Government & Defence Entrance Exam

Dear Prakash,
You cannot apply for a job as secret agent for the Indian government. The Intelligence agencies look out for you. The basic requirement is graduation in any discipline, but they prefer IAS/IPS/IFS officers more than engineering/medical graduates. In fact, the latter are rarely chosen.
So if you seriously want to get into the secret agency of India, start working hard for the civil service exams and develop the following qualities in you:
Ability to stay calm in difficult situationsBe a good leaderBe influentialHave diplomatic skills of talking and communicationKnow foreign languages (the more the better)Not doing drugs/ having addictionsBeing honest to your peopleAbility to work for long hoursKeeping things to yourselfBeing very fit physically and mentally as wellNot having many debtsSaying lies (very important skill you need to improve upon)

Dear Rajpal,
To crack civil services exam, the preparation requires the right approach along with the right study materials and strategy.
You may refer to books such as:
1. General studies manual.
2. Indian politics by Lakshmikanth.
3. Ancient History by D.D.Kausambis.
4. R.S.Agarwal [Arithmetic].
5. Wren and Martin [English Grammar].
6. Logical reasoning and data interpretation by Arun Sharma.
7. NCERT Science books of class IX and X.
8. Social Science NCERT books of class IX to XII.
9. Modern Indian history by Bipan Chandra.
10. Geography NCERT books of class XI and XII.
11. School Atlas of Oxford Publication.
12. Political Science NCERT books of class XI and XII.
You may even study journals and watch television for important news reports. You may refer to periodicals such as:
1. Frontline.
2. Business Today.
3. Business Outlook.
4. Yojana: Publication Division, Government of India.

National Defence Academy(NDA) is an iconic institution and hallmark of global excellence in the sphere of military education. NDA pass-outs are the backbone of Indian Defence services. It is an excellent career opportunity. In order to join NDA more then academic brilliance, you require to have Officer Like Qualities (OLQs). OLQs are qualities that a candidate must have to get commission in Armed Forces. During SSB candidates are evaluated on following OLQs: Effective Intelligence, Reasoning Ability, Power of Expression, Self Confidence, Determination, Organizing Ability, Initiative, Courage, Cooperation, Sense of Responsibility, Stamina, Group Influencing Ability, Liveliness, Social Adaptability and Speed of Decision. Some of the OLQs qualities can be gained with our day to day experiences and learning. You can develop these qualities by participating in sports and extracurricular activities, working with NGOs on community initiatives, student forums in school and colleges. If you have OLQs, NDA is the right choice for you and its a better option in comparison to other career options which you are currently evaluating.

You can work as a scientist in ISRO if you have following graduation or post graduation or PhD is following subjects: Aeronautical/ Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Physics or Astrophysics subjects etc. You can plan to join IDRO from 12th class onward. Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is the primer institute for education in the field of Aerospace engineering. You are advised to appear for JEE Advanced for doing B.Tech Aerospace Engineering. All expenses for doing B.Tech Aerospace engineering at IIST is paid by Government of India with a job at ISRO subject to availability of vacancies.