Intelligence Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs) Government of India, New Delhi invites applications from eligible candidates for recruitment of Deputy Director, Deputy Central Intelligence Officer, Junior Intelligence Officer, Research Assistant, Assistant Central Intelligence Officer, Personal Assistant, MTS, Cook, Library Attendant, and Security Officer, etc. Candidates interested in knowing more about IB recruitment 2023, such as vacancies, pay scale, etc., can read this Sarkari exam post. For regular updates on government news, sign up for our free job alert.
About IB Recruitment
The full form of IB is Intelligence Bureau, and it was founded in 1887, and it is the oldest counter-intelligence agency in the country. The current Director of IB is Mr. Arvind Kumar, and the Ministry of Home Affairs is the parent agency.
IB Recruitment 2023 Notification
IB recruitment is inviting eligible candidates to apply online for several vacancies. Please find the important details below.
IB Recruitment 2023 Notification | |
| Organisation Name | Intelligence Bureau, IB |
| Post Name | Assistant Central Intelligence Officer, Junior Intelligence Officer, Security Assistant, Multi-Tasking Staff |
| Total Vacancies | 8975 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Pay Scale | Level 7 (Rs. 44,900-1,42,400) |
| Job Location | All over India |
| Official Site | www.mha.gov.in |
IB Recruitment 2023 Careers
IB recruitment drive offers jobs across various fields. IB recruitment 2023 has vacancies for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (Security Assistant). Candidates interested in IB careers can read through the following sections to understand the vacancies and pay scale.
IB Recruitment 2023 Vacancy
IB ACIO 2023 Recruitment notification for IB ACIO exam 2023 has come out officially. MHA will select candidates on the basis of performance in the IB ACIO exam 2023. The final selection list will be displayed on mha.gov.in.
IB ACIO 2023 Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
| General | 2628 |
| OBC | 1938 |
| EWS | 1354 |
| SC | 1649 |
| ST | 1406 |
| Total | 8975 |
The IB ACIO exam 2023 will be held in 3 Tiers, where candidates will be required to clear all the respective 3 stages successfully to stand a chance in the final short list of the selection.
IB Recruitment 2023 SalaryÂ
The IB recruitment salary range is as follows:
- Minimum salary: Rs. 40,730/-
- Maximum salary: Rs. 1,42,400/-
Please note: Salary does not remain the same for all the posts. It may vary and it depends upon the level as well as the post.
IB ACIO 2023 Eligibility Criteria
A candidate should meet IB ACIO 2023 eligibility criteria such as Age and Qualification. Age of the candidate should be between 18-27 years as on September 1, 2023. Also, you must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Candidates should check their educational qualification, age limit and citizenship requirements to make sure for application acceptance.
Educational Qualification
Those who are interested in taking the IB ACIO exam must have a 12th Pass & graduation degree from any recognized university. The final year students are also eligible but they should have a proof of passing the exam by September 1, 2023.
Age Limit
Age limit for IB ACIO 2022 is 18-27 years as on September 1, 2023. Permissible relaxation in upper age limit is 30 years for OBC , and 32 years for SC/ST categories. Upper age relaxation by category follows:
- SC/ST – 5 years
- OBC – 3 years
- Departmental Candidates – Max 40 years
- Widows/Divorced – Max 35 years
- Widows/Divorced (SC/ST/OBC) – Max 40 years
Selection Process for IB Recruitment 2023
The IB ACIO selection process involves the following stages:
- Written Test
- Interview
- Personality TestÂ
- Psychometric/ Aptitude testÂ
IB ACIO 2023 Application form – Apply Online
Candidates can apply online for IB ACIO 2023 anytime between December 25, 2022 and January 28, 2023. To complete the registration process, candidates can make the payment online. Submission of IB ACIO application form 2023 will end on January 28, 2023. Find out the step by step process and direct link to apply online for IB ACIO exam 2023.
Following are the steps to submit IB ACIO Application form 2023:
Step 1. Click on IB ACIO apply online link – https://mha.gov.in/
Step 2. Select New Registration, fill an online form and get login details.
Step 3. Now, fill in the IB ACIO application form and upload all the required documents such as photo and signature.
Step 4. Then, click on Submit it and proceed to the button to make fee payment.
Step 5. Finally, once registration is done successfully, take a print out of the submitted IB ACIO application form.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/OBC (Male) | ₹100 |
| All other categories | No Fee |
IB ACIO Exam Pattern
IB ACIO Tier 1 Exam Pattern
IB ACIO tier 1 exam has 100 objective questions for 100 marks. All questions will be asked from General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Numerical/Analytical/Logical Ability, English Language and General Studies sections. Each question carries 1 mark and 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer too.
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Time Duration |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| Logical/Analytical/Numerical Ability | 20 | 20 | |
| English Language | 20 | 20 | |
| General Studies | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
IB ACIO Tier 2 Exam Pattern
IB ACIO Tier 2 descriptive test has 50 marks and the total time to complete it is 1 hour.
| Section | Marks | Time |
| Essay Writing | 30 | 60 Minutes |
| English Comprehension & Précis Writing | 20 | |
| Total | 50 |
IB ACIO Tier 3 – Personal Interview
The IB ACIO interview will be conducted for 100 marks. After completion of this process, MHA will publish the final selected candidates merit list.