The Intelligence Bureau (IB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, has released an official notification for the recruitment of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Technical (ACIO-II/Tech) for the year 2025.
Vacancy Details
| Discipline | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Information Technology | 40 | 7 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 90 |
| Electronics & Communication | 74 | 14 | 44 | 24 | 12 | 168 |
| Total | 114 | 21 | 68 | 37 | 18 | 258 |
Important Details
- Post Name: Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Technical (ACIO-II/Tech)
- Pay Scale: Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) + allowances + 20% Special Security Allowance
- Age Limit: 18–27 years as on 16.11.2025 (Relaxation: OBC–3 yrs, SC/ST–5 yrs, departmental up to 40 yrs)
- Total Vacancies: 258
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have qualified in GATE 2023 or 2024 or 2025 in the relevant discipline:
- GATE Code: EC (Electronics & Communication) or CS (Computer Science & IT)
- Degree: B.E./B.Tech in relevant field or M.Sc (Electronics/CS/Physics with Electronics) or MCA from a recognized university.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Based on valid GATE score (2023/2024/2025).
- Skill Test: Practical/technical assessment related to job profile (250 marks).
- Interview: Subject knowledge and communication skills (175 marks).
Total Marks: 1175 (GATE – 750 + Skill Test – 250 + Interview – 175)
Application Fee
- UR/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹200 (₹100 Exam Fee + ₹100 Processing Fee)
- SC/ST/Female/ESM (eligible): ₹100 (Processing Fee only)
- Payment via SBI e-Pay Lite (online or offline challan).
Important Dates
- Online Application Start: 25 October 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 16 November 2025 (till 23:59 hrs)
- Last Date for Challan Payment: 18 November 2025 (banking hours)
- Apply Online: www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in
Other Key Points
- All India Service liability – candidates must be ready to serve anywhere in India.
- Posts are temporary initially; permanent appointment subject to rules.
- PWD candidates are not eligible for these posts.
Disclaimer:
This post is prepared strictly on the basis of the official IB ACIO-II/Tech Notification 2025 released by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). It is intended only for informational purposes. Applicants are advised to read the detailed notification on the official websites www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in before applying. The author/website shall not be responsible for any errors or updates made later by MHA.