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IB ACIO Recruitment 2023 Notification Out for 995 Grade 2 Executive Posts

IB ACIO Recruitment 2023: The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has recently released an official notification announcing 995 vacancies for the post of ACIO Grade II/Executives. The post of an IB ACIO Grade II/Executive is a highly prestigious job in the Intelligence Bureau. It is classified as a General Central Service, Group ‘C’ (Non-gazetted, Non-Ministerial) post. The job is challenging and requires individuals with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep commitment to national security link to fill application forms for Intelligence Bureau IB ACIO Recruitment 2023 is now available on the official website www.mha.gov.in and www.ncs.gov.in. The complete details regarding IB ACIO Vacancy 2023, Application Form, selection process, exam pattern, and salary have been discussed in this article.

IB ACIO Recruitment 2023 Notification PDF

The IB ACIO Recruitment 2023 Notification for ACIO Grade-II Executive posts has been released on the official website. The Intelligence Bureau (IB) recruitment exams are announced on the website of the Home Ministry. The detailed Intelligence Bureau IB ACIO 2023 Notification pdf with all details is now available at www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in. Interested candidates can also check all the important details for the IB ACIO 2023 Executive Exam from the below link which redirects to the official notification pdf.

Intelligence Bureau IB ACIO Recruitment 2023- Overview

The Ministry of Home Affairs is responsible for recruiting ACIO Grade II Executive posts in the Intelligence Bureau. For the coming year, 995 Grade II/Executive vacancies has been announced which will be filled through  Written Test (Tier 1 & Tier 2) and Interview. To have an overview of the Intelligence Bureau ACIO Recruitment 2023, check the details mentioned in the below table-

Intelligence Bureau IB ACIO Recruitment 2023
Name of the Organization Intelligence Bureau (IB)
Conducting Body Ministry of Home Affairs
Exam Name IB ACIO Grade-II/ Executive Examination 2023
Posts ACIO Grade II/ Executive
Vacancies 995
Category Govt Jobs
Mode of Application Online
IB ACIO Apply Online Dates 25th November to 15th December 2023
Selection Basis Written Test (Tier 1 & Tier 2)- Interview
Salary Rs. 44,900- Rs. 1,42,400
Official Website www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in

IB ACIO Recruitment 2023- Important Dates

The Registration process for the Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Executive Examination 2023 exam has been commenced online and candidates have to submit their applications from 25th November to 15th December 2023. Once the Intelligence Bureau IB ACIO 2023 Exam Dates are released, we will be updating the same in the below table.

IB ACIO Recruitment 2023- Important Dates
Events Dates
IB ACIO Recruitment 2023 Notification 21st November 2023
IB ACIO Apply Online 2023 Starts 25th November 2023
Last Date to Apply Online 15th December 2023 (11:55 pm)
Last Date to pay application fee online 15th December 2023 (11:55 pm)
Last Date to pay application fee offline through SBI challan 19th December 2023
IB ACIO Written Exam Date 2023 To be notified

IB ACIO Vacancy 2023

This year, 995 vacancies for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/ Executive posts have been released through IB ACIO Notification 2023.  The category-wise IB ACIO Vacancy 2023 has been tabulated below.

IB ACIO Vacancy 2023
Category Vacancies
Unreserved (UR) 377
Scheduled Caste (SC) 134
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 133
OBC 222
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 129
Total 995

IB ACIO Recruitment 2023 Apply Online Link

The IB ACIO Recruitment 2023 online application link has been activated on the official website of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) at www.mha.gov.in. The eligible and interested candidates can apply for 995 ACIO Grade II/ Executive posts either from the official website of the Ministry of Home Affairs or from the direct link shared in the article [which has been activated on 25th November 2023]. Candidates had to submit their application forms before the closing date i.e. 15th December 2023 to avoid any kind of technical issue on the last date.

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IB ACIO Recruitment 2023 Application Fee

The candidates have to submit their online application form for Intelligence Bureau IB ACIO Recruitment 2023 along with the required application fee. The category-wise application fee is as below-

IB Recruitment 2023 Application Fees
Category Recruitment Processing Fee Application Fee Total Fees
All Candidates Rs. 450/- Nil Rs. 450/-
General, EWS, OBC (Male) Rs. 450/- Rs. 100/- Rs. 550/-

IB ACIO Recruitment 2023 Eligibility Criteria

The officers under the Central Police Organizations or State Police Organizations or Defence Forces can apply for Intelligence Bureau IB ACIO Recruitment 2023. To be eligible for ACIO Grade-II/ Executive, the candidates must have the required eligibility criteria as mentioned in the IB ACIO Notification 2023 and the same has been discussed below-

IB ACIO Recruitment 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Parameters Eligibility Criteria 
Nationality The candidates must be citizens of India to be eligible for the IB Recruitment 2023. They must have relevant document proof in support of their claim, being citizens of India.
Education Qualification (as on 15/12/2023) The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree/Graduation Degree from a recognized University to be eligible to apply for IB ACIO 2023 Exam.
Age Limit (as on 15/12/2023) 18 to 27 years
IB ACIO Upper Age Relaxation 
Category Upper Age Limit
OBC 3 years
SC/ST 5 years
Departmental candidates up to 40 years of age who have rendered 3 years of regular and continuous service
Meritorious sportspersons specified in Para 1 (a) of DoP&AR O.M. No. 14015/1/76-Estt.(D), dtd 4.8.1980. 5 years
Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their
husbands and not remarried.
UR- 35 years
SC/ST- 40 years

Intelligence Bureau IB ACIO 2023 Selection Process

The candidates have to qualify in three stages to get shortlisted for IB ACIO Grade II/ Executive posts. Based on their performance & normalization of marks in the Tier-I exam, candidates would be shortlisted for the Tier-II exam. Based on their combined performance in Tier-I and Tier-II, the candidates would be shortlisted for the Tier-III/Interview The selection procedure as detailed in the IB ACIO Grade II/ Executive Notification 2023 is as follows-

IB ACIO 2023 Selection Process
Tiers Mode Details
Tier 1 Objective Type 100 MCQs to be solved in 1 hour.
1/4 negative marking
Minimum Qualifying Marks: UR- 35, OBC- 34, SC/ST- 33, EWS- 35
Tier 2 Descriptive Type Essay Writing and English comprehension & précis writing
Tier 3 Interview Personality Title and Viva- Voce

IB ACIO Recruitment 2023 Exam Pattern

The IB ACIO 2023 Exam is divided into two tiers, wherein IB ACIO Tier 1 is Objective Type and Tier 2 is Descriptive Type. There is a negative marking of 1/4 marks in tier 1 exam and no negative marking for tier 2.

IB ACIO Tier-1 Exam Pattern 2023
Subjects No. of Questions Marks Time
Current Affairs 20 20 1 hour
General Studies 20 20
Numerical Aptitude 20 20
Reasoning and Logical Aptitude 20 20
English Language 20 20
Total 100 100
IB ACIO Tier-2 Exam Pattern 2023
Essay Writing 30 1 hour


English comprehension & précis writing 20
Total  50

IB ACIO 2023 Salary

The candidates shortlisted for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/ Executive posts will be offered with pay matric of level 7. The pay scale for IB ACIO Grade 2 officers is Rs. 44,900/- to Rs. 1,42,400/-.  The basic pay of the initially appointed IB ACIO Grade 2/Executive is Rs. 44,900 which increases after year of services. For the detailed IB ACIO Salary, click on the link provided below.

IB ACIO Recruitment 2023- FAQs

Q1. Is IB ACIO Recruitment 2023 Notification released?

Yes, IB ACIO Recruitment 2023 Notification has been released for 995 IB ACIO Grade II Executive posts.

Q2. What is the online registration dates for IB ACIO 2023 Exam?

The online registration for IB ACIO 2023 Exam has been scheduled from 25th November to 15th December 2023.

Q3. What is the selection process for IB ACIO Grade 2 Executive posts?

The selection of the eligible candidates for for IB ACIO/Grade 2 Executive posts will be done through Written Test (Tier 1 & Tier 2)- Interview.

Q4. What is the eligibility criteria for IB ACIO Recruitment 2023?

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree/Graduation Degree and fall within the age group of 18 to 27 years to apply for IB ACIO 2023.

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