The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, conducts the Security Assistant/Executive Examination for recruitment to Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) posts in various Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaux across the country. These personnel assist in intelligence collection, field operations, and ensuring internal security at the ground level. The post carries All India Service Liability (AISL), meaning selected candidates can be deployed anywhere in India as per organizational needs.
The official short notification for IB Security Assistant/Executive 2025 was released on the Ministry of Home Affairs website on 22nd July 2025.
Check further details in the below table:-
Parameter | Details |
Post Name | Security Assistant/Executive |
Recruiting Body | Intelligence Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India) |
Group & Classification | General Central Service, Group ‘C’; Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
Total Vacancies | 4987 |
Pay Level | Level‑3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100) + admissible allowances |
Special Allowances | Applicable as per IB rules |
Educational Qualification | Matriculation (10th Pass) from a recognized board |
Desirable Qualification | Knowledge of Local Language & Driving Skills (for Motor Transport) |
Age Limit | 18–27 years (as on 17.08.2025) |
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/Skill Test), Tier-III (Interview) |
Negative Marking | ¼ mark deduction for each wrong answer in Tier‑I |
Tier-I Exam Time & Marks | 1 Hour – 100 Marks |
Tier-II Exam | Translation of a passage & spoken ability (50 Marks) |
Tier-III (If Applicable) | Interview/Personality Test |
Shortlisting Ratio | Tier-I: 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) + Processing Charges |
Total Fee (UR, EWS, OBC Male) | ₹550 (₹100 + ₹450 Processing) |
Total Fee (Female, SC/ST, ExSM) | ₹450 (Processing Charges Only) |
Application Start Date | 26.07.2025 |
Last Date to Apply Online | 17.08.2025 (11:59 PM) |
Tier-I Subjects :
IB Security Assistant Exam Pattern 2025 for Tier 1 -
Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
General Awareness | 20 | 20 | |
Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
Numerical / Analytical / Logical Ability & Reasoning | 20 | 20 | |
English Language | 20 | 20 | |
General Studies | 20 | 20 | 60 minutes |
Total | 100 | 100 |