IB ACIO Tech Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 258 Vacancies
The Intelligence Bureau has announced a significant recruitment drive for technical positions, specifically targeting candidates with valid GATE scores from 2023, 2024, or 2025.
This is an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates in Computer Science and Electronics to secure a prestigious Group 'C' government job with a Level 7 pay scale.
The selection process bypasses a traditional written exam, focusing directly on GATE performance followed by a Skill Test and Interview.
Key Information Table:
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Intelligence Bureau (IB), Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Post Name | Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Tech (ACIO-II/Tech) |
| Total Vacancies | 258 |
| Salary / Pay | Level 7 (₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400) |
| Last Date | 16/11/2025 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Official Website | mha.gov.in |
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Vacancy Details
| Stream | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Information Technology | 40 | 7 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 90 |
| Electronics & Communication | 74 | 14 | 44 | 24 | 12 | 168 |
| Total | 114 | 21 | 68 | 37 | 18 | 258 |
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 25/10/2025
- Application Last Date: 16/11/2025 (up to 23:59 Hrs)
- Last Date for Fee Payment (Online): 16/11/2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment (SBI Challan): 18/11/2025
- Exam Date (Tentative): To be updated
Application Fees
The application fee consists of two components:
- Recruitment Processing Charges: ₹100 (for all candidates)
- Examination Fee: ₹100
- Male candidates of UR, EWS, and OBC categories: ₹200 (₹100 Processing Charges + ₹100 Examination Fee)
- All SC/ST candidates, female candidates, and Ex-Servicemen: ₹100 (Only Recruitment Processing Charges)
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years of age as of the closing date, 16.11.2025.
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Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Other relaxations apply for Departmental Candidates, Widows/Divorced women, Ex-servicemen, and Meritorious Sportspersons as per government rules.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a qualifying cut-off mark in GATE 2023, 2024, or 2025 in the relevant subject code (CS or EC), along with one of the following qualifications:
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Graduate Degree in Engineering (B.E. or B.Tech.) in the
fields of:
- Electronics or Electronics & Telecommunication or Electronics & Communication or Electrical & Electronics
- Information Technology or Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Computer Science & Engineering
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Master's Degree in Science (M.Sc.) with:
- Electronics or Physics with Electronics or Electronics & Communication
- Computer Science
- Master's Degree in Computer Applications (MCA)
Selection Process
The selection process for the ACIO-II/Tech post involves three stages:
- Shortlisting: Candidates (10 times the number of vacancies) will be shortlisted based on their best valid GATE score from 2023, 2024, or 2025.
- Skill Test: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a practical-based technical skill test.
- Interview: The final stage is an interview to assess subject knowledge and communication skills.
The final merit list will be prepared based on the combined score, with a total of 1175 marks distributed as follows: GATE Score (750 marks), Skill Test (250 marks), and Interview (175 marks).
How to Apply
- Visit the official MHA website at www.mha.gov.in or the NCS portal at www.ncs.gov.in.
- Find the link for the "ACIO-II/Tech Recruitment-2025" and read the instructions carefully.
- Register by providing your personal and contact details. A Login ID and password will be sent to your registered email.
- Log in again to fill out the application form with your personal details, qualification details, and other required information.
- Upload a scanned copy of your recent passport-size photograph (100-200KB) and signature (80-150KB) in jpg/jpeg format.
- Pay the applicable application fee online through Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or via SBI Challan.
- Review your application carefully before final submission, as no changes can be made later.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
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| Official Website: | mha.gov.in |
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