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The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has released a substantial notification for 3,717 Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO-II/Exe) positions, presenting a major career opportunity for graduates across India.

This is a direct recruitment for a prestigious Group 'C' post with All India Service Liability, meaning candidates must be willing to serve anywhere in the country.

Aspirants should carefully review the multi-stage examination process and heed the official warning against fraudulent agents, applying only through the MHA or NCS portals.

Key Information:

Information	Details
Organization	Intelligence Bureau (IB), Ministry of Home Affairs
Post Name	Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade - II/ Executive (ACIO-II/Exe)
Total Vacancies	3,717
Salary / Pay	Level 7 (Rs. 44,900-1,42,400) + Special Security Allowance @ 20% of basic pay
Last Date	10.08.2025
Apply Mode	Online
Official Website	mha.gov.in / ncs.gov.in

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Vacancy Details

The recruitment drive is for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade - II/ Executive. The category-wise distribution of the 3,717 vacancies is as follows:

Category	Vacancies
UR	1,537
EWS	442
OBC	946
SC	566
ST	226
Total	3,717

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 19.07.2025
• Application Last Date: 10.08.2025 (up to 23:59 hours)
• Last Date for Fee Payment (via SBI Challan): 12.08.2025 (during banking hours only)
• Exam Date (Tentative): To be notified later

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Application Fees

The application fee is comprised of an Examination Fee and Recruitment Processing Charges.

• For Male candidates of UR, EWS, and OBC categories:
  • Examination Fee: ₹100
  • Recruitment Processing Charges: ₹550
  • Total: ₹650
• For All SC/ST candidates, all Female candidates, and Ex-servicemen (eligible for reservation):
  • Examination Fee: NIL
  • Recruitment Processing Charges: ₹550
  • Total: ₹550

Note: Ex-servicemen who have already secured employment in a civil post under the Central Government on a regular basis after availing reservation benefits are required to pay the full fee of ₹650.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

(As on the closing date: 10.08.2025)

• General Age Limit: 18 to 27 years.

Upper Age Relaxation is provided as follows:

• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation.
• OBC: 3 years relaxation.
• Departmental Candidates: Up to 40 years of age (must have 3 years of regular and continuous service).
• Widows, Divorced Women, and Judicially Separated Women (Not Remarried):
  • Up to 35 years for UR category.
  • Up to 38 years for OBC category.
  • Up to 40 years for SC/ST category.
• Ex-Servicemen & Meritorious Sportspersons: As per Central Government rules issued from time to time.

Educational Qualification

• Essential Qualification: Candidates must possess a Graduation degree or its equivalent from a recognized university. The candidate must have been declared successful in it by the closing date of 10.08.2025.
• Desirable Qualification: Knowledge of computers.

Scheme of Examination & Selection Process

The selection will be conducted in three stages: Tier-I, Tier-II, and Tier-III/Interview.

Tier-I Examination (100 Marks)

• Type: Objective Type MCQs
• Duration: 1 hour
• Max Marks: 100
• Structure: The paper is divided into 5 parts with 20 questions of 1 mark each:
  • Current Affairs
  • General Studies
  • Numerical Aptitude
  • Reasoning/Logical Aptitude
  • English
• Negative Marking: There will be a negative marking of ¼ mark for each incorrect answer.
• Cut-off Marks (out of 100): UR-35, OBC-34, SC/ST-33, EWS-35.

Tier-II Examination (50 Marks)

• Type: Descriptive Paper
• Duration: 1 hour
• Max Marks: 50
• Structure:
  • Essay (20 marks)
  • English Comprehension (10 marks)
  • Long answer type questions (2 questions of 10 marks each) on Current Affairs, Economics, Socio-political issues, etc. (20 marks)
• Qualifying Marks: Candidates must secure a minimum of 33% (17 out of 50) in the Tier-II exam.

Tier-III / Interview (100 Marks)

• Candidates shortlisted based on their combined performance in Tier-I and Tier-II will be called for the Interview.

Selection Process

1. Based on performance and normalization of marks in the Tier-I exam, candidates will be shortlisted for Tier-II at a rate of 10 times the number of vacancies.
2. Based on the combined performance in Tier-I and Tier-II, candidates will be shortlisted for the Tier-III/Interview at a rate of 5 times the number of vacancies, provided they have scored the minimum qualifying marks in Tier-II.
3. The final merit list will be prepared based on the combined performance of the candidate in Tier-I, Tier-II, and Tier-III/Interview.

How to Apply

1. Candidates must apply ONLINE through the MHA official website www.mha.gov.in or the NCS portal www.ncs.gov.in. No other mode of application will be accepted.
2. The application portal will be active from 19.07.2025 to 10.08.2025 (23:59 hours).
3. While filling the form, you must carefully select five (5) choices for the Examination City. This choice, once submitted, cannot be changed.
4. After filling the form, proceed to the payment gateway (SBI EPAY LITE) to complete the payment process.
5. Payment can be made online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) or offline via an SBI Challan. Payments through SBI Challan can be made until 12.08.2025.
6. Important: After submitting your payment online, please wait for the intimation from the server. DO NOT press the Back or Refresh button to avoid double charges.
7. After successful payment, print the final application form for your records.

Salary and Allowances

• Pay Scale: Level 7 of the pay matrix (₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400).
• Allowances: In addition to the basic pay and other admissible Central Government allowances, the post carries:
  1. Special Security Allowance: 20% of the basic pay.
  2. Cash Compensation: In lieu of duty performed on holidays, subject to a ceiling of 30 days per year.

Important Instructions and Warnings

• Service Liability: This post has All India Service Liability. Only candidates willing to serve anywhere in India should apply.
• Eligibility Date: All eligibility criteria (age, education, etc.) will be determined as of the closing date, 10.08.2025.
• Warning Against Fraud: Candidates are cautioned not to fall prey to unscrupulous elements fraudulently inviting applications or promising assistance/jobs. The IB does not share any exam-related inputs with anyone.
• Confidentiality: All candidates must refrain from disclosing any updates regarding their selection progress on any social media platforms.
• PwBD Candidates: This post is not reserved for any category of Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and therefore, they need not apply.

Important Links

• Apply Online: Available from 19.07.2025 on www.mha.gov.in
• Download Official Notification (PDF): Available from 19.07.2025
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