The Intelligence Bureau (IB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially released the notification for IB ACIO Grade-II / Executive Recruitment 2025. This year, a total of 3717 vacancies have been announced for this prestigious Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) position.
The post offers a permanent central government job with an attractive pay scale of ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Level-7, 7th CPC), along with allowances like HRA, DA, TA, and Special Security Allowance.
The online application process is open from 19 July 2025 to 10 August 2025 (11:59 PM) on the official website – mha.gov.in.
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IB ACIO Grade-II / Executive Recruitment 2025 – Highlights
| Details | Information | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Organization | Intelligence Bureau (IB), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) | Central Govt Job |
| Post Name | Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II / Executive | Group C |
| Vacancies | 3717 (Permanent) | Across India |
| Pay Scale | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Level 7, 7th CPC) | Plus Allowances |
| Job Location | All India | AISL (All India Service Liability) |
| Application Mode | Online | Through mha.gov.in |
IB ACIO 2025 – Important Dates
| Event | Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release | 18 July 2025 | Official PDF available |
| Apply Online Start | 19 July 2025 | From 10 AM |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 August 2025 | Till 11:59 PM |
| Online Fee Payment | 10 August 2025 | Last date for online payment |
| Offline Fee Payment | 12 August 2025 | SBI Challan accepted |
| Admit Card Release | 13 September 2025 | Download from portal |
| Exam Dates | 16, 17, 18 September 2025 | Tier-I Exam |
IB ACIO Application Fee 2025
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹650 | Online / Offline |
| SC / ST / Female (All Categories) | ₹550 | Online / Offline |
Payment Options: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI Challan (offline).
Age Limit (as on 10.08.2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 27 Years
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Government rules (OBC, SC, ST, etc.)
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II / Executive | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university | Basic Computer Knowledge desirable |
IB ACIO Vacancy 2025 – Category-Wise
| Category | Vacancies | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| General | 1537 | Highest share |
| EWS | 442 | Reserved quota |
| OBC | 946 | As per norms |
| SC | 566 | Reserved quota |
| ST | 226 | Reserved quota |
| Total | 3717 | Across India |
Selection Process
The IB ACIO 2025 selection process will be held in five stages:
- Tier-I Written Exam (Objective, 100 Marks, 1 Hour)
- Tier-II Written Exam (Descriptive, 50 Marks, 1 Hour)
- Interview & Psychometric/Aptitude Test (100 Marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
IB ACIO Exam Pattern 2025
Tier-I (Objective)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| General Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| English | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 1 Hour
Negative Marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer
Tier-II (Descriptive)
| Section | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | 20 | 1 Hour |
| English Comprehension | 10 | |
| Precis Writing | 20 | |
| Total | 50 | 1 Hour |
How to Apply for IB ACIO Recruitment 2025?
- Visit the official website: mha.gov.in.
- Go to Careers > IB ACIO Recruitment 2025.
- Register with Name, Email ID, and Mobile Number to get Registration ID.
- Login and fill the application form with personal, academic & category details.
- Upload required documents – photograph (20–50 KB, JPEG), signature (10–20 KB, JPEG), and ID proof.
- Select your preferred exam center carefully.
- Pay the application fee (₹650 / ₹550) online or offline.
- Re-check all details before final submission.
- Download and keep a printout of the application form for reference.
Important Links – IB ACIO Recruitment 2025
| Content | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Admit Card | 13/09/2025 | Download Here |
| City Intimation | 05/09/2025 | Check Here |
| Apply Online | 19/07/2025 | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | 18/07/2025 | View Here |
| Official Website | – | mha.gov.in |
FAQs – IB ACIO Recruitment 2025
Q1. When will the IB ACIO 2025 application process start?
Ans: From 19 July 2025.
Q2. What is the last date to apply online?
Ans: 10 August 2025 (till 11:59 PM).
Q3. What is the application fee?
Ans: ₹650 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹550 for SC/ST/All Females.
Q4. What is the eligibility for IB ACIO 2025?
Ans: Graduation in any stream with basic computer knowledge desirable.
Q5. What is the selection process?
Ans: Tier-I (Objective), Tier-II (Descriptive), Interview (100 marks), Document Verification & Medical Test.
Q6. What is the salary for IB ACIO Grade-II / Executive?
Ans: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Level-7, 7th CPC) plus allowances.
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