IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 – 3,717 Posts
The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), invites online applications for 3,717 Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II/Executive posts. This is a prestigious opportunity for graduates to join India’s internal security and intelligence services.
Job Highlights
- Organization: Intelligence Bureau (IB)
- Post: ACIO Grade-II/Executive
- Total Vacancies: 3,717
- Location: Across India
- Application Mode: Online
Important Dates
- 📅 Notification Release: 15 July 2025
- 🟢 Application Start: 16 July 2025
- 🔴 Last Date: 05 August 2025
- 📢 Tier-I Exam: To be announced
Vacancy Breakup
- General: 1,506
- OBC: 961
- SC: 550
- ST: 350
- EWS: 350
Eligibility
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline
- Age Limit: 18–27 years (as on 01 July 2025)
- Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, as per rules
Salary & Pay Level
- Pay Scale: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Level 7)
- Grade Pay: ₹4,600
- Includes DA, HRA, TA, and Special Security Allowance
Selection Process
- Tier I – Objective Test (100 Marks)
- Tier II – Descriptive Test (50 Marks)
- Interview
- Document Verification & Medical Exam
Exam Pattern
Tier-I (Objective)
- 100 Marks, 1 Hour
- Sections: GA, Reasoning, Maths, English
- Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
Tier-II (Descriptive)
- Essay + English Comprehension
- 50 Marks, 1 Hour
Job Profile
ACIOs collect and analyze intelligence, monitor internal security, and assist law enforcement agencies across India. The role is challenging, confidential, and highly prestigious.
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹600
- SC/ST/Female: ₹500
- Mode: Online
Documents Required
- 10th Certificate (DOB proof)
- Graduation Marksheet/Certificate
- Caste/EWS/PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Photo, Signature
- Valid ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID)
How to Apply
- Visit mha.gov.in
- Go to “Recruitment” > ACIO 2025
- Register and log in
- Fill the form, upload documents
- Pay fee and submit
Important Links
Job Taxonomy
- Category: Graduate Jobs, Intelligence Jobs, Central Govt Jobs
- Sector: Security & Intelligence, Civil Services
- Type: Permanent, Group B Non-Gazetted
- Department: Intelligence Bureau, MHA
- Tags: IB ACIO 2025, ACIO Online Form, Intelligence Jobs, Sarkari Naukri 2025