Government & Defence Entrance Exam

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.

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.

A list of the best books for the Indian Coast Guard exam is mentioned below;
1- Indian Coast Guard Books for English:
1- High School English Grammar & Composition by Author Wren, Martin.
2- Objective English for Competitive Examination by Author Hari Mohan Prasad, Uma Sinha.
2- Indian Coast Guard Books for General Knowledge:
1- General Knowledge by Author Manohar Pandey.
2- Objective General Knowledge by Author Sanjiv Kumar.
3- Encyclopedia of General Science for General Competitions by Experts Compilation.
3- Indian Coast Guard Books for Maths:
1- Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT by Author Sarvesh K. Verma.
2- Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT by Author: Arun Sharma.
3- Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations by Author Abhijit Guha.
4- Indian Coast Guard Books for Reasoning:
1- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by Author R S Aggarwal.
2- A New Approach to Reasoning: Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical by Author: B S Sijwalii. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha Indian Coast Guard exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/indian-coast-guard-exam-books). I hope this will help you.

To clear any government exam firstly you have to stay healthy and fit. You should make a plan to clear your all syllabus of that particular exam. You should know the exam, exam criteria, exam syllabus, the job position that you are applying for and the department at which it falls under, job responsibilities, future prospects mainly for college exams, the knowledge and any special expertise required for the exam. You have to stay notified about all your important official notifications. You should visit some videos of toppers to know how they clear their exam. You have to make plan to cover all the syllabus of yours. You should be regular with the news. You should prepare some aptitude test, some mock test, some previous year question papers etc. You should make notes and lastly to have to stay fit and healthy and don't take any stress about your exam. You will do best. Best of luck.