IB ACIO Recruitment 2025: Online Application Form 258 Engineering Positions

The Intelligence Bureau (IB), which operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) of the Government of India, has announced the IB ACIO Recruitment 2025 notification for 258 positions of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II/Tech in the fields of Computer Science & IT (90) and Electronics & Communication (168). This recruitment, categorized as Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial), presents a distinguished opportunity for young engineering graduates to contribute to India’s leading intelligence agency. Candidates possessing a valid GATE Score from 2023, 2024, or 2025 are invited to apply.

Eligible Indian citizens may submit their applications online from 25th October 2025 to 16th November 2025 via the official MHA portal. Prospective applicants are advised to thoroughly review the comprehensive IB ACIO Tech notification prior to submitting their applications.

IB ACIO Grade II Tech Recruitment 2025 – 258 Posts

Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Tech Examination 2025

Job Title	ACIO Grade-II/Tech
Total Vacancies	258
Age Limit	18 to 27 years
Monthly Salary	Level 7 (Rs.44,900 – Rs.1,42,400)
Minimum Qualification	B.E./B.Tech or Master’s + GATE Score
Selection Process	GATE Shortlisting + Skill Test + Interview
Job Location	Across India
Last Date	16/11/2025 (Sunday)

Vacancy 2025 List:

Discipline	Total Vacancies
Computer Science & IT	90 (UR – 40, EWS – 07, OBC – 24, SC – 13, ST – 06)
Electronics & Communication	168 (UR – 74, EWS – 14, OBC – 44, SC – 24, ST – 12)

How to Apply:

The online registration for IB ACIO will take place via the official portal. Please adhere to the following steps:

• Step 1: Access the IB ACIO Online Application Portal starting from 25th October 2025.
• Step 2: Complete the registration by providing basic information and uploading your photograph, signature, and necessary documents (such as GATE Score Card, Educational Certificates, etc.).
• Step 3: Remit the application fee online or through SBI Challan (if applicable) and ensure the submission of the form by 16th November 2025.

Eligibility Criteria:

• B.E./B.Tech Engineering Graduate in ECE/ E&T/ IT/ CSE/ Computer Engineering or relevant fields (OR) Master’s Degree in Computer Science/ Physics with ECE or MCA.
• Valid GATE Score in relevant discipline (2023/2024/2025).

Age Limit:

• 18 to 27 years as on closing date.
• Age relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years; OBC: 3 years (as per government norms)

Application Fee:

Category	Application Fee
Payment Method	Online (Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking) or SBI Challan
UR / EWS / OBC (Male)	Rs.200/-
Reserved Categories	Rs.100/-

Selection Process:

Shortlisting based on GATE Score Card (GATE 2023 or 2025 or 2025)

Skill Test

Interview

Important Links:

Official Website	Click Here
IB ACIO Grade II Direct Apply Online Form	Click Here
IB ACIO Grade II Short Notification PDF	Click Here
IB ACIO Grade II Detailed Notification PDF	Click Here

Important Dates:

Opening Date for Online Registration	25th October 2025
Last Date for Online Registration	16th November 2025 (23:59 Hours)
Last Date for Online Fee Payment	16th November 2025
Last Date for Offline Fee (SBI Challan)	18th November 2025 (Banking Hours)