IB ACIO Exam Guide 2026
IB ACIO 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
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📊 IB ACIO 2025 Recruitment
| Name of the Organization | Intelligence Bureau |
|---|---|
| Name of the Examination | Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officers Examination (IB ACIO) |
| Conducting Body | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Recruitment Type | Direct |
| Post Name | Grade-II/Executive Posts |
| Cycle | 2025 |
| IB ACIO Vacancy | 3717 |
| Release of Notification | 18th July 2025 |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation from a recognized university |
| Age Limit | 18 to 27 years (as on 10 August 2025) |
| Selection Process | Tier I (Objective), Tier II (Descriptive), Tier III (Interview) |
| Salary | Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 (Level 7) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | mha.gov.in |
| Help Desk | Call 022-61087513 (Mon-Sat, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM) |
📊 Application Fee & Payment Details
- Events
- Dates
- Notification Date
- 18th July 2025
- IB ACIO Admit Card 2025
- 13th September, 2025
- Registration Start Date
- 19th July 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online
- 10th August 2025 (11:59 pm)
- IB ACIO City Intimation Slip 2025
- 5th September, 2025
- Last Date to pay the application fee online
- 10th August 2025
- Last Date to pay the application fee offline through the SBI challan
- 12th August 2025
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Exam Stage
- IB Exam Date 2025
- IB ACIO Tier III (Interview)
- To be Notified Later
- IB ACIO Tier I (Objective Test)
- 16th, 17th, 18th September 2025
- IB ACIO Tier II (Descriptive Test)
- To be Notified Soon
📊 Application Fee
- SC
- 566
- ST
- 226
- UR
- 1,537
- EWS
- 442
- OBC
- 946
- Total
- 3,717
- Category
- Number of Vacancies
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- FAQs Section
- Click ‘here’ on the official portal to view Frequently Asked Questions.
- Instruction Type
- Details
- Wrong Information
- Any incorrect detail may result in rejection of the form.
- Mode of Application
- Only through MHA website (www.mha.gov.in) or NCS portal (www.ncs.gov.in). Offline forms not accepted.
- Category Declaration
- Once selected, category/sub-category (UR/SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/Ex-Serviceman) cannot be changed later.
- Documents to Keep Ready
- - Valid Email ID & Mobile Number - Scanned passport photo (100-200KB, jpg/jpeg, not older than 12 weeks) - Scanned signature (80-150KB, jpg/jpeg) - Valid Photo ID (Govt issued) - 10th, 12th, Graduation/PG Marksheets
- Last-Minute Rush Warning
- Apply early to avoid server issues. The IB ACIO Apply Link will not stay active post deadline.
- Initial Registration Step
- Click "I Agree" after reading instructions and then press 'Registration/Sign-up'.
- IB Form Registration Dates
- Applications were accepted only between 19th July and 10th August 2025.
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Section
- Details
- Helpdesk Info
- Technical help: Call 022-61087513 (Mon-Sat, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM) or use Helpdesk Tab in the application portal after login
- Important Note
- Submit only one application. Multiple entries may lead to cancellation
- Signature Match
- Ensure the uploaded signature matches the one signed on admit cards/attendance sheets
- Application Preview
- Preview all details before final submission. Ensure uploaded photo/signature are clear and not hazy or blurred.
- Photo & ID for Exam
- Carry the same photograph used in application + original ID (Aadhar, PAN, DL, etc.) to the exam center
- Photo Upload Guidelines
- 35mm x 45mm, light background, face 70–80% of image, size 100–200KB in jpg/jpeg, colored and recent (not older than 12 weeks).
- Step I – Registration
- Register personal/contact details → Receive login ID/password via SMS/email → Log out after Step I
- Step II – Complete Form
- Log in again → Fill category, personal, qualification details → Upload photo/signature → Pay fee via SBI ePay (Net Banking, UPI, Cards, Challan)
- Admit Card & Communication
- All exam-related updates will be sent to registered email. No hard copy of the application is required
- Email & Mobile Requirements
- Must provide valid email ID and mobile number (active throughout the process). Check spam/junk folders for important communication.
- Signature Upload Guidelines
- Sign with black pen on white paper, scan only signature area, size 80–150KB in jpg/jpeg format.
- Application Sequence Number (ASN)
- Generated after registration. Save it for future login and exam-related updates.
📊 Application Fee
| Category | IB ACIO Exam Fee (₹) | Processing Charges (₹) | Total Payable (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Candidates (except below) | — | 550 | 550 |
| Male Candidates of UR, EWS & OBC | 100 | 550 | 650 |
| Ex-Servicemen already employed in Central Govt (Group ‘C’) | 100 | 550 | 650 |
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Criteria | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 27 Years |
📊 Application Fee
- OBC
- 3 Years (Up to 30 Years)
- SC / ST
- 5 Years (Up to 32 Years)
- Category
- Relaxation in Upper Age Limit
- Ex-Servicemen
- As per Central Government norms
- Meritorious Sportspersons
- Up to 5 Years (as per DoPT rules)
- Widows / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women
- UR – Up to 35 yrs, OBC – 38 yrs, SC/ST – 40 yrs
- Departmental Candidates (with 3+ years of service)
- Up to 40 Years (General category only)
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduation or equivalent from a recognized university |
| Additional Requirement | Basic computer knowledge is desirable for the post |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes | MCQ |
| General Studies | 20 | 20 | MCQ | |
| Numerical Aptitude | 20 | 20 | MCQ | |
| Reasoning / Logical Aptitude | 20 | 20 | MCQ | |
| English Language | 20 | 20 | MCQ | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour | Objective (MCQ) |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Section | Marks | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay Writing | 20 | 60 Minutes | Descriptive |
| English Comprehension | 10 | Descriptive | |
| Two Long Answer Questions (Current Affairs, Socio-political or Economic topics) | 20 | Descriptive | |
| Total | 50 | 1 Hour | Descriptive Paper |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Stage | Marks | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Interview | 100 | Personality Test / Oral Interview |
📊 Salary & Pay Scale Details
- Component
- Details
- Grade Pay
- ₹4600
- Pay Level
- Level 7
- Pay Scale
- ₹44,900/- to ₹1,42,400/-
- In-hand Salary
- ₹80,000 to ₹90,000 per month (approx.)
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- 46% of Basic Pay
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- 9% to 27% of Basic Pay (depends on city class)
- Special Security Allowance
- 20% of Basic Pay
📊 Exam Centre
| State/UT | Exam Cities |
|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar | Port Blair |
| Andhra Pradesh | Anantapur, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun |
| Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur |
| Bihar | Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh/Mohali |
| Chhattisgarh | Bhilai Nagar/Durg, Bilaspur CG, Raipur |
| Delhi | Delhi/NCR |
| Goa | Panaji |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Anand, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara |
| Haryana | Ambala, Hisar |
| Himachal Pradesh | Bilaspur HP, Baddi, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Samba, Srinagar |
| Jharkhand | Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Belagavi, Bengaluru, Hubballi, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udupi |
| Kerala | Ernakulam, Kannur, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur |
| Ladakh | Leh |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Satna, Ujjain |
| Maharashtra | Amravati, Chattrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai MMR, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Sangli, Satara, Solapur |
| Manipur | Imphal |
| Meghalaya | Shillong, Ri-Bhoi, Tura |
| Mizoram | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Dimapur, Kohima |
| Odisha | Balasore, Berhampur-Ganjam, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur |
| Sikkim | Gangtok |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore |
| Telangana | Hyderabad/Secunderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Mahabubnagar, Warangal |
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Ayodhya, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Prayagraj, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Burdwan, Durgapur, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri |
📊 Application Fee
| Category | Tier 1 (Out of 100) | Tier 2 (Out of 50) |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 65 | 30 |
| OBC | 60 | 25 |
| SC | 50 | 20 |
| ST | 50 | 20 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the IB ACIO Notification 2025 release date?
The IB ACIO Notification 2025 was officially released on 18th July 2025 by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Q2.What are the IB ACIO apply online dates?
Candidates can apply online for the IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 from 19th July to 10th August 2025 on the official website mha.gov.in.
Q3.How many vacancies are announced under IB ACIO Recruitment 2025?
A total of 3717 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Executive.
Q4.How can I apply online for the IB ACIO Grade 2 recruitment?
Candidates can apply online for the IB ACIO Grade 2 recruitment on the official website of the organization.
Q5.What is the age limit for IB ACIO 2025?
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum is 27 years as of 10th August 2025, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Q6.What is the educational qualification required for IB ACIO 2025?
Applicants must have a graduation degree from a recognized university. Basic computer knowledge is desirable.
Q7.Is there any negative marking in the IB ACIO Tier I exam?
Yes, there is a ¼ mark negative marking for every incorrect answer in the IB ACIO Tier I exam.
Q8.Where can I find the IB ACIO Notification 2025 PDF?
You can download the IB ACIO Notification 2025 PDF from the official website at mha.gov.in or through the direct link provided in this article.
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