Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2025: Apply Now for 3717 Vacancies - Direct Download Link

The Intelligence Bureau (IB) ACIO Recruitment 2025 notification is out, and the online application process started on July 19, 2025, with the last date to apply being August 10, 2025.

Admit Card Information:

• The IB ACIO admit card for the Tier 1 written examination will typically be released online on the official Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) website or the Intelligence Bureau recruitment portal a few weeks before the exam date. Since the application window just opened, the exact admit card release date will be announced by the IB on their official site.
• Candidates must download the admit card online using their registration credentials, as no physical admit cards are sent by post.
• The admit card will contain details such as exam date, time, venue, and candidate information, which are mandatory to carry on the exam day.

Exam and Selection Process:

• The recruitment consists of three stages: Tier 1 (written test), Tier 2 (descriptive test), and an interview.
• Tier 1 exam: 100 objective-type questions (100 marks), 1-hour duration, covering Current Affairs, General Studies, Numerical Aptitude, Reasoning, and English. There is negative marking for incorrect answers.
• Tier 2 exam: Descriptive test worth 50 marks.
• Interview: 100 marks.
• The final selection is based on combined performance in all stages.

Result Information:

• Results for each stage (Tier 1 and Tier 2) will be declared on the official IB or MHA website.
• Candidates who qualify Tier 1 will be eligible for Tier 2, and similarly for the interview stage based on the merit list.
• The results announcement dates are usually given after the completion of each phase and will be updated on the official portals.
• Candidates are advised to regularly check the official Intelligence Bureau website (www.mha.gov.in) for the latest updates on admit cards and results.

Additional Key Information:

• Number of vacancies: 3717 posts for ACIO Grade II/Executive.
• Age limit: 18 to 27 years as of August 10, 2025.
• Educational qualification: Graduation from a recognized university.
• Application fee varies by category, payable online only.

For exam dates, admit card release, result declaration, and further updates, candidates should keep a close watch on the official Ministry of Home Affairs website and authorized IB recruitment portals.