SarkariResultHome.comIB Security Assistant Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern
Written by Kalyani on 17 Oct 2026 · Organisation: Intelligence Bureau · State: All India
Intelligence Bureau (IB) has released the syllabus and exam pattern for Security Assistant on its official website. This page explains how to use it for your preparation.
The direct links are in the Important Links table below.
You can also see more IB updates on the IB Recruitment page, all syllabus and the home page.
IB Security Assistant Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern
| Important Dates | Key Details |
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IB Security Assistant Selection Process & Exam Details
Selection normally runs in this order for this kind of Sarkari Naukri. The official notice has the final word, so check it for the exact rounds.
- Written Examination
- Skill / Typing Test
- Document Verification
Security Assistant: What This Page Covers
This page puts together the exam overview of Security Assistant with the exam pattern, the syllabus and the topic lists, in the order a student needs them.
- First comes the exam overview: who conducts the exam, its level, mode, language and marking.
- Next are the pattern and subject-wise syllabus tables, with the marks, subject names and figures exactly as the source gives them.
- At the end you will find a preparation plan and the questions students ask most.
Security Assistant: Exam Overview
Ministry of Home Affairs is the organisation behind Security Assistant.
Key numbers of the paper: time: 60 minutes.
Negative marking: 1/4 mark.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Post / course | Security Assistant |
| Time allowed | 60 minutes |
| Negative marking | 1/4 mark |
| Types of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Selection Basis | Tier- 1, 2, and 3 |
Security Assistant: 2026
2026 of Security Assistant:
In short: mode: Computer Based Test (CBT); time: 60 minutes.
| Tier | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I | General Awareness | 20 | 20 | 60 minutes |
| Tier-I | English Language | 20 | 20 | 60 minutes |
| Tier-I | General Studies | 20 | 20 | 60 minutes |
| Tier-I | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 60 minutes |
| Tier-I | Numerical/Analytical/Logical Ability & Reasoning | 20 | 20 | 60 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hr | |
| Tier-II; Written Exam (Descriptive type) | Translation of a passage of 500 words from the local language/dialect to English and vice versa. | – | 50 | 60 minutes |
| Tier-III | Interview/Personality Test | – | 50 | – |
Security Assistant: SA for Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
Check the sa for quantitative aptitude syllabus for Security Assistant in the table below.
| Simplification | Chain Rule |
|---|---|
| Variation | Elementary Mathematics |
| Ratio and Proportion | Number System |
| Square Roots | Average |
| Logarithms | Cube Roots |
| Unitary Method | Arithmetic (Number Theory) |
| H.C.F. and L.C.M. | Time and Distance |
| Fractions and Decimals | Work and Wages |
| Time and Work | Percentage |
| Partnership (as added in IB Syllabus) | Mensuration – Areas and Volumes |
| Commercial Maths | Simple Interest and Compound Interest |
| Problems on Ages | Discounts |
| Profit and Loss | Clocks and Calendars |
| Mixture and Allegation | Boat and Streams |
| Races and Games | Problems on Trains |
| Pipes and Cisterns |
Security Assistant: SA for Reasoning Ability Syllabus
The table below gives the sa for reasoning ability syllabus of Security Assistant, as it is given in the source.
| Direction and Distance Test | Statement Arguments |
|---|---|
| Linear Arrangement Test | Statement Conclusions |
| Reasoning Tests | Logic Tests |
| Analytical Reasoning | Syllogism |
| Complex Arrangement Test | Statement Assumptions |
| Analogy Test | Non-Verbal Reasoning Tests |
| Classification (Odd Man Out) Test | Statement Action |
| Coding-Decoding Test | Data Interpretation Test |
| Series Test | Data Sufficiency Test |
| Blood Relationship Test | Alphabet Test |
| Symbols and Notations |
Security Assistant: SA for General Awareness Syllabus
Check the sa for general awareness syllabus for Security Assistant in the table below.
| General History | Music |
|---|---|
| General Concepts (Polity) | Buildings |
| Current Events (Period Wise -National) | Inventions and Discoveries |
| Trade Awareness | Sports and Recreation |
| Books and Authors | Dances |
| Environment | Sanctuaries |
| General Studies – Solar System | Currencies (IB Syllabus Specific) |
| Science and Technology | Religions (IB Syllabus Specific) |
| Countries | General Topics |
| Current Affairs | Persons, Places, Awards, Authors |
| Fashion | Prizes and Awards |
| Famous Places | General Computer Science |
| Calendars | Languages |
| Miscellaneous Topics | General Economics Study |
| General Science (IB Syllabus Specific) | General Geography |
| General Polity | First, Largest, Longest etc. in the World |
| Animals | Famous Personalities |
| Disasters | World Organisations |
| Universe and Earth | Current Events (Topic Wise – International) |
| English Language | General Awareness |
| Economy | Pollution |
Security Assistant: Tier 2 2026
The table below gives the tier 2 2026 of Security Assistant, as it is given in the source.
In short: mode: Computer Based Test (CBT); time: 60 minutes.
| Part 1 (Common for all candidates) | This section involves the translation of a 500-word passage from a local language or dialect into English, and vice versa. This is an offline descriptive test carrying 40 marks and will be 1 hour in duration. |
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| Part 2 (Only for SA/Exe. candidates) | This part assesses spoken ability, which will be evaluated during the Tier-III exam (Interview/Personality test). |
Security Assistant: Subjects That Carry the Highest Marks
In the pattern table (IB Security Assistant Exam Pattern 2026), the most marks are carried by Translation of a passage of 500 words from the local language/dialect to English and vice versa. (50).
Marks differ from paper to paper, so check the table of your own paper.
Security Assistant: How to Use the Pattern and Syllabus
- Read the exam overview above first, so you know who conducts the exam, its mode, language and marking before you study.
- This page has more than one pattern table, one for each paper or post group. Read the table that matches your own post or paper first.
- Negative marking is given as 1/4 mark. So avoid wild guesses and mark only the answers you are sure about.
- Copy the subject-wise topics into a notebook or sheet and tick each topic as read, revised and tested.
Security Assistant: Step-by-Step Preparation Plan
- Read the exam overview and the pattern table carefully and note the points that matter for your paper.
- Turn the subject-wise syllabus into a checklist of topics.
- Give the subjects that carry more marks (see the section above) more time, and study them first.
- Solve previous papers every week and keep a small notebook of the mistakes you made.
- Take mock tests in the real time limit of 60 minutes, so the clock does not surprise you on exam day.
- Open the official notice once a month, because the board can change the syllabus or the pattern.
Earlier IB Notifications
Earlier IB notifications we have tracked, for comparison. Tap a title to open it, or see all IB updates.
| Update | Type | Posts | Key date |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB ACIO Grade II/Executive Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 09 Oct 2026 |
| IB MTS Final Result 2026: Sarkari Result Out | Result | 362 | 14 Dec 2025 |
IB Security Assistant Syllabus: Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Official website | mha.gov.in |
| All IB updates | Open IB Recruitment |
| IB latest jobs | View jobs |
| IB admit cards | View admit cards |
| IB results | View results |
IB Security Assistant Syllabus: Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts Security Assistant?
Security Assistant is conducted by Ministry of Home Affairs.
How much time is given in Security Assistant?
The time allowed is 60 minutes.
Is there negative marking in Security Assistant?
Negative marking: 1/4 mark.
Where can I download the official Security Assistant syllabus or notice?
Use the official link in the Important Links table of this page or open the website of IB. The official document is the final word if anything changes.
Can the Security Assistant syllabus or pattern change?
Yes. The conducting body may revise the syllabus or the pattern in a new notice, so check the official notice before you start and again before the exam.
Where can I get the latest Sarkari Result updates of IB?
SarkariResultHome.com posts every new update of IB as soon as it is published. Bookmark the site and open it directly to see the newest jobs, admit cards, Sarkari Results and answer keys.
Source and Credit
The facts on this page come from the syllabus and exam pattern notice published by Intelligence Bureau on its official website mha.gov.in. We have put the information in our own words and layout. The official website is the final word, so please check it before you apply, pay a fee or travel.
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