IB ACIO Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | IB ACIO Grade-II/Executive Recruitment 2025 |
| Post Name | Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) |
| Total Vacancies | 3,717 |
| Pay Level | Level 7 (7th CPC) |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 44,900/- per month |
| Maximum Pay | Rs. 1,42,400/- per month |
| Special Security Allowance | 20% of basic pay |
| Other Allowances | DA, HRA, TA & other central govt. benefits |
| Holiday Duty Compensation | Up to 30 days in cash annually |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
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| IB ACIO Grade - II Top 20 Quantitative Aptitude Questions |
| IB ACIO Grade - II Top 20 Logical Reasoning Questions |
📊 Salary & Pay Scale Details
- Grade Pay
- Rs. 4600/-
- Pay Level
- Level 7
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400
- Parameters
- Details
- Total Salary (approx.)
- X Cities: Rs. 90,257 Y Cities: Rs. 84,416 Z Cities: Rs. 80,375
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- Rs. 20,654 (46% of basic pay)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- X: Rs. 3600 Y/Z: Rs. 1800
- Govt. Contribution to NPS
- Rs. 6,286 (14% of basic pay)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- X: Rs. 12,123 (27%) Y: Rs. 8,802 (18%) Z: Rs. 4,041 (9%)
- Special Security Allowance (SSA)
- Rs. 8,980 (20% of basic pay)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the basic salary of IB ACIO Grade-II/Executive in 2025?
The basic salary for IB ACIO is ₹44,900 per month as per Level 7 of the 7th Pay Commission.
Q2.What is the in-hand salary of IB ACIO per month?
The in-hand salary of an IB ACIO ranges from ₹80,375 to ₹90,279 per month, depending on city posting and deductions.
Q3.What allowances are included in the IB ACIO salary?
IB ACIO salary includes Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and Special Security Allowance (SSA).
Q4.Does IB ACIO get a Special Security Allowance?
Yes, IB ACIO officers receive a Special Security Allowance equal to 20% of the basic pay.
Q5.What is the promotion hierarchy for IB ACIO officers?
The promotion hierarchy for IB ACIO officers typically starts from ACIO-II (Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II) and progresses as follows: ACIO-I → DCIO (Deputy Central Intelligence Officer) → Assistant Director → Joint Deputy Director → Joint Director → Additional Director → Special Director. Promotions are based on seniority, performance, and departmental exams.
Q6.What is the highest salary of IB?
The average IB Group salary ranges from approximately ₹1,20,784 per year (approx.) for an Grade 2/Executive to ₹35,93,232 per year (approx.) for an AVP-Sales.
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