The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has announced the recruitment for 258 Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II/Technical positions. This notification was released on 23 October 2025, with the official detailed notification expected to be available on 25 October 2025.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 258
Discipline-wise Distribution:
Computer Science & Information Technology: 90 posts
Electronics & Communication: 168 posts
Important Dates
Online Application Start Date: 25 October 2025
Online Application End Date: 16 November 2025
Official Notification Release Date: 25 October 2025
Exam Date: To be announced
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Option 1: Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in:
Electronics
Electronics & Telecommunication
Electronics & Communication
Electrical & Electronics
Information Technology
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Option 2: Master’s degree in:
Electronics
Computer Science
Physics with Electronics
Electronics & Communication
Computer Applications
Additional Requirement: Valid GATE score in Electronics & Communication (GATE code: EC) or Computer Science & Information Technology (GATE code: CS) from 2023, 2024, or 2025.
Age Limit:
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 27 years (as of 16 November 2025)
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
Persons with Disabilities: 10 years
Salary
Pay Scale: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Level-7 as per 7th CPC)
Selection Process
Shortlisting: Based on valid GATE score.
Tier-I Examination: Written test assessing technical knowledge, reasoning ability, and general awareness.
Tier-II Examination: Descriptive test evaluating in-depth technical knowledge.
Interview: For candidates shortlisted after Tier-II.
Document Verification: Verification of educational qualifications, GATE score, and other relevant documents.
Medical Examination: To assess medical fitness.
Application Fee
General, EWS, OBC (Male): ₹200
SC, ST, Female Candidates: ₹100
Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking) or Offline (SBI Challan)
How to Apply
Visit the Official Website: Go to https://www.mha.gov.in.
Navigate to the Recruitment Section: Find the link for “IB ACIO Grade-II/Technical Recruitment 2025”.
Register Online: Fill in the required details and upload necessary documents.
Pay the Application Fee: Choose your preferred payment method.
Submit the Application: Review all details and submit the form.
Print the Acknowledgment: Take a printout for future reference.