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The Intelligence Bureau, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has released a short advertisement for the IB ACIO Recruitment 2025, announcing 3,717 vacancies for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II Executive. The recruitment will be conducted nationwide, and eligible candidates from any state are welcome to apply. The IB ACIO 2025 Registration will begin on 19th July 2025 at the official websites www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in. All interested applicants are advised to keep their documents ready before applying.
IB ACIO Notification 2025 Out
IB has released a short notice for MHA Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2025 for the ACIO Grade 2 Executive post, and the detailed notification PDF will be available from 19th July 2025. The short notice mentions recruitment details in brief. Click on the link below to download the IB ACIO Recruitment Notice.
IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 Short Notice PDF
IB ACIO Exam 2025
IB ACIO Exam is conducted annually for ACIO Grade-II Executive in the General Central Service, Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial). The selection process includes three stages: Tier 1, Tier 2, and the Interview. Those who get selected will receive a starting salary of Rs. 44900/-. Check other highlights of the recruitment below.
| Particular | Details |
| Recruitment Organization | Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) |
| Post Name | Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II Executive |
| Advt No. | IB ACIO Grade-II/ Executive Examination |
| Vacancies | 3717 |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 19 July to 10 August 2025 |
| Age Limit | 18-27 years (As on 10/8/2025) |
| Qualification | Graduation |
| Selection Process | Tier 1, Tier 2, Interview |
| Salary/ Pay Scale | Rs. 44900-142400/- |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website | mha.gov.in/ncs.gov.in |
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Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2025: Important Dates
Check this table below to get a clear knowledge of the important dates for the IB ACIO recruitment stages:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notice | 14 July 2025 |
| Detailed Notification PDF Releasing on | 19 July 2025 |
| Apply Online Starts On | 19 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 August 2025 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | TBA |
| Tier 2 Exam Date | TBA |
| Tier 3- Interview | TBA |
IB ACIO Exam Date 2025
The IB ACIO written exam will be conducted in two stages: Tier 1 and Tier 2. Tier 1 is an objective type, whereas Tier 2 is a descriptive type. For each exam stage, IB will release the exam date or tentative exam schedule soon. But we advise the candidates not to wait for the exam date announcement and start preparing for the exam.
IB ACIO Grade 2 Executive Vacancy 2025
The IB ACIO Examination authority has released the vacancy details for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II Executive in the General Central Service, Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial). Total IB ACIO Vacancy is 3,717. Candidates can confirm the category-wise vacancy distribution in the table below.
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Vacancy Details – Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Executive (ACIO-II/Exe)
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| Category |
Number of Vacancies
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| UR | 1,537 |
| EWS | 442 |
| OBC | 946 |
| SC | 566 |
| ST | 226 |
| Total | 3,717 |
IB ACIO 2025 Eligibility
To be eligible for IB ACIO 2025, candidates must meet certain criteria. The criteria include an age limit and qualifications. Additionally, age relaxation is provided under the government rules. Those applying for this post must be Indian citizens.
IB ACIO Age Limit (10/8/2025)
Candidates applying for IB ACIO must be between the ages of 18 to 27 years as on 10/8/2025
Age Relaxation
The age relaxation is provided as per the government rules to various categories. Check the table below for details on the IB ACIO Age Relaxation details:
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Departmental candidates | Up to 40 years of age who have rendered 3 years of regular and continuous service |
| Meritorious sportspersons specified in Para 1 (a) of DoP&AR O.M. No. 14015/1/76-Estt.(D), dtd 4.8.1980. | 5 years |
| Widows, divorced women, and women judicially separated from their husbands and not remarried. | UR- 35 years SC/ST- 40 years |
IB ACIO Qualification Requirement
To apply for the IB ACIO Grade-II/Executive post, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Additionally, having basic computer knowledge is essential, as the role involves handling data and communication tools.
IB ACIO 2025 Online Form
The IB ACIO Apply Online Link will be activated on 19th July 2025 on the official website of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Candidates interested in applying for the Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II Executive posts can access the direct link to fill out the application form. It is important to complete the registration, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee within the specified timeline.
IB ACIO 2025 Application Fees
To complete the application for the IB ACIO 2025, candidates are required to pay an online application fee. The total fee includes recruitment processing and application fees. Check category-wise online form fee below.
| Category | Recruitment Processing Fee | Application Fee | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Candidates | Rs. 450/- | Nil | Rs. 450/- |
| General, EWS, OBC (Male) | Rs. 450/- | Rs. 100/- | Rs. 550/- |
IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The selection process for the IB ACIO Exam includes 3 stages of selection: Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 (Interview). Check the details in the table below.
| Stage | Description |
| Tier-I Exam | Objective-type paper with 100 MCQs (20 questions from each section): |
| Tier-II Exam | Descriptive paper: Essay (20 marks) and English comprehension (10 marks). Essay and Precise, and solve comprehension/passage. |
| Interview | Personal Interview round |
The combined marks of Tier 1 and Tier 2 will decide the status of the candidate for the interview round.
IB ACIO Exam Pattern
The Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam patterns differ completely, and the details of each stage have been mentioned in the table given below for the candidates.
- The Tier 1 IB ACIO Exam Pattern includes 100 questions for 100 mark,s which includes Current Affairs, General Studies, Numerical Aptitude, Reasoning and Logical Aptitude, and English.
- The Tier 2 examination includes Essay Writing and English comprehension & précis writing for 50 marks.
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
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| IB ACIO Tier-1 Exam Pattern | |||
| Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | 1 hour |
| General Studies | 20 | 20 | |
| Numerical Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| Reasoning and Logical Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| English Language | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
| IB ACIO Tier-2 Exam Pattern | |||
| Essay | – | 20 | 1 hour |
| English comprehension (10 marks) 2 Long-answer type questions (10 marks each) on Current Affairs, Economics, Socio-political issues |
– | 30 | |
| Total | – | 50 | |
| Grand Total for Written Exam (Tier 1+2) | 150 Marks | ||
| Interview | 100 Marks | ||
IB ACIO Syllabus 2025
The IB ACIO Syllabus 2025 is structured to evaluate a candidate’s knowledge, reasoning ability, and writing skills. It is divided into two stages, Tier 1 (Objective) and Tier 2 (Descriptive). Below is the subject-wise syllabus for both tiers.
| Section | Topics Covered for Tier 1 |
| Current Affairs |
National & International News, Government Schemes, Awards, Summits, Defence
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| General Studies |
History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Science, Static GK
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| Numerical Aptitude |
Simplification, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time & Work
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| Reasoning & Logical Aptitude |
Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Puzzles, Syllogism, Direction Sense
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| English Language |
Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Synonyms-Antonyms, Sentence Correction
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| Section | Topics Covered For Tier 2 |
| Essay Writing | Topics on Current Affairs, National Issues, Social Topics |
| English Comprehension & Précis | Reading Comprehension, Summarising, Precise Writing |
IB ACIO Qualifying Marks
Candidates are required to achieve minimum qualifying marks to be eligible for selection to further stages. The minimum qualifying marks/cut-off is out of 100 Marks. Check the category-wise marks here. Note that all Ex-servicemen would be treated in their category viz., UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS.
| Category | Minimum Marks |
| UR (General)/OBC/EWS | 35 |
| OBC | 34 |
| SC/ST | 33 |
IB ACIO Previous Year Paper PDF
Before starting your preparation, candidates must check the IB ACIO Previous Year Paper as it will give an idea about what type of questions are asked in the exam and through practice, candidates increase their confidence. After going through the syllabus, the most important preparation resource is previous year papers, so, download the PDFs and solve the question papers in an exam like environment.
IB ACIO 2025 Cut Off
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) releases the IB ACIO Cut Off for each examination stage. The candidates must secure the minimum/cut-off marks to be eligible for selection. The cut-off is mainly dependent on three factors: the total number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the exam, and the number of candidates who appeared in the exam.
| IB ACIO Previous Year Tier 1 Cut Off | |
| Category | IB ACIO Cut-Off Marks (Out of 100) |
| UR | 65 |
| OBC | 60 |
| SC | 50 |
| ST | 50 |
| IB ACIO Previous Year Tier 2 Cut Off | |
| UR | 30 |
| OBC | 25 |
| SC | 20 |
| ST | 20 |
IB ACIO Salary
Newly appointed candidates for the IB ACIO post receive a salary under Pay Level 7, with a pay scale ranging from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400. The starting basic pay is Rs. 44,900 per month, which is supplemented by various allowances and benefits as per government norms. The overall monthly IB ACIO Salary 2025 includes the basic pay along with these additional perks.
IB ACIO Online Coaching 2025
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