IB ACIO 2025 Recruitment: What Aspiring Candidates Should Know

Hello! If you’re aiming for the IB ACIO Grade II/Executive post, here’s a practical breakdown of everything you need.

About IB ACIO

The Intelligence Bureau (IB) is hiring around 3,717 Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (Grade II/Executive) posts this year. The selection involves Tier I, Tier II, and an interview, followed by document and medical checks.

Exam Date & Result

The Tier-I (objective) exam takes place from September 16 to 18, 2025. The city intimation slip was released on September 5, helping you locate your exam centre ahead of the admit card. The actual admit card should be available approximately by September 13.

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary

This post falls under Pay Level 7 (7th Pay Commission), with a salary range of ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400. After allowances, your take-home pay will likely be around ₹80,000–₹90,000 depending on your posting location.

Age Limit & Qualifications

Applicants must be between 18 and 27 years old as of August 10, 2025, and hold a graduation degree or equivalent by that date.

Scheme of Examination

• Tier I: Objective (MCQ)
• Tier II: Descriptive
• Tier III: Interview + document and medical checks

How to Apply & Fee

The process began on July 19 and ended on August 10, 2025. Fees were ₹650 for General, OBC, EWS; ₹550 for SC, ST, and women.

Vacancies & Exam Centres

There are 3,717 vacancies. The city intimation slip lets you plan your travel early, and the admit card, released a few days before the exam, will have full exam details.

Mode of Payment & Important Dates

Payment could be done online or via SBI challan. Key dates: Notification – July 18; Apply – July 19 to August 10; City Slip – September 5; Admit Card – September 13; Exam – September 16–18.

Hope this helps you get ready-best of luck!