SSC Calendar Out!. SSC CHSL Notification is Coming on 23 June 2025.
The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, conducts the Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Executive (ACIO-II/Exe) Examination, 2025 for recruitment to General Central Service, Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) positions. These officers play a crucial role in maintaining internal security and intelligence coordination across the nation. The post comes with All India Service Liability (AISL), meaning selected candidates can be posted anywhere in the country.
The official notification for IB ACIO-II Executive 2025 was released on the Ministry of Home Affairs website on July 14, 2025.
Check further details in the below table:-
Parameter | Details |
Post Name | Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade II/Executive (ACIO-II/Exe) |
Recruiting Body | Intelligence Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India) |
Group & Classification | General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
Total Vacancies | 3,717 |
Pay Level | Level-7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400) + allowances |
Special Allowances | 20% Special Security Allowance, Holiday compensation (up to 30 days) |
Educational Qualification | Graduation or equivalent from a recognized university |
Desirable Qualification | Knowledge of computers |
Age Limit | 18–27 years (as on 10.08.2025) |
Age Relaxation | SC/ST: 5 yrs, OBC: 3 yrs, ExSM/PwD/Others: as per rules |
Service Liability | All India Service Liability (AISL) |
PwBD Reservation | Not applicable for this post |
Exam Stages | Tier-I (Objective), Tier-II (Descriptive), Tier-III (Interview) |
Negative Marking | ¼ mark for each wrong answer in Tier-I |
Tier-I Exam Time & Marks | 1 Hour |
Tier-II Exam Time & Marks | 1 Hour |
Interview Marks (Tier-III) | 100 Marks |
Shortlisting Ratio | Tier-II: 10x candidates, Interview: 5x candidates |
Minimum Marks for Shortlisting | 33% in Tier-I |
Application Mode | Online only |
Payment Modes | Debit/Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking, SBI Challan |
Application Fee (All Candidates) | ₹100 (Exam Fee) |
Total Fee (UR, EWS, OBC Male) | ₹550 (₹100 + ₹450 Processing Charges) |
Total Fee (Female, SC/ST, ExSM) | ₹450 (Processing Charges only) |
Online Application Start Date | 17.07.2025 |
Last Date to Apply Online | 10.08.2025 (11:59 PM) |
Last Date for Challan Submission | 12.08.2025 (during bank hours) |
Check the study plan here
Exam Stage | Type | Subjects / Components | Duration | Marks |
Tier-I | Objective (MCQs) | a) Current Affairs b) General Studies c) Numerical Aptitude d) Reasoning/Logical Aptitude e) English (20 questions from each, 1 mark each) Note: ¼ negative marking for each wrong answer | 1 Hour | 100 |
Tier-II | Descriptive | - Essay (20 marks) - English Comprehension (10 marks) - Long Answer Type (2 Questions of 10 marks each on topics like Current Affairs, Economics, Socio-Political Issues etc.) | 1 Hour | 50 |
Tier-III | Interview | Personality Assessment/Interview | - | 100 |