IB ACIO 2025 Notification – Apply for 3,717 Vacancies!

The Intelligence Bureau (IB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the official notification for the Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II/Executive Recruitment 2025. This is a prestigious central government opportunity for graduates who wish to serve in national intelligence and security.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Released	18 July 2025
Application Start	19 July 2025
Last Date to Apply	10 August 2025 (up to 11:59 pm)
Last Date Fee Payment	10 August 2025 (online) / 12 August 2025 (SBI Challan)
Exam Dates	To be announced

Vacancy Details

• Total Posts: 3,717
  • Category Breakdown:
    • UR: 1,537
    • EWS: 442
    • OBC: 946
    • SC: 566
    • ST: 226

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Indian citizen only
• Education: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university (results must be declared by 10 August 2025)
• Desirable: Basic knowledge of computers
• Age Limit: 18–27 years as on 10 August 2025
  • Age relaxations:
    • OBC: up to 3 years
    • SC/ST: up to 5 years
    • Departmental candidates (with at least 3 years of service): up to 40 years
    • Other relaxations as per government norms

Application Fee

Category	Recruitment Processing Fee	Exam Fee	Total
General/OBC/EWS (Male)	₹550	₹100	₹650
All Female/SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen	₹550	Nil	₹550

Selection Process

• Written Exam
  • Tier 1: Objective type (100 questions, 100 marks, 1 hour)
    • Sections: Current Affairs, General Studies, Numerical Aptitude, Reasoning, English Language
  • Tier 2: Descriptive (Essay & English comprehension, 50 marks, 1 hour)
• Interview: 100 marks
• Negative marking: 0.25 for each wrong answer in Tier 1

Salary

• Pay Level-7: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 per month plus allowances

Download IB ACIO 2025 Official Notification PDF

You can download the official IB ACIO 2025 notification directly from the link below. Always refer to the official document for complete details on eligibility, exam pattern, and application instructions.

Download IB ACIO 2025 Official Notification (PDF)
(Link will open the PDF from the official Ministry of Home Affairs website.)

How to Apply

1. Visit the official IB/MHA portal: www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in
2. Register and fill the online application form
3. Upload the required documents
4. Pay the application fee as per your category
5. Submit and save a copy of the online application

For detailed notification and updates, always refer to the official Ministry of Home Affairs recruitment page before applying.