Ministry of Home Affairs will conduct the IB ACIO 2026 Exam for ACIO Grade 2 Executive vacancies and the official notification will be released soon.
The Intelligence Bureau, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, will release the IB ACIO Notification 2026 for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II Executive. The IB ACIO Exam will be conducted nationwide, and eligible candidates from any state are welcome to apply. The IB ACIO 2026 Registration will begin soon at the official websites www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in. All interested applicants are advised to keep their documents ready before applying.
IB ACIO 2026 OVERVIEW
The IB ACIO Exam is conducted annually to recruit candidates for the Grade-II Executive post under the General Central Service, categorised as Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial). The selection process includes three stages: Tier 1 (Objective Test), Tier 2 (Descriptive Test), and Interview. Selected candidates will receive a starting basic pay of Rs. 44,900.
| Particular | Details |
| Recruitment Organization | Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) |
| Post Name | Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II Executive |
| Advt No. | IB ACIO Grade-II/ Executive Examination |
| Vacancies | TBA |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Age Limit | 18-27 years |
| Qualification | Graduation |
| Selection Process | Tier 1, Tier 2, Interview |
| Salary/ Pay Scale | Rs. 44900-142400/- |
| Job Location | All over India |
| Official Website | mha.gov.in/ncs.gov.in |
IB ACIO 2026 Important Dates
The IB ACIO Notification provides complete details, including category-wise vacancies, selection process, important dates, salary, eligibility criteria, examination scheme, and more. Before the latest notification release, candidates can refer to the previous year notification here.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | Update Soon |
| Apply Online Starts | Update Soon |
| Last Date to Apply | Update Soon |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | Update Soon |
| Tier 2 Exam Date | Update Soon |
| Tier 3- Interview | Update Soon |
IB ACIO Application Fees
| Category | Recruitment Processing Fee | Application Fee | Total Fees |
| All Candidates | Rs. 550/- | Nil | Rs. 550/- |
| General, EWS, OBC (Male) | Rs. 550/- | Rs. 100/- | Rs. 650/- |
IB ACIO Previous Year (2025) Vacancy Details
The examination authority announced 3,717 vacancies in 2025 for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II Executive under the General Central Service, Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial). The table below provides the detailed category-wise vacancy distribution. The vacancy for 2026 will be notified along with the official notification.
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
| Unreserved (GEN) | 1,537 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 442 |
| Other Backwards Class (OBC) | 946 |
| Schedule Caste (SC) | 566 |
| Schedule Tribe (ST) | 226 |
| Total | 3,717 |
IB ACIO Eligibility
To appear for the IB ACIO Exam, candidates must fulfil the required educational qualifications and age limit criteria. Age relaxations will be applicable for reserved categories in accordance with government norms. Moreover, only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
| Criteria | Details |
| Age Limit | 18 to 27 years |
| Qualification | Graduation from a recognised University & Computer knowledge |
Age Relaxation
| 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 Selection Process
The selection process for the IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 Exam includes Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 (Interview). The combined marks of Tier 1 and Tier 2 will decide the status of the candidate for the interview round.
| Stage | Description |
| Tier-I Exam | Objective-type paper with 100 MCQs (20 questions from each section) |
| Tier-II Exam | 50 Marks (English Comprehension, Essay, Long Answer Type Questions) |
| Interview | Personal Interview |
IB ACIO Exam Pattern
The IB ACIO Exam is held in two stages, Tier 1 and Tier 2, each with a distinct exam pattern. The structure and key details of both tiers are provided in the table below to help candidates understand the format of each stage clearly.
- Tier 1 has 100 objective questions worth 100 marks from subjects like Current Affairs, General Studies, Numerical Aptitude, Reasoning, and English.
- Tier 2 is a descriptive paper of 50 marks, covering Essay Writing, English Comprehension, and Long Answer Questions.
- Negative Marking: 1/4th for a wrong answer.
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
| IB ACIO Tier-1 Exam Pattern | |||
| Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | 1 hour |
| General Studies | 20 | 20 | |
| Numerical Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| Reasoning and Logical Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| English Language | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
| IB ACIO Tier-2 Exam Pattern | |||
| Essay | –— | 20 | 1 hour |
|
English comprehension (10 marks) 2 Long-answer type questions (10 marks each) on Current Affairs, Economics, Socio-political issues |
—– | 10+20 | |
| Total | —— | 50 | |
| Grand Total for Written Exam (Tier 1+2) | 150 Marks | ||
| Interview |
100 Marks | ||
IB ACIO Syllabus
The IB ACIO Syllabus is structured to evaluate a candidate’s knowledge, reasoning ability, and writing skills. It is divided into two stages, Tier 1 (Objective) and Tier 2 (Descriptive). Below is the subject-wise syllabus for both tiers.
| Section | Topics Covered for Tier 1 |
| Current Affairs | National & International News, Government Schemes, Awards, Summits, Defence |
| General Studies | History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Science, Static GK |
| Numerical Aptitude | Simplification, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time & Work |
| Reasoning & Logical Aptitude | Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Puzzles, Syllogism, Direction Sense |
| English Language | Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Synonyms-Antonyms, Sentence Correction |
IB ACIO 2026 Salary Structure
The IB ACIO Salary is offered as per Level 7 of the 7th Pay Commission, with a pay scale ranging from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400. In addition to the basic pay, IB ACIO officers receive several allowances and benefits, including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and Special Security Allowance.
- Pay Scale- Rs. 44,900/- to Rs. 1,42,400/-
- Pay Level- 7
- Grade Pay- Rs. 4600
- Dearness Allowance- 46% of basic pay
- HRA- 9 to 27% of basic pay
- Special Security Allowance- 20% of basic pay
- In-hand Salary- Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 90,000 per month, depending on the posting location (X, Y, or Z cities).
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