IB ACIO 2025 Recruitment: Application Details, Eligibility, and Process

Short Description:

The Intelligence Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs), Government of India, has released its notification for the Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade–II/Executive (ACIO-II/Exe) exam for 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates seeking a respected government position with pan-India service liability.

Important Dates :

Event	Date
Start of Online Application	19 July 2025
Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment	10 August 2025 (23:59 hrs)
Last Date for Fee Payment via SBI Challan	12 August 2025 (Banking Hours)

Vacancy Details of IB ACIO 2025:

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

Important Links For IB ACIO 2025:

Official Site	Click Here
Official MHA Site	Click Here
Application Link	Click Here
NCS Site	Click Here
City Slip Link	Click Here
Admit Card Link	Click Here

Official Notice:

Eligibility Criteria of IB ACIO 2025:

Educational Qualification

• Essential: Candidates must hold a Graduation degree or equivalent from a recognized university by the closing date (10th August 2025).
• Desirable: Knowledge of computers.

Age Limit

• The age limit is not fully specified in the provided document due to truncation. Candidates must verify the exact age criteria on the official MHA website (www.mha.gov.in) or NCS portal (www.ncs.gov.in) before applying.

Other Notes

• The post is not suitable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), so they need not apply.
• Candidates must possess the essential qualification by the closing date and have been declared successful in it.
• For reservation categories (EWS, OBC, SC, ST, ESM), eligibility is determined as per government rules, with specific certificates required (e.g., OBC certificate as per Appendix-1, EWS certificate as per Appendix-14).

Application Process IB ACIO 2025:

The application process is conducted online through the MHA website (www.mha.gov.in) or NCS portal (www.ncs.gov.in). No other modes of application are accepted. Below is a step-by-step guide:

Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Step-I: Registration
   • Visit the MHA or NCS portal and click on the registration link.
   • Agree to the terms and conditions by selecting the “I Agree” checkbox.
   • Fill in personal and contact details (e.g., name, mobile number, email ID).
   • Upon completion, you will receive an Application Sequence Number (ASN) via SMS and email. Log out and log in again for Step-II.
2. Step-II: Completion of Application
   • Log in using the ASN and password.
   • Fill in personal details, qualification details, and other required information.
   • Upload a photograph (colored, 35mm x 45mm, 100–200 KB, JPG/JPEG) and signature (black ink on white paper, 60–150 KB, JPG/JPEG).
   • Submit the examination fee (if applicable) and Recruitment Processing Charges via SBI EPAY LITE (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Challan).
   • Verify all details before final submission, as the form cannot be edited afterward.
3. Fee Payment
   • After submission, candidates are redirected to the SBI payment gateway.
   • Generate a payment acknowledgment slip for future reference.
   • For offline payment via challan, submit the fee at an SBI branch by 12th August 2025.

Important Notes

• Photograph Requirements: Colored, recent (not older than 12 weeks), light background, 70–80% face coverage, no uniforms matching the background.
• Signature Requirements: Signed by the candidate on white paper with black ink, scan only the signature area.
• Application Submission: Submit only one application to avoid cancellation. Keep a printout of the application form for reference.
• Email and Mobile: Use a valid, active email ID and mobile number for receiving alerts and the ASN. Check spam/junk folders for communications.

Examination Fees:

he fee structure is divided into two components:

Category	Fee Details
All Candidates	Recruitment Processing Charges: ₹550
Male Candidates (UR/EWS/OBC)	Examination Fee: ₹100 + Recruitment Processing Charges: ₹550 (Total: ₹650)
SC/ST, Female Candidates, Eligible ESM	Exempted from Examination Fee (₹100), but must pay Recruitment Processing Charges (₹550)

Additional Notes:

• Ex-servicemen who have secured government jobs in Group ‘C’ posts after availing ESM benefits must pay both fees (₹650).
• Banking charges, if applicable, are borne by the candidate.
• Fees are non-refundable and cannot be reserved for future recruitment.

Mode of Payment

• Online: Via SBI EPAY LITE using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Net Banking, or UPI.
• Offline: Through SBI challan, payable at any SBI branch by 12th August 2025.
• Important: Do not refresh or press the back button during online payment to avoid double charges. Close the browser after the transaction is complete.

Selection Process Of IB ACIO 2025:

The selection process consists of three stages:

1. Tier-I: Online examination (cities to be chosen from a list during application).
2. Tier-II: Details not fully provided in the document but part of the selection process.
3. Tier-III/Interview: Conducted at select centers, with details communicated via email.

Final Merit List: Based on combined performance in Tier-I, Tier-II, and Tier-III. In case of a tie, the following criteria are applied:

1. Marks in Tier-III
2. Marks in Tier-II
3. Normalized marks in Tier-I
4. Date of birth (older candidates preferred)
5. Alphabetical order of names

General Instructions

• Certificates: Candidates must produce original certificates (e.g., matriculation certificate for age/name, degree certificate, caste certificate) during the interview stage.
• OBC Candidates: Must belong to the Central Government’s OBC list (not state lists) and not fall under the creamy layer (Appendix-1 and Appendix-13).
• EWS Candidates: Must provide an Income & Asset Certificate as per Appendix-14.
• Ex-Servicemen: Must submit certificates (Appendix-4, Appendix-5) if claiming benefits.
• Government Employees: Must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer if called for an interview.
• Warnings: Avoid fraudulent elements claiming to assist in the exam. Apply only through official portals (MHA or NCS). Do not share recruitment progress on social media.