IB ACIO Grade 2 Recruitment 2025|Udyoga Varadhi

IB ACIO Grade 2 Recruitment 2025!

The Intelligence Bureau (IB) Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II/Executive Examination 2025 is a national-level recruitment exam conducted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to recruit candidates for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II/Executive, a Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) position in the Intelligence Bureau.

The recruitment drive for 2025 have announced to fill 3,717 vacancies, offering a prestigious opportunity for graduates to serve in India’s internal intelligence agency. The educational qualifications, age, selection process, and important dates required for these posts have been given below.So, eligible candidates can apply for these posts immediately.

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Post Details:

Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II/Executive. You can see the details of the posts for the jobs in the table below. If you are eligible for these, you can apply now. Vacancies: 3,717 (category-wise distribution available in the official notification).

IB ACIO Grade 2 Recruitment 2025

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Basic computer knowledge is desirable.

Age Limit:

18 to 27 years as of August 10, 2025. Age relaxations apply as per government norms:
  • OBC: 3 years
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • Other categories (e.g., PwD, Ex-servicemen).

Application Process:

Online via Official Website

Application Steps:

    1. Visit the official website .
    2. Click on “Online Applications for the posts of ACIO Grade II/Executive in Intelligence Bureau.”
    3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number, and verify via OTP.
    4. Log in and fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and exam city preferences (choose up to 5 cities).
    5. Upload a recent passport-sized photograph (35mm x 45mm, colored, not older than 12 weeks) and signature (on white paper with black ink).
    6. Pay the application fee via SBI gateway (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI Challan).
    7. Generate and save the payment acknowledgment slip.
    8. Download and keep a hard copy of the application form.

Application Fee:

IB ACIO Grade 2 Recruitment 2025

  • Examination Fee: ₹100 (exempt for SC/ST, female candidates, and ex-servicemen).
  • Recruitment Processing Charge: ₹550 (mandatory for all candidates, plus bank charges).
  • Payment Modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI Challan.

Selection Process:

The selection process consists of three stages, followed by document verification and medical examination.

IB ACIO Grade 2 Recruitment 2025

Tier 1: Objective Test

  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Sections (20 questions, 20 marks each):
    • Current Affairs: National and international events, security-related news.
    • General Studies: History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Science & Technology.
    • Numerical Aptitude: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Data Interpretation.
    • Reasoning/Logical Aptitude: Verbal/Non-Verbal Reasoning, Puzzles, Analogies.
    • English Language: Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Sentence Correction.
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
  • Qualifying Marks: General/EWS: 35, OBC: 34, SC/ST: 33 (may vary based on exam difficulty).

Tier 2: Descriptive Test

  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Total Marks: 50
  • Sections:
    • Essay Writing: 30 marks (topics may include national security, current affairs, or social issues).
    • English Comprehension & Precis Writing: 20 marks.
  • Qualifying Marks: Minimum 33% (17 out of 50).

Tier 3: Interview

  • Total Marks: 100
  • Purpose: Assess personality, communication skills, mental alertness, and suitability for intelligence work.

Pay Scale:

₹.44,900 to ₹.1,42,400 (Level-7, 7th CPC) with starting basic pay of ₹44,900 including Dearness Allowance (DA): 46% of basic pay (revised periodically), House Rent Allowance (HRA): 9–27% based on city of posting,Transport Allowance (TA): ₹3,600 + DA (higher TPTA cities) or ₹1,800 + DA (other places), Special Security Allowance (SSA): 20% of basic pay, Other allowances: Medical, Special Duty Allowances.

Exam Centers:

Candidates can select up to 5 preferred cities during application. The final center will be allotted from these choices.

Important Dates:

  • Online Application End: August 10, 2025
  • Last Date for Fee Payment (SBI Challan): August 12, 2025
  • Exam Dates: To be announced (tentative schedule to be released with the admit card).
  • Admit Card Release: Approximately one week before the exam.

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