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IB ACIO-II/Tech Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Technical Posts
Overview: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released the official notification for IB ACIO-II/Tech Recruitment 2025. This is an All India Service liability post. Candidates willing to serve anywhere in India only need to apply. Selection is based on GATE 2023/2024/2025 score + Skill Test + Interview.
Post: ACIO-II/Tech (All India Service Liability)
Short Notice: The Intelligence Bureau under MHA invites online applications for the post of ACIO-II/Tech. Candidates (10 times the number of vacancies) will be shortlisted on the basis of GATE 2023/2024/2025 score and called for Skill Test & Interview at Delhi.
Important Dates for IB ACIO-II/Tech 2025 |
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| Notification Date: | October 2025 |
| Online Application Period: | 25-10-2025 to 16-11-2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Last Date for Challan Payment: | 18-11-2025 (Banking Hours) |
| Skill Test & Interview: | To be intimated by Email |
Application Fee |
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| All Candidates: | Recruitment Processing Charges ₹100/- |
| Male (UR/EWS/OBC): | ₹200/- (₹100 Exam Fee + ₹100 Processing) |
| Female/SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen (eligible for reservation): | ₹100/- (Only Processing Charges) |
| Pay online via Net Banking, UPI, Debit/Credit Card or SBI Challan. | |
Age Limit (As on 16-11-2025) |
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| Crucial Date: | 16-11-2025 |
| Age limit, educational qualifications & certificates shall be reckoned as on closing date i.e. 16.11.2025 | |
Important Links |
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| Apply Online: | mha.gov.in | ncs.gov.in |
| Official Notification: | Download PDF |
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Scheme of Examination – IB ACIO-II/Tech 2025
The selection process consists of GATE score + Skill Test + Interview. Maximum Marks: 1175
| Description | Time | Marks |
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GATE Score (2023 or 2024 or 2025) Best valid GATE score will be considered (qualifying cut-off marks). 10 times vacancies shortlisted for Skill Test & Interview. |
- | 750 |
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Skill Test Practical based and technical in nature, commensurate with the job profile. |
To be notified | 250 |
| Interview Assessment on Subject knowledge in relevant fields & Communication skills. |
To be notified | 175 |
Selection of Candidates
- Shortlisting: 10 times vacancies on GATE score → Skill Test + Interview at Delhi.
- Candidates can submit best GATE score from 2023/2024/2025.
- Final merit list based on combined score (GATE 750 + Skill Test 250 + Interview 175).
- Waiting list prepared as per DoP&T OM dated 13.06.2000.
- Final selection subject to Character & Antecedent verification + Medical examination.
- Appointment temporary; permanent capacity depends on rules in force.
IB ACIO-II/Tech 2025 Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
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| GATE Score |
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| Skill Test |
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| Interview |
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Tie Resolution Criteria
- GATE Score
- Marks in Skill Test
- Marks in Interview
- Date of birth (older candidate higher)
- Alphabetical order of names (first name)
How to Apply for IB ACIO-II/Tech 2025
- Visit www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in
- Click “I Agree” → Register (Step-I) → Receive Application Sequence Number on email
- Login → Complete Step-II: Personal, Qualification, Photo (100-200KB), Signature (80-150KB)
- Pay fee via SBI EPAY LITE (online/challan)
- Submit → Take printout (no hard copy to be sent)
Photo: 35×45mm, 70-80% face, light background, 100-200KB jpg
Signature: Black ink on white paper, 80-150KB jpg
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - IB ACIO-II/Tech Recruitment 2025
- Opening Date: 25.10.2025
- Closing Date (Online Application + Fee): 16.11.2025 (23:59 Hrs)
- Last Date for Challan Payment (Offline): 18.11.2025 (Banking Hours)
- GATE Score (2023/2024/2025): 750 marks (Best score considered)
- Skill Test (Practical & Technical): 250 marks
- Interview (Subject knowledge + Communication): 175 marks
- All candidates: Recruitment Processing Charges ₹100/-
- Male (UR/EWS/OBC): Examination Fee ₹100/- → Total ₹200/-
- SC/ST/Female/All Ex-Servicemen (eligible for reservation): Only ₹100/- (Processing)
- Visit www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in
- Click “I Agree” → Step-I Registration (Email + Mobile)
- Receive Application Sequence Number on email
- Login → Step-II: Fill details, upload Photo (100–200 KB) & Signature (80–150 KB)
- Pay fee → Submit → Take printout
- Photograph: Recent colour, 35×45 mm, light background, face 70–80%, 100–200 KB, jpg only
- Signature: Black ink on white paper, 80–150 KB, jpg only
Timings: 10:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs (Monday–Saturday)
Or use Helpdesk tab after login on the portal.
Important Instructions for IB ACIO-II/Tech Recruitment 2025
These instructions are for candidates applying for the Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Technical (ACIO-II/Tech) post under MHA. Read them carefully before filling the online application at www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in to avoid rejection.
- All India Service Liability: Candidates willing to serve anywhere in India only need to apply. No request for change of posting will be entertained.
- Selection Process: Based on GATE 2023/2024/2025 score (750 marks) + Skill Test (250 marks) + Interview (175 marks) = Total 1175 marks. No Tier-I/Tier-II written exam.
- Shortlisting: Only 10 times the number of vacancies will be called for Skill Test & Interview at Delhi only based on GATE score.
- Wrong information in any column may lead to the application getting rejected altogether. Candidates are solely responsible for correctness of data.
- Applications should be submitted ONLY through ONLINE mode. No other mode (offline/post) will be accepted.
- Registration window: 25.10.2025 to 16.11.2025 (23:59 Hrs). No extension under any circumstances.
- Fee once paid will NOT be refunded in any case. Application once submitted cannot be withdrawn.
- Application Fee: All candidates → ₹100/- (Processing) | UR/EWS/OBC Male → Additional ₹100/- (Exam Fee) = Total ₹200/- | SC/ST/Female/Ex-Servicemen (reservation eligible) → Only ₹100/-.
- Photo: Recent colour, 35×45 mm, light background, face 70–80%, 100–200 KB jpg only, not older than 12 weeks. Same photo must be used throughout process.
- Signature: Black ink on white paper, 80–150 KB jpg only. Scan signature area only.
- Category once filled cannot be changed. No benefit of other category will be given later.
- Only ONE application per candidate. Multiple applications will lead to cancellation of all applications.
- Keep valid Email ID & Mobile number active throughout recruitment. All communication (call letter, result) via registered email only.
- No hard copy of application or documents to be sent. Applicants are NOT required to submit hard copy.
- Crucial date for age, qualification, certificates: 16.11.2025. Results declared after this date will not be accepted.
- Candidates already in Govt service/PSU must inform employer & produce NOC at Skill Test/Interview.
- Canvassing or bringing outside influence will lead to disqualification.
- Final selection subject to Character & Antecedent verification + Medical examination.
- Appointment initially temporary; permanent appointment depends on rules in force.
- For technical issues: Helpdesk 022-61087528 (10:00–18:00 Hrs, Mon–Sat) or use Helpdesk tab after login.
- Beware of fraud: IB never asks for money or shares question papers. Apply only through www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in.










