Answer: IB ACIO stands for Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer. The Grade-II / Executive post is a Group C gazetted officer-level job under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Q2. What is the IB ACIO 2025 application date?
Answer: The application starts on 19 July 2025 and the last date to apply is 10 August 2025.
Q3. What is the age limit for IB ACIO Grade-II posts?
Answer: Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years as of 10 August 2025. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per government rules.
Q4. How many vacancies are there in IB ACIO 2025?
Answer: A total of 3717 vacancies have been announced for the ACIO Grade-II / Executive post.
Q5. What is the educational qualification for IB ACIO?
Answer: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Q6. What is the selection process for IB ACIO?
Answer:
Tier-I Written Exam (Objective)
Tier-II Written Exam (Descriptive)
Interview (100 marks)
Document Verification
Medical Test
Q7. What is the salary of IB ACIO Grade-II Executive?
Answer: The starting salary is approx ₹44,900/- per month, as per Pay Level 7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400), plus allowances and benefits.
Q8. Can females apply for IB ACIO 2025?
Answer: Yes, both male and female candidates can apply. The fee for female candidates is also reduced to ₹550.
Q9. Is there a negative marking in IB ACIO exams?
Answer: Yes, in Tier-I exam, there is negative marking of 1/4th mark for each wrong answer.
Q10. Where can I apply for IB ACIO online form 2025?
Answer: You can apply through the official website of the Ministry of Home Affairs or directly via the “Apply Online” link provided in this post (link active from 19 July 2025).