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IB ACIO Admit Card 2025 Out (Soon): Download City Intimation, Check Tier 2 Exam Date

Harsh Tiwari

Feb 6, 2026

Intelligence Bureau has issued Tier-II city intimation slip for Grade-II/Executive recruitment on December 31, 2025. Candidates shortlisted for the next stage can log in at mha.gov.in to check exam city details in advance. IB ACIO-II Executive Tier-II exam is scheduled to be conducted on January 11, 2026. City intimation slip only informs the allotted exam city, while IB ACIO-II Executive Tier-II admit card will be released separately a few days before the exam with full exam centre address, reporting time, shift details and important instructions for candidates.

Download IB ACIO-II Executive Tier-II 2025 City Intimation Slip (Link Active)

IB ACIO 2025 Highlights

Below is the table for IB ACIO 2025 highlights:

Features Details
Recruitment Body Intelligence Bureau
Conducting Body Ministry of Home Affairs
Official Website mha.gov.in
Post Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade 2
Vacancies 3717
Selection Process Entrance Exam for Tier 1 & 2 and Interview

IB ACIO 2025 Important Dates

Below is the table for IB ACIO exam dates and other important dates:

Events Dates
IB ACIO 2025 Short Notification July 14, 2025
IB ACIO 2025 Application Form Starts July 19, 2025
IB ACIO 2025 Application Form Ends August 10, 2025
IB ACIO Tier 1 Admit Card 2025 September 13, 2025
IB ACIO Tier 1 Exam Date September 16, 17, & 18, 2025
IB ACIO Tier 1 Result November 21, 2025
IB ACIO Tier 2 Exam Date January 11, 2026

IB ACIO Eligibility Criteria

The basic eligibility criteria to be eligible for IB ACIO 2025 are listed below for your reference.

  • Age Limit: Candidates applying for the exam must fall between the age group of 18 - 27 years as on August 10, 2025. The category-wise relaxation has been tabulated below for your reference,
Categories Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years
OBC 3 years
Departmental Candidates (at least 3 years of service) The upper age limit is 40 years
Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women not remarried (General) The upper age limit is 35 years
Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women not remarried (OBC) The upper age limit is 38 years
Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women not remarried (SC/ST) The upper age limit is 40 years
Meritorious sportspersons specified in Para 1 (a) of DoP&AR O.M. No. 14015/1/76-Estt.(D), dtd 4.8.1980 5 years
  • Qualification: The applicant needs to have graduated from an accredited university and should be well-versed in computers.
Note: As per the directive by the Government of India, there are no restrictions on the number of attempts given for IB ACIO exam as long as the candidates meet the age limit and educational qualifications.

IB ACIO Application Process 2025

Candidates who are planning to apply for IB ACIO exams and have successfully fulfilled the eligibility criteria must follow the steps mentioned below to apply online for IB ACIO from July 19 to August 10, 2025:

  1. Go to the official MHA portal: Open your browser and navigate to www.mha.gov.in.
  2. Find and click the “IB ACIO Grade II/Executive Recruitment 2025” link: Look under the “Recruitment” or “What’s New” section for the ACIO notification, then choose Apply Online once the link appears on 19 July 2025.
  3. Register as a new user: Provide a valid email ID and mobile number, set a password, and verify your details via the OTP sent to your phone/email.
  4. Log in and fill out the form: Enter your personal particulars (name, date of birth, category, etc.), academic qualifications, and any other information requested.
  5. Upload required files: Scan and upload your recent passport‑size photograph and your signature in the prescribed dimensions and formats.
  6. Pay the application fee: Use Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking to pay the application fee. Make sure to complete payment by the last date.
  7. Review and submit: Before final submission, preview all entries to correct any mistakes. After submitting, download and safely store the confirmation page or printout for your records. 

IB ACIO Application Fees 2025

IB ACIO Application Fees across all the categories have been tabulated below:

Category Application Fee (INR)
UR/ OBC/ EWS(Male) INR 650
All Candidates INR 550

Note:

  • All SC/ST candidates, female candidates and those Ex-Servicemen who are eligible for reservation, are exempted from payment of examination fee i.e., Rs. 100/-. However, they will have to pay the Recruitment Processing Charges i.e. Rs. 550/-.
  • Ex-servicemen who have already secured employment in civil side under Central Govt in Group 'C' post on regular basis after availing benefits of reservation given to them are required to pay the examination fee, i.e., Rs. 100/- also along with recruitmient processing charges of Rs. 550/-.
  • Banking charges, if applicable, will be borne by the candidate.

IB ACIO Admit Card 2025

IB ACIO Tier 2 Admit Card will be released soon. It will include vital information like the candidate's name, application number, roll number, exam date, time, and designated testing facility. Candidates are advised to download their admit card well in advance of the exam date.

Steps to Download IB ACIO Admit Card:

The simple steps that must be followed to download IB ACIO Admit Card are as follows,

  • Visit the official website of IB ACIO and find the admit card section link, then click on it.
  • Enter the required data, i.e. your date of birth, application ID number, and roll number.
  • Click 'Submit' or 'Download' to continue after providing the necessary information.
  • The admit card can be downloaded after the information has been successfully validated.

IB ACIO Exam Pattern 2025

IB ACIO Exam is structured into three main stages: Tier 1, Tier 2, and the Interview round. The first two tiers serve as the entrance examinations, followed by a personal interview. The detailed IB ACIO exam pattern for each stage is provided in the table below for your reference:

  • Tier 1 - Online Round
  • Tier 2 - Descriptive Round
  • Interview Round

IB ACIO Tier 1 Exam Pattern

IB ACIO Tier 1 exam is conducted for 1 hour. The types of questions and the question paper sections have been tabulated below for your reference,

Sections Number of Questions Total Marks
General Awareness 20 20
Numerical Aptitude 20 20
Reasoning/Logical Aptitude 20 20
English 20 20
General Studies 20 20

Note: IB ACIO Tier 1 exam will be conducted online. For every correct answer candidates will be given +1 and for every wrong answer they will be deducted of 0.25.

IB ACIO Tier 2 Exam Pattern

IB ACIO Tier 2 exam is also conducted for 1 hour. The types of questions and the question paper sections have been tabulated below for your reference,

Sections Total Marks
Essay 20
English comprehension (10 marks) & Long answer type questions (2 questions of 10 marks each on Current Affairs, Economics, Social Political Issues 30

Note: Based on the combined scores of IB ACIO Tier 1 and 2, candidates will be called in for the Interview round (100 Marks). After successfully clearing the interview rounds candidates will be finally selected for the post.

IB ACIO Syllabus 2025

The Tier 1 and 2 syllabus for IB ACIO exam have been listed below for your reference:

IB ACIO Tier 1 Syllabus

As discussed above the Tier 1 sections consists of General Awareness, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English and General Studies. The detailed syllabus for each section is tabulated below.

General Awareness

Current Affairs Economics Politics
Biology History Physics

Reasoning/Logical Aptitude

Data Sufficiency Classification Seating Arrangement
Blood Relations Series Compilation Pattern Completion
Direction Character Puzzles Image Analysis

Numerical Aptitude

Age Time and Work Volume
Percentage Ratios Factors
Profit and Loss Simple and Compound Interest Mensuration
Time and Distance LCM and HCF Fractions

English

Fill in the Blanks Spellings Clauses
Passage Comprehension Adjectives Idioms and Phrases
One word Substitution Vocabulary Sentence Structure

General Studies

Input- Output Clocks Syllogism
Calendars Data Sufficiency Artificial Language
Statement and Conclusion Reasoning Analogies Order and Ranking
Odd One Out Cause and Effect Statement and Assumption

IB ACIO Tier 2 Syllabus

The tier which is a descriptive section consists of the following syllabus for IB ACIO exams,

  • Security Threats in India
  • Cultural Diversity in India
  • Emergency Trends and more

Tips and Tricks to Cover Tier 2 Essay Section

Students will be given 5 choices out of which they will have to pick any 1 of the given topics from the essay section for the Tier 2 exam. The essay should not be more than 400 words.

We have shared below some easy tricks for you to complete your essay section for IB ACIO Tier 2 exam,

  • Increase your Vocabulary Knowledge
  • Master your English Spellings and Punctuation
  • Read at least 2-3 mainlines regularly such as The Hindu, Times of India, Economic Times
  • Work on your Grammar
  • Do not exceed the Given Word Limit
  • Focus on Creating an Introduction that covers the Gist of the Whole Essay followed by a data-sufficient conclusion.

IB ACIO Vacancy 2025

MHA has released 3717 IB ACIO 2025 vacancies. Below is the table for IB ACIO Vacancy 2025:

Category No. of Vacancies
UR 1,537
EWS 442
OBC 946
SC 566
ST 226
Total 3,717

IB ACIO Exam Centre 2025

The list of exam centres for IB ACIO exams is as follows,

Exam Centers
Agartala Vijayawada
Varanasi Trivandrum
Siliguri Shimla
Shillong Ranchi
Raipur Patna
Nagpur Mumbai
Meerut Lucknow
Leh Kolkata
Kohima Jammu
Jaipur Itanagar
Imphal Hyderabad
Guwahati Delhi
Dehradun Chennai
Chandigarh Bhubaneshwar
Bhopal Bangalore
Amritsar Aizawl
Ahmedabad -

Check all the cities allotted for IB ACIO 2025 examination. Download PDF

How to Check IB ACIO Result?

Below are the steps to check IB ACIO Result 2025:

  1. Visit the Official Website: Go to www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in.
  2. Find the Result Section: Look for the "Latest Announcements" or "Recruitment" section.
  3. Click on the IB ACIO Result Link: Select the relevant result link for IB ACIO 2025.
  4. Enter Login Credentials: Input your registration number and password (or Date of Birth).
  5. View the Result: Click "Submit" to view your result.
  6. Download and Print: Save the result for future reference.
  7. Check Cutoff Marks: Compare your score with the cutoff to confirm qualification.

IB ACIO Cut Off 2025

Ministry of Home Affairs has prescribed minimum qualifying marks for the Tier 1 examination of IB ACIO 2025. These cut-offs are mandatory for shortlisting candidates for the next stage (Tier 2).

Below are the official IB ACIO 2025 Tier 1 cut off marks (out of 100) for each category:

Category Minimum Cut Off (Tier 1)
UR 35
OBC 34
SC/ST 33
EWS 35

Note: Ex-servicemen (ESM) will be treated under their respective categories such as UR, OBC, SC, ST, or EWS.

Candidates scoring below these thresholds will not be considered for Tier 2, regardless of the number of vacancies. However, the actual cut-off may go higher depending on exam difficulty and number of applicants.

To qualify for the interview round, candidates must also secure at least 33% marks in Tier 2 (i.e., 17 out of 50).

IB ACIO Salary 2025

The salary for IB ACIO Grade 2 Executive Post 2025 is structured as follows:

  • Pay Scale: The pay scale for the position is Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400) in the Pay Matrix, as per the 7th Central Pay Commission.
  • Grade Pay: The role falls under Group 'C' in the Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial category.

This salary structure applies to candidates who are selected for the post, and they will also receive other allowances as per the rules.

IB ACIO 2025 FAQs

Question: Which are the best books to crack IB ACIO exam?

Answer: Some of the best books to refer to while preparing for IB ACIO exams are as follows,

  • "IB ACIO Guide" by R. Gupta - This book covers all the sections of IB ACIO exam and has practice questions from and previous year.
  • "Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officers Grade-II/Executive Exam Guide" by RPH Editorial Board - This guide covers the whole syllabus and includes practice questions at the end of every section.
  • "IB Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade II Executive Exam Practice Workbook" by Kiran Prakashan - This book includes several practice questions and model papers to help candidates prepare effectively.
  • "General Knowledge 2022" by Manohar Pandey - This book covers a wide range of general knowledge topics.
  • Newspapers like The Hindu, The Indian Express, and magazines like Yojana and Kurukshetra can also be helpful for current affairs preparation.

Question: What is the role of an IB ACIO officer in national security?

Answer: IB ACIO officers play a crucial role in intelligence gathering, analyzing security threats, counterterrorism, and maintaining national safety.

Question: What is the age limit for IB ACIO exam?

Answer: Candidates who fall between the age group of 18 - 27 are eligible to apply for IB ACIO exam.

Question: How is IB ACIO selection process done?

Answer: The selection process for IB ACIO exam is based on 3 different rounds namely, Tier 1, Tier 2 and Interview. Tier 1 and Tier 2 are written rounds. Candidates who score well across each round are selected for IB ACIO posts.

Question: What are the educational qualifications required for IB ACIO 2025??

Answer: Candidates must hold a graduation degree from a recognized university or equivalent.

Question: What are the job postings for IB ACIO officers?

Answer: IB ACIO officers are posted at various IB centers across India, with possible assignments in field operations, analysis, and other specialized tasks.

Question: What can be the essay topics for IB ACIO exam?

Answer: The 3 major areas from where you can expect the essay topics are,

  • Security Threats in India
  • Cultural Diversity in India
  • Emergency Trends and more

Question: Can a candidate from any state apply for IB ACIO 2025?

Answer: Yes, candidates from all states in India are eligible to apply, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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