IB Intelligence Bureau Vacancy 2025

What is the Intelligence Bureau (IB)?

The Intelligence Bureau (IB) is India’s domestic intelligence and internal security agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs, established in 1887
The ACIO (Assistant Central Intelligence Officer) Grade‑II/Executive is a Group C post involved in intelligence gathering, analysis, and domestic security operations

IB Intelligence bureau Recruitment announced for ACIO

IB announced recruitment for ACIO (Assistant Central Intelligence Officer) Grade‑II/Executive Total Vacancies is 3717.

IB ACIO Grade II – 3,717 Posts Overview

Particulars	Details
Post	Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade II (Executive)
Organization	Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs
Total Vacancies	3,717
Category-wise Vacancies	UR – 1,537; EWS – 442; OBC – 946; SC – 566; ST – 226
Educational Qualification	Graduate in any stream from a recognized university; basic computer knowledge desirable
Age Limit (as on 10 Aug 2025)	18–27 years; Relaxations: OBC – +3 yrs; SC/ST – +5 yrs; others per govt norms
Application Fee	UR/OBC/EWS – ₹650; SC/ST/Female – ₹550; processing fee ₹550 for exempt categories
Pay Scale	Level 7: ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 + 20% Special Security Allowance, DA, HRA, holiday duty compensation
Posting	Group C, non-gazetted, non-ministerial

Three steps for the selection process

Stage	Exam Type	Marks	Duration
Tier I	Objective (Online)	100	1 hour
Tier II	Descriptive (Offline)	50	1 hour
Tier III	Interview	100	–

Important Dates

Short Notification Released: 14 Jul 2025
Full Notification: 18–19 Jul 2025
Online Application: 19 Jul – 10 Aug 2025

Tier I – Objective Exam Of ACIO

Subject/Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Key Topics Covered
1. General Awareness (GA)	20	20	Current Affairs, Indian Polity, Economy, Defence, Important Days, National/International News, Govt Schemes, IB/RAW-related facts
2. Quantitative Aptitude (Maths)	20	20	Simplification, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Ratio, Speed-Distance, Mensuration, Averages, DI
3. Logical/Analytical Reasoning	20	20	Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Syllogism, Series, Direction Sense, Seating Arrangement, Puzzles
4. English Language	20	20	Grammar, Error Spotting, Cloze Test, Vocabulary, Fill in the Blanks, Reading Comprehension
5. General Studies / Static GK	20	20	History, Geography, Indian Constitution, Science & Technology, Art & Culture

Total Questions: 100
Duration: 60 minutes
Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer

Tier II – Descriptive Paper

Paper	Marks	Format	Focus
1. Essay Writing	30	Write one essay (300 words approx.)	Current affairs, national security, cyber threats, internal security, or governance topics
2. English Comprehension & Précis	20	Reading passage + précis writing	Language, understanding, summarization

Duration: 1 hour
Conducted offline (pen & paper)

Tier III – Interview

Stage	Marks	What’s Assessed
Interview	100	Personality, communication, logical reasoning, awareness of current affairs, suitability for intelligence work

Only candidates who qualify Tiers I & II are called for the interview.

Important Notes

Medium: Tier I in English & Hindi; Tier II (Essay) must be written in English.

Sectional Cutoff: Not officially enforced, but you must perform well across all areas.

Final Merit: Based on combined scores from Tier I + Tier II + Interview.

How to Apply for IB ACIO Grade II (Executive), 2025

Application Window:

Start: 19 July 2025
Deadline: 10 August 2025
Fee payment via SBI challan by: 12 August 2025

Official Portals:

Apply only through either:

MHA website: mha.gov.in
NCS Portal: ncs.gov.in

Application Process

Step 1 – Registration (Step I)

Visit the MHA or NCS portal.
Read instructions and click “Online Registration”.
Enter personal and contact details (email & mobile).
You’ll receive a Login ID and Password via SMS/email.
Log out after completing Step I.

An Application Sequence Number (ASN) is generated — save/store it securely for future login and exam updates.

Step 2 – Completing the Application (Step II)

Log in using your credentials.
Fill in your:
- Personal details (name, DOB, category, etc.)
- Educational qualifications
- Preferred exam centers (choose up to 5 cities)
Upload required documents:
- Scanned passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
Preview the application and check all details carefully.
Submit and proceed to fee payment (if applicable).
Download and print the confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference.

Image Upload Guidelines

Photograph (Passport size):

Format: jpg/jpeg
Dimensions: 35 mm × 45 mm
File size: 100–200 KB
Background: Light grey or white (no uniforms)
Face should cover 70–80% of the frame
Recent photo (not older than 12 weeks)

Signature:

Format: jpg/jpeg
File size: 80–150 KB
Use black pen on white paper
Scan only the signature section, not the entire page
Signature must be by you alone

Pay online via SBI ePay Lite (cards, UPI, net banking), or generate SBI challan and pay cash by 12 Aug 2025
Fee once paid is non-refundable.

FAQ

1. What is the IB ACIO Grade II (Executive) post?

It is a Group ‘C’, non-gazetted, non-ministerial post in the Intelligence Bureau (IB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, responsible for intelligence gathering, surveillance, and internal security duties.

2. How many vacancies are there in 2025?

Total Vacancies: 3,717

UR: 1,537
EWS: 442
OBC: 946
SC: 566
ST: 226

3. What is the eligibility criteria?

Age Limit	18–27 years (as on 10 August 2025)
Age Relaxation	OBC: +3 yrs; SC/ST: +5 yrs; PwD: +10 yrs etc.
Qualification	Graduate in any discipline

4. Is there any physical test or physical standard?

No. There is no physical test or physical fitness criteria for IB ACIO Grade II (Executive).

5. What is the selection process?

Three-stage selection:

Tier I	Objective Exam	100	Online (MCQ)
Tier II	Descriptive	50	Pen & Paper
Tier III	Interview	100	In-person

6. What is the Tier I exam pattern?

Duration: 1 hour (Total marks 100) and 5 Section
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer

7. Is there sectional cutoff?

No official sectional cutoff, but overall score matters for shortlisting.

8. What is the syllabus for Tier II?

Descriptive Exam (50 Marks):

Essay Writing (30 marks)
English Comprehension & Précis Writing (20 marks)
Duration: 1 hour

9. What is the IB ACIO salary?

Basic Pay	₹44,900/month
Gross Salary	₹75,000–₹85,000 (including HRA, DA)

10. Can final-year students apply?

No. Only candidates who have already completed graduation can apply.

11. Is caste certificate mandatory for OBC/SC/ST candidates?

Yes. If applying under any reserved category, Central Government format caste certificate is mandatory.

For OBC: Must be non-creamy layer & valid within 1 year
EWS applicants need Income & Asset Certificate (within 1 year)

12. What is the application fee?

General / OBC / EWS	₹650
SC / ST / Female	₹550

13. Is the exam conducted in Hindi or English?

Tier I: English & Hindi (bilingual) except English section
Tier II: Must be written in English only
Interview: Can be conducted in English or Hindi

14. Can women apply?

Yes, women can apply and are eligible in all categories. There is no gender restriction.

15. Can a candidate apply from any state?

Yes. IB ACIO recruitment is all-India based. Candidates from any state or union territory can apply.

16. How is the final merit prepared?

Based on cumulative marks of:

Tier I (100)
Tier II (50)
Interview (100)
→ Total: 250 marks

17. Where will I be posted if selected?

Candidates can be posted anywhere in India, based on IB’s operational requirement.

18. Is there any training after selection?

Yes. Selected candidates undergo training at IB Training Academy, which includes:

Intelligence training
Legal framework
Field operations

19. How can I apply?

Visit: https://www.mha.gov.in
Fill online form (July–August 2025)
Upload documents
Pay fee
Download confirmation

20. What documents are needed during DV/interview?

Matriculation certificate (DoB proof)
Graduation degree
Caste/EWS certificate (if applicable)
Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID)
Passport-size photos
Domicile certificate (sometimes)