The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has released the notification for the IB ACIO Grade-II/Tech Recruitment 2025 for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Tech.
Here are the full details:
Key Highlights
| Parameter | Details |
| Organization | Intelligence Bureau (IB), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) |
| Post Name | Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Tech (ACIO-II/Tech) |
| Total Vacancies | 258 |
| Disciplines | Computer Science & Information Technology (CS & IT), Electronics & Communication (E&C) |
| Pay Scale | Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.mha.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start Date | October 25, 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | November 16, 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | November 16, 2025 |
| Exam Date | To be notified later |
Vacancy Details (Category-wise)
A total of 258 vacancies are available, distributed as follows:
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| ACIO-II/Tech (CS & IT) | 40 | 7 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 90 |
| ACIO-II/Tech (E&C) | 74 | 14 | 44 | 24 | 12 | 168 |
| Total | 114 | 21 | 68 | 37 | 18 | 258 |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit (as on 16.11.2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age (General/UR): 27 years
- Age Relaxation is applicable as per government rules:
- OBC: 3 years (up to 30 years)
- SC/ST: 5 years (up to 32 years)
2. Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a valid GATE score from 2023, 2024, or 2025 in the relevant GATE code, along with one of the following:
| Discipline | GATE Code | Essential Qualification |
| Computer Science & IT | CS | B.E./B.Tech in: Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science & Engineering. OR Master’s Degree in: Computer Science, Physics with Electronics, Electronics & Communication, or MCA. |
| Electronics & Communication | EC | B.E./B.Tech in: Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, or Information Technology. OR Master’s Degree in: Science with Electronics, Computer Science, Physics with Electronics, Electronics & Communication, or MCA. |
Selection Process
The selection for ACIO-II/Tech is a three-stage process:
- Shortlisting based on GATE Score: Candidates will be shortlisted (approximately 10 times the number of vacancies) based on their valid GATE score (2023, 2024, or 2025). The marks will be out of 750.
- Skill Test (250 Marks): A practical and technical test commensurate with the job profile.
- Interview (175 Marks): Assesses personality, communication skills, and subject knowledge.
The final merit list will be prepared based on the combined performance in the GATE Score, Skill Test, and Interview.
Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee (Rs. 100) | Recruitment Processing Charges (Rs. 100) | Total |
| UR, EWS, OBC (Male candidates) | Rs. 100/- | Rs. 100/- | Rs. 200/- |
| SC, ST, Female candidates, Ex-Servicemen (Eligible for reservation) | Exempted (Nil) | Rs. 100/- | Rs. 100/- |
The payment can be made online or through an SBI Challan.
For detailed information, candidates must refer to the official notification on the MHA website.
