Introduction – National Intelligence Bureau IB ka Hissa Banne ka Mauka
Intelligence Bureau (IB) has released another great recruitment notification. This time 3717 vacancies have been announced for ACIO-II/Executive posts. IB is a top-level intelligence agency of the country, whose job is to protect the country and handle confidential information.
This post is perfect for those people who want to serve the country and make a stable career in a government job.
Important Dates – Zarur Note Kare
| Notification Release | 19 July 2025 |
| Application Start | 19 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 August 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam Dates | Notify Later |
| Admit Card | Notify Later |
Post Details – Vacancy aur Role
Post: Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Executive
Total Vacancies: 3717
Vacancy Category-wise:
General (UR): Approx. 1537
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
SC/ST
EWS
Ex-Servicemen
(Exact category-wise breakup will be in the notification)
Role: Being part of national level intelligence operations, handling data collection, surveillance, threat analysis, and coordination work.
Eligibility Criteria – Kya Aap Apply Kar Sakte Hain?
Educational Qualification:
Graduation in any discipline from recognized university (Bachelor’s Degree is must).
Age Limit (as on 10 August 2025):
Minimum: 18 years
Maximum: 27 years
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
Ex-servicemen: As per govt norms
Application Fees – Bharna Zaruri Hai
Category Fees
General / OBC / EWS (Male) ₹550/-
SC / ST / Female / Ex-servicemen ₹450/-
Note: Fee is non-refundable . Payment mode: Online only (UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card)
Selection Process – Teen Kadam, Ek Safalta
IB ACIO-II recruitment process has total 3 stages:
1. Tier-I: Objective Type Paper (100 marks)
Time: 1 Hour
Subjects:
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
Logical Reasoning
English Language
Current Affairs
Negative Marking: -0.25 per wrong answer
2. Tier-II: Descriptive Paper (50 marks)
Essay writing: 30 marks
English comprehension & précis writing: 20 marks
Time: 1 Hour
3. Tier-III: Interview (100 marks)
Shortlisted candidates will be assessed on personality, communication skills, subject knowledge and national affairs.
7. Salary & Benefits – Sarkari Naukri Ki Shuruat
Pay Scale: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Level 7)
Grade Pay: ₹4600
Additional Benefits:
Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Transport Allowance
Central Govt. Pension Scheme
Medical & Insurance
Training & Promotions
Exam Syllabus – Kya Padhna Hai?
Tier-I Syllabus:
General Awareness: Indian History, Polity, Geography, Economics, Science, National & International Events
Quantitative Aptitude: Simplification, Ratio, Percentage, Data Interpretation, Speed & Distance
Logical Reasoning: Series, Coding-Decoding, Puzzle, Blood Relation, Syllogism
English: Grammar, Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the Blanks, Cloze Test, Reading Comprehension
Current Affairs: Last 6 months ke major events, schemes, defence, awards, appointments
Tier-II (Descriptive):
Essay Topics: Internal Security, Cybersecurity, Women Empowerment, Indian Foreign Policy, etc.
Preparation Tips – How to Prepare?
For Tier-I:
Read Daily Current Affairs (newspaper, apps)
Take mock tests of Reasoning & Maths
Analyze previous year papers
Focus on English grammar
For Tier-II:
Make it a habit to write an essay every day
Read editorials and opinion articles
Learn the structure of descriptive answers (Intro + Body + Conclusion)
For Interview:
Work on your personality and communication skills
Form your opinion on national issues
Attend mock interviews
How to Apply – Simple Steps
Go to-Click here and
Visit: https://www.mha.gov.in ya NCS portal
Click on “IB ACIO-II/Executive 2025 Apply Online”
Registration with valid Email & Phone Number
Fill application form : Personal + Academic details
Upload documents
Passport-size photo (100–200 KB)
Signature (80–150 KB)
Graduation marksheet
Photo ID proof
Summit the application fee
Final submission & print out
Key Points to Remember
The photo should be recent and with a light background (past 12 weeks)
Signature should be clearly visible
Last date: 10 August 2025, 11:59 PM (later the link will close)
Any one of the Aadhar, Voter ID, Driving License ID will be valid
Keep email/phone number active (for communication)
Career Growth in IB
Promotion to Senior Intelligence Officer (SIO) possible in 3–5 years
Can go into specialization: Cyber Wing, Counter Terrorism, Analysis Wing, etc.
Training through National Intelligence Academy (NIA)
Transfer across India and abroad can also happen
Is this job right for you?
If you:
want to work for the country
are interested in Intelligence & surveillance
want a job of challenging and secretive nature
Then Intelligence Bureau IB ACIO is a perfect match.
Final Checklist Before Applying
Graduation complete
Valid Email & Phone
Scanned Photo & Signature
Category certificate (if applicable)
Exam strategy ready
Deadline se pehle apply karna
Note – Do not miss this opportunity!
Intelligence Bureau IB ACIO 2025 is a prestigious and powerful opportunity for all those who want to be a part of India’s security and intelligence network. With 3717 posts, the competition will definitely be high, but it is absolutely possible to crack it with preparation and dedication.
This blog post is based on the publicly available Indian discussions related to the best working Indian operations of the intelligence bureaus released by the Home Ministry in July 2025.
Candidates are advised to always check the current rules and regulations on the official website of the Home Ministry before applying.
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