The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially released the IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 Notification, announcing 3,717 vacancies for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Executive (ACIO-II/Exe) in the Intelligence Bureau (IB). This recruitment drive offers a great opportunity for graduates who are aspiring to work in the intelligence and security sector of India.
Interested candidates can apply online from July 19, 2025, through the official website of the Ministry of Home Affairs – www.mha.gov.in. The last date to submit the application form is August 10, 2025.
🔍 IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
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| Organization | Intelligence Bureau (IB), Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Post Name | Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Executive |
| Vacancies | 3,717 |
| Notification Release | July 14, 2025 |
| Online Application Starts | July 19, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | August 10, 2025 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website | mha.gov.in |
📢 IB ACIO Vacancy 2025 Category-wise (Expected)
The total number of vacancies is 3,717, which may be divided as follows:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 1,545 |
| OBC | 951 |
| EWS | 371 |
| SC | 557 |
| ST | 293 |
| Total | 3,717 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria for IB ACIO 2025
✅ Educational Qualification
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A candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
✅ Age Limit (as on Aug 10, 2025)
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Minimum Age: 18 years
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Maximum Age: 27 years
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Age relaxation:
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SC/ST: 5 years
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OBC: 3 years
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Others as per government norms
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💼 IB ACIO Salary 2025
The ACIO Grade-II/Executive post falls under Level 7 of the pay matrix (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) as per 7th CPC, with other allowances like DA, HRA, TA, and Special Security Allowance.
In-hand Salary: ₹50,000 – ₹55,000 (approximately, may vary by city).
📝 Selection Process for IB ACIO 2025
The selection process includes:
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Tier-I (Written Exam - Objective Type)
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General Awareness
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Quantitative Aptitude
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Logical/Analytical Ability
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English Language
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General Studies
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Tier-II (Descriptive Test)
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Essay writing and English comprehension
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Tier-III (Interview/Personality Test)
Final selection is based on combined performance in Tier-I, Tier-II, and Interview, subject to medical and character verification.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | July 14, 2025 |
| Application Start Date | July 19, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | August 10, 2025 |
| Tier-I Exam Date | To be notified |
| Admit Card Release | One week before the exam |
🖥️ How to Apply for IB ACIO Recruitment 2025
Follow the steps below to apply online:
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Visit the official website mha.gov.in.
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Click on “IB ACIO-II/Exe Recruitment 2025” link.
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Register with your basic details.
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Fill in the online application form with accurate information.
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Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, ID).
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Pay the application fee.
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Submit and download the application form for future reference.
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
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| General/OBC/EWS | ₹100 + ₹500 (processing fee) = ₹600 |
| SC/ST/Female | ₹500 (processing fee only) |
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