The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has issued a recruitment notification for 995 Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade–II/Executive (ACIO-II/Exe) positions. The positions are under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Interested candidates can apply online, with the application process starting on November 25, 2023, and closing on December 15, 2023.
Below are some key details:
Vacancy Details of Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2023:
- UR: 377
- EWS: 129
- OBC: 222
- SC: 134
- ST: 133
Qualifications for Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2023:
Nationality: Indian
Education: Graduate or equivalent from a recognized university
Desirable: Knowledge of computers
Age Limit: 18 to 27 years as of December 15, 2023
Age relaxation for certain categories.
- ST/SC: 32 years
- OBC/MOBC: 30 Years
- Departmental candidates: 40 years
- UR (widows, divorced & women judicially separated): 35 years
- SC/ST (widows, divorced & women judicially separated): 40 years
Examination Fee Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2023:
- UR/OBC/EWS (Male): Rs. 550/–
- Others: Rs. 450/–
Payment Mode: Online/Offline through SBI EPAY LITE (Debit/Credit Cards, Internet Banking, UPI, SBI challan)
Pay Scale of Intelligence Bureau Notification 2023:
Level 7 (Rs. 44,900-1,42,400) plus admissible Central Govt. allowances.
Application Process of Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2023:
- Apply online through the provided link below.
- Complete the registration, login, and application form.
- Upload necessary documents and make the application fee payment.
Important Dates Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2023:
Starting date for online applications: November 25, 2023
Closing date for online applications: December 15, 2023, 23:59 Hrs
Interested candidates are advised to visit the official website for the online application form and detailed advertisement.
Important Links of Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2023:
IB Recruitment Selection Process
The Intelligence Bureau’s recruitment for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade–II/Executive (ACIO-II/Exe) positions involves a comprehensive selection process comprising the following stages:
I. Written Examination: Tier-I and Tier-II
II. Interview
Written Examination
Candidates who have submitted online applications for the Intelligence Bureau ACIO Exam are required to participate in the Written Examination, which is divided into Tier-I and Tier-II stages. The Tier-I Written Examination is an objective-type paper with 100 questions, carrying a total of 100 marks. The structure of the Tier-I paper is outlined below:
Tier I
Number of Questions: 100 MCQs
Total Marks: 100 marks
Duration: 60 minutes
Type of Exam: Written Examination
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer
Exam Pattern:
| Part | Subject | No of MCQs | Marks |
| A | Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| B | General Studies | 20 | 20 |
| C | Numerical aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| D | Reasoning/ logical aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| E | English | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Tier II
Essay (30 marks) &
English comprehension & précis writing (20 marks)
The category-wise cut-off marks (out of 100) in Tier-I Exam would be as follows:
- UR: 35
- OBC: 35
- SC/ST: 33
- EWS: 35
On the basis of their performance & normalization of marks in Tier-I exam, candidates would be shortlisted for Tier-II @ 10 times the number of vacancies, subject to the condition that the candidate should have scored minimum cut-off.
On the basis of their combined performance in Tier-I and Tier-II, the candidates would be shortlisted for Tier-III/Interview @ 5 times the number of vacancies subject to the condition that the candidate secures minimum 33% marks (17 out of 50) in Tier-II exam.