The Intelligence Bureau (IB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, invites online applications for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Executive (ACIO-II/Exe). A total of 3,717 vacancies are available for direct recruitment.
📌 Post Details:
- Post Name: Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Executive (ACIO-II/Exe)
- Group & Service: General Central Service, Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial)
- Pay Scale: Level-7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400) + Central Govt. AllowancesIncludes Special Security Allowance @ 20% of basic pay + cash compensation for holiday duty
🧮 Vacancies by Category:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 1,537 |
| EWS | 442 |
| OBC | 946 |
| SC | 566 |
| ST | 226 |
| Total | 3,717 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Graduation or equivalent from a recognized university
- Desirable: Computer knowledge
- Age Limit: 18 to 27 years (as on 10.08.2025)Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, Departmental candidates, etc.
📝 Selection Process:
- Tier-I (Objective Type Test – 100 Marks):
- Current Affairs, General Studies, Numerical Aptitude, Reasoning, and English
- 1 hour, negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer
- Tier-II (Descriptive – 50 Marks):
- Essay (20 marks), English Comprehension (10 marks), Long-answer (20 marks)
- 1 hour duration
- Tier-III: Interview (100 Marks)
Final selection based on combined performance in Tier-I, II & III, followed by document verification and medical exam.
🗓️ Important Dates:
- Online Application Start Date: 19 July 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 10 August 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Last Date for Offline Fee Payment via Challan: 12 August 2025 (during banking hours)
💰 Application Fee:
| Category | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS (Male) | ₹650/- |
| SC/ST/Female/Ex-Servicemen (Eligible) | ₹550/- |
₹100 as Examination Fee + ₹550 as Recruitment Processing Charges
Online payment via SBI EPAYLITE (Net banking/UPI/Debit/Credit Card/Challan)
🌍 Exam Centres:
Candidates can choose 5 exam cities from a list covering all states and union territories, including Leh, Srinagar, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and many more.
🔗 How to Apply:
Eligible candidates must apply online only through:
No offline applications will be accepted.
⚠️ Note:
- Read the full notification carefully before applying.
- Only one application per candidate is allowed.
- Keep the same email ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process.
