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A list of the best books for the IB ACIO exam is mentioned below;
1- Best Books for IB ACIO for General Awareness.
1- India Year Book by Publications Division, Government of India.
2- Pratiyogita Darpan (Monthly Edition).
3- Manorama Yearbook.
2- Best Books for IB ACIO for Quantitative Aptitude;
1- Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma.
2- Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations by RS Agarwal.
3- The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude by Dinesh Khattar.
4- Objective Mathematics for Competitive Exams by Tarun Goal.
3- Books for IB ACIO 2021 for Reasoning;
1- A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Agrawal.
2- A New Approach to Reasoning by BS Sijwali and Indus Sijwali.
3- Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey.
4- Books for IB ACIO 2021 for English;
1- A Mirror of Common Errors by AK Singh.
2- Word Power Made Easy by Normal Lewis.
3- Objective General English by SP Bakshi.
4- High School Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin. For more details, you may visit the Shiksha IB ACIO exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ib-acio-exam-books). I hope this will help you.

Career Growth of the Territorial Army;
1- Lieutenant: Level 10
Pay Matrix: INR 56,100 to INR 1,77,500
Military Service Pay: INR 15,500
2- Captain: Level 10A
Pay Matrix: INR 6,13,00 to INR 1,93,900
Military Service Pay: INR 15,500
3- Major: Level 11
Pay Matrix: INR 6,94,00 - 2,07,200
Military Service Pay: INR 15,500
4- Lt Colonel: Level 12A
Pay Matrix: INR 1,21,200 - 2,12400
Military Service Pay: INR 15,500
5- Colonel: Level 13
Pay Matrix: INR 1,30,600- 2,15,900
Military Service Pay: INR 15,500
6- Brigadier: Level 13A
Pay Matrix: INR 1,39,600-2,17,600
Military Service Pay: INR 15,500
For more information, visit the Shiksha Territorial Army page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/territorial-army-exam). I hope this will help you.

Salary of the Territorial Army;
1- Lieutenant: Level 10
Pay Matrix: INR 56,100 to INR 1,77,500
Military Service Pay: INR 15,500
2- Captain: Level 10A
Pay Matrix: INR 6,13,00 to INR 1,93,900
Military Service Pay: INR 15,500
3- Major: Level 11
Pay Matrix: INR 6,94,00 - 2,07,200
Military Service Pay: INR 15,500
4- Lt Colonel: Level 12A
Pay Matrix: INR 1,21,200 - 2,12400
Military Service Pay: INR 15,500
5- Colonel: Level 13
Pay Matrix: INR 1,30,600- 2,15,900
Military Service Pay: INR 15,500
6- Brigadier: Level 13A
Pay Matrix: INR 1,39,600-2,17,600
Military Service Pay: INR 15,500
For more information, visit the Shiksha Territorial Army page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/territorial-army-exam). I hope this will help you.

Territorial Army Syllabus;
Territorial Army Syllabus for Paper 1- Elementary Mathematics: Algebra Trigonometry Geometry, Arithmetic, Unitary Method, Elementary Number Theory, Mensuration Statistics.
2- Reasoning: Statements, Figures, Letters, Director Test, Figure Matrix, Odd One Out, Alphanumeric Series, Reasoning Analogies, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Statement, and Assumption, Decision Making, Deductive Statement Analysis, Syllogism, Statement, and Conclusion. Territorial Army Syllabus for Paper 2;
1- English Homophones, Grammar, Vocabulary, One Word Substitutions, Synonyms and Antonyms, Idioms And Phrases, Reading Comprehension, Spotting the Error, Fill in the blanks, Sentence Rearrangement and Para Jumbles, and Sentence Correction.
2- General Knowledge: Science, Economics, Political Science, History of India, Geography, Sports, Current Affairs everyday observation, Scientific Discoveries, and Miscellaneous. For more details, may visit the Shiksha TA exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/territorial-army-exam-syllabus). I hope this will help you.

A list of the section-wise books for the Territorial Army exam is mentioned below;
1- Books for Territorial Army Elementary Mathematics;
1- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha.
2- Quantitative Aptitude by Sarvesh Verma.
3- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Aggarwal.
2- Books for Territorial Army Reasoning;
1- A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal.
2- How to crack the test of Reasoning by Arihant.
3- A New Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by BS Sijwali and Indus Sijwali.
4- Shortcuts in Reasoning for Competitive Exams by Odisha Experts.
5- Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey.
3- Books for Territorial Army English;
1- Wren & Martin High School English Grammar and Composition.
2- Objective General English by SP Bakshi.
3- Word Power Made Easy by Norman & Lewis.
4- Books for Territorial Army General Knowledge;
1- Pratiyogita Darpan.
2- Arihants General Knowledge by Manohar Pandey.
3- Manorama Yearbook 2020 by Mammen Mathew.
4- Lucents General Knowledge by Binay Karna and SP Suman.
5- Quick General Knowledge with Current Affairs by Odisha Publication. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha TA recruitment page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/territorial-army-exam). I hope this will help you.

Territorial Army Preparation Tips:
1- The level of Logical Reasoning questions asked in the exam will be of graduation level. Therefore, students must have a thorough understanding of the basics of Logical Reasoning.
2- The standard of Elementary Maths will be of Class 10 level. So, focus on the Maths topics from the primary and secondary level of school.
3- For English read books and magazines to improve your vocabulary.
4- Students must keep themselves updated with Current Affairs for at least six months.
5- Revise the Constitution, Indian politics, Sports, Science and Technology, and the topics of Static General Knowledge. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha Territorial Army recruitment page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/territorial-army-exam). I hope this will help you.

Territorial Army Exam Pattern:
TA exam pattern for Civilian posts is such that it is divided into screening, SSB, and medical board for final selection. The written exam is divided into 2 papers I. e. paper 1 and paper 2. Paper 1 comprises questions from Elementary Mathematics and Reasoning. Reasoning:
Duration (In hours): 1
Total number of Questions: 50
Total Marks: 50
Elementary Mathematics:
Duration (In hours): 1
Total number of Questions: 50
Total Marks: 50
Paper 2 comprises questions from English and General Knowledge. English;
Duration (In hours): 1
Total number of Questions: 50
Total Marks: 50
General Knowledge:
Duration (In hours): 1
Total number of Questions: 50
Total Marks: 50
The question paper of the Territorial Army comprises 200 objective-type questions. The total marks allotted to the written exam are 200. For more details, you may visit the Shiksha Territorial Army exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/territorial-army-exam). I hope this will help you.

Territorial Army Eligibility Criteria:
1- Territorial Army Eligibility Criteria for Civilians;
1- Nationality: Applicants must be citizens of India.
2- Age Limits: The age of students should be between 18 and 42 years on the date of application.
3- Educational Qualifications: Students must have completed their graduation from a recognised university.
4- Physical Standards: Students must be physically and medically fit in all respects.
5- Employment status: Gainfully employed.
2- Territorial Army Eligibility Criteria for Ex-Servicemen;
Only Ex-Service Officers can apply who are in the age group of 18 to 42 years can apply. Students must be a graduate and physically and mentally fit. Serving members of the Regular Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, GREF, Para Military, and other forces are not eligible. For more details, visit the Shiksha Territorial Army page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/territorial-army-exam). I hope this will help you.

Indian Coast Guard Navik Salary details:
After joining, a Navik in ICG Indian Coast Guard will be entitled to get a basic pay of INR 21,700 (Pay Level-3) plus Dearness Allowance and other allowances. A Navik can be promoted up to the rank of Pradhan Adhikari with a pay scale of INR 47,600 (Pay Level-8) with DA. Apart from basic pay and allowances, a Navik is entitled to get free government accommodation ration, clothing, medical treatment, for self and family on a nominal rate, canteen, and various loan facilities
After retirement, they can avail of Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) medical facilities. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha ICG Navik page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/indian-coast-guard-exam). I hope this will help you.

Syllabus for Section 1:
1- Maths Mathematical Simplification, Linear Equations and Polynomials, Simultaneous Equations, Ratio and Proportion, Algebraic Identities, Basic Trigonometry Simple Mensuration Geometry, Loss, and Percentage, Work, Time, Measures of Central Tendency, Interest, Profit, Speed, and Distance.
2- Science: Nature of Matter, Universe, Electricity and its application, Heat, Temperature, Metals, and Non-Metals, Carbon and its Compounds, Measurements in Science, Force and Gravitation Newton's Laws of Motion Work, Energy and Power, Sound and Wave Motion Atomic Structure.
3- English Passage, Change direct to indirect/indirect to direct, Verbs/Tense/Non-Finite, Punctuation, Substituting phrasal verbs for expression, Preposition, Correction of sentences, Change active to passive/passive to active voice, Synonyms, and Antonyms, Meanings of difficult words, Use of adjectives, Compound preposition, Use of pronouns.
4- Reasoning: Spatial, Numerical Reasoning, Associative Ability, Coding, Decoding, Sequences, Spellings Unscrambling.
5- GK: Culture and Religion, Geography (Soil, Rivers, Mountains, Ports, Inland, Harbours), Freedom Movement, Important National Facts about India, Wars and Neighbours, Heritage, Arts and Dance, History, Defence, Awards and Authors, Capitals and Currencies, Common Names, Full Forms and Abbreviations, Eminent Personalities, Discoveries, Diseases and Nutrition, Current Affairs Languages, National Bird/Animal/Sport/Flower/Anthem/ Song/ Flag/Mountains, Sports: Championships / Winners /Terms / Number of Players. Syllabus for Section 2:
1- Physics Physical world and measurement, Electromagnetic Waves Optics Dual Nature of matter and radiation, Kinematics, Laws of Motion Work, Energy, and Power. Newton's laws and applications, circular Motion of a System of particles and rigid body, Gravitation Property of Bulk Matter, Thermodynamics the behavior of perfect gas and kinetic theory, Oscillation and Waves Electrostatics, Current Electricity Magnetic Effects of current and magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and alternating currents, Atom, and Nuclei, Electronic devices, Communicating systems. For complete details, you may visit the Shiksha Indian Coast Guard page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/indian-coast-guard-exam-syllabus). I hope this will help you.