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IB ACIO Tech Recruitment 2025 (258 Vacancies), Apply Online Till 16 Nov

Intelligence Bureau (IB) has invited online applications from interested and eligible candidates for the recruitment of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II/ Tech posts. Through the exam, a total of 258 vacancies will be recruited for ACIO posts. As per the schedule, the last date to apply online for IB ACIO Tech Recruitment 2025 is 16th November 2025. Candidates who have scored qualifying cut-off marks in GATE in any of the years 2023 or 2024, or 2025 are eligible to apply for IB ACIO Tech Vacancy.

IB ACIO Tech Notification 2025 PDF

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially released the IB ACIO Tech Notification 2025 PDF at the official website www.mha.gov.in. Candidates interested in applying for the IB ACIO Tech exam must go through the detailed advertisement to ascertain their eligibility and know other details regarding the exam.

IB ACIO Tech Recruitment 2025- Overview

The selection process for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II/ Tech posts under IB ACIO Grade II Tech Recruitment 2025comprises Shortlisting based on the GATE Score, followed by an Interview, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Selected candidates will be paid a monthly stipend of Rs. 44900/-.

IB ACIO Tech Recruitment 2025- Highlights
Important Details 

Name of the Organization – Intelligence Bureau (IB)
Conducting Body – Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
Post Name – Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II/ Tech
Vacancies- 258
Mode of Application- Online
Official website- www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in

Important Dates

  • Notification release date – 24th October 2025
  • Apply Online Starts – 25th October 2025
  • Last Date to Apply Online – 16th November 2025 (11:59 pm)
  • Last Date of Submission of Application Fee Online – 16th November 2025
  • Last Date of Submission of Application Fee SBI Challan – 16th November 2025
Vacancies (Total- 258)

Computer Science & Information Technology – 90
Electronic & Communication – 168

Eligibility Criteria

Education- B.E. or B.Tech in a relevant discipline / Master’s Degree in Science with Electronics or Computer Science or Physics with Electronics or Electronics & Communication
Age Limit- 18 to 27 years (as on 16/11/2025)

Application Fee

UR, EWS, OBC (Male) – Rs. 200/-
Other Category – Rs. 100/-

Selection Process

  1. Basis of GATE Score
  2. Interview
  3. Document Verification
  4. Medical Examination
Salary

Rs. 44900/- to Rs. 142400/- (Level-7)

Important Links
IB ACIO Tech Notification 2025 PDF
IB ACIO Tech Application Form 2025

IB ACIO Tech Vacancy 2025

Under the IB ACIO Grade II Tech Recruitment 2025, a total of 258 Vacancies for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II/ Tech posts based on GATE Score under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Out of the total vacancies, 168 Posts are for the Electronics & Communication discipline, and 90 posts are for the Computer Science & IT discipline.

IB ACIO Tech Vacancy 2025 
Stream  Total  UR EWS OBC SC ST
Computer Science & Information Technology 90 40 07 24 13 06
Electronic & Communication 168 74 14 44 24 12
Total 258 114 21 68 37 18

IB ACIO Grade II Tech Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates interested in applying for IB ACIO Tech Recruitment 2025 must ensure that they fulfill the required IB ACIO Tech Eligibility in terms of educational qualification and age limit.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have achieved qualifying cut-off marks in GATE 2023 or 2024, or 2025 in Electronics & Communication (GATE code: EC) or Computer Science & Information Technology (GATE code: CS), along with:

  • B.E or B.Tech in the fields of Electronics or Electronics & Telecommunication or Electronics & Communication or Electrical & Electronics or Information Technology or Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Computer Science & Engineering, from a Government-recognized University/College/Institute (OR)
  • Master’s Degree in Science with Electronics or Computer Science or Physics with Electronics or Electronics & Communication; or Master’s Degree in Computer Applications, from a Government-recognized University/College/Institute

Age Limit (as on 16/11/2025)

To be eligible to apply online for IB ACIO Tech Recruitment 2025, candidates’ minimum age should not be more than 18 years, and maximum age should not be more than 27 years.

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), dated 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

IB ACIO Tech Application Form 2025

Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has started accepting the online form-filling process for IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 at the official website www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in. For the reference of candidates, the direct apply online link is also shared here, which will remain active till 16th November 2025 (11:59 pm). Make sure to fill out their application before the last date arrives to avoid last-minute technical glitches.

IB ACIO Tech Application Fee 2025

To complete the IB ACIO Tech Application Form 2025, candidates have to pay an application fee as per their category. Without an application fee candidate’s application form will be rejected at any stage of the selection process.

Category Recruitment Processing Fee Examination Fee Total
UR, EWS, OBC (Male) Rs. 100/- Rs. 100/- Rs. 200/-
All Candidates Rs. 100/- Nil Rs. 100/-

Steps to Apply Online for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Recruitment 2025

  • Visit the official website of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) at www.mha.gov.in or the NCS Portal, www.ncs.gov.in.
  • On the homepage, tab on the link that reads “Online Applications for the posts of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) in Intelligence Bureau (IB)”.
  • Fill the registration form by providing Personal and contact details. The login ID and password will be sent to you via email at the registered email ID.
  • After registration, the candidate must log in and complete other details in the application form, like Personal Details, Qualification Details, and Declaration.
  • Upload photo & signature in the prescribed format.
  • Candidates must choose any five examination Centers/Cities from the options provided.
  • Pay the application fee as per their category.
  • Download the IB ACIO Tech Application Form 2025 and take a printout for future reference.

IB ACIO Tech Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

Candidates will be selected for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II/ Tech posts based on GATE Score 2023 or 2024, or 2025 in the ECE or CS & IT branch/ discipline.

  • Shortlisting Based on GATE Score – A total of 10 times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted based on the GATE scorecard (qualifying cut-off marks) for 2023, 2024, or 2025, and will be called for the Skill Test and Interview.
  • Skill Test – The Skill Test will be conducted practically and technically, depending on the specific job profile.
  • Interview – Candidates qualifying in the Skill Test will be called for the Interview. At this stage, candidates evaluate each other’s traits based on two parameters: subject knowledge in relevant fields and communication skills.
  • Document Verification – Shortlisted candidates must produce all original documents supporting their educational qualification, age, caste/category, and GATE scorecard.
  • Medical Examination – Candidates will undergo a Medical Examination to ensure they meet the prescribed health and fitness standards required for service in the Intelligence Bureau.

IB ACIO Tech Salary 2025

The selected candidates will be paid an attractive monthly salary of Rs. 44,900-1,42,400. Along with the monthly salary, the following allowance and perks will be provided to the appointed candidates for IB ACIO-II/Technical posts.

IB ACIO Tech Recruitment 2023-24 Salary 
Parameter  Details
Basic Pay Rs. 44900/-
DA (@46% of basic pay as on date) Rs. 20,654/-
SSA (20% of basic pay) Rs. 8,980/-
Transport Allowance Higher TPTA cities (Rs. 3600/- + DA on 3600) & Other places (Rs. 1800/- + DA on 1800)
Government contribution towards NPS (@14%) Rs. 6,286/-

 

FAQs

Q1. Is IB ACIO Tech Notification 2025 released?

Yes, the detailed IB ACIO Tech Notification 2025 has been released on 24th October 2025.

Q2. How many vacancies are released under IB ACIO Grade II Tech Recruitment 2025?

A total 258 vacancies has been released for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II/ Tech posts.

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