So most awaited career opportunity's The IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 short notification has been officially released, announcing a total of 3,717 vacancies for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II Executive. The short notification contains all the essential details like eligibility, important dates, category-wise vacancies, and the selection process.
IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 – Overview
Conducting Authority Intelligence Bureau - MHA
Post Name - ACIO Grade-II/Executive
Vacancies -3,717
Application Start 19 July 2025
Application End 10 August 2025
Official Website mha.gov.in
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
GEN - 1,537
OBC - 946
SC - 566
ST - 226
EWS - 442
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
Basic computer knowledge is desirable.
Age Limit
Minimum: 18 years, Maximum: 27 years
(Relaxations as per Govt. norms: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, etc.)
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Selection Process -How to become an IB Officer
The selection will be done in three stages:
1. Tier-I: Objective-type exam (General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English)
2. Tier-II: Descriptive paper (Essay & English Comprehension)
3. Interview: Final stage for shortlisted candidates
4. Document Verification and Medical Checkup
Note: Tier-I includes negative marking (¼ mark for each wrong answer).
Application Fee (Expected)
General/OBC/EWS: 650/-Rs
SC/ST/Female: 550/-Rs
Important Dates
Short Notice Released 14 July 2025
Application Start Date 19 July 2025
Last Date to Apply 10 August 2025
Tier-I Exam (Tentative) September 2025
How to Apply Online
1. Visit mha.gov.in
2. Click on the "IB ACIO Recruitment 2025" link
3. Register using a valid email and phone number
4. Fill the application form carefully
5. Upload photo, signature, and required documents
6. Pay the application fee and submit
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The Intelligence Bureau is one of India’s most prestigious intelligence organizations. A career as an ACIO Executive offers:
High job security
Challenging, confidential assignments
Government perks & benefits
Scope for future promotions and transfers across India.
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