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The Ministry of Home Affairs has released the IB Security Assistant Recruitment 2025 notification on its official website. A total of 4,987 Security Assistant/Executive vacancies will be filled across 37 Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaus. The online application process is now underway and will remain open until 17th August 2025. Candidates can download the notification PDF for complete details and refer to the article below for more information about the recruitment.
MHA IB Security Assistant Notification 2025 Out
The IB Security Assistant Recruitment 2025 is being held region-wise, so candidates must apply only for the state or union territory where they have a valid domicile certificate. Important details like eligibility, application process, exam centres, and exam pattern are available in the official notification PDF. This article covers all the important information, and the complete notification can be accessed through the link below.
Download IB Security Assistant Notification 2025 PDF
Intelligence Bureau IB SA Recruitment 2025 – Highlights
Before going deep into details, we have provided the highlights of the IB SA Recruitment in the table below.
| Particular | Details |
| Organisation | Intelligence Bureau |
| Post Name | Security Assistant and Executive |
| Vacancy | 4987 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Apply Online Dates | 26 July to 17 August 2025 |
| Selection Process | Tier 1 and Tier 2 |
| Salary | Rs. 21,700-69,100/- |
| IB Official website | mha.gov.in |
IB SA Notification 2025 Important Dates
Check the important dates related to the IB Security Assistant Examination below:
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 25th July 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 26th July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
17th August 2025
|
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee |
17th August 2025
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| Exam Date |
To be notified later
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Intelligence Bureau SA Eligibility Criteria
The IB Security Assistant Recruitment has a specific eligibility criterion that candidates must meet to apply for the position.
Qualification Required
- Qualification: Applicants must have passed Matriculation (10th class) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised Board of Education.
- They must possess a domicile certificate of the state they are applying.
- Knowledge of the Local Language/dialect of the state from which the candidate is applying.
Age Limit (17/8/2025)
Age Limit: Candidates must be under 27 years of age. However, age relaxations apply as per government norms—5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwD candidates.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (with 3 years of continuous service) |
Up to 40 years of age
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| Widows, Divorced Women, and Women Judicially Separated (Not Remarried) |
UR: up to 35 years
OBC: up to 38 years SC/ST: up to 40 years |
| Ex-Servicemen |
As per government rules
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| Meritorious Sportspersons (as per DOP & AR OM No. 14015/1/76-Estt.(D), dated 4.8.1980) |
Up to 5 years (with a proper certificate)
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MHA IB Security Assistant Vacancy 2025
A total of 4987 vacancies have been announced for SA/Executive posts across 37 Intelligence Bureau offices.
| SIB | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| Agartala | 29 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 20 | 67 |
| Bengaluru | 109 | 20 | 31 | 32 | 12 | 204 |
| Bhopal | 36 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 87 |
| Bhubaneswar | 34 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 76 |
| Chandigarh | 40 | 9 | 25 | 12 | 0 | 86 |
| Chennai | 172 | 29 | 31 | 51 | 2 | 285 |
| Dehradun | 24 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 37 |
| Delhi | 491 | 112 | 287 | 156 | 78 | 1124 |
| Gangtok | 16 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 33 |
| Ahmedabad | 137 | 30 | 77 | 17 | 46 | 307 |
| Aizawl | 31 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 53 |
| Amritsar | 42 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 74 |
| Guwahati | 63 | 12 | 29 | 7 | 13 | 124 |
| Hyderabad | 63 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 117 |
| Imphal | 23 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 39 |
| Itanagar | 100 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 180 |
| Jaipur | 71 | 13 | 33 | 3 | 10 | 130 |
| Jammu | 32 | 8 | 11 | 22 | 2 | 75 |
| Kalimpong | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14 |
| Kohima | 24 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 56 |
| Kolkata | 130 | 28 | 85 | 0 | 37 | 280 |
| Leh | 21 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 37 |
| Patna | 77 | 16 | 44 | 26 | 1 | 164 |
| Raipur | 16 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 28 |
| Ranchi | 16 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 33 |
| Shillong | 19 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 33 |
| Shimla | 17 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 40 |
| Siliguri | 18 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 39 |
| Srinagar | 30 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 58 |
| Trivandrum | 183 | 34 | 94 | 21 | 2 | 334 |
| Varanasi | 24 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 48 |
| Lucknow | 96 | 23 | 63 | 45 | 2 | 229 |
| Meerut | 20 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 41 |
| Mumbai | 157 | 27 | 45 | 18 | 19 | 266 |
| Nagpur | 21 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 32 |
| Panaji | 29 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 42 |
| Vijayawada | 53 | 12 | 25 | 18 | 7 | 115 |
| Total | 2471 | 501 | 1015 | 574 | 426 | 4987 |
IB Security Assistant 2025 Online Form
The online application for IB Security Assistant 2025 is now open on the official websites www.mha.gov.in and www.ncs.gov.in. Eligible candidates can submit their applications by 17th August 2025 (11:59 PM). A direct link to apply is given below for convenience.
IB Security Assistant Apply Online 2025- Click to Apply
How to Apply for IB Security Assistant Recruitment 2025?
Candidates must follow a two-step online process to apply. Make sure your mobile number and email ID are active throughout the recruitment process to receive updates like Application Sequence Number (ASN) and password.
Step-by-Step Application Process:
- Visit the official website of MHA at www.mha.gov.in or NCS Portal www.ncs.gov.in.
- Click on “Online Applications for the posts of Security Assistant SA/Executive Examination 2025”.
- Click on “Online Registration” to create a login ID and password.
- Log in and fill in your Personal, Category, and Qualification details.
- Upload your recent photo and signature in the required format.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form before the last date.
Key Instructions for Applicants
- Personal Contact Info: Use a valid email ID and mobile number. All alerts, including ASN and login details, will be sent here.
- Data Accuracy: Carefully fill out the application. You can edit before final submission, but not after.
- One Application Rule: Submit only one application; multiple entries can lead to disqualification.
- Preview Before Submit: Check all details, photo, and signature clearly before submitting.
- Print Copy: Save and print the submitted application form for future reference.
- Save ASN: Application Sequence Number is sent via SMS/email. Check spam/junk folders if not found.
- Helpdesk Support: For technical issues, call 022-61087512 (Mon–Sat, 10 AM – 6 PM) or use the Helpdesk tab on the portal.
Document Upload Guidelines
| Document | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Photograph | Colored, taken within 12 weeks, size: 35mm x 45mm, light background, face 70–80% visible, 100–200 KB, JPG/JPEG |
| Signature | Black ink on white paper, applicant-only, 80–150 KB, JPG/JPEG format |
IB Security Assistant Application Fee
Candidates can pay the fee using: SBI EPAY LITE, Debit Cards (RuPay, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, UPI, and SBI Challan. Check the category-wise fee below.
- All candidates: Rs. 550 (Recruitment Processing Charges only)
- Male candidates of General, EWS & OBC: Rs. 100 (Exam Fee) + Rs. 550 (Processing Charges) = ₹650
IB Security Assistant Selection Process 2025
The IB Security Assistant/Executive selection process is divided into three tiers. The details are discussed below:
| Tier | Type | Details |
| Tier I | Objective Test (Online) |
100 marks, 100 MCQ-type questions
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| Tier II | Descriptive Test (Offline) |
50 marks translation test (1 hour)
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| Tier III | Interview/Personality Test |
50 marks; Assesses personality and role suitability; Final merit based on all 3 tiers
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IB Security Assistant Exam Pattern 2025
In the Tier 1 Exam, there is a negative marking of 1/4th mark for each wrong answer.
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| a) General Awareness | 20 | 20 | 1 Hour |
| b) Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| c) Numerical/Analytical/Logical Ability and Reasoning | 20 | 20 | |
| d) English Language | 20 | 20 | |
| e) General Studies | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| IB SA Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025 | Marks | Duration |
| Descriptive Type (Written Exam) Translation of a 500-word passage from local language/dialect to English and vice versa | 50 | 1 hour |
IB Security Assistant Local Language of the Region
| Sr. No. | Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau/SIB | Local language(s)/dialect(s) of the region |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agartala | Bangla, Kokborok, Chakma, Kawbru and Halam. |
| 2 | Ahmedabad | Gujarati and Kutchchi. |
| 3 | Aizawl | Mizo, Lai, Mara, Pang, Bru, Burmese, Falam-Chin and Bawm. |
| 4 | Amritsar | Punjabi. |
| 5 | Bengaluru | Kannada, Tulu, Beary, Konkani and Nawayathi. |
| 6 | Bhopal | Hindi. |
| 7 | Bhubaneswar | Odia, Kulta, Dongria and Bhunjia. |
| 8 | Chandigarh | Hindi and Punjabi. |
| 9 | Chennai | Tamil. |
| 10 | Dehradun | Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu. |
| 11 | Delhi | Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. |
| 12 | Gangtok | Nepali, Bhutia and Lepcha. |
| 13 | Guwahati | Assamese, Sylheti, Bengali, Nepali, Bodo, Mishing, Dimasa, Rabha, Tiwa, Kuki, Hmar, Paite, Garo, Santhali, Koch-Rajbanshi, Manipuri (Meitei) and Khasi. |
| 14 | Hyderabad | Telugu. |
| 15 | Imphal | Manipuri (Bengali and Meitei Mayek script), Tangkhul, Mao, Anal, Maring, Thadou, Paite, Zou, Rongmei and Mizo. |
| 16 | Itanagar | Nyishi, Adi, Galo, Apatani, Idu Mishmi, Monpa, Nocte, Tangsa, Sherdukpen and Memba. |
| 17 | Jaipur | Hindi, Marwari, Dhatti/Thari and Wagdi. |
| 18 | Jammu | Dogri, Kashmiri, Urdu, Gojri and Hindi. |
| 19 | Kalimpong | Tibetan and Nepali. |
| 20 | Kohima | Angami, Ao, Sema, Lotha, Chakhesang, Rengma, Chang, Sangtam, Yimchunger, Phom, Konyak, Pochury, Zeliang, Kuki, Kachari, Khiamniungan, Tikhir and Nagese. |
| 21 | Kolkata | Bengali, Sylheti, Nepali, Bhutanese, Urdu, Santhali and Rohingya. |
| 22 | Leh | Ladakhi/Bhoti, Purgi, Balti, Shena/Brokskat, Changskat, Zangskari and Tibetan. |
| 23 | Lucknow | Hindi. |
| 24 | Meerut | Hindi. |
| 25 | Mumbai | Marathi, Konkani and Ahirani. |
| 26 | Nagpur | Marathi, Punjabi, Urdu, Gondi and Madiya. |
| 27 | Panaji | Konkani and Marathi. |
| 28 | Patna | Hindi. |
| 29 | Raipur | Gondi, Halbi and Telugu. |
| 30 | Ranchi | Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Santhali, Ho/Mundari, Oraon/Kurukh, Kharia & Kurmali. |
| 31 | Shillong | Garo, Jaintia-Pnar, War-Jaintia and Hajong. |
| 32 | Shimla | Hindi. |
| 33 | Siliguri | Bengali, Nepali, Rajbanshi and Santhali. |
| 34 | Srinagar | Kashmiri and Pahari. |
| 35 | Trivandrum | Malayalam. |
| 36 | Varanasi | Hindi. |
| 37 | Vijayawada | Telugu |
IB SA Syllabus 2025
The IB Security Assistant Syllabus 2025 has been discussed in the table below. This is an overview of topics to be covered from subjects such as General Awareness, General Studies, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and English Language. Candidates are advised to stick to the syllabus only while preparing for the exam and do not start any topic that is not directly related to the exam.
| Subject | Topics Covered |
| General Awareness |
Current Affairs (national & international), Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Static GK, Awards, Sports, Important Days, Books & Authors, Science & Technology
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| Quantitative Aptitude |
Number System, Simplification, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Averages, Simple & Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Data Interpretation
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| Logical/Analytical Ability |
Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Directions, Series, Venn Diagrams, Syllogism, Statements & Conclusions, Analogies, Classification, Non-verbal Reasoning
|
| English Language |
Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Sentence Rearrangement, Fill in the Blanks, Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms), Grammar, Spelling
|
| General Studies |
Basic Science, Indian Constitution, Important Government Schemes, Environment & Ecology, Basics of Computer, Indian Economy & Budget
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IB Security Assistant Last Year Question Paper
Practising the IB Security Assistant Previous Year Paper helps candidates understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level. It boosts confidence, improves speed and accuracy, and highlights important topics for focused preparation.
Also Check: IB Security Assistant Preparation Tips 2025
IB Security Assistant 2025 Cut Off
The IB Security Assistant Cut Off indicates the minimum marks required to qualify for the next stage. Released zone-wise with the results, it varies based on factors like exam difficulty, vacancies, and category. Reviewing past cut-offs helps candidates gauge competition and set realistic score targets.
IB Security Assistant Salary Structure 2025
The Security Assistant/Executive position comes under the General Central Service, Group ‘C’, and is categorised as Non-Gazetted and Non-Ministerial. The IB Security Assistant Salary ranges from Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100, along with applicable allowances. In addition to the regular government benefits, selected candidates receive a Special Security Allowance amounting to 20% of their basic pay. They are also eligible for cash compensation for work done on holidays, up to a maximum of 30 days.
IB Security Assistant 2025 Exam Centre
While filling out the application form for the IB Security Assistant post, candidates can select their preferred exam centres for the online test. A list of state-wise exam cities is provided in the image below. Applicants are allowed to choose up to five exam cities as per their preference.
| State/UT | Exam Centres |
| A&N Islands | Port Blair |
| Andhra Pradesh |
Anantapur, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram
|
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun |
| Assam |
Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
|
| Bihar |
Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea
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| Chandigarh |
Chandigarh/Mohali
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| Chhattisgarh |
Bhilai Nagar/Durg, Bilaspur CG, Raipur
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| Delhi | Delhi/NCR |
| Goa | Panaji |
| Gujarat |
Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Anand, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara
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| Haryana | Ambala, Hisar |
| Himachal Pradesh |
Bilaspur HP, Baddi, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla
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| Jammu and Kashmir |
Jammu, Samba, Srinagar
|
| Jharkhand |
Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
|
| Karnataka |
Belagavi (Belgaum), Bengaluru, Hubballi (Hubli), Mangaluru (Mangalore), Mysuru (Mysore), Shivamogga (Shimoga)
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| Kerala |
Udupi, Ernakulam, Kannur, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur
|
| Ladakh | Leh |
| Madhya Pradesh |
Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Rewa, Ujjain
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| Maharashtra |
Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai MMR, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Sangli, Satara, Solapur
|
| Manipur | Imphal |
| Meghalaya |
Shillong, Ri-Bhoi, Tura
|
| Mizoram | Aizawl |
| Nagaland |
Dimapur, Kohima
|
| Odisha |
Berhampur-Ganjam, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur
|
| Punjab |
Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala
|
| Rajasthan |
Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
|
| Sikkim | Gangtok |
| Tamil Nadu |
Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore
|
| Telangana |
Hyderabad/Secunderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Mahabubnagar, Warangal
|
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh |
Agra, Aligarh, Ayodhya, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Prayagraj, Varanasi
|
| Uttarakhand |
Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee
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| West Bengal |
Asansol, Bardhaman, Durgapur, Howrah, Kalyani, Siliguri
|
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