IB ACIO Recruitment Notification 2025 Out For 3,717 Grade-II/Executive Posts

IB ACIO Exam is a prestigious national-level examination conducted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to recruit qualified candidates for the role of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II/Executive in the Intelligence Bureau (IB). For the IB ACIO Recruitment 2025, MHA has announced a total of 3,717 vacancies for the position of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer, Grade-II/Executive (Group 'C').

IB ACIO 2025 Notification Out

The official IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 Notification has been released on www.mha.gov.in, announcing the recruitment of 3,717 candidates for the ACIO Grade-II/Executive posts. This position falls under the General Central Service, Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) category, offering a pay scale of Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) as per the 7th Central Pay Commission, along with other eligible Central Government allowances. Indian candidates holding a graduation degree can apply for these 3,717 IB ACIO Grade II Executive vacancies between 19th July and 10th August 2025.

IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

IB ACIO 2025 Exam Date

Based on trends and previous years' patterns, the Tier 1 exam for IB ACIO 2025 is typically held about a month after the conclusion of the application process. Therefore, it is anticipated that the IB ACIO 2025 Tier 1 Exam may take place in September 2025. However, this is yet to be confirmed, and the official dates will be released shortly by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

IB ACIO Grade 2 Executive Vacancy 2025

IB ACIO 2025 Eligibility

Nationality
To be eligible for the Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2025, candidates must be citizens of India. Proof of citizenship through relevant documentation must be provided during the application process.

Educational Qualification
Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or Graduation Degree from a recognized university to be considered eligible for the IB ACIO 2025 exam.

Age Limit (as of 10th August 2025)
Candidates must meet the following age criteria to apply for the IB ACIO Vacancy 2025:

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 27 years
• Age Cut-Off Date: 10th August 2025

Age Relaxation

MHA IB ACIO Application Form 2025

The Intelligence Bureau (IB), operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has announced the opening of online applications for the position of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer, Grade-II/Executive (ACIO-II/Exe). Interested Indian nationals can apply through the official MHA website, www.mha.gov.in, or the National Career Service (NCS) Portal, www.ncs.gov.in. The application window opened on 19th July 2025, and eligible candidates must submit their applications by 10th August 2025, 11:59 pm. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered.

IB ACIO Application Fees

IB ACIO 2025 Selection Process

Candidates applying for the IB ACIO Grade II/Executive posts must clear three stages to be considered for selection. These stages are designed to assess the candidates' skills and abilities thoroughly.

• Stage 1 (Tier-I) – Objective Type: This stage consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that need to be answered within one hour. The exam includes a penalty of 1/4th negative marking for incorrect answers. The minimum qualifying marks vary by category:
  • UR (Unreserved) – 35
  • OBC – 34
  • SC/ST – 33
  • EWS – 35
• Stage 2 (Tier-II) – Descriptive Type: This stage evaluates candidates through an essay writing task, English comprehension, and précis writing to assess their written communication skills.
• Stage 3 (Tier-III) – Interview: The final stage involves a personal interview, also known as the personality test and viva-voce, which carries 100 marks. Candidates' performance in the Tier-I and Tier-II exams will be combined to shortlist them for the interview.

IB ACIO Exam Pattern 2025

IB ACIO Syllabus 2025

Candidates preparing for SSC exams such as CGL, CHSL, and MTS will find similarities in the exam pattern and subjects when preparing for the IB ACIO exam. The Tier 1 exam is an objective (MCQ) test that includes sections on Current Affairs, General Studies, Numerical Aptitude, Reasoning, Logical Aptitude, and English Language. On the other hand, Tier 2 is a descriptive exam that evaluates candidates' skills in Essay Writing, English Comprehension, and answering long-form questions related to current affairs, economics, and socio-political topics. For a detailed syllabus for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 of the IB ACIO exam

IB ACIO Qualifying Marks

IB ACIO Salary 2025

• Pay Scale: Rs. 44,900/- to Rs. 1,42,400/-
• Pay Level: 7
• Grade Pay: Rs. 4600
• Basic Pay: Rs. 44,900 (increases after one year of service)
• Allowances:
  • Dearness Allowance (DA): 46% of basic pay
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA): 9% to 27% of basic pay (depending on posting location)
  • Special Security Allowance: 20% of basic pay
• In-hand Salary: Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 90,000 per month (depending on the posting location: X, Y, or Z cities)

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FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for IB ACIO 2025?
August 10, 2025.

Q2. What is the IB ACIO salary?
₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 + allowances (approx. ₹55k – ₹60k in-hand).

Q3. Is there negative marking in IB ACIO?
Yes, 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Tier I.

Q4. What is the salary of IB ACIO Grade-II/Executive?
The salary is ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Level 7) plus allowances like Special Security Allowance, DA, HRA, and TA, making the in-hand salary approx ₹55,000 – ₹60,000.

Q5. Is there negative marking in the IB ACIO exam?
Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer in Tier-I.

Q6. How many stages are there in IB ACIO selection process?
There are three stages:

• Tier I: Objective Test
• Tier II: Descriptive Test
• Tier III: Interview

Q7. What is the IB ACIO exam pattern?
Tier I has 5 sections (General Awareness, General Studies, Numerical Aptitude, Reasoning, and English) with 100 questions for 100 marks in 1 hour.

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