IB ACIO Grade II Executive Recruitment 2025 - Apply for 3717 Vacancies

The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), GOI, issued a notification for ACIO Grade II Executive Recruitment 2025 on 18 July 2025. IB is conducting this recruitment drive to hire eligible candidates for 3717 vacancies for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II Executive posts. 

Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the online portal of MHA or the NCS (National Career Services) from 19 July to 10 August 2025. Read on to know all about the IB ACIO Grade-II Executive Recruitment 2025, like important dates, eligibility requirements, exam structure, and a direct link to apply online.

IB ACIO Notification 2025

IB ACIO Exam is conducted annually for the Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II Executive post in the General Central Service, Group 'C' (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial). The selection process includes three stages: Tier 1, Tier 2, and the Interview. Those who get selected will be entitled to Level 7 in the pay matrix, plus admissible Central Govt. allowances.

IB ACIO Exam Recruitment 2025 - Highlights

The Intelligence Bureau ACIO Grade-II/Executive Notification PDF contains all the required information that candidates must know before applying for the exam. It provides details on the number of vacancies, eligibility requirements, exam structure, selection procedure, key dates, and application guidelines. To be selected for the post, candidates must complete the 3 stage recruitment process, which includes a written examination followed by an interview. 

The key details of the IB ACIO 2025 are as follows:

Important Dates for IB ACIO Grade II Recruitment 2025

IB ACIO Applications can be submitted through the official website of MHA or NCS till 10 August 2025 (11:59 PM) only and to prevent any last-minute technical problems, candidates are advised to submit their IB Application Form 2025 well before the deadline. Check the table below for all the important dates related to the recruitment:

Important Links for IB ACIO Recruitment 2025

The table below contains all the IB ACIO Grade 2 Important Links 2025. These include the application portal, official notification, and other key updates, so you don’t miss any significant stages of the selection process.

Intelligence Bureau ACIO 2025 - Vacancy Details 

A total of 3717 vacancies have been announced by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) for the ACIO Grade 2 Executive Recruitment 2025. The category-wise bifurcation of the vacancies has been provided in the table below:

IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 - Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the IB ACIO Grade 2 Executive Examination 2025, applicants must check the eligibility criteria (as on 10-08-2025), including information regarding the nationality, age limits and educational requirements. Candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the organisation, as those who do not meet the qualifications will be disqualified from consideration for the post.

1. Nationality

To be eligible for the IB Recruitment 2025, aspirants must be Indian citizens. As Indian citizens, they must have relevant document proof to back their claim.

2. Age Limit

The candidate must be between 18 to 27 years old on the last date of application. However, there is relaxation in upper age for the candidates belonging to some categories, which is mentioned in the table below:

3. Educational Qualification

Candidate must be a graduate (as on 10-08-2025) from a recognized university or equivalent to be able to apply for the post of ACIO in IB. He/she must have knowledge of computers.

Apply online for the IB ACIO Grade 2 Exam 2025

IB ACIO Grade-II/Executive Application Process 2025 is being conducted online at the official portals of MHA and NCS. Candidates are advised to submit their application form well before the last date to avoid technical issues later. As per the official notification, the application process involves two simple stages, which we have mentioned below. Follow them carefully to complete your form without hassle:

Stage I: New Registration

1. Visit the official website of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) or the National Career Service (NCS).
2. Click on the “Apply Now” link for IB ACIO Grade II/Executive 2025.
3. Choose “New Registration” and fill in your basic details such as name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID.
4. Verify the OTP sent to your mobile/email to generate your Application Sequence Number (Login ID) and Password.

Stage II: Fill Application Form

Step 1: Log in using your Login ID and Password.

Step 2: Fill in all personal information, educational qualifications, address, and category details. Choose your preferred exam centre cities (up to 5 choices).

Step 3: Upload scanned documents, including photograph, signature, educational certificate, ID proof, and a reservation certificate in the prescribed format.

Step 4: Submit details and proceed to the fee payment section (SBI payment gateway) to pay the examination fee (if applicable) and recruitment processing charges (mandatory for all candidates). 

Step 5: After fee payment, review all the details carefully before final submission. As no changes will be allowed after the final submission

Step 6: Submit the application form and download the confirmation page and payment receipt for future reference.

Application Fees

Candidates must pay the application fees online via net banking, UPI, debit/credit cards, or offline via SBI challan. Category-wise registration fee is given in the table below:

IB ACIO Selection Process 2025

The IB ACIO Grade 2 Executive selection process consists of three stages: Tier I Examination and Tier II Examination, followed by Tier III an interview. 

• Tier I will consist of a 100-mark MCQ-based written test.
• Tier II will consist of a 50-mark descriptive essay writing and a comprehension test.
• The shortlisted candidates on the basis of written examination will be called for Tier III which is an interview. The 100-mark  interview will be used to assess Subject Knowledge and Communication Skills in the appropriate subject.

IB ACIO Exam Pattern 2025

The IB ACIO 2025 Exam is separated into two tiers: Objective Type IB ACIO Tier 1 and Descriptive Type IB ACIO Tier 2. Tier 1 paper have a 1/4 negative marking while Tier 2 paper have no negative marking. Now, look at the table below for the exam pattern for both tiers. 

Note: An aptitude/psychometric test will be part of the interview process for candidates who appear in interviews.

IB ACIO Syllabus 2025

Candidates must be familiar with the IB ACIO Syllabus 2025 in order to perform well in tests.  Prepare for the IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 Exam by reviewing the curriculum for Current Affairs, Numerical Aptitude, General Studies, Reasoning and Logical Aptitude, and English Language. 

IB ACIO Admit Card 2025

The IB ACIO Admit Card 2025 will be available soon. In this article, we will provide direct URLs to obtain your IB ACIO Grade 2 Executive Call Letters. The admission card must be downloaded by all candidates. The admission card for the IB ACIO exam will be available a few days before the exam date. Candidates can obtain the IB ACIO Admit Card via the organization's official website.

You can download the IB ACIO admit card 2025 for Tier I/Tier II and Interview by following the instructions given below.

Step 1: Go to the official website's direct link to download the admit card.

Step 2: Log in with your User ID and Password.

Step 3: Your admit card will be displayed on the screen check all the details on it.

Step 4: Print the IB ACIO Admit card on plain white paper.

IB ACIO Answer Key 2025

The IB ACIO Answer Key 2025 will be released separately by the Intelligence Bureau for both Tier I and Tier II written examinations on the official website of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The Tier I answer key will be published first, shortly after the offline objective-type exam is conducted. Candidates can log in using their credentials to view the provisional answer key and raise objections (if any), within the given timeframe. 

The Tier II answer key for the descriptive paper may also be released for reference or evaluation transparency, depending on the official decision. The link to download your answer key will be added here once it is available on the official website.

IB ACIO Result 2025

After each Tier examination, the IB ACIO results for each stage will be announced separately. Candidates who pass the examination will advance to the next round. The IB ACIO exam is divided into three recruitment phases: Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III. The results for the Tier I and Tier II written examinations will be declared together. Candidates can view their results available on the Ministry of Home Affairs' official website by following the steps mentioned below.

Step 1: Visit the official website of MHA from the link given above.

Step 2: Select the result link given under the What’s New section on the homepage.

Step 3: The result PDF (with shortlisted candidates) will be shown on your screen.

Step 4: Save / Download Your IB ACIO 2025 Exam Result PDF.

Step 5: The qualified candidates' list will be displayed. Now, press "Ctrl+F" to search for your Roll No.

IB ACIO Salary 2025

Candidates who pass all stages of the IB ACIO Grade 2 recruitment process will be paid in accordance with the 7th Pay Commission. According to the 7th Pay Commission, the pay scale/salary provided to qualified candidates will range from 44900 to 142400.

The following compensation and allowances are available upon initial appointment: