IB ACIO Notification 2026 is considered one of the most awaited notifications for the students who wish to join the Intelligence Bureau of India. IB-ACIO exam 2026 is conducted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, this recruitment is for the post of Assistant Intelligence Officer Grade-II/ executive in the intelligence bureau.
The IB ACIO notification for 2026 will be out soon on the official website by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The IB-ACIO application process is held in online mode, and examination details will be announced soon.
In this article, we will discuss the IB ACIO exam dates for 2026, eligibility criteria, the application process, the examination pattern and syllabus, salary and selection criteria.
What is IB-ACIO?
IB ACIO’s full form is Intelligence Bureau of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer. IB is one of the oldest intelligence bureaus and counterintelligence agencies, which are operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The ACIO grade- II/Executive Group C officer is responsible for collecting intelligence and ensuring the internal security, conducting surveillance and analysing the information and supporting national security.
IB ACIO 2026: Important Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of examination | Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Officer |
| Name of conducting authority | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Name of the post | Assistant central intelligence officer, grade II/grade II/executive |
| Number of vacancies | Yet to be announced |
| Mode of application | Online |
| IB ACIO application fee | Yet to be announced |
| IB ACIO Application dates | Yet to be announced |
| IB ACIO last date to apply 2026 | Yet to be announced |
| IB ACIO selection process | prelims (Tier 1), mains (Tier 2) and interview |
| IB ACIO exam date 2026 | Yet to be announced |
| Age limit | 18-27 years |
| IB ACIO salary | 45000- 1,43,000 per month |
| Official website | mha.gov.in; ncs.gov.in |
IB ACIO Notification 2026
IB ACIO notification 2026 has not been officially released by the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is expected to be released soon on the official website.
The IB ACIO notification 2026 will contain all the information about the examination dates, eligibility criteria, application process, last date to apply and other information.
So, you must download the official notifications once they have been released by the conducting authority.
IB ACIO 2026 Apply Online
IB ACIO application form 2026 is all set to be released soon. This recruitment is for the position of Grade II and executive positions in the intelligence bureau.
IB ACIO last date to apply 2026 will be soon updated by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Thus, the students who wish to secure the job in the intelligence bureau, this is one of the prime opportunities for the graduates who wish to secure the government jobs.
IB ACIO Vacancy 2026
The IB ACIO vacancy for 2026 will be provided in the official notification. It is expected that tentatively 2000-3000 are going to be announced by the ministry under this recruitment cycle.
IB ACIO Eligibility Criteria 2026
For the IB ACIO exam 2026, the candidates need to follow the following IB ACIO eligibility criteria:
- Must be an Indian citizen, and they must have valid Indian citizenship proof.
- The candidates must be more than 18 years of age and not more than 27 years of age. However, the upper age limit relaxation has been provided to the reserved category candidates.
- The candidates must have completed and qualified for the graduation degree or equivalent degree from the recognised university. Furthermore, they must have the knowledge about the computer applications.
IB ACIO Application Process
If you are interested in securing a job under IB ACIO, then you need to follow this IB ACIO application process for 2026:-
- Firstly, check the official website, i.e.: mha.gov.in; ncs.gov.in
- Now, go to the IB ACIO recruitment 2026 apply online link
- If you are a new user, then you must register your profile and save your login credentials.
- After that, log in again using the credentials and fill out the application form.
- Upload all the important documents, such as education certificates, photographs , signatures
- Now, check the final preview of the application form and pay the IB ACIO application fee.
IB ACIO Application Fees
| Category | Exam fees | Recruitment fees |
| General/ews/obc/males | ₹100 | ₹550 |
| General/ews/obc/female | Nil | ₹550 |
| SC/ST/Ex serviceman | Nil | ₹550 |
IB ACIO Selection Process 2026
The IB ACIO selection process 2026 has been divided into 3 stages, and it has been designed to assess the candidate’s aptitude and suitability for this role. So, a candidate must qualify for all the three stages to get into the final selection: –
- Tier 1: Prelims Examination – objective-based
- Tier 2: Mains Examination – descriptive-based
- Tier 3: Interview test or personality test
IB ACIO Exam Pattern 2026
| Tier | Description of exam | Marks | Time Duration |
| Tier I | Online exam of objective-type MCQs (100 questions) based on general mental ability (25%) & combination of subjects as per essential qualifications (75%). [Negative marking of ¼ mark for each wrong answer] | 100 | 2 hours |
| Tier II | Skill Test – it would be practical-based and technical in nature, commensurate with the job profile. | 30 | – |
| Tier III | Interview/Personality Test | 20 | – |
IB ACIO Syllabus
Basically, the IB ACIO syllabus has been divided into the following subjects and topics:
| Subjects | Topics |
| General awareness | Indian history Geography Indian polity Economy Science and technology |
| English | Grammar Vocabulary Reading comprehension Error detection Cloze test |
| Reasoning | Coding decoding Blood relations Seating arrangement Syllogism Puzzles Analogy |
| Quantitative aptitude | Percentages Profit and loss Time and work Ratio and proportion Number system Average Time and distance Data interpretation |
| Current affairs | National events International affairs Defence Economy Government schemes Awards and sports |
For more information, candidates are requested to read the official and latest engineering job notifications & alerts.
FAQs on IB ACIO Notification 2026
The number of vacancies is not yet announced by the conducting authorities. however , it is expected that 2000-3000 vacancies will be announced for the post of assistant central intelligence officer grade II/executive post.
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If you are interested in securing a job under IB ACIO, then you need to follow this IB ACIO application process for 2026:-
- Firstly, check the official website, i.e.:
- Now, go to the IB ACIO recruitment 2026 apply online link
- If you are a new user, then you must register your profile and save your login credentials.
- After that, log in again using the credentials and fill out the application form.
- Upload all the important documents, such as education certificates, photographs , signatures
- Now, check the final preview of the application form and pay the IB ACIO application fee.
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The candidates must be more than 18 years of age and not more than 27 years of age. However, the upper age limit relaxation has been provided to the reserved category candidates.
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The IB ACIO 2026 exam dates have not yet been announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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The IB ACIO selection process 2026 has been divided into 3 stages, and it has been designed to assess the candidate’s aptitude and suitability for this role. So, a candidate must qualify for all the three stages to get into the final selection: –
- Tier 1: Prelims Examination – objective-based
- Tier 2: Mains Examination – descriptive-based
- Tier 3: Interview test or personality test
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Hi sir. Mam
I want to join ib
Dear Rup Roy Karmakar
Hi!
Thank you for showing interest. You can apply for the IB Junior Intelligence Officer Recruitment 2025 through the official notification link mentioned in the blog. Please check the eligibility and apply online.
Hi,sir
I am anusha I completed my diploma in electronics and communication engineering can I apply for ib junior intelligence officer
Hi Anusha, yes, a Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering is eligible for IB Junior Intelligence Officer recruitment if you also meet the age and other criteria in the notification.
Hi, sir
I am currently pursuing my BE in Electrical Engineering from a private University.
Can I apply for IB?
Hi Harkirat, yes you can apply if you meet the age and other eligibility criteria given in the official notification.
Hii SIR, MAM
i completed my deploma in CSE (computer engineering) can I eligible for ib requirement
Hi Thatipudi Nikhil, yes, Diploma in CSE is eligible for IB Junior Intelligence Officer recruitment, subject to age and other criteria in the notification.
hi
i completed msc in computer science and my age is 30 yrs now am i eligible to apply this
Hi sir/ma’am,
Im Jesmitha from Kodagu, Im a BCA graduate,can I apply for this role and is this vacancy is available in Karnataka?
I have a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (2023 passout). Am I eligible for this role?
Hello Sir, I have been selected for the Skill test and interview in JIO. Is your institution offering the Skill test and interview preparation batch for it. I’ll be very eager to join if it is available.
Thank you…
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Congratulations on your Skill test and interview selection at JIO.
Currently, MADE EASY focuses on government exam prep, not company-specific interview training like JIO.
However, you can check our GD/Interview skills sessions on the official site or contact your nearest center for details.
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