IB ACIO Syllabus 2021 – Intelligence Bureau, IB Syllabus 2021 for ACIO with exam pattern has released officially. The syllabus and the pattern of the IB ACIO exam 2021 is different depending on the tier of the exam. Candidates can download IB ACIO Syllabus 2021 pdf for all tier exams.
- IB ACIO Syllabus for Tier 1 exam has 5 sections such as General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Numerical/Analytical/Logical Ability & Reasoning, English Language and General Studies.
- Tier 2 syllabus for descriptive exam includes Essay, English Comprehension and Precis Writing.
IB ACIO Syllabus 2021 – Tier 1 Exam
IB ACIO Syllabus 2021 for Tier 1 exam of General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Numerical Ability, English Language and General Studies sections has provided by subject-wise. IB ACIO tier 1 exam has 5 sections with 100 objective type questions for 100 marks. The duration of the ACIO online test is 60 minutes. Here is the detailed IB ACIO Syllabus 2021 for tier 1 exam:
IB ACIO Syllabus 2021 – Reasoning Ability
- Analogies
- Analysis
- Arithmetic reasoning
- Counting of figures
- Cube & Dice
- Decision making
- Discrimination
- Figure formation & Analysis
- Judgement
- Mirror Image
- Missing Number
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Observation
- Paper cutting & folding
- Problem-solving
- Relationship concepts
- Series
- Similarities and differences
- Spatial orientation
- Spatial visualization
- Verbal and figure
- Visual memory
- Water Image
IB ACIO Syllabus 2021 – General Knowledge
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Current Affairs
- Economy & Finance
- Geography
- History
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Physics
- Science & Technology
- Static GK
IB ACIO Syllabus 2021 – Quantitative Aptitude
- Average
- Bar Graph
- HCF LCM
- Investment
- Mensuration
- Number System
- Percentage
- Permutation and Combination
- Pictorial Graph
- Pie Chart.
- Problem on Ages
- Problem on Trains
- Profit & Loss
- Series and Sequences
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Simplification
- Time & Speed
- Time & Work
IB ACIO Syllabus 2021 – English Language
- Active & Passive Voice
- Antonyms
- Cloze Test
- Error Detection
- Fill In The Blanks
- Fill in the blanks
- Grammar Rules
- Idioms & phrases
- One-word substitution
- Para-Jumble Sentences etc.
- Preposition
- Reading Comprehension/Passage
- Single/ Double Fillers
- Synonyms
IB ACIO Syllabus 2021 – Tier 2 Exam
IB ACIO Syllabus 2021 for tier 2 exam has Essay Writing and English Comprehension & Précis Writing. The purpose of this tier 2 exam is to test the writing abilities and comprehension skills of the applicant. The candidate would be required to complete essay writing in a time span of 1 hour.
Following are the topics included in IB ACIO Tier 2 Syllabus 2021:
- Cultural Diversity of the Country
- Emergency Trends
- Miscellaneous
- Security Threats of India
IB ACIO Exam Pattern 2021 – Tier 1 Exam
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Time Duration |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| Logical/Analytical/Numerical Ability | 20 | 20 | |
| English Language | 20 | 20 | |
| General Studies | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Highlights in IB ACIO Tier 1 Exam Pattern:
- Each section will carry 20 questions for 20 marks.
- A total of 5 sections included in the IB ACIO (tier 1) exam with 100 objective type questions for 100 marks.
- Every single question equally carries 1 marks.
- Each wrong answer costs a negative marking of 0.25 Marks in IB ACIO tier 1 exam.
- It is a qualifying in nature, it means, after qualifying this exam, the candidate will be allowed to sit for the tier 2 exam.
- The total time duration of the test is 60 minutes.
IB ACIO Exam Pattern 2021 – Tier 2 Exam
| Section | Marks | Time |
| Essay Writing | 30 | 60 Minutes |
| English Comprehension & Précis Writing | 20 | |
| Total | 50 |
Highlights in IB ACIO Tier 2 Exam Pattern:
- It has 2 descriptive type questions, where a candidates need to complete it in 1 hour.
- Essay writing and comprehension questions carries 30 and 20 marks respectively.
- There is no negative marks in tier 2 exam.
- Candidates need to clear this exam to get selected for personal interview.
- The total time duration of this descriptive exam is 1 hour.
IB ACIO Selection Process
The IB ACIO selection is conducted in three different stages.
| Tiers | Details |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 (written test) | Type – Objective. Total marks – 100. Duration – 1 hour. |
| Tier 2 (comprehension and writing) | Type – Descriptive. Total marks – 50. Duration – 1 hour. |
| Tier 3 (personal interview) | Type – Oral / Mock. Total marks – 100. Duration – Not Defined. |
Tier I: Applicant should clear the IB ACIO tier I exam by getting minimum cut off marks set by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). It is objective online test, which has 100 questions for 100 marks.
Tier II: Selected candidates in Tier 1 exam have to give tier 2 exam, which has essay writing and comprehension for 50 marks. Based on the performance of the candidates in Tier 1 and 2, MHA will publish short list for the final interview.
Tier III: Attend for personal interview and clear it to get selected for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II post.
IB ACIO Syllabus and Exam Pattern FAQ
Is there negative marking in IB ACIO exam?
There is a negative marking of 0.25 Marks for each wrong answer in IB ACIO exam.
Which sections are included in IB ACIO Tier 1 exam?
IB ACIO Tier 1 exam has 5 sections. They are Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language and General Awareness.
Is IB ACIO exam difficult?
The difficulty level of IB ACIO exam is moderate. Create a preparation strategy and study plan to clear the exam easily.
Is there sectional cut off in IB ACIO exam?
No, only overall cut off marks will be consider to select the candidates in each stage of IB ACIO exam.
Which topics are included in IB ACIO Tier 2 exam?
Essay writing, precis, and comprehension are the topics that included in IB ACIO Tier 2 exam. To clear this exam, a candidate should practice essays and comprehension.