Overview

The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has released the IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 notification on July 19, 2025. The recruitment drive is being conducted for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II Executive. The Ministry of Home Affairs in India conducts examinations to recruit ACIO or Group C executives in the Intelligence Bureau (IB).  Candidates who are interested and wish to apply will have to visit the official website at mha.gov.in and they can find the recruitment notification in the Employment Newspaper of Julu 19 - August 10, 2025.

The IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 holds a number of 3717 vacancies. The number of vacancies has been divided into different categories. For a detailed review, check out the table mentioned below-

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Important Dates

The IB ACIO Recruitment, 2025 notification PDF, consists of all the important dates related to its events. For your reference, we have listed the events and their dates in the table mentioned below-

Download Notifications PDF

Download Notifications PDF

Selection Process

The Recruitment for the year 2025 involves a structured selection procedure comprising the following phases:

• Written Exam (Tier 1 and 2)
• Interview
• Document Verification

Eligibility Criteria

As per the details mentioned in the IB ACIO Recruitment 2025, a candidate has to be a graduate to apply for the post. The Graduation certificate of the candidate should be from a recognized university.

Age Limits

• The candidates have to be under the age limit of 18-27 years.
• Age relaxation will be as per state government rule.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern

The exam is divided into two stages i.e., Tier 1 and Tier 2. 

IB ACIO Tier 1 Exam Pattern

There will be a negative marking of 1/4 mark in Tier 1:

IB ACIO Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025

There will be a negative marking of 1/4 marks in the tier 2

Syllabus

IB ACIO Syllabus consists of subjects such as Current Affairs, General Studies, Numerical Aptitude, Reasoning/Logical Aptitude and English. IB has released the IB ACIO Syllabus along with Exam Pattern. This table provides the IB ACIO subject-wise Syllabus 2025.

• Current Affairs - National News, International News, New Schemes, Eminent Personalities, Financial Schemes, Nobel Prize Winners and Awards
• General Studies  - Polity and Indian Constitution, Indian history, Science and Technology, Geography, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Economics and Finance, Computer Science.
• Numerical Aptitude - Ratios, Missing Numbers, Age, Time and Work, Volume, LCM and HCF, Percentage, Factoring, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Distance, Average, Fractions, Mensuration, Prices and Expenditure Problems, Series Completion.
• Reasoning/Logical Aptitude - Seating Arrangement, Puzzles, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Input-Output, Order and Ranking, Calendars and Clocks, Inequalities, Alphanumeric Series, Data Sufficiency, Coding-Decoding, Distance and Direction, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Cause and Effect, Odd One Out, Charts, Cause and Effect, Character Puzzles, Classifications, Logical Sequence of Words, Completion of Patterns, Decision Making, Image Analysis.
• English  - Idioms and Phrases, Verbs, Fill in the blanks, Grammar, Adjectives, Fill in the blanks, Spellings, Grammar, Synonyms/Antonyms, Verbal Comprehension Passage, Spot the error, Verbs, Sentence Structure, Vocabulary, Detecting misspelled words, Clauses, Improvement, One-word substitution.

Exam Analysis

The level of the exam can be considered as Easy to Moderate. IB ACIO Tier-1 exam had 5 sections in the objective test of 100 marks. Check section-wise difficulty level for the IB ACIO 2021 exam for 18th February, 1st shift.

Admit Card

The candidates can download admit card from the official website by following the steps given below:

• Visit the official website @https://www. mha.gov.in
• Click on the Admit Card link.
• A new login page appears on the screen.
• Enter Your Registration Number, Date of Birth, Gender, and verification code as displayed on the screen.
• After entering the required login details click on Download Admit Card.
• The admit card is displayed on your screen.
• Download and take a printout of your admit card for future reference.

Preparation Tips

Candidates are required to follow a systematic approach and a good strategy in order to prepare for the IB ACIO Recruitment 2023 exam. Here are some tips that can help you prepare for the exam -

• Know the Syllabus and Exam Pattern    It is essential to have a clear understanding of the exam pattern and syllabus to prepare effectively. Analyze the weightage of each topic and prioritize your preparation accordingly.
• Follow the Study Plan     Develop a well-structured study plan that covers all the subjects and topics and allocate sufficient time for each topic based on your strengths and weaknesses.
• Gather Study Materials    Collect reliable study materials, including textbooks, reference books, online resources, and previous years’ question papers with good study materials you can easily understand the concepts and practice different types of questions.
• Time Management      Practice solving questions within a time limit to improve your speed and accuracy. Time yourself while solving mock tests and practice papers to assess your performance.
• Take Mock Tests    Regularly take mock tests and solve practice papers to assess your progress. They help you identify weak areas that need improvement.
• Revision       Revise important topics and formulas regularly to reinforce your understanding and memory.
• Seek Guidance     If you find any topic challenging or have doubts, don’t hesitate to seek guidance from teachers, mentors, or online forums. Clarify your doubts to enhance your understanding and confidence.

Apply Online

Candidates can follow these steps to apply for the IB ACIO Recruitment 2025-

• Go through the official website of the organization, www.mha.gov.in.
• Over the homepage, you have to click on “Online Applications for The Posts of ACIO Grade II/Executive in IB”.
• The notification PDF for IB ACIO Recruitment will be showcased on your screen.
• You have to copy the link and then paste it into the address bar of the browser.
• You will be redirected to a new page.
• You have to submit the details to register yourself.
• Fill in the application and complete the payment process.
• After completing the registration, download the application and print out a hard copy for future reference.

FAQs

What is the age limit for IB ACIO Recruitment 2025?

The age limit should be in between 18 to 27 years to apply for IB ACIO Recruitment 2025.

What is the educational qualification for IB ACIO Recruitment 2025?

Candidates should be a graduate of a recognized university to apply for the IB ACIO Recruitment 2025.

When will be the IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 registration process starts?

The IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 will be starting from 19 July, 2025.

Which section was most difficult in the exam?

General Awareness and General Studies Sections were difficult as compare to other sections.

What subjects does the IB ACIO exam tier-II consist of?

The tier-II of the IB ACIO exam consists of 3 topics, which are Essays, English Comprehension and Precis Writing.

What should a candidate refer to prepare for current affairs in general awareness of the IB ACIO syllabus in tier-I?

Candidates preparing for current affairs in general awareness of the IB ACIO syllabus in tier-I must refer to newspapers and current affairs magazines.