IB Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2025 Notification for 258 ACIO-II/Tech Posts

The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has released notification for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II/Tech. There are 258 posts for candidates with B.E/B.Tech/M.Sc/MCA and valid GATE score (2023/2024/2025).

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About Organization

The Intelligence Bureau (IB) is India’s internal intelligence agency responsible for internal security, counter-intelligence and related functions. The IB recruits technical and non-technical personnel for various roles across the country.

IB Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2025

The Intelligence Bureau has invited online applications for recruitment to the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II/Tech. Eligible candidates may apply online between 25 October 2025 and 16 November 2025. Shortlisting will be based on qualifying GATE score followed by skill test and interview.

IB Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2025 Overview

Organization name	Intelligence Bureau
Post Name	Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II/Tech
Education Qualification	B.E/B.Tech in relevant streams OR M.Sc (Electronics/Computer Science/Physics with Electronics) OR MCA. Valid GATE score (CS for CS/IT stream; EC for ECE stream) for 2023, 2024 or 2025.
Age Limit	18-27 Years (as on 16 November 2025). Age relaxations applicable as per rules.
Number of Vacancies	258 Posts
Application Start Date	25 October 2025
Application End Date	16 November 2025 (23:59 hrs)
Application Fee	Recruitment Processing Charges: Rs. 100 (all). Examination Fee: Rs. 100 (UR/EWS/OBC males) — total Rs. 200 for those categories. Exemptions as per notification.
Salary	Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400) plus admissible Central Govt. allowances. Special Security Allowance @ 20% of basic pay applicable.
Mode of Application	Online

IB Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

• Opening Date for Online Registration: 25 October 2025
• Online Application Ends: 16 November 2025 (23:59 hrs)
• Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 16 November 2025
• Last Date for Fee Payment (via SBI Challan): 18 November 2025 (Banking Hours)
• Skill Test & Interview Date: To be notified later

IB Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2025 Vacancies

Total Vacancies: 258 Posts

Stream-wise Vacancies

Stream	Number of Vacancies
Computer Science & IT	90
Electronics & Communication	168

Category-wise Vacancies

Category	Number of Vacancies
UR	114
EWS	21
OBC	68
SC	37
ST	18

IB Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Graduate Degree in Engineering in Electronics/Electronics & Telecommunication/Electronics & Communication/Electrical & Electronics/Information Technology/Computer Science or equivalent from a Govt.-recognised University/Institute OR Master’s Degree in Science with Electronics/Computer Science/Physics with Electronics OR Master’s Degree in Computer Applications (MCA).
• GATE Score: Candidates must have achieved qualifying cut-off marks in GATE (2023 or 2024 or 2025). For CS/IT stream valid GATE code CS; for ECE stream valid GATE code EC.
• Age Limit: 18 to 27 years as on 16 November 2025. Age relaxation as per rules: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC; other category relaxations and provisions (departmental candidates, widows/divorced women, ex-servicemen, meritorious sportspersons) as per the notification.
• Experience: Freshers eligible unless specified otherwise.

IB Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

The selection will be through three stages: shortlisting based on GATE score, skill test, and interview. Final merit will be prepared considering GATE marks, skill test and interview.

1. Shortlisting based on GATE Score: Candidates (approximately 10 times the vacancies) will be shortlisted based on GATE score (qualifying cut-off marks) of 2023/2024/2025.
2. Skill Test: Practical/technical test commensurate with job profile (marks allotted 250).
3. Interview: Assessment of subject knowledge and communication skills (marks allotted 175).

Weightage: Maximum marks 1175 — 750 marks for GATE score, 250 marks for skill test, 175 marks for interview. Awaiting list will be prepared as per DoPT instructions.

IB Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2025 Salary

Selected candidates will be placed at Level 7 in the pay matrix (Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400) plus admissible Central Government allowances. Special Security Allowance @ 20% of basic pay will be paid in addition to other allowances. Cash compensation for holiday duty is subject to a ceiling of 30 days.

IB Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2025 Application Fee

Category	Fee
All candidates	Recruitment Processing Charges: Rs. 100 (mandatory)
Male candidates (UR, EWS, OBC)	Recruitment Processing Charges Rs. 100 + Examination Fee Rs. 100 = Rs. 200
SC/ST, female candidates, eligible Ex-Servicemen	Exempted from Examination Fee (Rs. 100) but must pay Recruitment Processing Charges Rs. 100

IB Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2025 Mode of Payment

Payments can be made online via SBI EPAY LITE through Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, UPI, SBI challan, etc. The application form is integrated with the payment gateway.

IB Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2025 Application Process

1. Visit the official application portal (link in Official Notification).
2. Register / Login and fill the online application form with personal, educational and GATE details.
3. Upload required documents and scanned certificates as specified in the notification.
4. Pay Recruitment Processing Charges / Examination Fee (if applicable) through the integrated payment gateway.
5. Submit the application and take a printout/ save the confirmation for future reference.
6. Keep track of communications from IB for call letters for skill test & interview (dates to be notified later).

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