The Intelligence Bureau (IB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released a major recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II / Executive. This recruitment drive offers 3717 vacancies, providing a great opportunity for candidates who want to work in India’s intelligence and security sector. Interested candidates with a graduation degree can apply online before the deadline.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release
July 2025
Online Application Start
19 July 2025
Last Date to Apply
10 August 2025
Fee Payment Last Date
10 August 2025
Tier-I Exam Date
16, 17 & 18 September 2025
Admit Card Release
13 September 2025
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS:₹650
SC / ST:₹550
All Female Candidates:₹550
Payment Method: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or Online Payment Gateway.
Post Details & Eligibility
Post Name
Total Vacancy
Age Limit
Minimum Education Qualification
IB ACIO Grade-II / Executive
3717 Posts
18 – 27 Years
Graduation Degree in any stream from a recognized university
Age Relaxation: As per government rules for SC/ST, OBC, and other reserved categories.
Category Wise Vacancy
Category
Vacancies
UR
1537
EWS
442
OBC
946
SC
566
ST
226
Total
3717
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
The selection process for IB ACIO Grade-II / Executive recruitment consists of three stages.
Tier-I (Objective Test)
Subject
Questions
Marks
Current Affairs
20
20
General Studies
20
20
Numerical Aptitude
20
20
Reasoning / Logical Ability
20
20
English Language
20
20
Total
100
100
Duration: 1 Hour
Negative Marking:0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.