The Intelligence Bureau (IB), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released the notification for Security Assistant – Motor Transport (SA/MT) posts. A total of 455 vacancies have been announced across various Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaus (SIBs) in India. Eligible candidates can apply online from 06 September 2025 to 28 September 2025.
Intelligence Bureau (IB)MHA IB Security Assistant Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern & SyllabusMHA IB SA/MT : Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
Selection Process
- Tier I: Online Objective Test (100 marks)
- Tier II: Practical Test – Driving and Motor Mechanism + Interview (Qualifying in nature)
- Document Verification & Medical Exam
Exam Pattern – Tier I (Written Exam)
- Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test – CBT)
- Type: Objective (MCQs), 100 questions, 100 marks
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Negative Marking: –0.25 mark per wrong answer
- Subjects & Weightage:
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Basic Transport / Driving Rules | 20 | 20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Numerical/Analytical/Logical Ability & Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| English Language | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Detailed Syllabus – Tier I
1. General Awareness
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- History, Geography, Polity, Economy
- Science & Technology, Environment
- Awards, Books & Authors, Sports, Monuments
2. Basic Transport / Driving Rules
- Traffic Signs & Signals
- Road Safety & Driving Etiquette
- Vehicle Rule Compliance
- Emergency Procedures, Penalties & Offences
- Basic First Aid in Driving Context
3. Quantitative Aptitude
- Simplification & Approximation
- Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
- Averages, Time-Speed-Distance, Time & Work, Profit & Loss
- Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Data Interpretation
4. Analytical/Logical Ability & Reasoning
- Coding–Decoding
- Blood Relations, Series (Number & Alphabet)
- Puzzles, Seating Arrangement
- Venn Diagrams, Analogy, Classification
- Direction Sense, Statements & Conclusions
5. English Language
- Error Spotting & Correction
- Fill in the Blanks, Cloze Test
- Para Jumble, Sentence Rearrangement
- Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One-Word Substitution)
- Reading Comprehension
Tier II – Practical Test
- Driving skills on LMV as per examiner’s instructions
- Identification and removal of minor vehicle defects
- Vehicle upkeep, maintenance tasks
- Interview assessing practical knowledge & driving competency — Qualifying with minimum 40% marks (i.e., 20/50)
Important Links:
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Join GovFormhub Channel | Telegram | WhatsApp |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE |
7-Days Preparation Plan
| Day | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| 1 | General Awareness – Current Affairs + Static GK |
| 2 | Basic Transport Rules – Traffic signs, safety, regulations |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude – Practice problems (Profit/Loss, Time & Work) |
| 4 | Reasoning – Coding, puzzles, seating, series |
| 5 | English – Grammar, vocabulary, para jumble, comprehension |
| 6 | Full-length mock test + error analysis |
| 7 | Revise weak areas + practical driving practice/prep |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the selection process?
- Tier I Online Test → Tier II Driving & Mechanism Test + Interview → Document Verification → Medical.
Q2. How many marks and duration for Tier I?
- 100 marks, 100 questions, 1 hour.
Q3. Is there negative marking?
- Yes, –0.25 mark for each wrong answer.
Q4. What is the role of Basic Transport Rules section?
- It tests knowledge of road safety, traffic norms, vehicle regulations critical for Motor Transport duties.
Q5. What does Tier II involve?
- Practical driving test, motor mechanism knowledge check, vehicle upkeep abilities, structured interview; must score ≥20/50.
Q6. Is Tier II qualifying or scoring?
- Qualifying in nature; final merit based on Tier I + performance in Tier II.
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