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IB ACIO Grade-II/Executive 2026

Everything you need to know: Eligibility, application dates, syllabus, and official notification for 2026.

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Exam: 20 Dec 2026
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

Intelligence Bureau ACIO Grade-II/Executive Examination 2026

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) oversees the recruitment of Assistant Central Intelligence Officers (ACIO Grade-II/Executive) for the Intelligence Bureau (IB), a premier internal intelligence agency of India.

1. Exam Cycle Information

  • Notification Expectation: October 2026.
  • Application Period: Nov 2026.
  • Tier-1 CBT: Late Dec 2026 to Jan 2027.

2. Selection Scheme

  • Tier-I Exam: Online test (100 Objective type MCQs) covering Current Affairs, General Studies, Numerical Aptitude, Reasoning, and English. Negative marking of 1/4th.
  • Tier-II Exam: Descriptive paper of 50 marks evaluating Essay writing (30 marks) and English comprehension & precis writing (20 marks).
  • Tier-III: Interview / Personality test (100 marks).

3. Important Resource Links

ResourceLink
Notification / ApplyMHA Portal
Official WebsiteMHA Home

4. Key Notes

  • ACIO Grade-II is classified as a General Central Service, Group 'C' (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) post with highly attractive allowances, including Special Security Allowances.
  • Basic knowledge of computers is a required prerequisite. Final postings can be anywhere in India.

Important Dates

Exam Timeline

Notification Released15 October 2026
Application Starts15 October 2026
Application Ends5 November 2026
Exam Date20 December 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit
Age Criteria

18 to 27 Years (Relaxations: OBC +3, SC/ST +5)

Qualification
Education

Graduation or equivalent from a recognized University.

Attempts
Limits

No Limit (Age criteria applicable)

How to Apply

Follow this step-by-step guide to fill the IB ACIO Grade-II/Executive 2026 application form correctly.

Documents Required

  • Scanned Passport Size Photo (20-50kb, JPG)
  • Scanned Signature (10-20kb, JPG)
  • Class 10th & 12th Marksheets
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)

Syllabus & Pattern

Download Official Syllabus

The detailed syllabus and exam pattern are available in the official notification PDF.

Download Notification PDF

Official Links & Resources

Official Website

https://www.mha.gov.in/

Apply Online / Registration

https://www.mha.gov.in/

Notification / Brochure

Download PDF

Detailed Syllabus

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Past Papers / Mock Tests

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