The Ministry of Home Affairs under the Govt of India conducts IB ACIO exam which stands for Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer, every year. It is a crucial competitive exam as well as a golden opportunity for that individual who wants to join the Intelligence Bureau. The Intelligence Bureau is accountable for counter-terrorism, intelligence gathering, and internal security and it’s a primary agency of India. Ministry of Home Affairs annually announces several vacancies for the post of IB ACIO under Grade-II, Group C (Non–Gazetted, Non-Ministerial Executive Post). Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria can apply for the post by visiting IB’s official website.
IB ACIO Notification 2024
The Ministry of Home Affairs releases IB ACIO Notification to appoint ACIO officers. The notification contains all the details regarding the number of vacancies, exam pattern, exam date, admit card release, answer key, result date, etc. Candidates must check IB ACIO Notification before applying for the designation.
IB ACIO 2024 Overview-
In this table, we have mentioned some key points that candidates who are interested in the IB ACIO exam must know-
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | IB ACIO 2024 |
| Full Form | Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer |
| Conducting Body | Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |
| Role | Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (Grade II/ Executive) |
| Selection Process | Tier-I (Online Exam), Tier-II (Descriptive Exam), Tier-III (Interview) |
| Eligibility | Graduation from a recognized university |
| Job Category | Group C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial Executive |
| Responsibilities | Intelligence gathering, analysis, and national security support |
| Competitiveness | Highly Competitive |
| Application Process | Online |
| Application Fees | General / OBC – Rs 100/- |
| SC/ ST/ Female Candidates – No Fees | |
| Mode of Examination | Online |
| Exam Duration | Tier- I: 1 hour |
| Tier- II: 1 hour | |
| Language | Hindi, English |
| Post Name/Purpose | Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (IB ACIO Grade II, Executive) |
| Official Website | Ministry of Home Affairs |
IB ACIO Recruitment 2024
Recruitment for IB ACIO will be soon announced by MHA for Grade-II and Executive. The link for the form will be available on the official website. It is assumed that the link for the form will be made available in the last quarter of 2024.
IB ACIO Vacancy 2024
The Ministry of Home Affairs is yet to announce the number of vacancies for the designation of IB ACIO Grade-II/Executive. Along with the release of the notification, MHA discloses the vacancies as well. As a hint for the candidate, we have mentioned below last year’s vacancies category-wise.
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 377 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 134 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 133 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 222 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 129 |
It is expected that this time MHA will release 1000 vacancies.
IB ACIO Eligibility Criteria 2024
MHA has set some eligibility criteria for the candidates to select the most suitable candidate for the post of IB ACIO. Before applying for the post, a candidate must understand the eligibility criteria to avoid any kind of issue at the last moment. Eligibility criteria are mentioned below-
Nationality Criteria-
Only those candidates who are citizens of India are eligible to apply for the recruitment of IB ACIO. Foreign nationals are not allowed to fill out application forms as they are not citizens of India. During the application process, candidates will be instructed to attach their valid Indian citizenship documents.
Age Criteria-
Candidates between the ages of 18 to 27 years are eligible to apply for the post of IB ACIO. Age relaxation is only provided to certain reserved categories such as SC/ST/OBC.
Qualification Criteria-
To be eligible for the IB ACIO post, a candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electronics and Telecommunications, or Information Technology from a university or institute recognized by law.
OR
Master’s degree in Computer Applications (MCA), or Master’s degree in Science with specialization in Electronics and Electronics and Telecommunications along with a valid Gate scorecard in the respective field.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 3 Years |
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 Years |
| Departmental Candidates with 3 years of service | Up to 40 years of age |
| Widows/ Divorced/ separated women not remarried( General) | The upper age limit is 35 years |
| Widows/ Divorced/ Separated women not remarried( SC/ST/OBC) | The upper age limit is 40 years |
IB ACIO Application Fee 2024
Application fees for the thee IB ACIO candidates are divided into 2 parts, Processing Fee and Additional Recruitment Fee. The Processing fee is Rs.450 for all candidates applying for the IB ACIO while additional recruitment fee is Rs.100 for certain categories such as General, EWS, and OBC excluding women.
Steps to fill the IB ACIO Recruitment application form
- Visit the official website of IB and search for the link to IB ACIO exam.
- Open the link and register yourself by providing your mobile number, email address and other required details.
- After registration, use your registration ID and password to log in your account.
- Fill in all the details correctly and cross check them.
- Attach prescribed documents including your passport size photo, signature and valid ID proof.
- Proceed for the application fee through any mode of payment and then submit the form.
- After form submission, download the application fee receipt and copy of the application form for future reference.
IB ACIO Selection Process 2024
IB ACIO Grade-II/Executive selection process consists of three stages- Tier 1,2&3. First Tier consists of objective type questions, Second Tier 2 ccontains descriptive type exams, and Third Tier is an interview round. A candidate needs to clear all 3 stages in order to get selected for the post of ACIO in IB.
IB ACIO Syllabus 2024
IB ACIO exams are conducted in 3 Tiers, 1 & 2 Tiers consist of exams and Tier 3 consists of an interview round. The syllabus for Tier 1 & 2 is mentioned below.
IB ACIO Tier 1 Syllabus
- Quantitative aptitude and average- It consists of questions from Simple Interest, Compound Interest, LCM/HCF, Profit Loss and Discount, Average, Percentage, Partnership, Time, Work, Wages, Standard Trigonometry and Height and Distances.
- General awareness- It consists of questions from current affairs, politics, Indian constitution, law and order, history, geography, chemistry, biology, physics, economics and finance.
- Logical analytical ability- It consists of questions from Arithmetic reasoning, venn diagram, analogy, classification, alphabet test, coding decoding, missing numbers series, mirror image, water image, embedded figures and distance direction test.
- English language- It consists of questions from antonyms and synonyms, spotting error, one-word substitution, spelling error, reading comprehension, cloze test, sentence improvement, idiom and phrase, active and passive voice and para jumble.
IB ACIO Tier 2 Syllabus
Tier 2 exam consists of essay writing tests on topics such as cultural diversity, national security, Technological Revolution, etc.
IB ACIO Exam Pattern 2024
IB ACIO exam consists of three stages and candidates have to clear each stage for final selection. Check the exam pattern for all 3 stages given below-
IB ACIO Tier 1 Exam Pattern
- Exam time duration will be 60 minutes
- There will be a total of 100 questions
- 1/4 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer
- To qualify, a candidate must score a minimum of 33 marks out of 100
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Total Time |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 | 60 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | |
| Logical/Analytical Ability | 25 | 25 | |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
IB ACIO Tier 2 Exam Pattern
- 60 minutes will be provided to candidates for writing exam
- The question paper will be of 50 marks, 30 marks for essay and 20 marks for comprehension
- Scored marks will be converted out of 100 marks in which candidates have to score a minimum of 33 to get selected.
| Sections | Marks |
| Essay Writing (on any topic) | 30 |
| English Comprehension & Précis Writing | 20 |
| Total Marks | 50 |
IB ACIO Tier 3 Exam Pattern
After successfully qualifying Tier 1 & 2, candidates will proceed toward the interview round. Selected candidates will get interview details like venue and time through email.
IB ACIO Admit Card 2024
Candidates who are appearing for the IB ACIO exam can download their admit card from the official website of IB. The admit card contains all the essential information like the candidate’s name, roll number, photo, and signature.
IB ACIO Result 2024
Results for IB ACIO will be declare on official website after the completion of both Tier 1 & 2. The exam and result date will be confirmed once IB releases its official notification pdf.
FAQs related to IB ACIO Recruitment 2024
Ques1. What is IB ACIO recruitment?
Ans. Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer is a national- level exam conducted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India to recruit potential candidates for the post of IB ACIO Executives.
Ques.2 What is the salary of an IB ACIO Officer?
Ans. The initial salary of IB ACIO officers is Rs.44,900 which can increase later up to Rs.1,42,400 as per the 7th Pay Commission.
Ques.3 How to get all the information regarding the IB ACIO exam 2024?
Ans. MHA will release an IB ACIO official notification that contains all the details regarding the IB ACIO exam 2024.