Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), on behalf of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), has announced 4987 vacancies for Security Assistant/Executive posts. This is a good opportunity for 10th pass candidates looking for a stable job opportunity. The selection of candidates for Security Assistants/Executives (SA/Exe) posts is based on a three-stage selection process, i.e. Tier 1, Tier 2 & Tier 3.
IB Security Assistant Notification 2025 PDF Out
The detailed notification PDF for IB Security Assistant vacancies has been released by the Ministry of Home Affairs on 25th July 2025. To register for the released vacancies, the registration window has been opened from 26th July 2025 onwards at www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in. Before that, the candidates must go through the detailed advertisement by downloading the pdf from the link below.
IB Security Assistant Recruitment 2025- Highlights
Have a look at the highlights and details regarding the IB Security Assistant Recruitment 2025 from here.
Key Highlights | |
Name of the Organisation | Intelligence Bureau (IB) |
Recruitment Body | Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) |
Exam Name | Security Assistants/Executive Examination 2025 |
Posts | Security Assistants/Executive (SA/Exe) |
Vacancies | 4987 |
Mode of Application | Online |
Registration Dates | 26th July to 17th August 2025 (11:59 pm) |
Education Qualification | 10th pass |
Age Limit | Not exceeding 27 years |
Selection Process | Written Test (Tier 1, Tier 2 & Interview) |
Salary | Rs. 21700 to Rs. 69100/- |
Job Location | Across India |
Official Website | www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in |
IB SA/Exe Vacancy 2025
This year, IB has announced to fill 4987 vacancies for Security Assistant/Executive posts for the Intelligence Bureau (SIB) across the country. The maximum vacancies have been announced for the General Category with 2471 vacancies. The category-wise and state-wise vacancy has been detailed below.
IB SA Vacancy 2025 (State-wise) |
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SIB | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
Agartala | 29 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 20 | 67 |
Ahmedabad | 137 | 30 | 77 | 17 | 46 | 307 |
Aizawl | 31 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 53 |
Amritsar | 42 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 74 |
Bengaluru | 109 | 20 | 31 | 32 | 12 | 204 |
Bhopal | 36 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 87 |
Bhubaneswar | 34 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 76 |
Chandigarh | 40 | 9 | 25 | 12 | 0 | 86 |
Chennai | 172 | 29 | 31 | 51 | 2 | 285 |
Dehradun | 24 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 37 |
Delhi | 491 | 112 | 287 | 156 | 78 | 1124 |
Gangtok | 16 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 33 |
Guwahati | 63 | 12 | 29 | 7 | 13 | 124 |
Hyderabad | 63 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 117 |
Imphal | 23 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 39 |
Itanagar | 100 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 180 |
Jaipur | 71 | 13 | 33 | 3 | 10 | 130 |
Jammu | 32 | 8 | 11 | 22 | 2 | 75 |
Kalimpong | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14 |
Kohima | 24 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 56 |
Kolkata | 130 | 28 | 85 | 0 | 37 | 280 |
Leh | 21 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 37 |
Lucknow | 96 | 23 | 63 | 45 | 2 | 229 |
Meerut | 20 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 41 |
Mumbai | 157 | 27 | 45 | 18 | 19 | 266 |
Nagpur | 21 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 32 |
Panaji | 29 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 42 |
Patna | 77 | 16 | 44 | 26 | 1 | 164 |
Raipur | 16 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 28 |
Ranchi | 16 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 33 |
Shillong | 19 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 33 |
Shimla | 17 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 40 |
Siliguri | 18 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 39 |
Srinagar | 30 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 58 |
Trivandrum | 183 | 34 | 94 | 21 | 2 | 334 |
Varanasi | 24 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 48 |
Vijayawada | 53 | 12 | 25 | 18 | 7 | 115 |
Total | 2471 | 501 | 1015 | 574 | 426 | 4987 |
IB Security Assistant Recruitment 2025: Important Dates
The detailed IB Security Assistant notification PDF has been released on 25th July 2025. The window to register and apply for IB SA Recruitment 2025 has been opened from 26th July to 17th August 2025 at www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in.
Events | Dates |
Notification Release Date | 25th July 2025 |
Apply Online Begins | 26th July 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | 17th August 2025 (11:59 pm) |
Last Date to pay the application fee | 17th August 2025 |
Last Date of submission of Application Fee through SBI challan | 19th August 2025 |
Exam Date | To be notified |
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IB SA Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The required eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification, age limit, and domicile as per last year’ notification pdf has been discussed below.
Education Qualification
- The candidate must have done Matriculation (10th class pass) or equivalent from a recognised Board of Education
- Possession of domicile certificate of that state against which candidates have applied.
Age Limit (as on 17/08/2025)
To apply for Security Assistant/executive posts, the candidates must not exceed the age limit of 27 years. The age relaxation for reserved categories is as follows-
Category | Age Relaxation |
SC/ ST | 05 years |
OBC | 03 years |
PwD | 10 years |
IB Security Assistant 2025 Online Form
As per the schedule, the online application process for 4987 IB Security Assistant vacancies has been started on 26th July 2025 at www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in. The link will remain active till 17th August 2025 (11:59 pm), however, candidates must submit their application much before the last date arrives.
IB Security Assistant 2025 Application Fee
While applying for the IB Security Assistant Recruitment 2025, the candidates have to pay an application fee. The application fee will be paid online using debit cards, credit cards, internet banking, mobile wallets, etc. Candidates, please note that this is an application fee that is non-refundable and once paid will not be refundable.
IB Recruitment 2025 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/- |
Steps to Apply for IB Security Assistant Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official website of MHA at www.mha.gov.in or NCS Portal, www.ncs.gov.in.
- On the homepage, click on “Online Applications for the posts of Security Assistant SA/ Executive Examination 2025”.
- Click on “Online Registration” and create a login ID and password by entering details as required.
- Now login and start filling your Personal Details, Qualification Details, and Declaration.
- Upload photo & signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the required application fee and submit your application form before last date.
IB Security Assistant 2025 Selection Process
The IB Security Assistant/Executive selection process comprises three stages:
Tier I (Objective Test):
- This online, objective-type examination uses Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- It covers topics such as General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Numerical/Analytical/Logical Ability, English Language, and General Studies.
- The exam is total of 100 marks and lasts 1 hour.
- There is a negative marking of ¼ mark for each incorrect answer.
Tier II (Descriptive Test):
- Candidates who pass Tier I move to this stage.
- It is an offline descriptive test that includes translating a 500-word passage from a local language/dialect to English and vice versa.
- This section is 40 marks and the duration of the exam is 1 hour.
- The Security Assistant/Executive post specifically includes a spoken ability test, worth 10 marks, which is assessed during Tier III.
Tier III (Interview/Personality Test):
- Candidates who qualify in both Tier I and Tier II are called for this round.
- This stage assesses the candidate’s personality and suitability for the role.
- It carries 50 marks.
- The final merit list is prepared based on the combined performance of candidates in Tier 1, Tier 2, and interview rounds.
IB Security Assistant 2025 Exam Pattern
To score well in the IB Security Assistant exam, candidates must have an idea of the exam pattern for exam. The exam consists of a total of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions for a total of 100 marks. The exam will be held for a total of 60 minutes, and there is negative marking; a 1/4 mark will be deducted for the wrong answer.
The Tier-II exam is qualifying in nature. The qualifying marks in Tier-2 is 20 out of 50.
IB Security Assistant Tier 1 | |||
Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
General Awareness | 20 | 20 | 60 minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
Numerical/analytical/Logical ability& reasoning | 20 | 20 | |
English language | 20 | 20 | |
General Studies | 20 | 20 | |
Total | 100 | 100 | |
IB Security Assistant Tier 2 | |||
Written Exam (Descriptive type) a) Translation of a passage of 500 words from local language/dialect to English and vice versa. |
50 | 1 hour | |
IB Security Assistant Tier 3 | |||
Interview | 50 |
IB Security Assistant Local Language
For the IB Security Assistant position, knowledge of a local language/dialect is a mandatory eligibility requirement for the region you are applying to
SIB | Local Language |
Agartala | Bangla, Kokborok, Chakma, Kawbru and Halam |
Ahmedabad | Gujarati and Kutchhi |
Aizawl | Mizo, Lai, Mara, Pang, Bru, Burmese, Falam-Chin and Bawm |
Amritsar | Punjabi |
Bengaluru | Kannada, Tulu, Beary, Konkani and Nawayathi |
Bhopal | Hindi |
Bhubaneswar | Odia, Kutia, Dongria and Bhunjia |
Chandigarh | Hindi and Punjabi |
Chennai | Tamil |
Dehradun | Hindi |
Delhi | Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu |
Gangtok | Nepali, Bhutia and Lepcha |
Guwahati | Assamese, Sylheti, Bengali, Nepali, Bodo, Mishing, Dimasa, Rabha, Tiwa, Kuki, Hmar, Paite, Garo, Santhall, Koch-Rajbanshi, Manipuri (Meitei) and Khasi |
Hyderabad | Telugu. |
Imphal | Manipuri (Bengali and Meltei Mayek script), Tangkhul, Mao, Anal, Maring, Thadou, Paite, Zou, Rongmei and Mizo |
Itanagar | Nyishi, Adi, Galo, Apatani, Idu Mishmi, Monpa, Nocte, Tangsa, Sherdukpen and Memba |
Jaipur | Hindi, Marwari, Dhatti/Thari and Wagdi |
Jammu | Dogri, Kashmiri, Urdu, Gojri and Hindi |
Kalimpong | Tibetan and Nepal |
Kohima | Angami, Ao, Sema, Lotha, Chakesang. Rengma, Chang. Sangtam; Yimchunger, Phom, Konyak, Pochury, Zeliang, Kuki, Kachari, Khlamnumgan, Tikhir and Nagamese |
Kolkata | Bengali, Sylheti, Nepali, Bhutanese, Urdu, Santhali and Rohingya |
Leh | Ladakhi/Bhoti, Purgi, Balti, Shena/Brokskat, Changskat, Zangskan and Tibetan |
Lucknow | Hindi |
Meerut | Hindi |
Mumbai | Marathi, Konkani and Ahirani |
Nagpur | Marathi, Punjabi, Urdu, Gondi and Madiya |
Panaji | Konkani and Marathi |
Patna | Hindi |
Raipur | Gondi, Halbi and Telugu |
Ranchi | Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Senthali, Ho/Mundari, Oraon/Kurukh, Kharia and Kurmali |
Shillong | Garo, Jaintia-Pnar, War-Jaintia and Hajong |
Shimla | Hindi |
Siliguri | Bengali, Nepali, Rajbanshi and Santali |
Srinagar | Kashmiri and Pahari |
Trivandrum | Malayalam |
Varanasi | Hindi |
Vijayawada | Telugu |
IB Security Assistant 2025 Syllabus
- The IB Security Assistant syllabus has been released for all three stages, which are Tier 1, Tier 2, and an Interview.The
- Tier 1 exam is an online test with 100 marks, covering General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English, and General Studies.
- Tier 2 exam is a descriptive test for 50 marks that checks translation skills between English and the local language. The final stage is a Personality Test
IB Security Assistant Salary Structure
The appointed candidates for the post of Security Assistant will be paid an attractive monthly salary plus admissible Central Govt. allowances. The salary of a Security Assistant is as per pay level 3.
- Pay Level: Level 3
- Pay Scale: Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 69,100
- Additional Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and a special security allowance.