IB ACIO Application Form 2025 OUT: How to Apply Online

Q: Is there any minimum percentage of marks needed in graduation inorder to apply for IB ACIO exam?

IB ACIO eligibility is prescribed by the examination authority. To apply for IB ACIO exam, candidates must have a graduation degree with 50 per cent. The age limit prescribed for the exam is 18 to 27 years.

Q: What are the documents required to fill IB ACIO application form?

Candidates need the following documents to fill IB ACIO application form. Parameters Size Other Details Photograph Image 50-100kb in jpg/jpeg format 35mm (width) x 45mm (height) Black & white photograph Light background. Light grey/white is suggested face should cover 70-80% of the photo Avoid uniforms of colours matching the background Signature Image 50-100kb in jpg/jpeg format Signature on white paper with a Black ink pen Scan the signature area only and not the entire page Signature must be signed only by the applicant and not by any other person

Q: Is there any option for editing details in IB ACIO application form later?

The examination authority releases the window to edit IB ACIO application form few days after the application process closes. Candidates are allowed to make changes in certain details. IB ACIO application form is released online. To fill the application form, candidates need the required details. Candidates need to satisfy the prescribed eligibility in order to apply for IB ACIO exam.

Q: What is IB ACIO age limit?

The age limit for IB ACIO (Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer) Exam falls within the range of 18 to 27 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided to certain reserved categories, such as SC, ST, OBC, and ex-servicemen.

Q: How do I join the Intelligence Bureau as a security assistant?

IB Security Assistant Selection Process: The selection process for the post of Security Assistant or Executive at the Intelligence Bureau of India comprises the following 3 stages: Tier I - Objective Test Tier II - Descriptive Test Tier III - Interview/ Personality Test IB Security Assistant Application Process 2023: 1- Register yourself through the Maharashtra official website or NCS Portal only. 2- After Registration, log in with your credentials to fill out the Intelligence Bureau Security Assistant or Executive Application Form. Enter all required details and complete the Intelligence Bureau application. 3- Upload the Intelligence Bureau required documents in the prescribed format. 4- Pay the Online Intelligence Bureau Application fee. 5- Submit the application form. Take a printout of the application form for future use. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha IB exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ib-acio-exam). I hope this will help you.

Q: What are the physical requirements needed in order to apply for the IB Security Assistant Exam?

The Intelligence Bureau wants personnel who look ordinary and think extraordinary. It wants persons of normal physique and normal health. After the final selection, the Bureau asks the selected candidates to get a health Certificate from the District Medical Officer or the District Surgeon. If there is no objectionable comment on the health report, the Bureau would induct him and trains him in order to build up his strength, health and confidence.

Q: Where can I find IB ACIO apply online link?

IB ACIO apply online link is activated on the official website of Ministry of Home Affairs. However, we provide the direct link to fill IB ACIO application form. The application forms need to be filled and submitted online only. The application process comprises several steps which candidates need to complete successfully.

Q: What are IB ACIO application fees?

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

Q: When IB ACIO 2025 application form will be released?

IB ACIO 2025 application form was released on July 19, 2025. The application form was released online and candidates need to fill the same within the prescribed deadline. Only online applications are accepted for the exam. Candidates need to pay the processing fee of INR 450. Male candidates of UR, EWS and OBC categories need to pay INR 100 in addition to Recruitment Processing Charges for IB ACIO exam.

Updated on Aug 12, 2025 10:24 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

IB ACIO Application Form 2025: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) released IB ACIO application form 2025. The last date to fill the application form was August 10, 2025. Candidates need to pay the processing fee of INR 450. Male candidates of UR, EWS and OBC categories need to pay INR 100 in addition to Recruitment Processing Charges for IB ACIO exam.

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Things Required to Fill IB ACIO Application Form
IB ACIO Exam Dates & Schedule
How to fill IB ACIO Application Form?

Things Required to Fill IB ACIO Application Form

Candidates had to keep the following documents ready for filling the application form:

Valid email ID
Bank details to pay the fees online
Marksheet of Class 10, 12 and graduation to enter the educational qualification

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is there any minimum percentage of marks needed in graduation inorder to apply for IB ACIO exam?

Q: What are the documents required to fill IB ACIO application form?

Q: Is there any option for editing details in IB ACIO application form later?

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
25 Jul ' 21	IB ACIO Tier 2 exam date
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How to fill IB ACIO Application Form?

Candidates were required to submit the application form of IB ACIO through the official website. IB ACIO application form could be filled in two parts. The steps related to filling both the parts of IB ACIO application form are explained below:

Filling the Part 1 of the Application Form

IB ACIO Registration: To register for the exam, candidates had to enter certain details. After successful registration, candidates were provided the registration number and password.

Uploading of scanned image and signature: Candidates were required to upload their photograph and signature at the time of registration. The size of the file had to be more than 50 KB.

Filling in the details: Candidates were required to fill in the academic qualifications and other particulars in this part.
Preview: Before submitting the IB ACIO application form, candidates were asked to preview the application to ensure that they had provided correct information, the photograph and signature uploaded were visible and not hazy, etc.

Final Submit: After ensuring that the data entered in the application form is correct, candidates had to submit the application form by agreeing to the terms and conditions.

Filling the Part 2 of the Application Form

Payment of application fee: The application fee for IB ACIO can be paid both online and offline. Candidates opting to pay the fee offline were required to take a printout of the challan and deposit the fee in cash at any of the branches of SBI. A challan receipt was given by the bank with the transaction ID, which candidates are required to keep safely. Candidates could pay the fees online through Internet Banking, ATM-Cum-Debit Card, and Credit Card of the State Bank of India or any other bank.

Print out of application form and payment slip: Candidates must not forget to take the printout of the application form and fee receipt.