IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 – Overview Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Intelligence Bureau (IB) released recruitment for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Executive (ACIO Gr-II/Exe) posts (Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial).
Total vacancies: 3717. This is a prestigious central government job in intelligence and security. Applications were open from 19 July 2025 to 10 August 2025 (now closed). Latest: Tier-I exam held 16-18 September 2025, result declared November 2025; Tier-II (Descriptive) exam conducted on 11 January 2026; exam city intimation released earlier. Next: Shortlisted candidates for interview (details soon on official site).
Important Dates (Updated February 2026)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 18 July 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 19 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply & Fee Payment | 10 August 2025 (Closed) |
| Tier-I Exam Date | 16, 17, 18 September 2025 |
| Tier-I Admit Card | September 2025 |
| Tier-I Result | 21 November 2025 |
| Tier-II Exam City Intimation | December 2025/January 2026 |
| Tier-II (Descriptive) Exam Date | 11 January 2026 |
| Tier-II Result & Interview Call | To be notified soon |
Vacancy Details (Total: 3717 Posts)
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | 1537 |
| OBC | 946 |
| EWS | 442 |
| SC | 566 |
| ST | 226 |
| Total | 3717 |
Eligibility Criteria (Simple Explanation)
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Knowledge of computers is desirable.
- Age Limit (as on 10 August 2025): 18 to 27 years. Age relaxation as per government rules (SC/ST: +5 years, OBC: +3 years, etc.).
- Other: Indian nationals only.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS (Male): ₹650/-
- SC / ST / All Female: ₹550/-
- Payment: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking).
Pay Scale / Salary
- Pay Matrix Level-7: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (starting basic around ₹44,900 + allowances).
- Additional: Special Security Allowance @20% of basic pay + other central govt perks.
- Approximate in-hand: ₹70,000+ per month (depending on posting).
Selection Process (Step-by-Step)
- Tier-I: Online Objective Exam (100 marks, 1 hour – Current Affairs, GS, Numerical Aptitude, Reasoning, English; already held).
- Tier-II: Descriptive Exam (50 marks, 1 hour – Essay, Comprehension, Current Affairs questions; held 11 Jan 2026).
- Tier-III: Interview (100 marks – for Tier-II qualified candidates).
- Document Verification & Medical Exam.
- Final Merit List (based on Tier-I + Tier-II + Interview).
How to Apply (Reference – Process Closed) Applications are closed. For reference:
- Visit official MHA or NCS portal.
- Register and fill form with details.
- Upload photo, signature, documents.
- Pay fee online.
- Submit and print confirmation.
Latest Updates (February 2026)
- Tier-II exam successfully held on 11 January 2026 (descriptive paper).
- Exam city details released earlier – candidates checked via login.
- Tier-I result out in November 2025; shortlisted for Tier-II.
- Next: Tier-II result expected soon, followed by interview schedule (check mha.gov.in regularly).
- No new recruitment cycle for 2026 announced yet; this is the main 3717-post drive for ACIO Gr-II/Exe.
- Separate IB recruitments (e.g., SA/Exe, JIO/Tech) ongoing but not related.
Important Links
- Official Website: https://www.mha.gov.in/ (Go to What’s New / Vacancies / Recruitment section)
- Application & Login Portal (for registered candidates, results, admit card): https://www.ncs.gov.in/ or MHA portal (use for Tier-II result/interview updates)
- Detailed Notification PDF: Available on mha.gov.in (search “IB ACIO Grade-II/Executive 2025”)
- Result & Notices: Check mha.gov.in > Media > What’s New (e.g., Tier-I result PDF released Nov 2025)
- Exam City / Admit Card: Login on official portal (for qualified candidates).
Tips for Candidates
- Keep checking mha.gov.in daily for Tier-II result PDF and interview call letters.
- Prepare for interview: Focus on current affairs, national security, intelligence basics, personal background.
- Keep documents ready: Graduation certificate, ID proof, caste certificate (if applicable).
- Use only official MHA/NCS sites – beware of fake updates.
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