IB ACIO 2026 Notification: Eligibility, Age Limit, Vacancy & Apply Online
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 | 995 |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in any discipline |
| Age limit | 18–27 years as on 01 Aug 2026 (relaxation below) |
| Application dates | 18 Aug 2026 – 11 Sep 2026 |
| Application fee | ₹650 (₹550 for SC, ST and women) |
| Exam date | Oct 2026 (Tier-I) |
| Salary | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 per month (Level 7) |
| Official website | mha.gov.in ↗ |
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IB ACIO age limit and relaxation 2026
The age limit for IB ACIO 2026 is 18 to 27 years as on 01 Aug 2026. Your age is counted on that cutoff date, not on the day you apply — so a candidate who turns 28 after the cutoff date is still eligible.
| Category | Relaxation | Effective maximum age |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | None | 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 |
PwD relaxation is added on top of your category relaxation, not instead of it. A PwD OBC-NCL candidate for IB ACIO is eligible to 40, not 37. Full age relaxation rules →
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। कुल 995 पद · वेतन ₹44,900 से ₹1,42,400 प्रति माह · आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 11 Sep 2026।
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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 mha.gov.in before applying.