Intelligence Bureau ACIO Recruitment 2025: Over 3,700 Vacancies Announced – Apply Now to Join IB

Name of Post: Intelligence Bureau ACIO Grade II Recruitment 2025: Notification Out for  3700 Vacancies, Eligibility, Salary & Exam
Official Portal:   Apply Online

Brief Description:
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released the IB ACIO Grade II/Executive Recruitment 2025 notification for 3717 vacancies across India. The notification was issued on 18 July 2025, and the online application process for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade II/Executive starts from 19 July and closes on 10 August 2025. The IB ACIO (Group ‘C’, Non-gazetted) offers a salary in the Rs. 44,900–1,42,400 pay scale with all-India service liability and significant growth prospects. Selection will be through Tier 1 (Objective), Tier 2 (Descriptive), and Interview rounds. See details on eligibility, vacancy, application, pattern, and links below.

Category Vacancies
UR 1537
OBC 946
EWS 442
SC 556
ST 226
Total 3717
*Reservation for PwD/Ex-Servicemen as per norms. See PDF for sub-category break-up.
Eligibility Criteria (as on 10 August 2025):
  • Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree/Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
  • Desirable: Knowledge of computers.
  • Age Limit: 18–27 years (UR/EWS). Upper age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, as per rules.

Category Fee (₹)
General/OBC/EWS (Male) 650
SC/ST/ExSM/Female 550
Mode Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking) / SBI Challan

Important Dates
Notification Release 18 July 2025
Application Start 19 July 2025
Last Date to Apply Online 10 August 2025 (11:59 pm)
Fee Payment Last Date 10 August 2025 (online) / 12 August 2025 (offline/SBI Challan)
Admit Card To be notified
Exam (Tier 1 & 2) To be notified
Result To be notified

Selection Process:
  1. Tier 1 (Objective): 100 questions/100 marks, 60 min — covers General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical/Analytical/Numerical Ability & Reasoning, English, General Studies (20 Qs each, negative marking 0.25).
  2. Tier 2 (Descriptive): 1 hour, 50 marks — Essay (30), English comprehension & précis (20).
  3. Interview: 100 marks—Personality assessment for those shortlisted after Tier 2.
  4. Document Verification & Medical.

Syllabus (Key Areas):
  • General Awareness: Current affairs, National & International events, Indian Polity & Economy, Science & Tech, Sports, etc.
  • Quantitative Aptitude: Fundamental mathematics, DI, averages, percentages, profit & loss, simplification.
  • Reasoning: Series, puzzles, blood relation, coding, statement conclusions, analogy.
  • English: Comprehension, grammar basics, cloze, vocabulary, error spotting.
  • General Studies: Indian Constitution, culture, environment, socio-political, policy topics.
  • Essay: Current affairs, socio-economic, governance.
Full detailed official syllabus is available in the notification PDF.

How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step):
  1. Visit mha.gov.in or ncs.gov.in
  2. Click the IB ACIO Grade II/Executive 2025 application link
  3. Register with email ID & mobile, fill all personal, academic, and contact info
  4. Upload passport-size photograph & signature, plus certificates
  5. Pay the application fee online or via SBI Challan
  6. Check entries, submit & download/print the confirmation for records

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
  • Q1: What are the total vacancies for IB ACIO Grade II/Executive 2025?
    A: There are 3717 posts, with UR: 1537, OBC: 946, EWS: 442, SC: 556, ST: 226.
  • Q2: What is the age limit for IB ACIO 2025?
    A: 18 to 27 years as on 10 August 2025 (age relaxation for reserved categories as per norms).
  • Q3: What is the selection process?
    A: Written Exam (Tier 1 – Objective, Tier 2 – Descriptive), followed by Interview, Document & Medical checks.
  • Q4: What is the IB ACIO Grade II/Executive salary?
    A: The entry pay is Rs. 44,900–1,42,400 (Level 7) plus allowances.
  • Q5: Is computer knowledge required for IB ACIO jobs?
    A: Yes, basic computer knowledge is desirable; not mandatory, but preferred.
  • Q6: How can I download the notification and apply?
    A: Download the IB ACIO 2025 notification and apply online at mha.gov.in and ncs.gov.in.
  • Q7: What is the exam pattern for Tier 1 and Tier 2?
    A: Tier 1: 100 MCQs (100 marks); Tier 2: 50 marks descriptive (Essay and English comprehension).
  • Q8: What is the last date to apply for IB ACIO 2025?
    A: 10 August 2025 (online) and up to 12 August 2025 for SBI Challan fee payments.

Important Links
Official Website (MHA) mha.gov.in
IB ACIO 2025 Notification PDF Download PDF
Apply Online ncs.gov.in
Answer Key Check Here (when released)
Syllabus PDF Syllabus & Notification
Final Result Link Check Result
Previous Year Papers Download (when available)

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Best wishes for your IB ACIO 2025 journey!
Source: mha.gov.in

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