MHA Intelligence Bureau IB ACIO Online Form 2025

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released a short notification for the Intelligence Bureau (IB) Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade II/Executive Recruitment 2025. This is a significant opportunity for graduates looking to join the Intelligence Bureau.

Here's a detailed description of the IB ACIO Online Form 2025:

1. Overview

• Conducting Body: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Intelligence Bureau (IB)

• Post Name: Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade II/Executive

• Total Vacancies: 3,717

• Application Mode: Online

• Salary (Level 7): ₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400 per month, plus admissible Central Government allowances (including a special security allowance of 20% of basic pay).

• Official Website: www.mha.gov.in

2. Important Dates

• Short Notification Release: July 14, 2025

• Detailed Notification Release (Expected): July 19, 2025

• Online Application Start Date: July 19, 2025

• Last Date to Apply: August 10, 2025 (till 23:59 hours)

• Exam Date (Tier-I): To be announced

3. Vacancy Distribution

A total of 3,717 vacancies are announced across various categories:

• General (UR): 1,537

• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 442

• Other Backward Classes (OBC): 946

• Scheduled Castes (SC): 566

• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 226

• Total: 3,717

4. Eligibility Criteria (as of August 10, 2025)

• Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from a recognized university. Basic computer knowledge is desirable.

• Age Limit:

  • Minimum Age: 18 years

  • Maximum Age: 27 years

• Age Relaxation:

  • OBC: 3 years

  • SC/ST: 5 years

  • Departmental candidates (with 3 years of regular and continuous service): Up to 40 years

  • Widows, divorced women, and women judicially separated from their husbands and not remarried:

    • UR: 35 years

    • SC/ST: 40 years

    • OBC: 38 years

  • Meritorious sportspersons: 5 years (as per DoP&AR O.M. No. 14015/1/76-Estt.(D), dtd 4.8.1980)

5. Application Fees

• General, OBC, EWS (Male Candidates): Rs. 650/- (Rs. 100/- Examination Fee + Rs. 550/- Recruitment Processing Charges)

• SC, ST, All Female Candidates, and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation (who haven't already secured civil employment): Rs. 550/- (Recruitment Processing Charges only, exempted from examination fee)

• Mode of Payment: Online only.

6. Selection Process

The selection process for IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 involves three stages:

• Tier-I: Written Examination (Objective Type)

• Tier-II: Descriptive Test

• Tier-III: Interview

• Document Verification & Medical Examination: Will be conducted for shortlisted candidates after the interview.

7. Exam Pattern

a) Tier-I (Objective Type - 100 Marks)

• Duration: 1 hour

• Total Questions: 100 (1 mark each)

• Negative Marking: 1/4th mark for each incorrect answer.

• Sections:

  • Current Affairs: 20 Questions, 20 Marks

  • General Studies: 20 Questions, 20 Marks

  • Numerical Aptitude: 20 Questions, 20 Marks

  • Reasoning/Logical Aptitude: 20 Questions, 20 Marks

  • English Language: 20 Questions, 20 Marks

• Minimum Qualifying Marks (Tier-I): UR-35, OBC-34, SC/ST-33 & EWS-35.

b) Tier-II (Descriptive Type - 50 Marks)

• Duration: 1 hour

• Sections:

  • Essay Writing: 20 Marks

  • English Comprehension & Precis Writing: 30 Marks (includes 2 long answer type questions of 10 marks each on Current Affairs, Economics, Socio-political issues, etc.)

• Minimum Qualifying Marks (Tier-II): 33% (17 out of 50)

c) Tier-III (Interview - 100 Marks)

• Assesses personality, communication skills, and overall suitability for the role.

8. Syllabus

a) Tier-I Syllabus:

• Current Affairs: National & International current events (last 5-6 months are crucial).

• General Studies: History, Geography, Indian Polity & Constitution, Economy & Finance, Science & Technology (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Static GK.

• Numerical Aptitude (Quantitative Aptitude): Number Systems, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Discount, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Time & Work, Time, Speed & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Algebra, Data Interpretation, Fractions, Decimals.

• Reasoning/Logical Aptitude: Alphanumeric series, Analogies, Blood Relations, Calendars, Clocks, Coding-Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Decision Making, Directions, Input-Output, Odd One Out, Puzzles, Order & Ranking, Statement & Assumptions, Statement & Conclusions.

• English Language: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Parts of Speech, Modes of Narration, Prepositions, Voice Change, Sentence Structure, Adjectives, Clauses, One Word Substitution, Synonyms/Antonyms, Vocabulary, Grammar, Spellings.

b) Tier-II Syllabus:

• Essay Writing: Topics generally related to current affairs, social issues, economic issues, national security, etc.

• English Comprehension & Precis Writing: Assessing understanding of passages and ability to summarize effectively.

9. How to Apply

1. Visit the official MHA website: www.mha.gov.in (The application link will be active from July 19, 2025).

2. Look for the link for "IB Executive Recruitment 2025" or "IB ACIO Grade-II/Executive Examination-2025."

3. Click on the apply online link.

4. Register yourself by providing the required details.

5. Fill out the online application form with accurate personal and educational information.

6. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents as per the specifications.

7. Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.

8. Review all the entered details carefully before final submission.

9. Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the detailed official notification on the MHA website once it is released on July 19, 2025, for the most accurate and complete information.

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