The Intelligence Bureau (IB), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released the IB ACIO Exam City Intimation Slip 2025 on 05 September 2025. The IB ACIO Admit Card 2025 for Grade-II / Executive Recruitment will be available from 13 September 2025 on the official website.
The IB ACIO CBT Exam 2025 is scheduled to be conducted on 16, 17 & 18 September 2025 for 3717 vacancies. Candidates who applied can download their IB ACIO Hall Ticket 2025 and Exam City Intimation Slip using their Application Number and Date of Birth.
IB ACIO Admit Card 2025 – Overview
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Intelligence Bureau (IB), Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Post Name | Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II / Executive |
| Total Vacancies | 3717 Posts |
| Notification Date | 19 July 2025 |
| Application Dates | 19 July – 10 August 2025 |
| Exam City Intimation Slip | 05 September 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 13 September 2025 |
| Exam Dates | 16, 17 & 18 September 2025 |
| Result Date | Notify Soon |
| Official Website | mha.gov.in |
IB ACIO Vacancy 2025 – Category Wise
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 1537 |
| EWS | 442 |
| OBC | 946 |
| SC | 566 |
| ST | 226 |
| Total | 3717 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream or equivalent from a recognized university.
- Other Requirement: Knowledge of local language preferred.
- Age Limit (as on 10.08.2025):
- Minimum: 18 Years
- Maximum: 27 Years
IB ACIO Salary 2025
- Pay Scale: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400/- per month
- Allowances: HRA, DA, TA, and other benefits as per government norms
IB ACIO Exam Pattern 2025
Tier 1 – CBT
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| General Studies | 20 | 20 |
| Numerical Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Reasoning & Logical Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| English Language | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Marking Scheme: +1 for correct, –0.25 for incorrect
Tier 2 – Descriptive
| Paper | Marks |
|---|---|
| Essay Writing | 20 |
| English Comprehension | 10 |
| Long Answer Questions (2×10) | 20 |
| Total | 50 |
- Duration: 1 Hour
IB ACIO Selection Process 2025
- Tier 1 – CBT
- Tier 2 – Descriptive Exam
- Interview (100 Marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Download IB ACIO Admit Card 2025?
Follow these simple steps to download the IB ACIO Hall Ticket 2025:
- Visit the official website – mha.gov.in.
- Click on the IB ACIO Admit Card 2025 link.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Click on Submit.
- Your admit card will appear on the screen.
- Download and print it for future reference.
📌 Note: Candidates must carry a printed copy of the Admit Card and a valid photo ID to the exam center.