paper which decides your future. All aspirants are advised to practice well. If you have obtained the cut marks of PAPER - I then only your PAPER - II will be evaluated. Candidates who could not crack PAPER-I, his/her PAPER-II will not be evaluated. To Read : Previous Year Question Paper 2

Intelligence Bureau ACIO-II/Exe Exam 2014 - FAQ

Do you still have doubt regarding Intelligence Bureau ACIO-II/Exe Exam 2014? In this article we are going to create a list of Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ). Day by day we are getting many comments as well as questions asked by aspirants regarding IB ACIO Exam, Finally today, we are just trying to make a list of all the questions frequently asked by aspirants. Go through all the questions listed below and try to find out the answer for your query. After going through all the questions, If you don't find the answer for your query do write us in comment. We will try to resolve your issue.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

How to apply for the post? 
-Detailed advertisement and link for applying online is available on the website of MHA, viz., www.mha.nic.in under "What's New" section or under the tab 'Vacancies'. Please read the guidelines and apply accordingly. Stepwise Details Here.

What is the age limit to apply for IB ACIO-II?
-18-27 years(Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and by 3 years for OBC candidates. Upper age limit is relaxable for departmental candidates' upto 40 years of age who have rendered 3 years of regular and continuous service. The eligibility of the candidates in terms of age, educational qualification, caste/category etc. will be determined on the closing date. 

What is the salary of ACIO-II/Exe?
-Rs.9300-34800 plus Grade Pay Rs.4200 (PB-2) (Plus admissible Central Government allowances)

What is the process of selection of ACIO-II?
-Written Test followed by Interview and then 2 Phases of Training before posting.

 What is the promotion cycle of IB ACIO-II?
-ACIO-II ==>ACIO-I ==>DCIO ==> Additional Director of IB ==> Joint Deputy Director of IB

Is there any reservation for physically handicapped category? 
-No

Can a candidate who is awaiting final result apply for the post? 
-A candidate must be Graduate as closing date otherwise he/she is not eligible.

Whether the change of center for written examination is allowed after the submission of application?
-No.

What to do if photograph and signature are not getting uploaded?
-Please check the size of photograph (max 20 KB) and signature (max 10 KB) and format of the files must be JPG or JPEG.

What is the subject of Paper I & II? 
Paper I will consist of multiple choice objective type questions here is the Recommended Books for IB ACIO
Paper II will be subjective type. No specific book is recommended.

 What is the syllabus like reasoning, Math, GK etc.?
Paper I will focus on General Awareness/ General Knowledge, Reasoning, Comprehension and Mathematical ability and Paper II (Essay Type) will be designed to check the knowledge of English writing skill and analytical capability.

 Tell me about the Training process of IB ACIO-II?
-IB conducts two phases of Training at two different places. Don't worry IB offers you everything during training and you also get a good salary when you are in training. Phase 1 and Phase 2 of training conducted for two two months. 

 What is the eyesight for the job? Can a colour blind candidate apply for the job?
-Candidate should possess normal colour vision and should be fit as per our medical standard.

 Can an ex-serviceman get any age relaxation?
-Yes, as per rules