🕵️‍♂️ IB ACIO Recruitment 2025: 3717 Vacancies, One Mission — Become India’s Spy (Legally)!

IB ACIO RECRUITMENT 2025

Have you ever binge-watched spy thrillers and thought, “I could totally do that”? Well, get ready to live that dream (minus the Bollywood chase scenes), because the Intelligence Bureau (IB) is hiring 3717 Assistant Central Intelligence Officers (ACIOs) — and you might just be on their radar!

Before you break out your black coat and sunglasses, here’s everything you need to know about the IB ACIO Recruitment 2025, with just the right amount of seriousness and spice. And if preparation seems tough, don’t worry—Dr. Sourav Sir's Classes is your secret training ground.

📢 What’s the Buzz? (And Why Everyone’s Googling IB ACIO 2025)

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released a short but exciting notice announcing 3717 executive vacancies for the post of IB ACIO Grade-II/Executive. That’s not just a job — it’s a central government opportunity with authority, adrenaline, and yes, awesome allowances.

💼 Post: Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (Grade II/Executive)🏛️ Department: Intelligence Bureau (IB), Ministry of Home Affairs📅 Detailed Notification: Coming Soon🌐 Official Site: https://www.mha.gov.in

✅ IB ACIO Eligibility 2025 – Do You Make the Cut?

📘 Educational Qualification:

• Graduation in any stream from a recognized university

• Basic computer knowledge (Yes, being a tech-savvy spy helps)

🎂 Age Limit:

• Minimum: 18 years

• Maximum: 27 years

• Age Relaxation:

  • SC/ST: 5 years

  • OBC: 3 years

  • Government Servants: 10 years

So yes, even if you’re 26 and still figuring things out—you’re eligible!

💸 Salary Structure – Being a Spy Pays Off (Legally, of course)

Let’s talk money, because even secret agents have bills to pay.

• Pay Scale: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Level 7)

• Grade Pay: ₹4,600

• In-hand Salary: Around ₹52,000 – ₹58,000 per month (depending on city + allowances)

• Add:✅ Dearness Allowance (DA)✅ Special Security Allowance (SSA)✅ Transport & HRA✅ Intelligence Allowance (Sounds cool, right?)

So no, this is not your average desk job. It’s a high-responsibility, high-reward opportunity.

📚 IB ACIO 2025 Syllabus – What’s in the Exam?

Let’s decode the paper (no spy gadgets needed):

📘 Tier I (Objective Type - 100 Marks)

Section	No. of Questions	Marks
General Awareness	20	20
Quantitative Aptitude	20	20
Logical/Analytical Ability	20	20
English Language	20	20
General Studies	20	20

⏱️ Duration: 1 Hour❌ Negative Marking: Yes, ¼ for each wrong answer

✍️ Tier II (Descriptive – 50 Marks)

• Essay (30 Marks)

• English Comprehension & Precis Writing (20 Marks)

📌 This is where your writing skills come into play. Not just what you say, but how you say it!

🎙️ Tier III: Interview (100 Marks)

• Final personality test and document verification

• Confidence and awareness matter more than quoting Wikipedia

🧾 Application Fees – Not a Lot for a Lot

💳 Fee Structure

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹100

• SC/ST/Female Candidates: Exempted

Apply through the MHA official portal as soon as the full notification drops (expected soon). And yes, we’ll help you apply right from www.souravsirclasses.com.

🎓 Coaching & Course Fees at Dr. Sourav Sir’s Classes

Think of us as your own training academy for the intelligence elite — without the danger.

💼 What We Offer:

• Live & Recorded Classes

• Printed & Digital Notes

• Full-Length Mock Tests

• Previous Year Papers & Sectional Quizzes

• Descriptive Writing Practice & Interview Guidance

• Telegram doubt-clearing support

🎯 Course Fees:

• Full Online/Offline Course: ₹12,000 – ₹16,000

• Crash Course: ₹7,000 – ₹9,000

• EMI and weekend batch options available

📞 Contact: +91 8583070415🌐 Website: www.souravsirclasses.com📧 Email: souravdas3366@gmail.com

🗓️ Key Dates to Watch

• Short Notice Released: July 2025

• Detailed Notification: Expected by August 2025

• Application Starts: August–September 2025

• Exam Date (Tentative): October–November 2025

• Interview: January–February 2026

Stay tuned on our website and Telegram group for the moment the detailed PDF drops!

💡 Final Word: Not All Heroes Wear Capes — Some Carry Intelligence Files

Becoming an IB ACIO is more than a job—it's a national responsibility. Whether you're just starting out or switching careers, this is one of the best government opportunities of 2025. High pay, high respect, and the thrill of contributing to national security.

But don’t walk into the exam blind. At Dr. Sourav Sir’s Classes, we turn everyday aspirants into top-tier government officers. Come join us — because cracking the IB exam is serious business, but that doesn't mean it has to be boring.

Ready to crack IB ACIO 2025?

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✅ 20 IB ACIO MCQs with 4 Options, Correct Answer & Explanation

1. The Intelligence Bureau functions under which ministry?

A) Ministry of Defence

B) Ministry of External Affairs

C) Ministry of Home Affairs

D) Prime Minister’s Office

✅ Answer: C) Ministry of Home Affairs

Explanation: The IB comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs and reports directly to it.

2. What is the full form of ACIO?

A) Assistant Central Intelligence Officer

B) Assistant Confidential Internal Officer

C) Advanced Cyber Intelligence Officer

D) Assistant Coded Intelligence Operator

✅ Answer: A) Assistant Central Intelligence Officer

Explanation: ACIO stands for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer.

3. What is the IB ACIO pay level as per the 7th CPC?

A) Level 5

B) Level 6

C) Level 7

D) Level 8

✅ Answer: C) Level 7

Explanation: IB ACIO posts fall under Pay Level 7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400).

4. Who is the current Director of the Intelligence Bureau (as of 2024)?

A) Arvind Kumar

B) Tapan Deka

C) Samant Goel

D) Ajit Doval

✅ Answer: B) Tapan Deka

Explanation: Tapan Deka has been serving as the IB Director since 2022.

5. IB ACIO Tier I exam consists of how many questions?

A) 100

B) 120

C) 150

D) 200

✅ Answer: A) 100

Explanation: Tier I contains 100 objective questions of 1 mark each.

6. What is the penalty for a wrong answer in Tier I?

A) No penalty

B) ½ mark

C) ¼ mark

D) 1 mark

✅ Answer: C) ¼ mark

Explanation: Each wrong answer deducts 0.25 marks in the IB ACIO exam.

7. Which of the following is a prime number?

A) 15

B) 21

C) 23

D) 27

✅ Answer: C) 23

Explanation: 23 is a prime number with no divisors other than 1 and itself.

8. Synonym of the word "Covert":

A) Public

B) Secret

C) Loud

D) Known

✅ Answer: B) Secret

Explanation: "Covert" refers to something hidden or secretive—perfect for spy work!

9. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?

A) Article 21

B) Article 12–35

C) Article 370

D) Article 51

✅ Answer: B) Article 12–35

Explanation: These articles cover the fundamental rights granted to citizens.

10. What is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh?

A) Imphal

B) Kohima

C) Itanagar

D) Agartala

✅ Answer: C) Itanagar

Explanation: Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh.

11. The antonym of “Obscure” is:

A) Unknown

B) Vague

C) Clear

D) Dark

✅ Answer: C) Clear

Explanation: “Obscure” means unclear or hidden; its antonym is “clear”.

12. Which number comes next in the series: 2, 4, 8, 16, ?

A) 18

B) 32

C) 20

D) 24

✅ Answer: B) 32

Explanation: The pattern is ×2 → next number is 16 × 2 = 32.

13. What is the synonym of “Scrutiny”?

A) Scan

B) Avoidance

C) Confusion

D) Haste

✅ Answer: A) Scan

Explanation: Scrutiny means careful examination or inspection—like scanning.

14. Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal'?

A) Ganga

B) Yamuna

C) Damodar

D) Brahmaputra

✅ Answer: C) Damodar

Explanation: Damodar River often caused floods in Bengal, hence the name.

15. Who was the first Home Minister of independent India?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru

B) Vallabhbhai Patel

C) B.R. Ambedkar

D) C. Rajagopalachari

✅ Answer: B) Vallabhbhai Patel

Explanation: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel served as India’s first Home Minister.

16. Which of these is NOT a part of the IB ACIO syllabus?

A) Logical Reasoning

B) Technical Coding

C) General Awareness

D) English Comprehension

✅ Answer: B) Technical Coding

Explanation: There’s no technical coding in the IB ACIO exam.

17. In which year was the Intelligence Bureau established?

A) 1857

B) 1887

C) 1920

D) 1947

✅ Answer: B) 1887

Explanation: IB was established in 1887, making it one of the oldest intelligence agencies.

18. What is the time duration of the Tier I exam?

A) 1 hour

B) 90 minutes

C) 2 hours

D) 3 hours

✅ Answer: A) 1 hour

Explanation: Tier I exam is conducted in 60 minutes.

19. Find the odd one out: Apple, Banana, Potato, Mango

A) Apple

B) Banana

C) Potato

D) Mango

✅ Answer: C) Potato

Explanation: Potato is a root vegetable; others are fruits.

20. Which of the following is used to protect confidential data in cyber security?

A) Encryption

B) Decryption

C) Duplication

D) Replication

✅ Answer: A) Encryption

Explanation: Encryption helps in securing data from unauthorized access.