IB ACIO Notification 2025 Out for 3717 Posts, Apply Now

Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2025

The Intelligence Bureau, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has released a short advertisement for the IB ACIO Recruitment 2025, announcing 3717 vacancies for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II Executive. The IB ACIO Exam 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 for 3717 Posts, Apply Now


IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 : Notification PDF

Intelligence Bureau has released a short notice for the MHA IB 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 view the IB ACIO Recruitment Notice. 

IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 Short Notification PDF : Click Here to View 


IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 : Important Dates

The complete schedule, including registration dates for IB ACIO Grade-II Executive Exam 2025, has been released along with a notification pdf. The registration process will begin from 19th July 2025 onwards at www.mha.gov.in, and the last date to apply is 10th August 2025. The dates for IB ACIO Exam 2025 will be notified later on. Check the table below to get a clear understanding of the important dates for the IB ACIO Recruitment stages. 


IB Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO ) Recruitment  2025

Important Dates

Organisation

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

Post name

Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II Executive

Category

Govt Jobs

Vacencies

3171

Application mode

Online

Apply online starts

19th July 2025

Last date to apply online

10th August 2025

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IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 : Vacancy Details

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 3717. Candidates can confirm the category-wise vacancy distribution in the table below.

Category

 

Number of Vacancies

 

UR

 

1537

EWS

 

442

OBC

 

946

SC

 

566

ST

 

226

Total

 

3717

 

 


IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 : Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for IB ACIO Exam 2025, candidates must meet certain criteria. The IB ACIO Eligibility include age limit and educational qualifications. Additionally, age relaxation is provided under the government rules. Those applying for this post must be Indian Citizens. 

Educational Qualification

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. 

Age Limit (as on 10/08/2025)

Candidates applying for IB ACIO must be between the ages of 18 to 27 years as on 10/08/2025.

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. 

Categories

 

Age Relaxation

ST/SC

 

5 years

OBC

 

3 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 Recruitment 2025 : Selection Process

The selection process for the IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 Exam  includes Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 (Interview). Check the details in the table below. 

Stage

 

Description

 

Tier – 1 Exam

Objective-type paper with 100 MCQs (20 questions from each section)

 

Tier – 2 Exam

Descriptive paper : Essay (20 marks) and English comprehension (10 marks). Essay and Precise, and solve comprehension/ passage.

 

Interview

Personal Interview round

 

 

 


IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 : 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 exam pattern includes 100 questions for 100 marks, which includes Current Affairs, General Studies, Numerical Aptitude, Reasoning and Logical Aptitude and English. 
  • The Tier 2 examination include Essay Writing and English comprehension & precis writing for 50 marks. 


Exam

Subjects

 

No. of Questions

 

Total Marks

Duration

 

 

 

 

 

Tier 1

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

 

 

 

 

 

Tier 2

Essay

 

-

20

 

 

 

 

 

1 hour

English comprehension

 (10 marks)

 

2 Long-answer type questions on Current Affairs, Economica, Socio-political issues

(10 marks)

 

-

30

Total

 

-

50

 

Grand Total for Tier 1 & 2 Exam

 

150 Marks

Interview

100 Marks

 

IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 : Application Fees

To complete the application for the IB ACIO Recruitment 2025, candidates are required to pay an online application fee. The total fee includes recruitment processing and application fees. Check the 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 : Online Application 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 Recruitment 2025 Apply Online Link : Click Here to Apply 


IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 : How to Apply?

Steps for Registration -

To kickstart the IB ACIO Registration process for 2025, Follow these simple steps -
  1. Visit the official website at https://www.mha.gov.in/ or click on the link shared above.
  2. Look for the new registration notification  and click on it. 
  3. Fill in your details in the registration form, including your name, father's name, mother's name, etc.
  4. Click on submit and make sure to note down the system-generated registration ID and password.

 

Steps for Form Fill Up -

Once you've completed the registration, proceed to fill out the IB ACIO application form using the following steps -
  1. Log in with your registration ID and password on the official website.
  2. Fill in all the required details, including educational information and preferred examination center.
  3. Upload scanned copies of your passpost-sized photograph and signature.
  4. Preview the application form, make necessary corrections, and submit. 

IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 : Salary Structure

Newly appointed IB ACIO executive receive a monthly 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 Recruitment 2025 : Syllabus 

The IB ACIO Syllabus 2025 is structured to evaluate a candidates knowledge, reasonig ability, and weiting skills. It is divided into two stages, Tier 2 (Objective) and Tier 2 (Descriptive). Below is the subject-wise syllabus for both tiers. 

Tier 1 Syllabus


Section

 

Topics Covered for Tier -1

Current Affairs

 

National & International News, Government Schemes, Awards, Summits, Defence

 

General Studies

 

History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Science, Static GK

Numerical Aptitude

 

Simplification, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time & Work

 

Reasoning & Logical Aptitude

 

Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Puzzles, Syllogism, Direction Sense

English Language

 

Grammer, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Synonyms-Antonyms, Sentence Correction

 

 

 

Tier 2 Syllabus


Section

 

Topics Covered for Tier -2

Essay Writing

 

Topics on Current Affairs, National Issues, Social Topics

 

English Comprehension & Precis

 

Reading Comprehension, Summarising, Precise Writing