The official notification for IB ACIO 2025 has finally been released. The official PDF was made available on 18th July, and the online application process started on 19th July through the official website: www.mha.gov.in. It has now been confirmed that there are a total of 3717 vacancies for the Grade-II/Executive post. Candidates who wish to apply for the IB ACIO recruitment can visit the official site and fill out the form online.
Let me tell you that the exam is going to be conducted at the national level, organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II / Executive. The online application form will remain active from 19th July to 10th August 2025, and candidates are advised to fill their form within this period. All other important details can be found in the sections below.
IB ACIO Official Notification 2025 Out
The complete detailed advertisement PDF was released on 18th July, which mentions a total of 3717 vacancies. The notification includes all important information such as exam dates, application fee, exam pattern, and more. If you wish to download the official PDF, simply click on the link provided below.
Short Details of IB ACIO Recruitment 2025
| Sr. No. | Events | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Exam | IB ACIO Grade-II/Executive |
| 2. | Post | ACIO Grade-II/Executive |
| 3. | Vacancy | 3717 |
| 4. | Education Qualification | Graduation |
| 5. | Age Limit | 18 to 27 years (as on 10/08/2025) |
| 6. | Application Start Date | 19 July 2025 |
| 7. | Last Date of Registration | 10 August 2025 |
| 8. | Last Date of submission of Application Fee through SBI challan (offline branch submission only) | 12 August 2025 |
| 9. | Exam Date | To Be Announced |
IB ACIO Eligibility Criteria
- There is no category of Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) that the ACIO-II/Exe position is deemed appropriate for. They therefore DO NOT Eligible to apply.
- On the last date of application, i.e. August 10, 2025 (till 11:59 PM), the candidate’s eligibility will be checked based on their age, education, category (like SC/ST/OBC), etc.
- The candidate must have completed graduation or its equivalent before the closing date, and they should have clearly passed the exam (not waiting for results).
ACIO Application Fees
All candidates applying for ASSISTANT CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER GRADE – II/EXECUTIVE EXAMINATION – 2025 will have to pay an application fee of ₹550. Additionally, male candidates from UR, EWS, and OBC categories will have to pay an extra ₹100 as processing charges, making the total fee ₹650.However, SC/ST candidates, females, and ex-servicemen eligible for reservation do not have to pay the processing fee.
IB ACIO Application Fees
| Sr. No. | Posts | Application Fees |
| 1. | All candidates | Recruitment Processing Charges ₹ 550/- |
| 2. | Male candidates of UR, EWS and OBC categories | Examination Fee (₹ 100/-) in addition to Recruitment Processing Charges (₹ 550) i.e., ₹ 650/- |
ACIO Age Limit ( as on 10.08.2025)
The normal age requirement is between 18 to 27 years as of 10th August 2025. However, certain categories are also eligible for age relaxation, the details of which are provided in the table below.
IB ACIO GRADE-II/Executive Age Limit
| Sr. No. | Categories | Relaxation |
| 1. | OBC | 3 years |
| 2. | SC/ST | 5 years |
| 3. | Departmental Candidates | up to 40 years of age who have rendered 3 years of regular and continuous service |
| 4. | Meritorious sportspersons specified in Para 1 (a) of DoP&AR O.M. No. 14015/1/76-Estt.(D) dated 4.8.1980 | 5 years |
| 5. | widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and not remarried. | UR- 35 years SC/ST- 40 years |
How To Apply IB ACIO GRADE-II/Executive
To fill out the application form, you need to visit the official website: www.mha.gov.in. There, you’ll find the online application link. Alternatively, you can click the link below to directly access the application page and apply. All interested candidates for the Intelligence Bureau IB ACIO Recruitment must submit their application before the last date — 20th August 2025.
Conclusion
The IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 is an excellent chance for graduates to become a part of the esteemed Intelligence Bureau as Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II/Executive. With 3717 vacancies, a transparent selection process, and country-wide postings, this is an opportunity to establish a stable and honored career in intelligence services.
Applicants are suggested to carefully read the official notification, verify the eligibility criteria, and fill out the online application form on or before 20th August 2025. Ensure your email ID and phone number are active, and do not forget to save your application details for future reference.
For direct apply link and complete details, see above sections.
