Graduates in any stream can apply for the position of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer in Intelligence Bureau. Applicants must prepare well in topics like Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and General English to clear the exam.

Preparation Tips for Intelligence Bureau ACIO Exam

Before starting the exam preparation, candidate should have an idea on the exam pattern and the syllabus of the exam. Questions for Intelligence Bureau ACIO Exam will be asked from topics like Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Ability, General Awareness and General English. Essay writing and précis writing questions will also be there. Time allotted for answering the test is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

First of all candidate should develop a well planned routine for exam preparation. Setting up a time table by devoting separate time for each subject will be useful.

Collecting appropriate study material is also important for exam preparation. Guidance regarding preparation materials can be collected from education portals, or experienced persons. Books containing previous year’s question papers and model questions will be helpful. While practicing question papers, start with basic questions. After gaining competency in the same, move to difficult ones.

Time management plays a crucial role in clearing competitive exams.  Practicing questions of previous years will help one in managing their time efficiently.

A good general reading habit will be helpful to crack GK and language session. Reading magazines and news dailies will increase the general knowledge and vocabulary of the candidate.

Reference books for Intelligence Bureau ACIO Exam

• Intelligence Bureau ACIO Grade-II Executive Exam Guide by R. Gupta
• Concise General Knowledge with Current Affairs by Prakash, Kant, Suman
• General Knowledge Current Affairs Who’s who by Khanna & Verma
• All about Reasoning (Verbal) by Anjani A Gupta
• English Grammar & Composition by S.C.Gupta
• Arithmetic for Competitive Exams by Jain & Sharma
• Competition Success Review
• Guide To Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (General) Grade-II By Mittal
• Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (Executive): Recruitment Exam (Grade - 2) By Lal
• A Comprehensive Book on English Grammar by Dr.B.B.Jain
• A Comprehensive Study of Data Interpretation Analysis and Sufficiency by Ashok Gupta
• Quantitative Aptitude by Rita Mishra
• Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R. S. Aggarwal
• A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
• Quantitative Aptitude for CPT by Bharat Jhunjhunwala
• Non Verbal Reasoning by B. S. Sijwali & Indu Sijwali
• Pratiyogita Darpan
• Quicker Numerical Test by Dr. M.B. Lal & Jain
• New Pattern Tests of Objective English by Dr.R.N.Singh
• Reasoning Test (Verbal & Non-Verbal) by Dr. M.B.Lal & A.K.Singh
• Sentence Arrangement by Ajay.K.Singh
• Test of Non Verbal Reasoning by Anjani A Gupta
• Upkar’s The Technique of Comprehension & Precis Writing
• Upkar’s Mental Ability Test

Approaching coaching centers and appearing for mock tests will assist in exam preparation. Revision of the entire syllabus near to the exam date will help one to remember things better.