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IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 for 3717 Posts – Apply Online
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The Intelligence Bureau has announced the vacancy of IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 on 19th July 2025 to recruit candidates for vacancies for ACIO II/ Executive posts. Before applying, make sure to go through the official notification for details on eligibility criteria, available posts, selection process, age requirements, salary structure, and other important information.
IB ACIO Recruitment 2025: Overview
The Intelligence Bureau has released the IB ACIO 2025 notification for the recruitment of 3717 posts, including ACIO II/ Executive posts. The selection process includes a written exam for all posts and a physical test specifically for Havaldar positions.
Selected candidates for ACIO II/ Executive posts will receive a salary under Pay Level-1 of the 7th Pay Commission, with a Pay Scale ranging from ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400.
IB ACIO Notification 2025: Important Dates
IB ACIO 2025 Overview | |
|---|---|
Intelligence Bureau
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Exam Name
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Assistant Central Intelligence Officer-Grade-II/Executive Examination 2025
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Post
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Vacancies
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3717
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Educational Qualification
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Graduation
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Age Limit
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18-27 Years
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Registration Dates
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19-07-2025
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Closing Dates
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10-08-2025
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Selection Process
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Tier I, Tier II & Tier III/ Interview
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Salary
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Rs. 44,900-1,42,400
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Official Website
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The official notification and application link for IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 will be activated simultaneously on the official website of the Intelligence Bureau (IB). The online examination will be notified. The application window will be open from 19th July to 10th August 2025.
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
14 July 2025
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IB ACIO 2025 Starting Date
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19 July 2025
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IB ACIO 2025 Last Date
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10 August 2025 (till 23:59)
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IB ACIO Exam Date (Tier 1)
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To be notified
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IB ACIO 2025 Vacancy
A total of 3717 vacancies have been announced for ACIO II/ Executive posts. Candidates from various categories can check the number of available positions in the table below to understand the distribution of posts under the IB ACIO Recruitment 2025.
Category |
Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
1,537
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EWS
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442
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OBC
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946
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SC
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566
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ST
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226
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Total
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3,717
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IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates from Central Police Organisations, State Police Organisations, or Defence Forces are eligible to apply for the Intelligence Bureau (IB) ACIO Exam 2025. To qualify for the ACIO Grade-II/Executive post, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria as outlined in the official IB ACIO Notification 2025. The eligibility details are provided below:
🌟 Nationality
Applicants must be Indian citizens to apply for IB ACIO Recruitment 2025. Valid proof of Indian citizenship is required during the application process.
🎓 Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or Graduation Degree from a recognized university to be eligible for the IB ACIO 2025 Exam.
⏳ Age Limit (as on 10/08/2025)
The minimum age limit is 18 years, and the maximum age limit is 27 years to apply for IB ACIO Vacancy 2025.
| IB ACIO Upper Age Relaxation | |
|---|---|
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 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), dated 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 Exam 2025 Application Fee
Candidates are required to submit their online application form for the Intelligence Bureau (IB) ACIO Recruitment 2025 along with the prescribed application fee. The application fee varies by category, as detailed below:
Category |
Total Fees |
|---|---|
IB ACIO 2025 Selection Process
The selection process for the IB ACIO Grade II/Executive posts consists of three stages. Candidates need to qualify in each stage to move forward in the recruitment process. Based on their performance and normalization of marks in Tier-I, candidates will be shortlisted for Tier-II. Final selection for Tier-III (Interview) will be made on the basis of combined scores of Tier-I and Tier-II.
Stage 1 / Tier-I – Objective Type
Total Questions: 100 MCQs
Duration: 1 hour
Negative Marking: ¼ mark deducted for each incorrect answer
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
UR: 35
OBC: 34
SC/ST: 33
EWS: 35
Stage 2 / Tier-II – Descriptive Type
- Essay Writing
- English Comprehension and Précis Writing
Stage 3 / Tier-III – Interview
- Personality Test and Viva-Voce
IB ACIO Exam 2025 Pattern
The IB ACIO 2025 Exam consists of two tiers. Tier 1 is an Objective Type test, while Tier 2 is a Descriptive Type exam. In Tier 1, there is a negative marking of ¼ mark for each wrong answer, whereas Tier 2 has no negative marking.
IB ACIO Tier-1 Objective Type
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
IB ACIO Tier-2 Descriptive
| Subjects | Total Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essay Writing | 30 | 1 hour |
| English Comprehension & Précis Writing | 20 | |
| Total | 50 |
IB ACIO Salary 2025
Candidates selected for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II/Executive will receive a salary under Pay Matrix Level 7. The pay scale for IB ACIO Grade 2 officers ranges from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400.
The initial basic pay is Rs. 44,900, which increases with experience and after the completion of one year of service.
For more information, refer to the detailed IB ACIO Salary structure by clicking the link provided below.
Frequently Asked Questions
A total of 3,717 vacancies have been announced for the post of ACIO Grade-II/Executive in the Intelligence Bureau.
The official IB ACIO 2025 notification was released on 14th July 2025.
Nationality: Candidate must be an Indian citizen.
Educational Qualification: Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
Age Limit: Must be between 18 to 27 years as of 10th August 2025.
Yes, age relaxation is available for various categories:
OBC: 3 years
SC/ST: 5 years
Departmental candidates: Up to 40 years (with 3 years of regular service)
Meritorious sportspersons: 5 years
Widows/divorced/separated women: UR – 35 years, SC/ST – 40 years
All candidates: Rs. 550/-
Male candidates of UR, EWS, OBC: Rs. 650/-
The selection process consists of three stages:
Tier-I: Objective Type (100 MCQs, 1 hour, ¼ negative marking)
Tier-II: Descriptive Type (Essay + English Comprehension & Précis Writing)
Tier-III: Interview (Personality Test & Viva Voce)
Subjects:
Current Affairs – 20 Questions
General Studies – 20 Questions
Numerical Aptitude – 20 Questions
Reasoning & Logical Aptitude – 20 Questions
English Language – 20 Questions
Total: 100 Questions, 100 Marks
Duration: 1 Hour
Negative Marking: ¼ mark for each wrong answer
Essay Writing: 30 Marks
English Comprehension & Précis Writing: 20 Marks
Total: 50 Marks
Duration: 1 Hour
Note: No negative marking in Tier-II
UR: 35 marks
OBC: 34 marks
SC/ST: 33 marks
EWS: 35 marks
Selected candidates will receive a salary under Pay Level-7, with a pay scale of Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400.
The starting basic pay is Rs. 44,900, which increases after a year of service.
Candidates can apply online through the official website: https://www.mha.gov.in from 19th July to 10th August 2025.
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