The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has announced its latest recruitment notification, inviting applications for the positions of Security Assistant (SA) – Motor Transport (Driver) and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) – General, within the Intelligence Bureau, Government of India. Check syllabus and exam pattern for IB SA/MTS exam given below.
Intelligence Bureau Tier 1 (SA/MT & MTS/Gen) Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 60 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| Numerical/analytical/Logical ability& reasoning | 20 | 20 | |
| English language | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Intelligence Bureau Tier 2 (SA/MT & MTS/Gen) Exam Pattern
| Tier | Description | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier -II (SA/MTS) | Moto Mechanism & Driving test cum interview (The candidates would be required to drive a motor vehicle as instructed by the instructor. Practical knowledge of the candidates about the vehicle and removal of minor defects/shags in the vehicle, its upkeep & maintenance, etc would also be tested) [There will be a minimum cut-off marks of 40% for Tier-II exam] | 50 | – |
| Tier -II (MTS/Gen) | Descriptive Test on English Language and Comprehension (Basics of English Language, its vocabulary, correct grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and its correct usage, etc., to test comprehension and paragraph writing in 150 words) [Tier-II exam will be of qualifying nature with qualifying marks – 20] | 50 | 1hr |
- The cut-off marks (out of 100) in Tier-I exam would be UR-35, OBC-34, SC/ST-33 & EWS-35 (all Ex-servicemen would be treated in their own category viz., UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS).
- For the post of SA/MT, the merit list will be prepared on the basis of combined performance in Tier-I and Tier-II exams.
- For the post of MTS/Gen, the merit list will be prepared on the basis of performance in Tier-I exam alone, provided the candidate is qualified in Tier-II exam.
IB Security Assistant Syllabus For General Awareness
- General Topics
- General Knowledge
- Animals Famous Personalities
- Books And Authors
- First Largest Longest etc In World
- Buildings Inventions And Discoveries
- Calendars Languages
- Countries Music
- Currencies Religions added in Intelligence Bureau Security Assistant Syllabus
- Dances Sanctuaries
- Disasters World Organizations
- Environment Statistical Data – World
- Fashion Prizes And Awards
- Famous Places Trade Awareness
- General Studies Solar System
- Universe Earth
- Environment
- Pollution
- General Geography
- General History General Concepts (Polity)
- General Economics Study
- General Polity
- General Science added in Intelligence Bureau Security Executive Syllabus
- General Computer Science
- Sports And Recreation
- Current Affairs
- Current Events Period Wise National
- Current Events Topic Wise, International
- Person Places Awards Authors
- Economy
- Science And Technology
- Sports
- Trade Awareness
- Miscellaneous
IB SA MTS Syllabus For Quantitative Aptitude
- Elementary Mathematics
- Arithmetic (Number Theory)
- Number System
- Square Roots
- Cube Roots
- Fractions and Decimals
- H.C.F. and L.C.M.
- Simplification
- Variation
- Chain Rule
- Ratio And Proportion
- Average
- Logarithms
- Additional Topics In Arithmetic
- Problems on Ages
- Boat and Streams
- Clocks and Calendars
- Clocks
- Calendars
- Mixture and Allegation
- Pipes and Cisterns
- Races and Games
- Problems on Trains
- Unitary Method
- Time and Distance
- Time and Work
- Work and Wages
- Commercial Maths
- Interest
- Simple Interest
- Compound Interest
- Percentage
- Profit and Loss
- Partnership
- Discounts
- Mensuration – Areas and Volumes
- Area and Perimeter of Plane Figure
- Volume And Surface Area of Solid
IB Security Assistant Syllabus For Reasoning Ability
- Verbal Tests
- Reasoning Tests
- Analytical Reasoning
- Direction and Distance Test
- Linear Arrangement Test
- Complex Arrangement Test
- Analogy Test
- Classification (Odd Man Out) Test
- Coding Decoding Test
- Series Test
- Blood Relationships Test
- Symbols and Notations
- Alphabet Test
- Data Sufficiency Test
- Data Interpretation Test
- Logic Tests
- Syllogism
- Statements Assumptions
- Statements Arguments
- Statements Conclusions
- Statements Action
- Non-Verbal Tests
- Problems Based on Symmetry
- Problems Based on Visual Ability
- Classification (Non-Verbal Tests)
- Series (Non-Verbal Tests)
- Analogy (Non-Verbal Tests)
IB Security Assistant Syllabus For English Language
- English Vocabulary
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Analogies
- Spelling Mistakes
- English Proficiency
- Idioms and Phrases
- One Word Substitution
- Sentence Formation
- Sentence Completion
- Sentence Improvement
- Sentence Reconstruction
- Rearrangement of Words In Sentences
- Rearrangement of Sentence In Paragraph
- Paragraph Formation
- Paragraph Completion
- Fill in The Blanks
- Cloze Tests
- English Usage Errors
- Common Errors
- Spotting Errors
- Inappropriate Usage of Words
- Sentence Correction
- English Comprehension.