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12 Apr

Best Books for SBI Clerk Exam 2016 -Phase 1 & 2 – Syllabus & Selection Procedure-

SBI has released the notification for huge number of vacancies as Junior Associates in Clerical Cadre in State Bank of India in various states. It is a great opportunity for all the candidates who are trying for government jobs. There are more than 10,000 vacancies in total. Read the notification here.

Preliminary Examination will be conducted tentatively in the month of May/June 2016. Click here to apply online. The last date to apply is April 25, 2015. Age limit is 28 years as on 1.4.2016 for General candidates. Age relaxation is allowed as per government norms.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The selection process will consist of on-line test (preliminary & main examinations), test of official and/or local language and subject to Government of India approval, interview.

Phase-I : Preliminary Examination: Preliminary Examination consisting of Objective Tests for 100 marks will be conducted online. This test would be of 1 hour duration consisting of 3 Sections as follows:

1. English Language 30 Ques; 30 marks
2. Numerical Ability 35 ques; 35 marks
3. Reasoning Ability 35 ques; 35 marks
Total 100 questions and 100 marks. Composite time of one hour.

Candidates have to qualify in each of the three tests by securing passing marks to be decided by the Bank. Adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by the Bank (approximately 20 times the numbers of vacancies subject to availability) will be shortlisted for the Main Examination.

Phase – II: Main Examination : The structure of main examination (online objective type) would be as follows :
1. General/Financial Awareness 50 questions, 50 marks, 35 minutes
2. General English 40 questions, 40 marks, 35 minutes
3. Quantitative Aptitude 50 questions, 50 marks, 45 minutes
4. Reasoning Ability: Computer Aptitude 50 questions, 60 marks, 45 minutes

Total 190 questions and 200 marks and 2 Hours 40 minutes.
Each test will have separate timing as mentioned above.

Best Books for SBI Clerk Exam 2016:

A) English Language:

1) General English by Lucent Publications: The best book for the practice and preparation of English section. All topics are explained in English and Hindi language to give you much better understanding of topics. Plus, it is an exhaustive book which has explained even small topics in detail.

B) General Intelligence and Reasoning:

1) Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey (BSC Publication): As SBI exams involves tough level of reasoning, this is the best book that is available in the market to prepare high level reasoning. All topics are explained systematically and with complete explanation and examples.

C) Quantitative Aptitude, Data Analysis and Interpretation :

1) Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant: My personal favourite in Maths that covers all basics and shortcuts in a relative intuitive manner. Hundreds of questions are given at the end of each chapter for you to practice. In Maths section, all you need is speed and that will come with practice- lots of practice.

If this book is not available on Flipkart, buy it on Amazon:

2) The Accredited Guide to Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency: Some of the questions will be based on data interpretation., this is best book available in the market for Data Analysis and Interpretation.

D) General Awareness, Marketing & Computers:

1) Handbook on Computer Awareness: This Book is really useful for Recruitment Exams such as SBI clerk, IBPS PO exam, IBPS PO/RRB/Clerk, SSC, LIC AAO, Railways and entrance exams of MCA, MBA, BBA and similar courses.

If this book is not available, buy this book:

2) Guide to Banking General Awareness and Banking Aptitude Test: Great book for banking awareness section. It contains more than 1,000 questions for the preparation of Banking awareness section.

3) Marketing Aptitude / Computer Aptitude / General & Banking Awareness for RBI Exams: A Must have book that covers marketing aptitude, computer knowledge and banking awareness.

For general awareness or current affairs section, you should read newspaper daily or like our Facebook page to get current affairs daily or follow our monthly current affairs section on this website.

All the best.

For SBI Clerk 2016 interview, visit this link.

05 Mar

Best Books for SSC CGL Pre & Mains 2016 (Maths, Reasoning, English & GK)

Staff Selection Commission has issued the notification for Combined Graduate Level(CGL) Examination, 2016. The SSC CGL 2016 Tier-I exam will be held on SUNDAY the 8th & 22nd May, 2016. Check out the complete details and changes in SSC CGL 2016 notification here.

Paper Pattern of SSC CGL 2016:

SSC CGL 2016 Tier 1 Paper Pattern:

The recruitment exam will be of 2 hours and 200 marks consisting four sections of 50 marks each viz.

1) English: Easy to average in difficulty level.
2) Maths: Average to tough in difficulty level.
3) Reasoning : Easy.
4) General Awareness: Average to Tough in difficulty level.

There will be negative marking of .25 marks.

SSC CGL 2016 Tier 2(Mains) Exam Paper Pattern:

1) Numerical/Quantitative Aptitude: 100 Questions, 200 Marks, 2 Hours
2) English Language: 200 Questions, 200 Marks, 2 Hours

Section A) English Language:

1) General English by Lucent Publications: This is my personal favorite book for English language and by far the best book available in the market for the preparation of all entrance exams. The topics in this books are explained in both English and Hindi language for easy understanding. So, this book is even good for students who come from Hindi medium schools. All the concepts are explained in a step by step manner and properly. There are Hundreds of rules of English grammar that are explained in this book, so you can score really good marks in the English section.

2) English for General Competitions from Plinth to Paramount: Paramount Coaching Centre is a well known coaching centre in Delhi. Now, you can buy its books online.

If this is not available on Flipkart, buy it on Amazon:

3) SSC English Language Chapterwise Solved Papers 1997-Till Date: All the English language questions asked in the last 17 years in all SSC exams. This is a really helpful book as SSC repeats many questions from its previous years’ papers.

Section B) General Intelligence and Reasoning:

1) A Modern Approach To Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal: It is an exhaustive book that covers all topics of reasoning in detail. This book is enough to prepare for reasoning section.

2) SSC Reasoning Chapterwise Solved Papers 1999 Till Date: It contains Chapter wise Compilation of reasoning questions of Previous Years’ Papers of all Exams Conducted by SSC (CGL, CHSL ,FCI ,Delhi Police,SI etc.).

3) Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey (BSC Publication): If you want to prepare more for reasoning section, this is also a great book.

Section C) General Awareness: General Awareness is a tricky section. No matter how much you prepare for this, still it is difficult to score very good marks. So my advice to all the candidates would be to focus on current affairs more, there would be around 10-15 questions of current affairs only and for the rest of the part, read one of the books given below.
Also, don’t waste your time preparing much for this section. First you need to focus on other three sections, then only come to preparation of this section.

1) Lucent’s General Knowledge 4th Edition: A comprehensive book that covers an exhaustive range of topics such as History, Geography, Economy, Polity, Science, etc.

2) General Knowledge 2014: Essential ‘Knowledge Capsule’ in General Awareness and Current Affairs by Manohar Pandey(Arihant Publications) I strongly recommend this book as you can do it within a week and it covers the entire General awareness in a concise manner.

3) SSC General Awareness Chapterwise Solved Papers (1997 – till date): Chapter wise solved previous years’ questions of general awareness section of all SSC exams.

D) Numerical Aptitude/Maths: For mathematics, I would suggest you to prepare from 3-4 books. The more you practice, the more you would be solve difficult questions in quick time.
In SSC CGL exam, it is very important that you solve maths’ questions quickly to score good marks.

1) Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations by R. S. Aggarwal One of the best book for basic Quantitative/Numerical Aptitude. It will help you learn all the basics of mathematics.

2) Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant: This is another great book for basic Mathematics to improve your speed and efficiency with thousands of shortcuts. It covers all the topics with so many formulas, concepts, shortcuts, examples and thousands of questions to practice. Between RS Aggarwal and this book, I would suggest to go for this book.

If book is not available on Flipkart, buy it on Amazon:

3) SSC All Graduate Level Exams Solved Papers 1997 Upto Date: Chapter wise solved questions from all SSC exams(CGL, CHSL, etc.) from 1997 up to now.

4) Quantum CAT: Quantitative Aptitude Common Admission Test for Admission Into IIMs by Sarvesh K Verma(Arihant): If you don’t want to leave anything, this is another great book for high level mathematics.

6) Mathematics (Class 10) 7th Edition by R D Sharma: Let’s go back to school. As SSC questions are class 10th level, this book is really useful and it can also help you to clear your basics about Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration, Algebra, etc.

7) Arithmetic for General Competitions – By Paramount: Amazing Book for arithmetic by Paramount Coaching Centre.

If this book is not available on Flipkart, buy it on Amazon:

8) Advance maths for General Competitions (English) (Paramount Maths for General Competitions): For topics such as Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration, Algebra, etc. – this is the my favorite book. As Paramount coaching centre is a famous name for SSC exams coaching, they have compiled this great book for advanced mathematic.

If this book is not available on Flipkart, buy it on Amazon:

Section E) SSC Statistics Practice Work Book, Tier – II (Paper – III):

Apart from books given above, we would also recommend SSC aspirants to buy previous years’ question papers as you can get a basic idea about the SSC CGL paper pattern and questions.

SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I and Tier-II Exam: Solved Papers 2010, 2011 and 2012 by Kiran Prakashan

Paramount Study Material for SSC Exams (English)

Paramount Test Series of English Language & Comprehension for SSC CGL (Tier-II) Mock Tests 1 to 20

PARAMOUNT TEST SERIES (CGL Tier 1) Test # 1-20

All the best to all the SSC aspiring candidates. If you have any query, please leave it in comments.

23 Dec

Best Books for LIC AAO & SIDBI Assistant Manager 2015-2016 Exams

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is conducting the online written exam for the recruitment of Assistant Administrative Officer (Generalist). Check out LIC AAO notification here.

LIC AAO 2015 Paper Pattern is as follows:

1) Reasoning Ability Test: 30 Questions, 90 Marks
2) Quantitative Aptitude Test: 30 Questions, 90 Marks
3) General Knowledge, Current Affairs Test: 30 Questions, 60 Marks
4) Computer Knowledge Test: 30 Questions, 60 Marks
5) English Language Test with Special emphasis on Grammar, Vocabulary and Comprehension: 40 Questions (Qualifying Section only, Marks will not be counted for selection)

SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) is also conducting the online written exam for the post of officers in Grade ‘A’- General Stream. Check out SIDBI notification here.

SIDBI Assistant Manager 2015 Paper Pattern is as follows:

1) Computer Knowledge Objective: 20 Questions, 20 Marks

2) English Language Objective: 40 Questions, 40 Marks

3) General Awareness (With special reference to Banking Industry) Objective: 40 Questions, 40 Marks
4) Reasoning Aptitude Objective: 50 Questions, 50 Marks
5) Quantitative Aptitude Objective: 50 Questions, 50 Marks
TOTAL 200 Questions, 200 Marks

Online descriptive test :
Candidates will be required to answer by typing on computer
6) English language and drafting ability test comprising of one Essay Writing (35 Marks ) and one Business Letter Writing (15 Marks): Time 45 Minutes.

As both the exams will be conducted by IBPS on behalf of LIC and SIDBI, the questions will be somewhat similar.

Check out the Best Books for LIC AAO & SIDBI Assistant Manager 2015 Exams:

A) English Language:

1) General English by Lucent Publications: The best book for the practice and preparation of English section. All topics are explained in English and Hindi language to give you much better understanding of topics. Plus, it is an exhaustive book which has explained even small topics in detail.

2) Descriptive General English by SP Bakshi: This is a great book for the preparation of qualifying English section. It covers many letters, essays, precis, reports, etc. in a very detailed manner. This is THE MUST BUY BOOK for descriptive portion.

B) General Intelligence and Reasoning:

1) Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey (BSC Publication): As IBPS exams involves high and very tough level of reasoning, this is the best book that is available in the market to prepare reasoning. All topics are explained systematically and with complete explanation and examples.

C) Quantitative Aptitude, Data Analysis and Interpretation :

1) Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant: My personal favourite in Maths that covers all basics and shortcuts in a relative intuitive manner. Hundreds of questions are given at the end of each chapter for you to practice. In Maths section, all you need is speed and that will come with practice- lots of practice.

If this book is not available on Flipkart, buy it on Amazon:

2) The Accredited Guide to Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency: Some of the questions will be based on data interpretation., this is best book available in the market for Data Analysis and Interpretation.

D) General Awareness, Marketing & Computers:

1) Handbook on Computer Awareness: This Book is really useful for Recruitment Exams such as IBPS, SIDBI, LIC AAO, Railways and entrance exams of MCA, MBA, BBA and similar courses.

If this book is not available, buy this book:

2) Guide to Banking General Awareness and Banking Aptitude Test: Amazing book for banking awareness section. It contains more than 1500 questions for the preparation of Banking awareness section.

3) Marketing Aptitude / Computer Aptitude / General & Banking Awareness for RBI Exams: A great book that covers marketing questions, computer aptitude and banking awareness.

For general awareness or current affairs section, you should read newspaper daily or like our Facebook page to get current affairs daily or follow our monthly current affairs section on this website.

All the very best to all the wonderful candidates and readers.

For the preparation of interview for these exams, visit this link.

27 Jul

Best Books for IBPS Clerk V 2015

IBPS has announced the official notification for the posts of Clerks in various government banks. It is a great opportunity for aspiring candidates to start their career in banking sector as you can easily get promotions within two years and become an officer. You can read the official notification and important dates of IBPS Clerk 2015 here.

This time IBPS has introduced Preliminary exam and Mains exam, just like IBPS PO 2015. Selection process involves Preliminary exam followed by Main exam followed by Interview.

Paper Pattern:

Check out the Best Books for IBPS Clerks 2015 Preparation:

A) English Language:

1) General English by Lucent Publications: The best book for the practice and preparation of English section. All topics are explained in English and Hindi language to give you much better understanding of topics. Plus, it is an exhaustive book which has explained even small topics in detail.

B) General Intelligence and Reasoning:

1) Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey (BSC Publication): As IBPS exams involves tough level of reasoning, this is the best book that is available in the market to prepare high level reasoning. All topics are explained systematically and with complete explanation and examples.

C) Quantitative Aptitude, Data Analysis and Interpretation :

1) Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant: My personal favourite in Maths that covers all basics and shortcuts in a relative intuitive manner. Hundreds of questions are given at the end of each chapter for you to practice. In Maths section, all you need is speed and that will come with practice- lots of practice.

If this book is not available on Flipkart, buy it on Amazon:

2) The Accredited Guide to Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency: Some of the questions will be based on data interpretation., this is best book available in the market for Data Analysis and Interpretation.

D) General Awareness, Marketing & Computers:

1) Handbook on Computer Awareness: This Book is really useful for Recruitment Exams such as IBPS PO exam, IBPS PO/RRB/Clerk, SSC, LIC AAO, Railways and entrance exams of MCA, MBA, BBA and similar courses.

If this book is not available, buy this book:

2) Guide to Banking General Awareness and Banking Aptitude Test: Great book for banking awareness section. It contains more than 1,000 questions for the preparation of Banking awareness section.

3) Marketing Aptitude / Computer Aptitude / General & Banking Awareness for RBI Exams: A Must have book that covers marketing aptitude, computer knowledge and banking awareness.

For general awareness or current affairs section, you should read newspaper daily or like our Facebook page to get current affairs daily or follow our monthly current affairs section on this website.

All the best.

For IBPS Clerk 2015 interview books, visit this link.

26 Jun

Best Books for IBPS PO/MT V 2015

IBPS has announced the official notification for the posts of Probationary Officer/ Management Trainee in the government banks. It is a great opportunity for aspiring candidates to start their career in banking sector as an officer. You can read the official notification and important dates of IBPS PO 2015 here.

This time IBPS has introduced Preliminary exam and Mains exam, just like SBI PO 2015. Selection process involves Preliminary exam followed by Main exam followed by Interview.

The sections and questions in the preliminary exam are:

Reasoning : 35 Questions for 35 Marks
Quantitative Aptitude : 35 Questions for 35 Marks
English : 30 Questions for 30 Marks

I believe, questions in Preliminary exam would be easy to moderate, just like SBI PO 2015 pre-exam.

Mains Exam – Paper Pattern:

1) Reasoning 50 questions, 50 marks
2) English Language – 40 questions, 40 marks
3) Quantitative Aptitude 50 questions, 50 marks
4) General Awareness (with special reference to Banking Industry) -40 questions, 40 marks
5) Computer Knowledge 20 questions, 20 marks
Total 200 questions, 200 marks

Check out the Best Books for IBPS PO 2015 Preparation:

A) English Language:

1) General English by Lucent Publications: The best book for the practice and preparation of English section. All topics are explained in English and Hindi language to give you much better understanding of topics. Plus, it is an exhaustive book which has explained even small topics in detail.

B) General Intelligence and Reasoning:

1) Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey (BSC Publication): As IBPS exams involves tough level of reasoning, this is the best book that is available in the market to prepare high level reasoning. All topics are explained systematically and with complete explanation and examples.

C) Quantitative Aptitude, Data Analysis and Interpretation :

1) Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant: My personal favourite in Maths that covers all basics and shortcuts in a relative intuitive manner. Hundreds of questions are given at the end of each chapter for you to practice. In Maths section, all you need is speed and that will come with practice- lots of practice.

If this book is not available on Flipkart, buy it on Amazon:

2) The Accredited Guide to Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency: Some of the questions will be based on data interpretation., this is best book available in the market for Data Analysis and Interpretation.

D) General Awareness, Marketing & Computers:

1) Handbook on Computer Awareness: This Book is really useful for Recruitment Exams such as IBPS PO exam, IBPS PO/RRB/Clerk, SSC, LIC AAO, Railways and entrance exams of MCA, MBA, BBA and similar courses.

If this book is not available, buy this book:

2) Guide to Banking General Awareness and Banking Aptitude Test: Great book for banking awareness section. It contains more than 1,000 questions for the preparation of Banking awareness section.

3) Marketing Aptitude / Computer Aptitude / General & Banking Awareness for RBI Exams: A Must have book that covers marketing aptitude, computer knowledge and banking awareness.

For general awareness or current affairs section, you should read newspaper daily or like our Facebook page to get current affairs daily or follow our monthly current affairs section on this website.

All the best.

For IBPS PO 2015 interview books, visit this link.

18 Jun

Best Books for IBPS RRB CWE IV 2015

IBPS is going to conduct the common recruitment exam for RRB(Regional Rural Banks) for recruitment of the post of Officer (Scale I , II & III ) and Office Assistant (Multipurpose). Click here to read the notification here.

Paper Pattern :

Office Scale -I & Office Assistant (Multipurpose)


Reasoning	Hindi/Eng	40	50
Numerical Ability	Hindi/Eng	40	50
General Awareness	Hindi/Eng	40	40
English Language	English	40	40
Hindi Language	Hindi	40	40
Computer Knowledge	Hindi/Eng	40	20
Total		200	200

Candidate can opt for English/Hindi Language
Composite Time of 2 hours

Office Scale -II (General Banking Officer)& Office Scale -III


Reasoning	Hindi/Eng	40	50
Quantitative Aptitude & DI	Hindi/Eng	40	50
Financial Awareness	Hindi/Eng	40	40
English Language	English	40	40
Hindi Language	Hindi	40	40
Computer Knowledge	Hindi/Eng	40	20
Total		200	200

Candidate can opt for English/Hindi Language
Composite Time of 2 hours

Office Scale -II (Specialist Officer)


Reasoning	Hindi/Eng	40	40
Quantitative Aptitude & DI	Hindi/Eng	40	40
Financial Awareness	Hindi/Eng	40	40
English Language	English	40	20
Hindi Language	Hindi	40	20
Computer Knowledge	Hindi/Eng	40	20
Professional Knowledge	Hindi/Eng	40	40
Total		240	200

Candidate can opt for English/Hindi Language
Composite Time of 2 hours and 30 minutes

Check out the Best Books for IBPS RRB CWE IV 2015 Preparation:

A) English Language:

1) General English by Lucent Publications: This is the best book for English preparation. All topics are explained in too much detail and in both English and Hindi language.

B) General Intelligence and Reasoning:

1) Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey (BSC Publication): Best book that is available in the market right now to prepare high level reasoning. All topics are explained systematically and with complete explanation and hundreds of examples.

C) Quantitative Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation :

1) Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant: My personal favourite in Maths that covers all basics and shortcuts in a relative intuitive manner. There are lots of questions in each chapter for practice also.

If book is not available on Flipkart, buy it on Amazon:

2) The Accredited Guide to Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency: A Must have Resource for Aspirants of CAT, MAT, XAT, IIFT, CSAT, SBI PO, Bank Clerk, SSC: Some questions will be coming from Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency also, so read out this book.

D) General Awareness, Marketing & Computers:

1) Handbook on Computer Awareness: This Book is really useful for IBPS RRB exam.

If this book is not available, buy this book:

2) Guide to Banking General Awareness and Banking Aptitude Test: Another good book for banking awareness section. It contains more than 1,000 questions for the preparation of Banking awareness section.

3) Marketing Aptitude / Computer Aptitude / General & Banking Awareness: A Must have book that covers marketing aptitude, computer knowledge and banking awareness.

For general awareness or current affairs section, you need to read newspaper daily or like our Facebook page to get current affairs daily or follow our monthly current affairs section on this website.

(E) Specialist Subject Books:

1) IBPS Specialist Officers CWE SPL: I.T. Officer Online Exam Practice Work Book:

2) IBPS Specialist Officers CWE SPL Law Officer Online Exam Practice Work Book:

3) IBPS Specialist Officers CWE SPL Marketing Officer Online Exam Practice Work Book:

4) IBPS – CWE Specialist Officers Cadre HR Officer Scale 1 Recruitment :

5) IBPS – CWE Specialist Officer 101 Speed Tests – Agriculture Officer / Marketing Officer / IT Officer:

All the best.

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15 Jun

Best Books for SSC CHSL Exam 2015

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued the recruitment notification of SSC CHSL 2015 [Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination. With this recruitment examination, SSC is recruiting Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistants, Data Entry Operators and Lower Division Clerks. You can read the recruitment notification here.

Paper Pattern of SSC CHSL Exam 2015:

The recruitment exam will be of 2 hours and 200 marks consisting four sections of 50 marks each viz.

1) English: Easy to average in difficulty level.
2) Maths: Average to tough in difficulty level.
3) Reasoning : Easy.
4) General Awareness: Average to Tough in difficulty level.

There will be negative marking of .25 marks.

Check out Best Books for SSC CHSL Exam 2015:

Section A) English Language:

1) General English by Lucent Publications: This is my personal favorite book for English language and by far the best book available in the market for the preparation of all entrance exams(esp. SSC exams). The topics in this books are explained in both English and Hindi language for easy understanding. So, this book is even good for students who come from Hindi medium schools. All the concepts are explained in a step by step manner and properly. There are Hundreds of rules of English grammar that are explained in this book, so you can score really good marks in the English section.

2) English for General Competitions from Plinth to Paramount: Paramount Coaching Centre is a well known coaching centre in Delhi for SSC exams. Now, you can buy its books online if you can’t go to coaching centres.

If this is not available on Flipkart, buy it on Amazon:

3) SSC English Language Chapterwise Solved Papers 1997-Till Date: All the English language questions asked in the last 17 years in all SSC exams. This is a really helpful book as SSC repeats many questions from its previous years’ papers.

Section B) General Intelligence and Reasoning:

1) A Modern Approach To Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal: It is an exhaustive book that covers all topics of reasoning in detail. This book is enough to prepare for reasoning section.

2) SSC Reasoning Chapterwise Solved Papers 1999 Till Date: It contains Chapter wise Compilation of reasoning questions of Previous Years’ Papers of all Exams Conducted by SSC (CGL, CHSL ,FCI ,Delhi Police,SI etc.).

3) Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey (BSC Publication): If you want to prepare more for reasoning section, this is also a great book.

Section C) General Awareness: General Awareness is very difficult. No matter how much you prepare for this, still it is tough to get very good marks. So my advice to all the candidates would be to focus on current affairs more, there would be around 10-15 questions of current affairs only and for the rest of the part, read one of the books given below.
Also, don’t waste your time preparing much for this section. First you need to focus on other three sections, then only come to preparation of this section.

1) Lucent’s General Knowledge 4th Edition: A comprehensive book that covers an exhaustive range of topics such as History, Geography, Economy, Polity, Science, etc.

2) General Knowledge 2015: Essential ‘Knowledge Capsule’ in General Awareness and Current Affairs by Manohar Pandey(Arihant Publications) I strongly recommend this book as you can do it within a week and it covers the entire General awareness in a concise manner.

3) SSC General Awareness Chapterwise Solved Papers (1997 – till date): Chapter wise solved previous years’ questions of general awareness section of all SSC exams.

D) Numerical Aptitude/Maths: For mathematics, I would suggest you to prepare from 3-4 books. The more you practice, the more you would be solve difficult questions in quick time.
In SSC CGL exam, it is very important that you solve maths’ questions quickly to score good marks.

1) Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations by R. S. Aggarwal One of the best book for basic Quantitative/Numerical Aptitude. It will help you learn all the basics of mathematics.

2) Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant: This is another great book for basic Mathematics to improve your speed and efficiency with thousands of shortcuts. It covers all the topics with so many formulas, concepts, shortcuts, examples and thousands of questions to practice. Between RS Aggarwal and this book, I would suggest to go for this book.

If book is not available on Flipkart, buy it on Amazon:

3) SSC All Graduate Level Exams Solved Papers 1997 Upto Date: Chapter wise solved questions from all SSC exams(CGL, CHSL, etc.) from 1997 up to now.

4) Quantum CAT: Quantitative Aptitude Common Admission Test for Admission Into IIMs by Sarvesh K Verma(Arihant): If you don’t want to leave anything, this is another great book for high level mathematics.

6) Mathematics (Class 10) 7th Edition by R D Sharma: Let’s go back to school. As SSC questions are class 10th level, this book is really useful and it can also help you to clear your basics about Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration, Algebra, etc.

7) Arithmetic for General Competitions – By Paramount: Amazing Book for arithmetic by Paramount Coaching Centre.

If this book is not available on Flipkart, buy it on Amazon:

8) Advance maths for General Competitions (English) (Paramount Maths for General Competitions): For topics such as Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration, Algebra, etc. – this is the my favorite book. As Paramount coaching centre is a famous name for SSC exams coaching, they have compiled this great book for advanced mathematic.

If this book is not available on Flipkart, buy it on Amazon:

All the best.

07 Jun

Best Books for LIC ADO Exam 2015

Life Insurance Corporation (A major government owned insurance sector company), has issued a notification for the recruitment of more than 5000 ADO (Apprentice Development Officers).

Selection will be made on the basis of on-line test followed by an Interview of candidates
who qualify in the on-line test.

On-line test will be of objective type, multiple choice of two hours duration comprising of the following sections:

I: Reasoning Ability, 25 Questions, 25 Marks
II: Numerical Ability, 25 Questions, 25 Marks
III: General Knowledge and Current Affairs, 25 Questions, 25 Marks
IV: English Language with special emphasis on Grammar and Vocabulary, 25 Questions, 25 Marks
V: Insurance and Financial Marketing Awareness with special emphasis on knowledge of Life Insurance and Financial Sector, 50 questions, 50 marks.

Check out the Best Books for LIC ADO 2015 Preparation:

A) Reasoning Ability:

1) Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey (BSC Publication): It is my personal favorite and one of the best books that is available in the market to prepare high level reasoning. All topics are explained systematically and with complete explanation and examples.

B) Numerical Ability, Data Analysis & Interpretation :

1) Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant: My personal favourite in Numerical Ability is this book, that covers all basics and shortcuts in a relative intuitive manner. Hundreds of questions are given at the end of each chapter for you to practice.

If book is not available on Flipkart, buy it on Amazon:

2) The Accredited Guide to Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency: A Must have Resource for Aspirants of CAT, MAT, XAT, IIFT, CSAT, SBI PO, Bank Clerk, SSC: As some questions would be based on Data analysis and interpretation, you should read this book also.

C) English Language with special emphasis on Grammar and Vocabulary:

1) General English by Lucent Publications: The best book for the preparation of English section with special emphasis on Grammar and Vocabulary. All topics are explained in English and Hindi language to give you better understanding. Plus, it is an exhaustive book which has covered even small topics in detail.

D) Insurance and Financial Marketing Awareness with special emphasis on knowledge of Life Insurance and Financial Sector:

1) Handbook on Computer Awareness: This Book is really useful for Recruitment Exams such as SBI PO exam, IBPS PO/RRB/Clerk, SSC, LIC AAO, Railways and entrance exams of MCA, MBA, BBA and similar courses.

If this book is not available, buy this book:

2) Guide to Banking General Awareness and Banking Aptitude Test: Great book for banking awareness section. It contains more than 1,000 questions for the preparation of Banking awareness section.

3) Marketing Aptitude / Computer Aptitude / General & Banking Awareness: A Must have book that covers marketing aptitude, computer knowledge and banking awareness.

For general awareness or current affairs section, you need to read newspaper daily or like our Facebook page to get current affairs daily or follow our monthly current affairs section on this website.

Bonus Book: LIC Online Exam Practice Work Book with Previous Years Solved Papers (With CD) : This book would be very useful for LIC ADO exam also with insurance related questions given in the book. You would also get CD to practice online exam.

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17 May

Best Books for CBSE NET June 2015 (All Subjects – HRM, Management, Commerce, Hindi, Computer Science, History, etc.)

CBSE is again conducting the Net Eligibility Test(NET) on June 28, 2015 for determining the eligibility of Indian nationals for the Eligibility for Assistant Professor only or Junior Research Fellowship & Eligibility for Assistant Professor Both in Indian universities and colleges. CBSE will conduct NET in 84 subjects at 89 selected NET Examination Cities spread across the country. The candidates who qualify for the award of Junior Research Fellowship are eligible to pursue research in the subject of their post-graduation or in a related subject and are also eligible for Assistant Professor. The universities, institutions, IITs and other national organizations may select the JRF awardees for whole time research work in accordance with the procedure prescribed by them. The award of JRF and Eligibility for Assistant Professor both OR Eligibility for Assistant Professor only will depend on the performance of the candidate in all three papers of NET. However, the candidates qualifying exclusively for Assistant Professor will not be considered for award of JRF.
You can read more about the CBSE NET notification, paper pattern and other details here.

Best Books for CBSE NET 2015 (All Subjects – HRM, Political Science, Management, Commerce, Computer Science, History, etc.):

1) UGC/CBSE NET / JRF / SLET General Paper 1 : Teaching and Research Aptitude (English): As Paper one is compulsory for all subjects and syllabus is same, so you can buy either of the two books given below to prepare for Paper 1 of CBSE NET.

2) HISTORY FOR CBSE-NET/SLET:OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS: It contains entire syllabus of History including teaching related objective questions and also history related objective questions. The second book is also good for the preparation of ‘History Subject’.

3) PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION FOR CBSE-NET/SLET:OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS: Best book for Public administration subject for CBSE NET 2015 preparation.

4) Trueman’s CBSE NET National Eligibility Test/SET State Eligibility Test ECONOMICS: The best book for the preparation of Economics of CBSE NET.

5) Trueman’s CBSE NET National Eligibility Test/SET State Eligibility Test PHILOSOPHY: It contains the modern Indian philosophy and classical Indian philosophy along with previous years’ question papers and sample papers.

6) Trueman’s CBSE NET National Eligibility Test/SET State Eligibility Test SOCIOLOGY: Another great book by Trueman’s for the UG NET preparation of Sociology subject.

7) Trueman’s CBSE NET National Eligibility Test/SET State Eligibility Test MANAGEMENT: Best book for the preparation of UGC NET Management subject. It covers the entire syllabus of management section.

8) Trueman’s CBSE NET National Eligibility Test/SET State Eligibility Test POLITICAL SCIENCE: The best book for the preparation of UGC NET/JRF Political Science subject.

9) CBSE NET National Eligibility Test / SLET State Level Eligibility Test COMPUTER SCIENCE & APPLICATIONS (Paper – 1 and 2): One of the best book to prepare for the Computer Science and Apps subject. You can also try Trueman’s book that is given below.

10) Trueman’s CBSE NET National Eligibility Test/SET State Eligibility Test COMMERCE: The table of contents of this book contains the entire syllabus of Commerce subject such as Financial mgt., business mgt., etc. along with previous years question papers and sample papers.

11) UGC NET / SET Human Resource Management & Labour Welfare (English):

12) CBSE NET All Other Subjects such as Psychology, Mass Communication and Journalism, Human Resource Management Labour Welfare and Industrial Relations Labour and Social Welfare, Anthropology, Library & Information Science, Public Administration etc.

Click here to check out the best books of all subjects for the preparation of UGC NET 2015.

We wish all the aspirants best of luck. If you need any help or study material for the preparation of CBSE NET JUNE 2015, just let us know in comments.

02 May

Best Books for SSC CGL 2015(Tier 1 & Tier 2) – All Subjects

SSC has finally released the notification and exam dates for SSC CGL 2015. The Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2015 (Tier-I) will be held on 9th August, 2015 & 16th August, 2015.
This time, you can expect huge competition in this exam as lakhs of candidates from all over India will be giving the exam. Various coaching centres through out India are providing complete courses for the preparation of SSC CGL 2015 and charging huge amount of fees but there are thousands of candidates who cannot afford coaching fees and prefer to self study. For all such candidates, it is very crucial to select right books to secure maximum marks possible in the SSC CGL examination.
You can check out official notification of SSC CGL 2015 here.

First Let’s check out the SSC CGL 2015 Paper Pattern:

SSC CGL 2015 Tier 1 Paper Pattern:

SSC CGL 2015 Tier 2(Mains) Exam Paper Pattern:

1) Numerical/Quantitative Aptitude: 100 Questions, 200 Marks, 2 Hours
2) English Language: 200 Questions, 200 Marks, 2 Hours

Reasoning is fairly easy in SSC exam. General Knowledge is moderate to tough and you can’t score great marks as it is very exhaustive. So, your maximum focus should be more on Mathematics and English language to secure great marks in SSC CGL 2015 exam.