IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 Notification Out for 3717 Vacancies
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released the notification for IB ACIO Grade-II/Executive Recruitment 2025. Eligible graduates can apply online for 3,717 vacancies across India. The online application process is open from 19 July 2025 to 10 August 2025, and candidates will be selected through a multi-stage process involving a computer-based objective test, a descriptive paper, and an interview.
IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 –Overview
| Particulars | Details |
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| Organization | Intelligence Bureau (IB), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) |
| Post Name | Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO), Grade-II / Executive |
| Total Vacancies | 3,717 |
| Pay Scale | Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) plus allowances |
| Application Dates | 19 July to 10 August 2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Apply Online Website | www.mha.gov.in |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹650 SC/ST/Female/Ex-Service |
IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 – Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 1,537 |
| OBC | 946 |
| EWS | 442 |
| SC | 566 |
| ST | 226 |
| Total | 3,717 |
Eligibility
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Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
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Age Limit: 18 to 27 years as on 10 August 2025
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Age relaxation as per government rules
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Computer knowledge desirable
Pay Scale
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Pay Level-7: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 plus allowances
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Details |
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| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹650 = ₹550 (processing fee) + ₹100 (exam fee) |
| SC / ST / Female / PwBD / Ex‑SM | ₹550 (processing fee only) |
IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 –Selection Process
The selection for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II/Executive will happen in three stages:
Tier-I: Objective Type Test
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Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
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Total Marks: 100
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Total Questions: 100
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Duration: 1 hour (60 minutes)
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Subjects & Marks:
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General Awareness – 20 marks
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Quantitative Aptitude – 20 marks
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Logical/Analytical Ability – 20 marks
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English Language – 20 marks
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General Studies – 20 marks
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Marking Scheme:
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Each question carries 1 mark
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Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
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Candidates who qualify Tier-I above the cut-off set by IB will be shortlisted for Tier-II.
Tier-II: Descriptive Test
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Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
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Total Marks: 50
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Duration: 1 hour (60 minutes)
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Paper Pattern:
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Essay writing (30 marks)
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English comprehension & précis writing (20 marks)
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This paper checks your writing skills and command over English. Marks from Tier-II are added for the final merit.
Tier-III: Interview
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Total Marks: 100
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Type: Personal Interview
In this stage, candidates are evaluated for:
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Personality
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Communication skills
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Intelligence suitability for the job
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General awareness and presence of mind
Final Selection
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Final merit list is prepared based on combined marks of:
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Tier-I
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Tier-II
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Tier-III
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How to Apply for IB ACIO 2025
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Go to www.mha.gov.in
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Click on the link for IB ACIO Recruitment 2025.
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Register with your email and mobile number.
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Fill out the application form with your details.
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Upload your photo, signature, and documents.
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Pay the fee online.
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Submit the form and save/print the confirmation page.
Important links for IB ACIO Recruitment 2025
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Short Notification | Click Here |