IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 Online Registration Form for 3717 Grade 2 Posts

The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the official notification has been released on its official website for 3,717 vacancies for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade II/Executive. This recruitment drive offers a golden opportunity for Indian graduates to join India’s premier intelligence agency. Online Registration has been started and will ends on  10 August 2025. This article provides a detailed overview of the IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 including vacancies, eligibility, application process, selection stages, exam pattern, salary and preparation tips.

IB ACIO Recruitment 2025

• Organization: Intelligence Bureau (IB)
• Post Name: ACIO Grade-II/ Executive
• Total Vacancies: 3717
• Application Mode: Online
• Pay Scale: Level 7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400) + Allowances
• Exam Conducting Authority: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
• Selection Process: Tier 1 (Objective), Tier 2 (Descriptive), Interview
• Official Website: www.mha.gov.in

IB ACIO Category Wise Vacancy 2025

Below we have given the Category Wise Vacancy Distribution of the IB ACIO 2025 Form.

Category-Wise Distribution:

• General (UR): 1,537
• Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL): 946
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 442
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 566
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 226
• Total Number of Vacancies: 3,717
• Post Type: Group C (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial)
• Posting: Across India, based on organizational needs.

IB ACIO Online Registration Dates 2025

• Application Last Date: 10 August 2025 (11:59 PM)
• Offline Fee Payment (SBI Challan): 12 August 2025
• Written Exam (Tier I & II): Soon
• Interview: Soon
• Admit Card Release: Soon

IB ACIO Online Registration 2025 Form

The IB ACIO Online Registration 2025 process has started on 19th July 2025 and will continue till 10th August 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by visiting the official websites. Applicants must fill in their personal and academic details, upload required documents, and pay the application fee online. It is advised to fill the form carefully and submit it before the last date to avoid technical issues. After submission, candidates should save a copy of the application for future reference.

IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 Eligibility

• Nationality: Indian citizens only.
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
•  Age Limit: 18–27 years as of August 10, 2025.
• Age Relaxation:
  OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years (up to 30 years).
  SC/ST: 5 years (up to 32 years).
  Meritorious Sportspersons: 5 years.
  Departmental Candidates (Central Govt., 3+ years service): Up to 40 years.
  Widows/Divorced Women (Not Remarried): General (35 years), OBC (38 years), SC/ST (40 years).
  Ex-Servicemen: As per Central Government norms.

Steps By Step to Fill the Intelligence Bureau ACIO Online Registration 2025 Form

• Visit www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in.
• Click “Online Applications for ACIO Grade II/Executive in IB” under “What’s New.”
• Register with a valid email ID and mobile number to receive Registration Number and Password.
• Log in and complete the application form by using the important details.
• Select up to five preferred exam cities.
• Upload the required documents.
• Pay the application fee online or via SBI Challan.
• Review and submit the form.
• Download and save the application form and payment receipt.

IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 Application Fees

To complete the Intelligence Bureau (IB) ACIO Online Registration 2025 form candidate needs to pay the application fees mentioned below:

• General/EWS/OBC (Male): ₹650 (₹100 exam fee + ₹550 processing fee).
• SC/ST/Female/Ex-Servicemen: ₹550 (processing fee only).
• Ex-Servicemen in Central Govt. Group C posts: ₹650.
• Payment modes: Debit/Credit Cards, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI Challan (offline, until August 12, 2025).

IB ACIO Selection Process

• Tier I: Objective test (100 marks, 1 hour, negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer).
• Tier II: Descriptive test (50 marks, 1 hour, no negative marking).
• Interview: 100 marks, assessing personality and aptitude.
• Document Verification and Medical Examination for final selection.

Important Instructions to Follow Before Applying Online

• Verify eligibility (age, education) before applying.
• Keep scanned documents ready (max size: 200 KB, PDF/JPEG format).
• Use a stable internet connection to avoid submission errors.
• Double-check details (e.g., spelling, category) before final submission.