IB ACIO 2026: Eligibility, Age Limit, Vacancy & Selection Process
IB ACIO pays at Pay Level 7 — the same as an SSC CGL Assistant Section Officer — but draws roughly one-tenth the applicant volume, because the Intelligence Bureau does not advertise the way SSC does. On applicants per vacancy it is one of the most favourable graduate recruitments in the country.
IB ACIO 2026 at a glance
| Conducting body | Ministry of Home Affairs |
|---|---|
| Examination | Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II Executive |
| Total vacancies | Not announced |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in any discipline |
| Age limit | 18–27 years as on 01 Aug 2026 (relaxation below) |
| Application dates | Not announced not yet verified as published ↗ |
| Application fee | ₹650 (₹550 for SC, ST and women) |
| Exam date | Not announced not yet verified as published ↗ |
| Salary | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 per month (Level 7) |
| Official website | www.mha.gov.in ↗ |
Are you eligible for IB ACIO 2026?
Born on or after 02 Aug 1998 for General — earlier with a category relaxation. Enter your date of birth for a yes or no on IB ACIO.
IB ACIO age limit and relaxation 2026
The age limit for IB ACIO 2026 is 18 to 27 years as on 01 Aug 2026. The date is the rule, not the exam day. Someone born 01 Aug 1998 is already 28 on that date and is out; born a day later they are 27, and they can apply.
| Category | Relaxation | Effective maximum age |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | No relaxation | 27 years |
| OBC-NCL | +3 years | 30 years |
| SC / ST | +5 years | 32 years |
| PwD (General) | +10 years | 37 years |
| PwD (OBC-NCL) | +10 +3 years | 40 years |
| PwD (SC / ST) | +10 +5 years | 42 years |
IB ACIO posts and salary
| Post | Department | Pay level | Monthly pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II | Intelligence Bureau, MHA | Level-7 | ₹44,900–1,42,400 |
IB ACIO selection process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Tier-I | Objective, 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes. |
| Tier-II | Descriptive: essay and English comprehension, 50 marks. |
| Tier-III | Interview and personality test, 100 marks. |
| Character and antecedent verification | Detailed background check before appointment. |
Who should apply for IB ACIO
For graduates under 27 who want a Level 7 post without competing against the full SSC CGL field. Be aware that the role involves field intelligence work, unsocial hours and a detailed background verification, which not everyone wants.
- Applicant volume is far lower than SSC CGL for a post at the same pay level.
- Tier-II is descriptive, which most SSC-focused candidates are not prepared for.
- Background verification is thorough and takes considerable time after selection.
IB ACIO 2026 — आयु सीमा और योग्यता
सहायक केंद्रीय आसूचना अधिकारी भर्ती (IB ACIO) 2026 के लिए आयु सीमा 01 Aug 2026 को 18 से 27 वर्ष है। OBC-NCL उम्मीदवारों को 3 वर्ष, SC/ST को 5 वर्ष और दिव्यांग (PwD) उम्मीदवारों को अपनी श्रेणी की छूट के अतिरिक्त 10 वर्ष की छूट मिलती है।
शैक्षणिक योग्यता: किसी भी विषय में स्नातक। पदों की संख्या अभी घोषित नहीं · वेतन ₹44,900 से ₹1,42,400 प्रति माह · आवेदन की तिथियाँ अभी घोषित नहीं।
अपनी योग्यता मुफ़्त जाँचें →IB ACIO 2026 — frequently asked questions
Is IB ACIO easier than SSC CGL?
What is the salary of an IB ACIO?
Does IB ACIO have an interview?
What IB ACIO is actually like
ACIO Grade-II Executive is an intelligence role in the Ministry of Home Affairs. The work is not described in detail publicly and candidates should not expect it to be — it involves collection, verification and reporting, with postings that can be anywhere in India including sensitive locations.
Two things are worth knowing before applying. The selection includes a thorough background verification, and it is genuinely thorough. And the role carries constraints on what you may discuss, publish or disclose that persist beyond the posting. Against that it is a Level 7 entry with a defined promotion structure and work that many people find more engaging than general administration. The written paper is manageable for a prepared graduate; the interview and verification stages are where the field narrows.
A note on the background verification, because candidates ask and few sites say: it covers your address history, your family, your education and your associations, and it takes months. Nothing about that is unusual for an intelligence role, but it means the gap between clearing the interview and receiving an offer is longer than for any other post on this site, and candidates should not treat the wait as a rejection.
Verified 2026-08-17 4 of 7 critical fields checked against the official notification. Checked against the notification on www.mha.gov.in ↗.
IB ACIO 2026 — important links
| Official website | www.mha.gov.in ↗ |
| Check your eligibility | Am I eligible for IB ACIO? — free |
| Admit card, result, answer key | Admit cards · Results · Answer keys |
| Syllabus and exam pattern | Selection process for IB ACIO |
| Where MHA publishes them | Admit cards, results and syllabus appear on the official site linked above. |
| How we track this exam | |
| Not yet on an automated watch. This exam is maintained by hand, so confirm the dates on the official website before you apply. | |
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Vacancy figures, dates and salaries are compiled from official notifications and change between cycles. Age limits vary between posts within the same exam. Always confirm against the official notification on www.mha.gov.in before applying.