Short Info : MHA Intelligence Bureau (IB) has released the notification for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II / Tech (ACIO-II / Tech) Recruitment 2025 (258 Vacancies). The candidates who are interested to apply for this Vacancy can apply online from 25 October, 2025 to 16 November, 2026. Read the notification to know the eligibility conditions for the recruitment, information about the post, selection process, salary scale and all other information.

Important Dates
Application Start Date
25 October, 2025
Last Date For Applying Online
16 November, 2026
Last Date For Paying Exam Fees 0nline
16 November, 2026
Last Date For Paying Exam Fees Offline
16 November, 2026
Skill Test / Interview Date
09 March To 01 April, 2026
Final Result Available
18 May, 2026
Eligibility Details
Minimum Age
18 Years (As on 16 November, 2025)
Maximum Age
27 Years (As on 16 November, 2025)
Age Relaxation
As Per Rules.
Application Fees Info
Male Unreserved / OBC / EWS Category Candidates
200 Rs./-
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female Candidates
100 Rs./-
Payment Mode
Payment can be made online via SBI EPAY LITE through Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, UPI, SBI challan etc & Can be made Offline.
Vacancy Info

Intelligence Bureau (IB) Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II / Tech (ACIO-II / Tech) Recruitment 2025 (258 Vacancies) - Total Post & Qualification

Post NameTotal PostQualification

Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II / Technical (ACIO-II/ Tech)

258

  • B.E / B.Tech / M.Tech in Related Field, GATE 2023 / 2024 / 2025 Exam Qualified.

Stream Wise Vacancies

StreamsUREWSOBCSCSTTotal
Computer Science & Information Technology400724130690
Electronics & Communication7414442412168
Grand Total Post11421683718258

How to Apply

  • Step 1 : Portal Access – Log on to either the MHA's official website (www.mha.gov.in) or the NCS portal (www.ncs.gov.in) to find the recruitment link.

  • Step 2 : Sign-Up Consent – Carefully read the instructions on the registration page, check the "I Agree" checkbox, and click the 'Registration/Sign-up' button.

  • Step 3 : Account Creation – Fill in your basic personal and contact information to generate your unique Application Sequence Number and password, which will be sent to your email.

  • Step 4 : Re-Login – Log out of the initial registration page and log back in using the credentials sent to your registered email address.

  • Step 5 : Profile Completion – Enter your remaining detailed information, including category/sub-category, and educational/GATE eligibility details.

  • Step 6 : Document Upload – Upload a scanned color photograph (100–200KB) and your signature (80–150KB) in jpg/jpeg format.

  • Step 7 : Application Preview – Review the entire application to ensure all data is accurate and uploaded images are completely clear before hitting the final submit.

  • Step 8 : Fee Remittance – Proceed through the integrated SBI EPAY LITE payment gateway to complete the examination fee and recruitment processing charges online or generate an offline e-challan.

  • Step 9 : Final Printout – Save and print a hard copy of the submitted application form along with the transaction receipt for all future verification references.

Selection Process

  • Step 1 : Shortlisting based on GATE Score Card — Candidates (10 times the number of vacancies) are shortlisted based on their best GATE score from 2023, 2024, or 2025.

  • Step 2 : Practical Skill Test — Shortlisted candidates undergo a practical-based technical skill test at Delhi, carrying a maximum of 250 marks.

  • Step 3 : Personality Interview — Candidates face an interview at Delhi worth 175 marks to assess subject knowledge and communication skills.

  • Step 4 : Final Merit List Preparation — A final merit list is prepared based on the combined performance in the GATE Score (750 marks), Skill Test, and Interview.

  • Step 5 : Character Verification & Medical Exam — Final selection is subject to the successful completion of character & antecedent verification followed by a medical examination.

Other Details
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Important Links

To Download Final Result

To Visit Official Website

For Downloading Notification

For Applying Online

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