The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has invited Online applications for the Post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Technical (ACIO-II/Technical) in the disciplines of Computer Science & Information Technology, and Electronics & Communication. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility Criteria for the post may apply online through the MHA’s website (www.mha.gov.in) or NCS Portal (www.ncs.gov.in) only. The eligibility Criteria and other relevant details are as follows:
| Post Name | ACIO-II/Tech |
| Start Date | 25 October 2025 |
| Last Date | 16 November 2025 |
| Vacancy | 258 |
| Eligibility | GATE Score & Eng.& Master’s Degree |
| Age | 18 – 27 years (for gen) |
| Fee | ₹200/- (for gen) |
| Salary | ₹44,900 – 1,42,400/-(Per months) |
| Website | www.mha.gov.in, www.ncs.gov.in |
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Important Dates IB ACIO-II/ Tech Recruitment 2025
Eligible Candidates can apply online for 258 vacancies for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Technical (ACIO-II/Technical) in the Intelligence Bureau under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The online application has started on 25th October 2025 on the official website of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The last date for the application as per the notification of IB-2025 is 16th November 2025.
● Last Date of submission of Application Fee through SBI Challan is 18th November 2025.
● Online application forms submitted only may be downloaded/ printed up to 18th November 2025.
IB ACIO-II/ Tech 2025 Vacancy Breakup
| Streams | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| Computer Science & Information Tech. | 40 | 7 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 90 |
| Electronics & Communication | 74 | 14 | 44 | 24 | 12 | 168 |
| Total | 114 | 21 | 68 | 37 | 18 | 258 |
● The number of vacancies for the MHA IB Recruitment – 2025 is PROVISIONAL and may increase or decrease.
IB ACIO-II/Tech 2025 Educational Qualification
Candidates must have achieved qualifying Cut-Off marks in GATE 2023 /2024/ 2025 in Electronics & Communication (GATE Code: EC) or Computer Science & Information Technology (GATE Code: CS) along with:
I. Graduate Degree in Engineering in Electronics or Electronics and Tele-communication or Electronics and Communication or Electrical and Electronics or Information Technology or Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Computer Science and Engineering: from a Government-recognized University/ College/ Institute. Or
II. Master’s Degree in Science with Electronics or Computer Science or Physics with Electronics or Electronics & Communication; or Master’s Degree in Computer Applications; from a Government-recognized University/ College/ Institute.
IB ACIO-II/ Tech Recruitment 2025 Age Limit (as on: 16.11.2025)
| Category | Min. Age | Max. Age |
| Unreserved (UR) | 18 years | 27 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 18 years | 30 years |
| Scheduled Castes (SC)/Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 18 years | 32 years |
Age relaxation under the MHA IB ACIO-II/ Tech recruitment 2025.
IB ACIO-II/Tech Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
The applicant pays the application fee online/ offline using a debit card/ credit card/ Net banking & SBI Challan. ‘FEE ONCE PAID SHALL NOT BE REFUNDED’
| S.No | Category | Fee |
| 01. | UR/ OBC/ EWS (Male) | ₹ 200/- |
| 02. | ST/ST/Female | ₹ 100/- |
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IB ACIO-II/Tech 2025: Selection Process
Phase I: GATE Score.
Phase II: Skill Test.
Phase III: Interview.
Photo & Sign
| Document Name | Document Size | Format |
| Photo (Colour) | 100kb – 200Kb | JPG/JPEG only |
| Signature ( Black Ink Pen ) | 80Kb – 150Kb | JPG/JPEG only |
How to Apply for IB ACIO-II/Tech Recruitment 2025
01st Step: Visit the Official website of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). www.mha.gov.in
02nd Step: Visit the “What’s New” Section on the Homepage and Click on the notification Online application for the post of ACIO-II/Tech in IB
03rd Step: On the next page, click on the link given “https://cdn[dot]digialm[dot]com/EForms/configuredHtml/1258/95554/Index[dot]html”. It will lead to a new website.
04th Step: On the page that opens, click on Click here next to read the Advertisement. The PDF of the Advertisement will open on a new page. Now read it carefully and check your eligibility.
05th Step: Come back to the previous page. Now scroll down on the same page and click on “To Register”. The registration form will open on the next page. Fill the required information and click on “Generate OTP”.
06th Step: Now tick the ” I Agree” box at the bottom, fill in the captcha, and click on “Reverify”. This will send you the ID and Password to your email ID and mobile number.
07th Step: Come back to the previous page and click on ” Already Registered? To Login”. On the page that open login by entering your user ID and Password.
08th Step: The Application form will open on a new page. Fill in all the required information here and upload your passport-size photographs and signature.
09th Step: Then pay the Application fee as per instructions. Now check the filled application for and submit it. Take a printout of the application form and keep it safe with you.
