The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II / Executive. A total of 3717 vacancies have been announced. Interested candidates can apply online from 19 July to 10 August 2025.
MHA Intelligence Bureau IBIB Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade II / Executive Recruitment 2025IB ACIO 2025 Exam : Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Gen / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹650/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / Female | ₹450/- |
Fee includes both exam & processing charges. Payable online via UPI, net banking, credit/debit card.
Intelligence Bureau (IB) ACIO Recruitment 2025 : Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
- Basic computer knowledge is preferred.
Age Limit (as on 10.08.2025):
- Minimum: 18 Years
- Maximum: 27 Years
- Age Relaxation:
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwD: 10 years
Intelligence Bureau (IB) ACIO Recruitment 2025 : Vacancy Details (Category-Wise)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 1537 |
| EWS | 442 |
| OBC | 946 |
| SC | 566 |
| ST | 226 |
| Total | 3717 |
Selection Process
- Tier I – Objective Test (100 Marks)
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Logical Reasoning
- English Language
- General Studies
- Tier II – Descriptive (50 Marks)
- Essay writing
- English comprehension & précis
- Tier III – Interview (100 Marks)
Final selection will be based on combined performance in Tier I + II + III.
Intelligence Bureau ACIO Recruitment 2025 : Exam Pattern
Tier I (Objective Type)
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 | |
| English Language | 20 | 20 | |
| General Studies | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Tier II (Descriptive)
| Paper | Marks | Duration |
| Essay Writing | 30 | |
| English Comprehension & Precis | 20 | |
| Total | 50 | 60 min |
Interview
- Total Marks: 100
- Based on performance in Tier I & II
Intelligence Bureau ACIO Recruitment 2025 : Detailed Syllabus (Tier I)
| Section | Topics Covered |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs (National & International), Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy & Budget, Government Schemes, Science & Technology, Awards & Honours, Sports |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number System, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Average, Ratio & Proportion, SI & CI, Time & Work, Time-Speed-Distance, Data Interpretation |
| Logical Reasoning | Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Syllogism, Seating Arrangement, Puzzles, Series (Alphabetical & Numerical), Analogies |
| English Language | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Improvement, One-word Substitution, Synonyms-Antonyms, Para Jumbles, Grammar |
| General Studies | Constitution, Fundamental Rights & Duties, Parliament & Judiciary, International Organizations (UN, IMF, WHO), Indian Polity, Governance |
Intelligence Bureau ACIO Recruitment 2025 : Detailed Syllabus (Tier II)
| Paper | Topics |
| Essay Writing | Current events, National issues, International relations, Security challenges, Technology, Economy |
| English Comprehension & Precis | Reading comprehension, Summary writing, Vocabulary usage, Grammar application |
Preparation Tips
- Read newspapers daily for Current Affairs (The Hindu, Indian Express)
- Focus on NCERT (History, Polity, Geography) and Lucent GK for static portion
- Practice reasoning and quantitative aptitude using mock tests (RS Aggarwal, Arun Sharma)
- Improve essay writing with practice on trending national/international topics
- Revise grammar rules and comprehension exercises for Tier II
💼 Pay Scale
| Pay Level | Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Salary | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 + allowances |
📎 How to Apply Intelligence Bureau (IB) ACIO Recruitment 2025
- Go to https://www.mha.gov.in
- Click on “IB ACIO Recruitment 2025”
- Register and fill the online form
- Upload scanned documents
- Pay the fee online
- Submit the form and print confirmation
Tips for Selection
- Focus on current affairs + static GK for Tier I.
- Practice essay writing and comprehension daily.
- Use mock tests to increase speed and accuracy.
- Maintain a clean character record, as IB includes background verification.
🧠 Extra Info for Aspirants
- 📌 This post is ideal for those aiming for a career in intelligence/security.
- 📚 Previous year papers of IB ACIO are highly recommended.
- 💼 You will be on the central government payroll, with promotions up to Director level.
- 🛡️ The job is non-uniformed, but involves confidential operations.
Important Links:
| Apply Online | CLICK HERE |
| Join GovFormhub Channel | Telegram | WhatsApp |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE |
Frequently Asked Questions (FCQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IB ACIO 2025?
👉 10 August 2025.
Q2. What is the salary of ACIO in IB?
👉 ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 (Level 7) + allowances.
Q3. Is there any negative marking in Tier I?
👉 Yes, 1/4th negative marking.
Q4. Can final year students apply?
👉 No. You must have a degree at the time of application.
Q5. Is computer knowledge compulsory?
👉 Basic computer knowledge is desirable but not mandatory.
Q6. What is the job location?
👉 Anywhere in India under MHA.