Last Date :- 10/08/2025
Recruitment Overview & Notification(IB)
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), under the Intelligence Bureau, released a short-notification announcing 3,717 Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II (Executive) vacancies in July 2025 The official detailed notification and advertisement followed shortly after (around 18–19 July 2025)
- Online applications opened on 19 July 2025 and will remain active until 10 August 2025
- For candidates preferring offline fee submission, the last date via SBI challan is 12 August 2025
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Vacancy & Pay Structure(IB)
- The total of 3,717 vacancies is distributed as:
- UR (Unreserved): 1537
- EWS (Economically Weaker Section): 442
- OBC-NCL: 946
- SC: 566
- ST: 226
- Designated under General Central Service, Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial).
- Pay Level: Level 7 as per the 7th CPC, earning between ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 along with central government allowances (HRA, DA, TA, plus special security allowances, where applicable)
Eligibility Criteria(IB)
a) Nationality & Education
- Applicants must be Indian nationals.
- Essential qualification: Graduation or equivalent from a recognized university
- Desirable: Basic computer knowledge is often emphasized in guidelines .
b) Age Limit & Relaxations (As on 10 August 2025)
- Minimum age: 18 years; Maximum age: 27 years
- Relaxations:
- OBC: +3 years (up to 30 years)
- SC/ST: +5 years (up to 32 years)
- Departmental candidates (Central Govt. civilian employees with ≥3 years’ continuous service): up to 40 years
- Widows/divorced women/judicially separated (non-remarried): UR up to 35; SC/ST up to 40
- Ex-servicemen, meritorious sportspersons: relaxations as per Government of India norms
Application Process(IB)
- Applications must be submitted online via MHA’s official website (mha.gov.in) or the National Career Service (NCS) portal (ncs.gov.in)
- Steps:
- Register with active email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational and category details.
- Upload required documents (photograph, signature).
- Pay the application & processing fee.
- Submit and take a printout of completed form
- Fees:
- General/OBC/EWS males: ₹650 (₹550 fee + ₹100 processing)
- SC/ST/female applicants: ₹550
Selection Process & Exam Pattern(IB)
a) Stages
The recruitment selection includes three stages:
- Tier I – Objective MCQ written test
- Tier II – Descriptive written test
- Tier III – Interview (Personality assessment)
Final merit is based on performance across all three stages, followed by document verification, character & antecedent checks, and medical examination
b) Detailed Exam Pattern
- Tier I (Objective Test):
- 100 MCQs (1 mark each), covering:
- Current Affairs
- General Studies
- Quantitative/Numerical Aptitude
- Logical/Reasoning
- English
- Duration: ~1 hour
- Negative marking: ¼ mark deducted per wrong answer
- 100 MCQs (1 mark each), covering:
- Tier II (Descriptive Test):
- 50 marks total
- Comprises essay writing, comprehension, and long-answer-type English questions
- Interview (Tier III):
- Typically around 100 marks
- Assessment of personality, suitability, and skills relevant to intelligence work
Important Dates & Timelines(IB)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notification Release | 14 July 2025 |
| Detailed Notification PDF | Around 18 July 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 19 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 August 2025 (by 11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay via SBI Challan | 12 August 2025 |
| Tier I Exam (Expected) | Likely from 16 September 2025 onwards (tentative) |
| Tier II & Interview | To be announced by MHA later |
Important Web-Links Of Intelligence Bureau Recruitment
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Official website | Click Here |
Post-Selection: Offer & Posting(IB)
- Selected candidates undergo character & antecedent verification, followed by a medical check-up.
- Upon clearance, they are officially appointed as ACIO Grade-II and may be posted anywhere in India, depending on operational needs
Summary & Key Highlights(IB)
- Vacancies: 3,717 ACIO-II/Executive (Category-wise distribution available).
- Pay: ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 (Level 7) plus allowances.
- Eligibility: Indian graduate, age 18–27 (with relaxations).
- Application: Online from 19 July to 10 August 2025; fees payable online or via challan by 12 August.
- Selection: Through Tier I (objective), Tier II (descriptive), Interview, followed by verification and medical.
- Exam Pattern:
- Tier I: 100 MCQs, 1 mark each, negative marking.
- Tier II: 50-mark descriptive.
- Interview: ~100 marks.
- Timeline: Notification in mid-July, registration late July–early August, Tier I possibly mid-September.
Preparation Tips (Beyond Scope But Useful)(IB)
- Understand the exam structure and practice MCQs in all sections.
- Develop writing and comprehension skills for the descriptive Tier II.
- Stay updated on current affairs, national security, and general awareness.
- Prepare for the interview by practicing communication, reasoning, and personality-building.
- Keep documents and proofs (age, education, category, etc.) ready.
Final Note
This recruitment drive is one of the largest in recent years, offering a rare opportunity to join India’s premier internal intelligence agency. With comprehensive exam details, clear timelines, and transparent selection stages, aspirants should carefully assess their eligibility and prepare diligently.
