IB ACIO (Intelligence Bureau) 2026
Conducted by: Ministry of Home Affairs
Last Date to Apply: 20 June 2026Application Closed
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
20 June 2026
Closed
Salary
₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400
Age limit
18-27 years
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹100, SC/ST/Female: Nil
About This Exam
Intelligence Bureau ACIO Grade-II exam for intelligence officers. Prestigious intelligence and security agency of India.
Conducting Body
Ministry of Home Affairs
Total Vacancies
2,000-3,000 (Expected)
Available Posts
Important Dates
Notification Expected
01 April 2026
Application End Date
20 June 2026
Tier-I Exam Date
10 September 2026
Tier-II Exam Date
15 November 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor's Degree from recognized University
Age limit
18-27 years
18-27 years
OBC: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years
Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline
Number of Attempts
No limit (within age)
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹100, SC/ST/Female: Nil
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Selection Process
Tier-I → Tier-II (Descriptive) → Tier-III (Interview) → Final Selection
Previous Year Question Papers
We haven't catalogued previous year papers for this exam yet.
Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400
Range: ₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400
Pay Level 7
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
DA, HRA, Intelligence Allowance, Medical, Pension, Security clearance benefits
Job Role & Responsibilities
ACIO Grade-II/Executive in Intelligence Bureau
Career Growth & Promotions
ACIO → Field Officer → Deputy Director → Joint Director → Director.
Career Benefits
- ✓ Job security and pension benefits
- ✓ Regular pay commission revisions
- ✓ Government housing and medical benefits
- ✓ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Visit the official website and locate the online registration link for this exam
Register with a valid, active email ID and mobile number — this is used for all future communication, including admit card and result notifications
Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately as per your certificates — mismatches can lead to rejection at document verification
Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates ready in the specified format and file size before you start, to avoid losing progress midway
Review all entered details carefully — most government exam applications cannot be edited after final submission
Pay the application fee online through the accepted payment methods — category-based fee waivers may apply, so check the official notification
Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page, and note your registration number for future reference
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹100, SC/ST/Female: Nil
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