The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has announced the recruitment of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade–II/Executive (ACIO-II/Exe) for the year 2025. This is a prestigious opportunity for graduates looking to serve the nation through one of India’s premier intelligence agencies.
🔍 About the Post
- Name of the Post: Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Executive (ACIO-II/Exe)
- Category: Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial)
- Pay Scale: Level 7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400) + Central Government allowances + Special Security Allowance (20% of basic pay)
Total Vacancies: 3,717
- UR: 1,537
- EWS: 442
- OBC: 946
- SC: 566
- ST: 226
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Essential: Graduation or equivalent from a recognized university
- Desirable: Working knowledge of computers
Age Limit (as on 10.08.2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 27 years
- Relaxations:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Widows/divorced/separated women: Up to 35–40 years depending on category
- Central Govt employees with 3 years' service: Up to 40 years
- Ex-servicemen & sportspersons: As per rules
Note: PwBD candidates are not eligible for this post.
📝 Selection Process
The recruitment process will consist of three tiers:
Tier-I: Objective Type Exam (100 Marks – 1 Hour)
- Current Affairs
- General Studies
- Numerical Aptitude
- Reasoning & Logical Aptitude
- English
Negative marking: ¼ mark for each wrong answer
Tier-II: Descriptive Paper (50 Marks – 1 Hour)
- Essay (20 Marks)
- English Comprehension (10 Marks)
- Long Answer Questions on Current Affairs/Socio-political topics (20 Marks)
Tier-III: Interview (100 Marks)
Final Selection:
Based on cumulative performance in Tier-I + Tier-II + Tier-III, followed by document verification and medical examination.
📍 Exam Cities
Candidates can choose any 5 cities from a wide list of 140+ locations across India. However, the IB reserves the right to allot nearby cities if your preferred choices are overbooked.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of Online Applications | 19 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 August 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Offline Fee Payment (via SBI Challan) | 12 August 2025 |
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS (Male) | ₹650 (₹100 Exam Fee + ₹550 Processing) |
| SC/ST/Female/ESM | ₹550 (Processing Fee only) |
Payment can be made via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI challan.
🌍 Service Liability
Selected candidates must be ready to serve anywhere in India, as All India Transfer Liability applies.
📌 How to Apply
- Visit www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in
- Register online with a valid email ID and mobile number
- Upload recent passport-size photo and signature
- Pay the application fee and download the confirmation
⚠️ Important Guidelines
- Only one application per candidate is allowed
- Use the same photograph throughout the recruitment process
- Ensure your email ID and mobile number remain active
- No hard copies are required to be submitted
- All updates including Admit Card, Result & Interview Call will be shared via registered email
🛑 Beware of Fraud
The Intelligence Bureau has warned against fraudulent agents and fake appointment letters. IB does not authorize any person or agency to help in recruitment. Candidates are advised to rely only on official websites.
📞 Need Help Applying?
If you need assistance in filling out the IB ACIO 2025 application form, feel free to contact us at 9814166637. We're here to help!
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