Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2025 – 3717 ACIO-II/ Exe Posts Apply Online

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) under the Intelligence Bureau (IB) has officially published the IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 notification. This year, the government is offering 3717 vacancies for the Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II/Executive post, which is one of the largest recruitment processes for candidates who wish to work in India’s top intelligence agency.

Here in this blog post, we will discuss everything that you should know, right from eligibility, application procedure, and selection process.

IB ACIO 2025 Recruitment Overview

EventDetails
OrganizationIntelligence Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs)
Post NameAssistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Executive (ACIO-II/Exe)
Total Vacancies3,717 posts
Service ClassificationGeneral Central Service, Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial)
Pay ScaleLevel 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) + allowances
Application ModeOnline
Official Websitemha.gov.in

IB ACIO Vacancy 2025 Details

A total of 3717 vacancies have been announced. Category-wise distribution will be available in the detailed official notification.

CategoryNumber of Posts
UR1,537
EWS442
OBC946
SC566
ST226
Total3717

Eligibility Criteria

ParameterRequirements
NationalityIndian Citizen
Educational QualificationGraduate from recognized university (Computer knowledge desirable)
Age Limit18-27 years (as on 10/08/2025)

Age Relaxation

CategoryRelaxation
SC/ST5 years
OBC3 years
Central Govt. EmployeesUp to 40 years (with 3 years service)
Widows/Divorced WomenUR: 35 yrs, OBC: 38 yrs, SC/ST: 40 yrs
Ex-ServicemenAs per Govt. norms
SportspersonsUp to 5 years

IB ACIO 2025 Selection Process

The Selection Process for IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 will be completed on the following phases –

  • Tier-I (Objective Written Exam)(100 Marks) – General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English, and General Studies.
  • Tier-II (Descriptive Test)(50 Marks) – Essay and English Comprehension.
  • Interview (100 Marks).
  • Document Verification.
  • Medical Examination.

Application Fees

ParticularsInformation
Application FeeUR/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹650
Others: ₹550
Payment ModeOnline (Debit/Credit Cards, Net Banking, UPI)

Important Dates

EventDate
Notification Release19.07.2025
Online Application Start Date19.07.2025
Last Date to Apply10.08.2025 (23:59 Hrs)
Last Date of submission of Application Fee through SBI challan (offline branch submission only) 12.08.2025 (Banking Hours)
Exam DateUpdated soon
Admit Card Release10-15 days before exam

How to Apply Online?

Step-by-step process:

  1. Visit the official MHA website: www.mha.gov.in
  2. Click on “IB ACIO Grade-II/Executive Recruitment 2025” link.
  3. Register using your email and phone number.
  4. Fill in personal, educational, and communication details.
  5. Upload scanned documents, photo, and signature.
  6. Pay the application fee online.
  7. Submit and download the final application form for future reference.
DescriptionLink
Online ApplicationClick Here 
Official NotificationClick Here
Official WebsiteClick Here

Conclusion

IB ACIO 2025 recruitment is a prestigious opportunity for candidates to serve the country in the area of national security and intelligence. Competition will be tough with 3717 vacancies, so prepare early. Stick to your basics, keep yourself updated with current affairs, and solve mock tests on a regular basis.

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