Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What is the total number of vacancies released under IB ACIO Executive Recruitment 2025?
A. A total of 3717 vacancies have been released for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade II / Executive.

Q2. What is the age limit for IB ACIO II Executive Recruitment 2025?
A. The age limit is 18 to 27 years as on 10 August 2025, with age relaxation applicable as per government rules.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required for IB ACIO Executive post?
A. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India along with basic computer knowledge.

Q4. What is the application fee for IB ACIO Recruitment 2025?
A. The application fee is ₹650 for General / OBC / EWS candidates and ₹550 for SC / ST and all female candidates.

Q5. What are the stages in the IB ACIO Executive selection process?
A. The selection process consists of Tier I Written Exam, Tier II Descriptive Exam, and Tier III Interview.

Q6. When was the Tier II examination conducted?
A. The Tier II examination was conducted on 11 January 2026.

Q7. What subjects are included in the Tier I examination?
A. Tier I includes Current Affairs, General Studies, Numerical Aptitude, Reasoning / Logical Aptitude, and English.

IB ACIO Executive Recruitment 2025 Overview

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Intelligence Bureau released the recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade II / Executive (ACIO II / Executive). Interested and eligible candidates were invited to submit the online application form for this recruitment.

Candidates were advised to read the complete notification carefully before submitting the online application form. The recruitment process includes multiple stages of examination including a written test, descriptive examination, and interview.

IB Executive 2025 Exam Center City Information

The examination city details for the Intelligence Bureau Executive recruitment are released separately before the examination. Candidates can check the exam center city details using the respective link provided in the Important Links section.

IB Executive 2025 Examination Pattern

The examination process consists of three stages.

Tier I Examination (Objective Type)
The Tier I exam is a multiple-choice question (MCQ) based test. It contains the following subjects:

• Current Affairs – 20 Marks
• General Studies – 20 Marks
• Numerical Aptitude – 20 Marks
• Reasoning / Logical Aptitude – 20 Marks
• English – 20 Marks

The total duration of the Tier I exam is 1 hour.

Tier II Examination (Descriptive)
The Tier II exam is a descriptive paper which includes:

• Essay Writing – 20 Marks
• English Comprehension – 10 Marks
• Two Long Answer Questions related to Current Affairs – 20 Marks

The duration of the Tier II exam is 1 hour.

Tier III Examination (Interview)
Candidates who qualify the previous stages are called for the Interview round which carries 100 marks.

How to Apply for IB ACIO II Executive Online Form 2025

Candidates must submit the application form through the online mode only by visiting the official websites of the Ministry of Home Affairs or National Career Service.

Applications through any other mode will not be accepted. The online application portal remained active from 19 July 2025 to 10 August 2025 (11:59 PM).

Before applying online, candidates should carefully read the recruitment notification and verify their eligibility.

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before filling out the application form:

• Educational qualification details
• Valid identity proof
• Address and personal details
• Scanned photograph and signature

Candidates should review the complete application form carefully before final submission. If the candidate is required to pay the application fee, it must be completed through the available online payment methods.

Applications without the required application fee will not be considered complete. Candidates are also advised to take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.