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Intelligence Bureau (IB) ACIO Recruitment 2025: Intelligence Bureau (IB) invites online applications for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Executive (ACIO-II/Exe). It is an opportunity for candidates who are seeking a government job. ACIO in the Intelligence Bureau is one of the most prestigious jobs. There are a total of 3,717 posts. Candidates who have passed graduation are eligible for this recruitment. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for the ACIO post through the official website from 19th July onwards. In this article, candidates will find all the important information regarding this recruitment. Candidates are advised to read the full article before applying for this post.
Intelligence Bureau (IB) ACIO Recruitment 2025
Important Dates for IB ACIO Recruitment
Intelligence Bureau has released the notification for the recruitment of ACIO posts. All the important dates related to this recruitment are also mentioned in the official notification, such as the application start and end dates, and the last date for fee payment. We have provided all the important dates below. Candidates must read them carefully.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 19 July 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 19 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 August 2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment (Offline) | 12 August 2025 |
IB ACIO Vacancy Details
We have already mentioned the total number of vacancies earlier. Here, we have provided the category-wise vacancy details in a tabular format, where the UR category has the highest number of vacancies, while the ST category has the least.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 1,537 |
| EWS | 442 |
| OBC | 946 |
| SC | 566 |
| ST | 226 |
| Total | 3,717 |
Eligibility Criteria for ACIO
Eligibility criteria for IB ACIO recruitment can be divided on the basis of educational qualification and age limits. However, only Indian citizens are eligible for this recruitment. The other criteria are as follows:
Education Qualification: Graduation or equivalent from a recognized university. It is also mentioned in the notification that knowledge of computers is desirable.
Age Limit (as on 10.08.2025): The age limit for candidates must be between 18 to 27 years for general category candidates, while age relaxation will be available for other categories as per government norms.
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Departmental candidates (Central Govt.): Up to 40 years
- Widows/divorced women: UR (35), OBC (38), SC/ST (40)
- Ex-servicemen: As per Govt. norms
- Sportspersons: Up to 5 years
Application Fee
Eligible candidates have to pay the application fee for ACIO recruitment. The modes of payment are both online and offline. For online mode, candidates can use debit/credit card, net banking, UPI, etc., to pay their application fee. For offline mode, candidates can submit their fee through an SBI challan. The last date for offline fee payment is 12th August 2025. We have provided the category-wise application fee details in a tabular format below.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS Male | ₹650 (₹550 + ₹100) |
| SC/ST/Female/Ex-Servicemen* | ₹550 (Only Processing Charges) |
*Ex-servicemen already employed in Central Govt. must pay ₹650.
Intelligence Bureau ACIO Selection Process
Eligible and interested candidates must qualify the IB ACIO selection process. The selection process of IB ACIO consists of three stages: Tier-I, Tier-II, and Tier-III. Tier-I is an objective-type paper, Tier-II is a descriptive-type paper, and the last stage is the interview. We have described all the stages below so that candidates can read and understand them clearly.
- Tier-I: 100 MCQs (Current Affairs, General Studies, Numerical Aptitude, Reasoning, English) - 1 hour, 100 marks
- Tier-II: Descriptive paper (Essay, Comprehension, Long Answers) - 1 hour, 50 marks
- Tier-III: Interview - 100 marks
IB ACIO Exam Pattern
If we look at the exam pattern of the IB ACIO recruitment, we find that in Tier-I, a candidate gets 1 hour to answer 100 questions. For the Tier-II exam, a candidate also gets 1 hour, but it is a descriptive paper. There is negative marking in the Tier-I exam — 1/4th mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. The total marks for the entire selection process is 250 marks.
| Stage | Details | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I | 100 MCQs (5 sections of 20 Qs each) | 1 hour | 100 |
| Tier-II | Essay (20), Comprehension (10), Long Answers (20) | 1 hour | 50 |
| Tier-III | Interview | - | 100 |
Cut-off Marks (Tier-I): UR/EWS-35, OBC-34, SC/ST-33
Pay Scale
Level 7 (₹44,900-1,42,400) plus allowances:
- Special Security Allowance @20% of basic pay
- Cash compensation for holiday duty (up to 30 days)
How to Apply for IB ACIO
How to apply for Intelligence Bureau ACIO posts? It is a big question. Don't forget, this is one of the most important parts of the entire selection process. All the information a candidate provides will be verified later. Therefore, candidates must provide accurate information about themselves. A candidate has to upload a photograph, signature, and other important documents while applying for this post. Hence, applicants must gather all the required documents before applying. Candidates must read the official notification for more detailed information such as the size and format of the photograph, signature, and other documents. We have given the step-by-step process on how to apply for this post.
- Visit MHA website or NCS portal.
- Register with valid email and mobile number.
- Fill personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload photograph (100-200KB) and signature (80-150KB) in jpg/jpeg format.
- Pay fees online (Debit/Credit/Net Banking/UPI) or via SBI challan.
- Submit and print the application for reference.
Important Links
All the important links have been given below so that candidates can easily download the official notification and quickly access the application portal.
Additional Details
- Service Liability: All India transfer applicable.
- Documents Required: Matric certificate (for DOB), Graduation marksheets, Category certificate (if applicable), NOC (for employed candidates).
- Photograph: Colored, 35x45mm, light background, 70-80% face coverage.
- Warning: Beware of fake recruitment agents. IB does not endorse any third-party assistance.
FAQs – Intelligence Bureau ACIO Recruitment 2025
Is the post suitable for Persons with Disabilities (PwBD)?
No, the post is not identified as suitable for PwBD candidates.
Can I edit my application after submission?
No, once submitted, the application cannot be edited.
