IB ACIO Grade-II / Executive Recruitment 2026
The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, has officially triggered the notification loop for the recruitment of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II / Executive positions for the 2026 timeline. This is a highly prestigious Group 'C' Non-Ministerial executive profile offering premium central scales along with special security allowances.
π Educational Mandate: Minimum Graduation / Bachelor's Degree in any stream/discipline from a recognized UGC university.
π Age Range Bracket: Minimum 18 Years and Maximum 27 Years (Upper limit relaxations apply for SC, ST, and OBC candidates as per Central Government safety rules).
π§ Basic Computer Skill: Sound knowledge of computer operations is highly desirable for this tactical profile.
1. Detailed Three-Tier Examination Syllabus Matrix
The selection workflow for IB ACIO-II runs strictly across three consecutive standard evaluation nodes:
- Tier-I (Objective Exam): 100 Objective Type Questions scaled across 5 parts (Current Affairs, General Studies, Numerical Aptitude, Reasoning, and English) to be solved in 60 minutes. [Negative marking of 1/4 applies].
- Tier-II (Descriptive Exam): A 50-mark offline written paper comprising Essay writing (30 marks) and English Comprehension & PrΓ©cis writing (20 marks).
- Tier-III (Interview Node): Comprehensive personal psychometric assessment and interview rounds holding a weightage of 100 marks.
2. Registration Fee Allocations & Gateway Processing
| Social Classification Pool |
Exam Fee + Recruitment Processing Charges |
| General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates | Rs. 450/- (Complete Component Stack) |
| SC / ST / All Female Candidates | Rs. 50/- (Exempted from Exam Fee, processing charges apply) |