The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has released the much-awaited notification for the recruitment of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Executive (ACIO-II/Exe) for 2025.
This year, a total of 3,717 vacancies have been announced, offering a significant opportunity for graduates seeking a prestigious government career in intelligence and security services. The online application process will be conducted through the official MHA website, mha.gov.in, starting from 19th July 2025.
IB ACIO (II) Executive Recruitment 2025 Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 14th July 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 19th July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10th August 2025 |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | 1,537 |
| OBC | 946 |
| EWS | 442 |
| SC | 566 |
| ST | 226 |
| Total | 3,717 |
IB ACIO (II) Executive Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
- Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university is mandatory.
Age Limit (as on 10th August 2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 27 years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms:
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- Departmental candidates: up to 40 years (with 3 years of regular service)
- Other relaxations as per official notification
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS (Male) | 650 |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female candidates | 550 |
- Payment can be made through Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
Selection Process
The selection for IB ACIO Grade-II/Executive will be conducted in three stages:
- Tier-I Exam: Objective type (100 MCQs, 1 hour, negative marking of 1/4 per wrong answer)
- Tier-II Exam: Descriptive type (Essay writing, English comprehension, and précis writing)
- Tier-III: Interview/Personality Test
Candidates must qualify each stage to proceed to the next.
Salary and Benefits
- Pay Scale: Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) as per the 7th Central Pay Commission.
- Additional allowances and benefits as per government rules.
IB ACIO (II) Executive Recruitment 2025: How to Apply
- Visit the official MHA website: mha.gov.in
- Click on the IB ACIO (II) Executive Recruitment 2025 link.
- Register and fill in the required details.
- Upload necessary documents and pay the application fee.
- Submit the application and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.
