Intel's ACIO Recruitment 2025 Announced: Immediate Notice for 3717 Executive Positions; Extensive Notification to Follow Soon
**IB ACIO Recruitment 2025: 3,717 Vacancies Announced for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer**
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has announced the IB ACIO Recruitment 2025, offering 3,717 vacancies for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO-II) or Executive. Interested candidates who meet the graduation qualification should prepare for a three-tier selection process starting with an objective test and apply online between July 19 and August 10, 2025.
**Post and Vacancies**
The recruitment is for 3,717 vacancies, with the distribution of posts by category as follows:
- Unreserved (UR): 1,537 - Other Backward Classes (OBC): 946 - Scheduled Castes (SC): 566 - Scheduled Tribes (ST): 226 - Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 442
**Eligibility Criteria**
To be eligible for the IB ACIO Recruitment 2025, candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent. The exact detailed qualification will be confirmed in the official notification expected on July 19, 2025.
The age criteria for candidates typically range around 18 to 27 years for ACIO posts, but the specific age limit for this recruitment has not been specified yet.
**Salary Details**
Selected candidates will receive a salary within the range of ₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400 (Level-7 Pay Matrix) under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). Additionally, they will be entitled to various allowances, including Special Security Allowance (SSA), Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), Holiday Duty Compensation, and other Central Government perks as applicable.
**Application Process**
Candidates must apply online via the official Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) website (mha.gov.in) between July 19 and August 10, 2025. During the application process, candidates will be required to fill out the required information, upload relevant documents, pay the application fees, and submit the form.
**Selection Process**
The selection process for IB ACIO 2025 includes three tiers:
1. Tier-I: An objective test consisting of sections on General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, English, and General Studies. The test is worth 100 marks and lasts for 60 minutes. 2. Tier-II: A descriptive-type written exam consisting of Essay Writing and English Comprehension & Precis Writing, worth 50 marks. 3. Interview: A final personal interview round for personality and aptitude assessment, worth 100 marks.
**Important Dates**
- July 14, 2025: Notification Release - July 19, 2025: Online Application Start - August 10, 2025: Last Date to Apply Online - Tentative exam date for IB ACIO 2025 will be announced later on the official website
For further updates and to apply, candidates should keep monitoring the official Ministry of Home Affairs website. The detailed official notification pdf is expected to be released on July 19, 2025.
The application fees for General/OBC/EWS candidates is Rs 100, while SC/ST/Female/Ex-SM candidates are exempt from the fee. Candidates can select up to three preferred exam cities during the application; however, exam center allotment depends on seat availability, and changes after submission are not allowed.
Candidates should note that Tier-III of the selection process is an interview, not a personality test as previously mentioned. The minimum age limit for candidates applying for IB ACIO 2025 is 18 years. For more information, candidates are advised to visit the official website at mha.gov.in.
Policy-and-legislation: Candidates should be aware that they will be required to apply online for the IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 between July 19 and August 10, 2025, via the official Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) website, as per the guidelines in the official notification expected on July 19, 2025.
Politics: The political implications of the IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 could cause controversy due to general-news discussions surrounding the number of vacancies announced, eligibility criteria, and selection process details, particularly considering the vast number of job opportunities available and the potential impact on various categories, such as Unreserved (UR), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
