IB Recruitment 2025: Apply now for 4987 positions
Find all details on IB Recruitment 2025, including vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern, and application process for Indian candidates.

The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India, invites online applications for the IB Recruitment 2025. This recruitment drive is for the post of Security Assistant/ Executive (SA/ Exe) across various Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau (SIB) nationwide. Candidates with the required qualifications and language skills are encouraged to apply for these positions.
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Vacancies of IB Recruitment 2025
Subsidiary | Vacancy |
---|---|
Agartala | 67 |
Ahmedabad | 307 |
Chennai | 285 |
Delhi | 1124 |
Shillong | 33 |
Trivandrum | 334 |
Vijayawada | 115 |
Total | 4987 |
Pay Scale
The post of Security Assistant/ Executive of IB Recruitment 2025 is classified under General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. The pay scale is Level-3 (₹ 21700-69100) in the pay matrix, plus admissible central government allowances.
- Special Security Allowance @ 20% of basic pay in addition to other government allowances.
- Cash compensation for duty performed on holidays, subject to a ceiling of 30 days.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years as on 17th August 2025 to apply for IB Recruitment 2025.
- Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
- Relaxation of 3 years for OBC candidates (Non-Creamy Layer).
- Departmental candidates up to 40 years with 3 years of continuous service may get relaxation.
- Widows, divorced women, and judicially separated women not remarried get relaxation up to 35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC), and 40 years (SC/ST).
- Age relaxation also applicable for ex-servicemen and meritorious sportspersons as per government instructions.
Educational Criteria
- Matriculation (10th class pass) or equivalent from a recognized Board of Education.
- Possession of domicile certificate of the state to which candidate is applying.
- Knowledge of any one language/ dialect specific to the SIB applied for (to read, write, and speak).
Experience
Field experience in Intelligence work is desirable but not mandatory.
Selection Process
- Tier-I: Online objective test.
- Tier-II: Written (descriptive) translation test.
- Tier-III: Interview/ Personality test.
- Final selection based on combined performance in Tier-I and Tier-III.
- Character and Antecedent verification and Medical Examination post selection.
Exam Pattern
Tier | Description | Marks | Duration |
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Tier-I | Online exam with objective MCQs on: General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Numerical/ Analytical/ Logical Ability and Reasoning, English Language, General Studies | 100 | 1 hour |
Tier-II | Written exam (Descriptive type) – Translation of a 500-word passage between the opted language/ dialect and English | 50 | 1 hour |
Tier-III | Interview/ Personality test | 50 | – |
Documents Required
- Valid e-mail ID and Mobile Number
- Scanned passport size colour photograph (100-200KB, jpg/ jpeg format, not older than 12 weeks)
- Scanned signature (80-150KB, jpg/jpeg format)
- Photo ID proof issued by Central/ State Government
- Class X Marksheet/ Certificate
- Class XII/ Diploma/ Graduation certificate(s) if applicable
- Domicile Certificate for the applied State
- Relevant certificates for category (SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/ ESM) as applicable
Steps to Apply
- Visit the application portal of IB Recruitment 2025 by clicking on the link given below.
- Register with personal and contact details (Step-I)
- Re-login to complete application with qualification details, upload photo/signature, select category and pay fees (Step-II)
- Submit application before the deadline; no offline or other mode of submission allowed.
- Preserve the application sequence number and password for future communication.
- Ensure correct information as edits are not allowed after submission.
Application Fees
All candidates | ₹550 |
Male candidates of UR, EWS and OBC categories | ₹650 |
SC/ ST, Female candidates, and eligible Ex-Servicemen | ₹550 |
Key Dates
Opening of Registration Portal | 26th July 2025 |
Last date to apply | 17th August 2025 |
Last Date for Offline Bank Challan Fee Payment | 19th August 2025 (Banking Hours) |
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