NIACL AO Preparation Strategy 2021: The post of administrative officer for an entry level job supersedes every other aspiration when it comes to government exams. But, nothing is easy and nothing comes without consistency and right preparation.
Reasoning Ability Approach
- If you are done with your concepts and topics now, you should start taking sectional mocks to evaluate your sectional performance. You can take them bi-weekly. Try to finish the sectional test before 45 minutes as you progress.
- Don’t leave any topics of puzzle or seating arrangement. These two are going to carry the maximum marks in this section. However, this doesn’t mean you should be easy on another topic. Practice a few puzzle related questions daily to boost your confidence.
- Critical reasoning isn’t as hard as you think. All you need is proper guidance. A step-based protocol for attempting such questions. You can read our detailed blog on – Critical Reasoning Tips and Tricks (Bank Exams)
English Language Strategy
- We hope you haven’t stopped with the regular reading practice.
- For many aspirants, the clerk exam would have given them a reality check about English that it matters. You might crack the prelims without doing good in English, but the mains exam will not be that kind. You will have to give time to the English section.
- 2-3 Reading Comprehensions will improve your overall English preparation
- Error detection questions are a must. You should practice 10-15 questions daily.
- Practice cloze test questions as they may come with a good weightage of marks. They can be hard to understand conceptually, but enough practice will make you comfortable.
- Other topics, including sentence arrangement, para jumbles, etc., are also important.
Quantitative Aptitude Strategy
- Divide your attempt strategy on the basis of category of questions
- Approach Quant section with the mindset of reasonable attempts
- Practice Speed Maths tricks and methods religiously
- Divide your time as per the category of questions
General Awareness Strategy
The top 10 GK Topics you need to cover at any cost
- Banking GK
- Economics GK
- Funds allotted
- State news
- Appointments (Special designations of banks and Government of India)
- Schemes
- Books and Authors – You can easily cover them because hardly 4-5 books are released every month. Don’t miss out on this topic.
- Awards
- Committees – Bank related
- Rankings and reports
Other Tips for GA:
- Look for a 6-month window of February/March – August /September
- Refer to PracticeMock’s Monthly GA PDFs – Download monthly GA PDFs
- Look for the previous year GA Questions
- Choose the Relevant Reference Books as per the Syllabus
Best Books for NIACL AO Quantitative Aptitude Section
| Books | Author/Publication | Description |
| Fast Track Objective Arithmetic | Rajesh Verma | The book by Rajesh Verma offers multiple choice questions for rigorous practice. |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | RS Aggarwal | This book is specifically known for the dynamic questions of Arithmetical Ability and Data Interpretation |
| Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exam | Dinesh Khattar | Another book you have in your shelf for the preparation of quantitative section. More the merrier. |
Best Books for NIACL AO General Awareness Section
| General Knowledge 2021 | Manohar Pandey | Manohar Pandey is a veteran in the GA domain. The yearly updated edition published is something every aspirant should have despite whichever exam they are preparing for. This book majorly covers currents affairs and static knowledge of history, Polity, General Science, economics, etc |
| Manorama Year Book | Mammen Mathew | Manorma will help you cover all the latest and current news of the national, sports, appointments, and international events |
| Lucent General Knowledge 2021 | Dr. Binay Karna | Lucent is one book which even UPSC aspirants read for their preparation. It offers the aspirants knowledge in the subjects like history, Indian Polity, Indian Constitution, Indian Economy, Science, etc. It is a standard GA and a very good read for static GA. |
Best books for NIACL AO English Language Section
| Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis | The book deals with reading comprehensions, grammar rules, and overall teaching of English language. |
| Wren & Martin English Grammar and Composition | Dr. N.D.V Prasad Rao | The legend of this book is such that everyone from your primary school teacher to your fellow aspirants buys it. It is the best book ever written on English language basics, grammar, and tenses. If you need conceptual learning then this is the book people. |
| Objective General English | SP Bakshi | Another book you might want to add to your shelf. |
NIACL AO Cut-Off 2021: Previous Year Cut-off
Reasoning Ability Books
| Book Name | Author’s Name | Publisher |
| Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | R S Aggarwal | S Chand |
| A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning | R S Aggarwal | S Chand |
| Tricky Approach to Competitive Reasoning Verbal and Non-Verbal | _ | Kiran |
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