The Intelligence Bureau released IB ACIO notification 2025 for a total of 3717 vacancies. The application process started on July 19, 2025. IB ACIO exam is conducted in three phases-Tier 1, 2 and 3. Read below for more details.
- What is IB ACIO?
- IB ACIO Exam Dates & Schedule
- IB ACIO 2025 Application Process
- IB ACIO Syllabus
- IB ACIO Exam Pattern
- IB ACIO Admit Card 2025
- IB ACIO Result
What is IB ACIO?
IB ACIO or Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer examination is conducted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to fill up the vacancies for the post of Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence (IB ACIO) Grade-II. IB ACIO is a national-level exam conducted once a year. The post is classified as Grade-II, Group C (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial Executive post. Selection of candidates for IB ACIO exam is done through Tier I, II, and III exams.
IB ACIO Exam Highlights
Some of the important highlights of IB ACIO exam are given below:
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
IB ACIO |
| Conducting Body |
Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Exam Level |
Nationl level |
| Exam Frequency |
Annually (Depending upon the vacancies and requirement of the concerned department) |
| Mode of Exam |
Tier I: Online Tier-II: Offline |
| Exam Stages |
Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III |
| Exam Purpose |
To select candidates for the post of Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence (IB ACIO) Grade-II |
| Exam Fees |
INR 100 (All SC/ST candidates are exempted from fee payment) |
| Exam Duration |
Tier I: 60 Tier II: 60 |
| Total Marks and Papers |
Tier I: Online test comprising of objective-type multiple-choice questions of 100 marks Tier II: Descriptive type paper of 50 marks Tier III: Interview conducted for 100 marks |
| Total Questions |
Tier I: 100 |
| Marking Scheme |
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| Language/Medium of Exam |
English and Hindi |
| No. of Test Cities |
More than 100 cities |
| Official Website |
mha.gov.in/notifications/vacancies |
IB ACIO Salary
IB ACIO salary for these posts is given below.
| Name of Post | Salary (In INR) |
|---|---|
| Assistant Central Intelligence Officer-I/ Executive (Group-B) |
Level 8 of the pay matrix 47,600-1,51,100 as per 7th CPC |
| Assistant Central Intelligence Officer-II/Executive |
Level 7 of the pay matrix 44,900-1,42,400 |
| Junior Intelligence Officer-I/Executive |
Level 5 of the pay matrix 29,200-92,300 as per 7th CPC |
| Junior Intelligence Officer-II/Executive |
Level 4 of the pay matrix 25,500- 81,100 in the pay matrix as per the 7th CPC |
| Security Assistant/Executive |
Level 3 of the pay matrix 21,700 – 69,100 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC |
| Junior Intelligence Officer-I (Motor Transport) |
Level 5 of the pay matrix 25500-81100 as per 7th CPC |
| Junior Intelligence Officer-Grade-II (Motor Transport) |
Level 4 of the pay matrix 21700-69100 as per 7th CPC |
| Security Assistant (Motor Transport) |
Level 3 of the pay matrix 21700-69100 as per 7th CPC |
| Halwai Cum Cook |
Level 3 of the pay matrix 21,700-69,100 as per 7th CPC |
| Caretaker |
Level 5 of pay matrix 29200-92300 in the pay matrix as per the 7th CPC |
| Junior Intelligence Officer-II/Tech |
Level 4 of the pay matrix 25500-81100 as per the 7th CPC |
Commonly asked questions
Women candidates can apply for IB ACIO exam. A married woman can apply for IB ACIO. IB provides age relaxations for widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and not remarried. Any graduate candidate can apply for IB ACIO exam. Candidates need to fulfil the age limit prescribed by the examination authority. The selection process of IB ACIO exam comprises Tier 1, 2 and interview.
The full form of IB ACIO is Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer.
IB ACIO Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IB ACIO 2022 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 19 Jul ' 25 - 10 Aug ' 25 | IB ACIO Application Form 2025 |
| 19 Aug ' 22 | IB ACIO application form for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer-I/Executive, ACIO-II/ Executive, JIO-I/ Executive, JIO-II/Executive, Halwai-cum-Cook, Caretaker, and other posts |
| 22 Oct ' 21 | Tier-II result |
IB ACIO 2025 Application Process
IB ACIO application form is available now. The examination fee is INR 100 and recruitment processing charges are INR 450. Male candidates belonging to General, EWS and OBC categories are required to pay the exam fee as well as recruitment processing charges. However, SC/ST, female and ExSM candidates had to pay only the recruitment processing fees.
IB ACIO Notification
IB Recruitment notification was released by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). IB ACIO notification PDF contains all the information required by the candidates such as the application form, IB ACIO exam date, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, vacancy, and other important information.
Commonly asked questions
IB ACIO apply online link is provided on this page. The application process comprises several stages.
Need the following documents to fill IB ACIO application form.
| Parameters | Size |
| Photograph Image | 50-100kb in jpg/jpeg format
35mm (width) x 45mm (height) |
| Signature Image | 50-100kb in jpg/jpeg format |
IB ACIO application fees can be paid online and offline. The category-wise application fees are given below.
| Category | Recruitment Processing Fee (In INR) | Application Fee (In INR) | Total Fees (In INR) |
| All Candidates | 450 | Nil | 450 |
| General, EWS, OBC (Male) | 450 | 100 | 550 |
IB ACIO Syllabus
IB ACIO syllabus for Tier 1 comprises topics from General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude Average, Logical/Analytical Ability, and English Language. The syllabus for Tier 2 comprises Essay Writing topics, such as security threats, cultural diversity, etc. IB ACIO syllabus for Tier 1 and 2 is given below:
Tier 1 Syllabus
General Awareness: Current Affairs: History, Geography, Science & Technology, Indian Polity & Constitution, Economy & Finance, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Static GK
Quantitative Aptitude: Average, LCM & HCF, Percentages, Partnership, Boat & Stream, Pipes & Cistern, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Profit loss & Discount, Mixture & Allegation, Problem on Ages, Ratio Proportion, Complementary angles, Data Interpretation, Time work & wages, Speed, time, and work, Heights and Distances, Standard Trigonometry Identities, Mensuration.
Logical/Analytical Ability: Alphabet Test, Classification, Analogy, Arithmetic Reasoning, Logical Venn diagram, Distance direction test, Matrix, Blood Relation, Coding decoding, Pattern Completion, Embedded figures, Figure Formation & Analysis, Cube & Dice, Figure Formation & Analysis, Missing Number, Series Papercutting & folding, Counting of figures, Mirror Image, Water Image
English Language: Cloze Test, Synonyms & Antonyms, Para Jumble, Spotting Error, Sentence Improvement, Fill in the blanks, Reading Comprehension, Spelling Error, Sentence Improvement, Preposition, One-word Substitution, Idiom & Phrase, Active & Passive Voice.
Tier 2 Syllabus
Few Essay writing topics for IB ACIO exam are given below:
- Growth with equity is a good news for national security
- What seven decades of freedom have taught us
- Technology in a global village
- Limits to dissent in a Democracy
- Mass communication and national security
Commonly asked questions
The syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude is given below.
| Advance | Arithmetic |
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The General Awareness syllabus is given below.
| General Studies | Current Affairs |
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The important topics are given below.
Blood Relation Test | Series Completion |
Analogy | Character Puzzles |
Classification | Series |
Analytical Reasoning | Pattern Completion |
Chart Logic | Image Analysis |
Data Sufficiency | Logical Sequence of Words |
Seating Arrangement | Direction Sense Test |
IB ACIO Exam Pattern
Tier I is an objective-type test that comprises questions spread across five sections. Tier-II is a descriptive test of 50 marks. The Interview carries a total of 100 marks.
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IB ACIO Exam Centres
IB ACIO exam is conducted in more than 100 cities. Candidates are required to select three exam cities while filling the application form. The discretion to allot exam centres to candidates depends on the examination authority. Candidates cannot change IB ACIO exam centres allotted to them. Candidates who will opt for more than one exam centre will be rejected.
Also Read: IB ACIO Exam Centres
Commonly asked questions
The marking scheme of IB ACIO is given below:
- There will be a negative marking of ¼ mark for each wrong answer in the Tier I exam
- For a correct answer in Tier I, candidates will get one mark
- No marks will be awarded for un-attempted questions
Check below.
| IB ACIO Exam Pattern Tier II | ||
| Section | Marks | Total Time |
| Essay Writing | 30 | 1 Hour |
| Comprehension and Precis Writing | 20 | |
| Total | 50 | |
IB ACIO exam pattern is given below.
| Written Examination | Description of the Examination | Time | Marks |
| Tier I Exam: 100 Objective type MCQs, divided into 5 parts containing 20 questions of 1 mark each on.
Current Affairs, General Studies, Numerical Aptitude, Reasoning/Logical Aptitude, English | 1 Hour | 100 | |
| Tier II: Descriptive type paper of 50 marks essay (30 marks) and English comprehension and precis writing (20 marks) | 1 Hour | 50 | |
| Interview | Tier 3: Interview | – | 100 |
IB ACIO Admit Card 2025
IB ACIO admit is released for Tier I, II and Interview. To download the same, students need to enter user ID and password. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent by post.
Commonly asked questions
The following details are below.
Name of the candidate
Roll number or registration number
Photograph and signature
Date of birth
Gender
Name of the examination (IB ACIO)
Date and time of the exam
Reporting time
Examination centre and address
Exam duration
'Instructions and guidelines for the exam day
Items allowed and not allowed in the exam hall
Reporting time and GATE closing time
Valid photo ID proof required for verification (e.g., Aadhar card, passport, driving license)
Any additional documents required for the exam
After downloading the admit card, students are advised to check all the details carefully. In case they find any discrepancies in the details, they should immediately contact the examination authority for correction.
The process is shared below.
- Visit the our website
- Click the 'IB ACIO admit card' link on the home page
- Enter the required credentials
- The admit card appears on the screen
- Download the IB ACIO admit card and save it
IB ACIO Result
IB ACIO result is announced online. The result is available in PDF form and comprises the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates. Based on the result of all the stages, candidates are selected for final appointment.
Also Read: IB ACIO cut off
Commonly asked questions
To qualify the exam, candidates need to secure the minimum qualifying marks. Besides, the examination authority also decides category-wise cut off marks for each stage of the recruitment exam. The category-wise cutoff is given below:
| Category | Tier-I Cutoff Marks (Out of 100) |
|---|---|
| UR | 35 |
| OBC/EWS | 34 |
| SC/ST | 33 |
Tier-II
The qualifying marks for Tier-II is 33 per cent. This means candidates need to secure 17 marks out of 50.
IB ACIO result is announced online on the exam body website. The link to download the result is made available on this page. The result is announced in PDF form and comprises the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Based on IB ACIO result, candidates are selected for different stages of selection process.
IB ACIO scorecard is released along with the result. The scorecard is released online and candidates can download it by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the scorecard is not sent by post.
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