IB ACIO Tier – I

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  • Written by Hrushikesh Vyas
  • Last Modified on 27-01-2023
  • Written by Hrushikesh Vyas
  • Last Modified on 27-01-2023

About Exam

About Exam

Exam Brief

IB ACIO 2022: The applicants who are interested in the position of IB ACIO Grade-II/Executive posts in the Intelligence Bureau, can apply for the same.  Intelligence Officer is a General Central Service, Group ‘C’ (Non-gazetted, Non-ministerial) post and eligible candidates for this post are selected through IB ACIO examination conducted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Clearing this exam is the first step to becoming a spy or secret agent in India. 

Brochure

The official notification for the IB ACIO 2022 session has not been announced yet. So the candidates can check the previous year brochure for reference purpose.

Download Official IB ACIO Notification 2021 PDF Here

Exam Summary

First, let us take a broad look at IB ACIO Tier – I recruitment process and understand some basic details from the table given below:

Name of the Organization Intelligence Bureau
Name of the Examination Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officers Examination
Conducting Body Ministry of Home Affairs
Short Form IB ACIO
Post Name Grade 2 Executive Posts
Total Vacancy 2000 (Expected)
Release of Notification To be announced
Mode of Application Online
Start and End dates of online application To be announced
Tier I Exam Dates To be announced
Tier II Exam Date To be announced
Official Website mha.gov.in

Official Website Link

http://www.mha.gov.in/

Exam Pattern

Exam Pattern

Selection Process

IB ACIO Exam selection process consists of Tier I, II, and Interview.

Stages of Exam

IB ACIO Exam Pattern 2022 consists of three stages: Tier I, II, and Interview. Tier I is an objective-type exam that contains questions from five sections. Tier-II is a descriptive model exam that is out of a total of 50 marks. The Interview round is out of 100 marks in total. IB ACIO exam pattern gives an idea about the overall structure and model of the exam. By looking at the exam pattern, candidates can get details such as total marks, marking scheme, duration of the test, and weightage of each section. IB ACIO exam pattern is set by the Intelligence Bureau which is under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Applicants who clear Tier 1 exam, will be eligible to appear for the Tier 2 exam. IB ACIO Tier 2 exam is a descriptive test and to qualify in the Tier 2 exam, candidates must score at least 33% marks). Based on the performance of the aspirant in Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams, MHA will call them for the final round of selection – the Interview Round.

IB ACIO Tier-1

Subjects Number of questions
General Awareness 20
Quantitative Aptitude 20
Numerical/Analytical/Logical Ability & Reasoning 20
English Language 20
General Studies 20

IB ACIO Tier-2

The total duration of the IB ACIOTier 2 exam is 1 hour. This is a descriptive exam with only 2 questions. The details are given in the table below.

Papers Maximum Marks
Essay 30
English comprehension & précis writing 20
Total 50

IB ACIO Interview

From the candidates who qualify in Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams, those who clear the cut off set by MHA will be invited to attend the interview round. The interview is out of a maximum of 100 marks. There is no fixed time duration for the interview. However, generally, it ranges from 20 minutes to 1 hour in length per candidate.

Interview Maximum Marks
Interview 100


Note:
There is also a Psychometric/Aptitude Test as part of the interview.

 

Exam pattern details - Scoring pattern (+/- Marking)

IB ACIO 2022 Tier-1 Exam is an online examination that consists of 100 Objective type MCQs, which has been divided into 5 parts containing 20 questions of 1 mark each. A thorough understanding of the exam pattern will enable candidates to anticipate different types of questions and prepare accordingly.

Exam pattern details - Total time

The total time duration of Tier 1 paper is 1 hour or 60 minutes.

Exam Syllabus

Exam Syllabus

Exam Syllabus

Subjects Number of Questions Total Marks
General awareness 20 20
Quantitative aptitude 20 20
Numerical/analytical/logical ability & reasoning 20 20
English language 20 20
General studies 20 20
Total 100 100

IB ACIO General Awareness Syllabus

Check the IB ACIO Tier I Syllabus for General Awareness given below:

History Physics
Biology Current Affairs
Politics Economics
Geography Current National and International
Indian Polity & Constitution Science & Technology
Static GK Finance

IB ACIO Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

The IB ACIO Tier I Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude is tabulated below:

Averages Discount
Number systems Differential Equations
Fundamental Arithmetical Operations Time and Work
Mensuration Analytical Geometry
Fundamental Arithmetical Operations Percentages
Use of tables and graphs Ration and Time
Relationship between numbers Profit and loss
Differential Geometry Computation of whole numbers
Essential Mathematics Decimals
Real Analysis Dynamics
Computation of Whole numbers Calculus
Ratio and Proportion Time and Distance
Interest Algebra
Statistics Fractions
Statistics Fundamental Arithmetical Operations

IB ACIO Numerical/Analytical/Logical Ability & Reasoning Syllabus

IB ACIO Tier 1 Syllabus for Numerical/Analytical/logical & Reasoning is given below:

Reasoning Analogies Artificial Language
Blood Relations Cause and Effect
Calendars Clocks
Data Sufficiency Directions
Odd One Out Order & Ranking
Statement and Conclusions Alphanumeric series
Coding-Decoding Decision Making
Input-Output Puzzles
Statement and Assumptions LCM and HCF
Ratios Factoring
Profit and Loss Missing Numbers
Simple and Compound Interest Average
Time and Distance Time and Work
Volume Fractions

IB ACIO English Syllabus

The Tier 1 syllabus for the English language is given below:

Idioms and Phrases Passage
Spot the error Improvement
Fill in the blanks Verbal Comprehension Passage
Grammar Vocabulary
Sentence Structure Synonyms/Antonyms
Verbs Passage
Adjectives Verbal Comprehension Passage

IB ACIO Tier II Syllabus 2022

The Tier II exam is a descriptive type test. It comprises a 30 marks essay writing question and a 20 marks English Comprehension and precis writing section.

Subject Total Marks Time Duration
Essay & English comprehension & precise writing 50 1 hour

IB ACIO English Comprehension Syllabus

Aspirants have to write essays on topics such as Emerging trends in India and the Cultural Diversity of India among other relevant topics.

English Comprehension:
Grammar Rules, Antonyms, Synonyms, Fill in the Blanks, One-Word Substitution, Parajumble Sentences, Idioms, Phrases, Reading Comprehension/Passage, Cloze Test, etc.

IB ACIO Interview 2022

Candidates who qualify in Tier I and Tier II will be invited to attend the Interview round. Candidates will be scored in the interview out of 100 marks and the final selection list is prepared on the basis of consolidated marks in Tier I, Tier II, and Interview.

 

Study Plan to Maximise Score

Study Plan to Maximise Score

Preparation Tips

Aspirants who want to sit for IB ACIO exam need an effective strategic plan to crack this exam. IB ACIO exam needs a strict plan and strategy to crack. IB ACIO preparation strategy also involves the syllabus knowledge, proper study timetable, in-depth knowledge of IB ACIO exam pattern, good study materials, and preparation books to perform well in the exam.

While preparing for such an exam, aspirants must ensure that they prepare well. Candidates can follow their routine or refer to this article to know about some effective preparation tips. Through proper planning, candidates can improve their confidence and give their best in the exam.

There are a huge number of aspirants and thereby huge competition for the IB ACIO Grade 2 exam. However, each tier of the exam can be successfully cleared with enough practice and determination. Some exam tips for improving your score are given below:

Check IB ACIO 2022 Exam Pattern

IB ACIO 2022 Tier-1 Exam is an online examination that consists of 100 Objective type MCQs, which are divided into 5 parts containing 20 questions of 1 mark each. A thorough understanding of the exam pattern will enable candidates to anticipate different types of questions and prepare accordingly.

Make a list of Important Topics of Each Subject

After thoroughly understanding the complete IB ACIO Exam Pattern, candidates need to prepare a list of important topics in the syllabus and start preparing those topics in detail. The topics from which questions will be present in the IB ACIO 2022 exam are given in the syllabus section.

Practice Previous Year Papers of IB ACIO Exam

Candidates should develop a habit of practising with IB ACIO Previous Year Papers to improve their speed and accuracy. Solving previous year papers will make candidates familiar with many questions that are repeated regularly. Consistent practice will help candidates to achieve accuracy and an increased score in the exam. Candidates can download the IB ACIO Previous Year Paper and their Answer Keys in PDF file format from the link given below:

Read Daily to Increase Knowledge and Improve Comprehension Skills

Candidates must read Magazines & Newspapers and watch news channels regularly to be up to date on General Awareness topics. Although reading newspapers is an excellent option to increase your general awareness score, just reading hard facts that happen daily is not considered sufficient to develop your reading skills. Candidates should better spend time reading opinion pieces in editorials, featured stories, business magazines, etc., as this will help build their reading and comprehension skills much faster along with improving their General knowledge.

Create & Revise Notes

Rather than resorting to rote learning, candidates must use notes and mind maps to memorise facts and simultaneously perform revisions frequently. They should keep a notebook along with them to note down important points for all the subjects and important topics while studying. Revision plays a significant role in helping candidates remember important facts, news, and dates connected with important topics. Reading the materials a single time will not amount to much help. Candidates will have to imprint important points in their memory by revising them frequently.

There are no sectional time limits and no sectional cut-offs in IB ACIO. So candidates must only focus on maximising their scores in whatever ways possible. They must follow a proper study plan every day and it should consist of Previous Year Question Papers, Online Mock Tests and the best study materials available. Reading the material every day, maintaining proper notes and revising them on a daily basis should be a compulsory part of a serious candidate’s preparation strategy. Managing the preparation and revision practices in a timely manner will definitely help a candidate in cracking IB ACIO 2022 Exam.

 

Exam Taking Strategy

  1. Read the complete question paper completely first.
  2. Formulate a proper plan to attempt the questions methodically in the easiest to most difficult format.
  3. Make a plan to effectively manage the available time in advance and decide on what strategy to follow.
  4. Avoid wasting time on questions for which you do not know the answer. Attempt questions only when you are 90-100% sure of the answer.
  5. Maintain awareness and keep track of the time taken for attempting each question.
  6. Reflect on incorrect answers after the exam so that you do not repeat the same mistakes in the next exam.

Detailed Study plan

  1. Candidates will get a better understanding of the types of questions that are asked in the exam.
  2. Candidates will develop better test-taking skills such as time management, accuracy, speed and approach strategies for different.
  3. Solving previous year papers will help candidates to gauge the difficulty level of the exam.
  4. it will help candidates identify and work on their weak areas.

Previous Year Analysis

Previous Year Analysis

Previous Year Papers

The candidates who are preparing for the IB ACIO exam should check the IB ACIO Previous Year Papers 2022 to understand the nature and difficulty level of questions that are asked in the exam. This will help the candidates to have a better understanding so that they can prepare for the exam in a systematic manner.

IB ACIO is an annual national level exam. The exam consists of three stages namely, Tier-I, Tier-II and Interviews. IB ACIO is a highly competitive exam and therefore it requires thorough preparation to crack. The candidates must start solving with IB ACIO Previous Year Papers 2022 to understand the paper pattern clearly. Practising with Previous year papers will enable candidates to have better speed and accuracy during the exam. It also helps the candidates to identify their weak and strong areas during the preparation and plan their studies accordingly.

IB ACIO Previous Year Papers PDF Download

Candidates who plan to appear for the exam can download IB ACIO Previous Year papers from the table given below:

IB ACIO 2014 Previous Question Paper PDF Download PDF
IB ACIO 2013 Previous Question Paper PDF Download PDF
IB ACIO Model Paper I Download PDF

Previous Year Cut-off

Candidates can check the previous year cut off marks given in the table below:

IB ACIO Previous Year Tier I Cut Off (2017)

Category Cut Off Marks (Out of 100)
UR 65
OBC 60
SC 50
ST 50

IB ACIO Previous YearTier II Cut Off (2017)

Category Cut Off Marks (Out of 100)
UR 30
OBC 25
SC 20
ST 20

IB ACIO Previous Year Cut Off (2015)

Category Cut Off Marks (Out of 100)
UR 75
OBC 70
SC 65
ST 65

Important Dates

About Exam

Exam Notification Date

The official notification will consist of all the important dates for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/ Executive Examination 2022. Once the 2022 schedule will release, we will provide the information here. So stay tuned to this space!

Application Form Filling - Start & End Date

Online Application Starting Date To be announced
Online Application Closing Date To be announced

Exam Date

IB ACIO 2022 exam dates have not been released yet. We advise candidates to keep checking the official website for getting the latest details.

Interview Date

IB ACIO Interview Date: To be notified soon

Result Date

IB ACIO Tier 1 Result Date: To be announced

Application Process

About Exam

Dos and Donts of Form Filling

To apply online for the IB ACIO recruitment process, candidates must be ready with the following prerequisite items and information before the exam.

Prerequisite Items to Apply Online for Intelligence Bureau ACIO exam

A valid Mobile Number and Email ID (which must be active until the recruitment process is completed)
Scanned copies of passport size photos and signature
A valid credit/debit card or Net Banking facility for paying the application fee online.

How To Apply Online for IB ACIO Exam?

The registration process is to be done entirely online. There are two major parts in the application process. Part-I consists of filling up the personal, educational, and other details while Part-II consists of online payment of application fee. Read the step-by-step procedure given below to fill the application form.

Steps to Apply Online for Intelligence Bureau ACIO Exam

1st Step: Go to the official website of MHA –mha.gov.in/

IB ACIO

2nd Step: Under the “What’s New” section on the home page, click on the relevant link to apply for IB ACIO

3rd Step: Aspirants must first fill in the basic details such as name, email ID, mobile number, etc. to get their registration number and password for further login.

4th Step: Log in using the obtained registration number and password and fill up the application form with personal details, educational details, choice of exam city, etc.

5th Step: Upload the photograph and signature in a single file as per the formatting and size prescriptions. Note: The scanned copy of the passport size colour photograph and signature must be in the same jpg/jpeg file of size not exceeding 50kb.

6th Step: Preview the filled application form and verify all the details once again. Moreover, check if the uploaded documents are correct and legible.

7th Step: Save all the details that you entered and click on the option for fee payment. Candidates can choose between either online (Debit/Credit/Net Banking) or Offline (Bank Challan) modes to pay their application fee.

8th Step: Keep the fee payment receipt safely and take multiple printouts of the filled application form for future reference.

Intelligence Bureau ACIO Application Fee

The category-wise application fee details are given in the table below:

Category Application Fee
General/ OBC – (Male Candidates Only) Rs. 100/-
Female Candidates No Fee
SC/ ST No Fee
Recruitment processing charges Rs. 500/-

**Note that the fee paid is non-refundable.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

Age Criteria

The candidate applying for IB ACIO Grade 2 should be at least 18 years old. The maximum age limit of applicants is 27 years. Age relaxation is available for the reserved category candidates. 

The age relaxation available for SC/ST or OBC candidates is given in the table below. For the respective categories, the upper age is relatable to certain relations. Check the figures in the table that follows. 

Category Upper Age Relaxation
Other Backward Classes (OBC) 3 Years
Scheduled caste/scheduled tribe (SC/ST) 5 Years
Departmental Candidates with at least 3 years of continuous service. Upto 40 years of age

Education Qualification

The candidates must have completed their graduation or equivalent from a recognized university. The candidates with basic computer knowledge will be given preference. They must have proper knowledge of Computers.

Nationality– Only citizens of India are eligible to apply for the IB ACIO Grade 2 recruitment. They must present relevant documents as proof to prove their citizenship in India.

Admit Card

Admit Card

Admit Card Release Date

The Intelligence Bureau of the Ministry of Home Affairs will release the IB ACIO Admit Card and City Intimation details for the Tier 1 exam on the official website-mha.gov.in two-three weeks before the exam date. Candidates will have to use their login credentials, namely their User ID and Password to download IB ACIO admit card 2022. IB ACIO hall ticket will contain information such as Name of Exam City, Exam Center, Exam Time and other personal details of candidates.

Candidates should compulsorily carry IB ACIO admit card 2022 along with one of the original valid photo ID proofs to the exam centre. Without these, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam. 

How to Download IB ACIO Admit Card 2022 Tier 1?
The Intelligence Bureau under the Ministry of Home Affairs will release IB ACIO 2022 Admit card only in an online format. Candidates can check the stepwise process to download IB ACIO hall ticket 2022 for Tier 1 exam given below:

1st Step: Go to the official Home Ministry website @mha.gov.in.
2nd Step: Click on the IB ACIO Admit Card Download link 2022 that is present on the home page.
3rd Step: The login page will appear. Enter your User ID and Password to login.

IB ACIO Admit Card

4th Step: The ACIO Tier 1 admit card, City Intimation details and Examination dates will appear on the screen.

IB ACIO Admit Card

5th Step: Download the ACIO hall ticket 2022 and take multiple printouts for future reference.

Details Mentioned on IB ACIO Admit Card
Post downloading the IB ACIO 2022 Hall Ticket, candidates should check if the details mentioned on the admit card is identical to the information that they entered during the application phase. If the candidate finds any discrepancy or missing details in the admit card, they must report to the authority at the earliest and get it corrected. Check if the following details are mentioned on IB ACIO Admit Card 2022:

  • Name of the Exam
  • Name of the Conducting Body
  • Exam Time
  • Exam Date
  • Father/Mother/Husband Name
  • Scanned photograph
  • Scanned signature
  • Space for signature
  • Address of the Candidates
  • Address of Exam Center
  • Space for invigilator signature
  • Stages of IB ACIO Admit Card

The basic details of each phase of IB admit card 2022 is given below:
IB ACIO Admit Card 2022 Tier I Exam
– All applicants who have successfully registered for the exam are issued IB ACIO Tier I admit card 2022. The tier 1 exam is an objective type exam consisting of MCQs and it comprises 5 sections. The exam is out of a total of 100 marks and is of one-hour duration.

IB ACIO Admit Card 2022 Tier 2 Exam – The Tier 2 exam admit card is issued only for those candidates who qualify in the Tier 1 exam. Tier 2 exam is descriptive in nature. The exam is out of a total of 50 marks and is of one-hour duration

IB ACIO Admit Card 2022 for Interview – Candidates who qualify for the Tier 2 exam are issued IB call letters for the interview round. The interview carries a total of 100 marks.

 

Exam Answer Key/Solution - Live

Exam Answer key

Shift/Day wise Answer key

The Answer Key for IB ACIO 2022 Tier-1 exam is released by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) soon after the exam is conducted to recruit candidates as Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/ Executive in the Intelligence Bureau under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). All candidates who appeared for IB ACIO 2022 Exam can download the answer key at the official MHA website i.e. mha.gov.in

IB ACIO Tier 1 Answer Key Link

Every candidate who appears in the Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2022 IB ACIO exam will be able to check their Answer Key for IB ACIO 2022 Tier-1 exam and download it by clicking on the link given below. Aspirants can check their Answer Key using the login credentials (User Id & Password) that they received during registration.

Click Here to Check IB ACIO Grade-II / Executive 2021 Tier-1 Answer Key

Prerequisites to Check IB ACIO Tier-1 Answer Key 2022

In order to check IB ACIO Tier-1 Answer Key 2022, a candidate must have the following details:
• User ID
• Password

Steps to Download IB ACIO Answer Key 2022

  • Step 1: Click on the direct link to check IB ACIO Answer Key given above.
  • Step 2: Enter your “User Id” & “Password” in the relevant fields and click on the Log-in button.
  • Step 3: You will be redirected to a new page. Click on the “Candidate Response” tab on the page.
  • Step 4: Click the link that says “To download your question paper for Assessment ACIO Grade II Executive. Click here to generate it”.
  • Step 5: The Answer Key & your Response Sheet will be displayed on the screen.
  • Step 6: Take Printouts of the Answer Key and save it as a PDF.

Steps to Raise Objection

  • Step 1: Click on the IB ACIO Answer Key link that is given above.
  • Step 2: Enter the “User Id” & “Password” that was given during registration and click on Log-in Button.
  • Step 3: You will be redirected to a new page. Click on the “Objections” tab.
  • Step 4: Then Click on the ‘+’ button on the objections page, available on the right side of the page.
  • Step 5: Read the instructions given on the page and fill in the required data.

Important Points to Raise Objection

Candidates are requested to submit objections to the answer keys through the link given on this page. Objections raised through any other mode/means/channel will not be entertained by IB. Candidates can submit Objections for a total of four days from the publishing of this Link. The link for submitting Objections shall not be available after that. Candidates have to click on the + button in the tab “Objections” to raise their objections.

All candidates are able to evaluate their performance in the online exam of ACIO through MHA IB ACIO Answer Key 2022. The candidates can also raise doubt against the IB ACIO Answer Key 2022 during this time. After considering the objections from the candidates, the board will publish the final answer key on the official website.

Cut-off

Cut off

Expected Cut-off

The Intelligence Bureau will publish IB ACIO Cutoff 2022 along with ACIO results on the official website after the exams have been completed. IB ACIO Cut Off is the minimum qualifying marks that a candidate requires to be eligible to attend the next round of the selection process. The officials decide the Cut Off marks on the basis of the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates appearing for the exam and the number of vacancies.

Determining Factors of IB ACIO Cut Off 2022

IB ACIO Cut Off is finalised by the Intelligence Bureau on the basis of the following factors:

  1. A number of candidates appear for the exam.
  2. Number of vacancies.
  3. The difficulty level of the exam.
  4. Average marks scored in the exam.

Steps to Check IB ACIO Cut Off 2022

To download IB ACIO Cut Off 2022, candidates should follow the steps given below:

1st Step:Go to the official Website of Home Ministry:mha.gov.in.
2nd Step:Go to the ‘What’s New’ Section present on the homepage.
3rd Step:Click on the link that says “Results of Tier I/ Tier II IB ACIO exam 2022”.
4th Step:The result will be available in PDF form. Download it and take printouts for future reference.

IB ACIO 2022: Expected Cut Off

Candidates can check their expected cut off marks based on their category for Tier I and Tier II exams from the table given below:

IB ACIO 2022 Tier I Cut Off (Expected)

Category Cut Off Marks (Out of 100)
UR 55 – 60
OBC 50 – 55
SC 45 – 50
ST 45 – 50

IB ACIO 2021 Tier II Cut Off (Expected)

Category Cut Off Marks (Out of 100)
UR 30 – 35
OBC 25 – 30
SC 20 – 25
ST 20 – 25

The following key points must be noted regarding IB ACIO Cut Off are as follows:

  1. Candidates will be shortlisted for the Tier II exam based on their performance in Tier I and the normalization of marks.
  2. Applicants will be shortlisted for the Interview round on the basis of their performance in Tier I and Tier II.
  3. Cut Off for Tier I and Tier II for candidates of different categories may increase depending upon the number of vacancies and the marks obtained by the candidates.
  4. Candidates are shortlisted for the final selection based on their performance in the written exams and interviews.

Previous Year Cut-off

Candidates can check the previous year cut off marks given in the table below:

IB ACIOPrevious Year Tier I Cut Off (2017)

Category Cut Off Marks (Out of 100)
UR 65
OBC 60
SC 50
ST 50

IB ACIO Previous YearTier II Cut Off (2017)

Category Cut Off Marks (Out of 100)
UR 30
OBC 25
SC 20
ST 20

IB ACIO Previous Year Cut Off (2015)

Category Cut Off Marks (Out of 100)
UR 75
OBC 70
SC 65
ST 65

Exam Result

Exam Result

Result Declaration

IB ACIO 2022 Tier-1 exam will be conducted to recruit candidates to the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II (ACIO) / Executive in the Intelligence Bureau under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

IB ACIO Tier 1 Result Link
The Ministry of Home Affairs will declare IB ACIO Grade-II exam results on the (MHA) official website. The exam answer key will also be released by MHA. Candidates who appeared in the Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2022 IB ACIO exam can check their IB ACIO result at the link given below.

How to Download IB ACIO Result 2022?
The result will be released by the Intelligence Bureau separately online for different stages of the exam. Candidates can check the steps to download the result given below :

  • 1st Step: Go to the official MHA website mha.gov.in.
  • 2nd Step: Click on the link that says ‘IB ACIO Result 2022’ present on the homepage. Alternatively, candidates can click on the direct Result link given above.
  • 3rd Step: The result PDF (of candidates shortlisted for the Tier-II Exam) will be displayed on your screen.
  • 4th Step: Download the Result PDF of the IB ACIO 2022 Tier-1 exam.
  • 5th Step: From the list of qualified candidates, find your Roll No. by using “Ctrl+F” and entering your Roll No.
  • 6th Step: If your roll number is present, you are selected for Tier-2.

How to Calculate IB ACIO 2022 Scores?

Aspirants can calculate their expected IB ACIO scores by using the formula given in the table below:

Total Marks = Number of Correct Answer x 1 – Number of Incorrect Answer x 1/4

IB ACIO Tier-I Minimum Qualifying Marks

Candidates should score the minimum qualifying marks and clear the cut-off marks prescribed by MHA to qualify for the IB ACIO Tier-2 exam. MHA also sets the category-wise cut-off marks for each stage.

Category Minimum Marks (out of 100)
UR 35
OBC/EWS 34
SC/ST 33

IB ACIO Tier II Result

Applicants who clear cut off marks in the IB ACIO Tier-1 exam can attend the Tier-2 exam. The Tier-II exam of IB ACIO recruitment is in the form of a descriptive test. The exam is out of a total of 50 marks. The descriptive paper does not have a specific marking scheme and the invigilator determines the marks scored by the candidate. The essay writing part is scored out of 30 marks and the remaining part that consists of a precise writing and comprehension section has a total of 20 marks.

IB ACIO Final Result

Applicants who clear the first two tiers of IB ACIO exam are eligible to attend the final interview. The final merit list published on the official website by MHA contains the names of the candidates selected for the IB ACIO post on the basis of their performance in all the stages of the exam.

FAQs

Freaquently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When will MHA release the official notification for IB ACIO 2021-22?
A. The official notification for IB ACIO 2021-22 has not been released yet.

Q2. What is the age limit to apply for the IB ACIO Grade 2 exam?
A. Candidates must be within 18 to 27 years of age to be eligible for the IB ACIO Grade 2 recruitment.

Q3. Where can I check the IB ACIO result 2022?
A. The results are published on the Ministry of home affairs official website.

Q4. What is the educational qualification required to apply for IB ACIO?
A. To be qualified to apply for the IB ACIO exam, candidates should possess an undergraduate degree from a recognized university and have basic knowledge of computers.

Q5. What is the criteria for nationality for candidates who want to apply for IB ACIO Grade 2 recruitment?
A. Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for IB ACIO recruitment.

Q6. How can I apply online for the IB ACIO Grade 2 recruitment 2022?
A. The direct link to apply online for the exam given on this page will be activated as soon as it is published. Candidates can also apply via the official website.

Q7. What is the IB ACIO Cutoffs score 2022?
A. The officials have not yet announced the cutoff scores for this year.

Q8. What are the important details that have to be verified on the IB ACIO Admit card?
A. Candidates must verify details like the applicant’s name, Gender, Guardian’s Name, Roll Number, Registration number, Exam centre name and code present on the admit card.

Q9. How many vacancies have been released for IB ACIO 2021 recruitment?
A. The number of vacancies for this year has not been released yet.

Q10. How many phases are there in the IB ACIO selection process?
A. There are three phases in the recruitment process of IB ACIO: Tier I, Tier II and a personal interview round.

Dos and Donts

Candidates should carry some important documents along with their IB ACIO 2022 Admit Card on the day of the exam, without which candidates will not be allowed to attend the exam. The documents that are accepted at the exam centre are mentioned below. Candidates must bring a Photograph and one of the following:

  1. Aadhar Card
  2. PAN Card
  3. Passport
  4. Driving License
  5. Voter ID
  6. Bank Pass Book with the photograph
  7. Employee ID
  8. Any other ID proof issued by a Gazetted Officer

Job Profile & Salary

salary structuire

Job Description

The rank of the Assistant Intelligence Officer Grade-II is at par with that of the Inspector rank in the state police services. IB ACIOs would be posted for fieldwork to acquire the necessary intelligence for maintaining the internal security of the state.

Candidates can check the IB ACIO Job Profile in the Intelligence Bureau given below:

  1. A Grade II employee does extensive intelligence collection at the National level. Generally, they carry out coordination at the ground level for intelligence collection.
  2. At the State level, State Special Bureau employees will be reporting to the Central Intelligence Officer.
  3. The working hours will be from morning till evening without any extra work hours and shifts.
  4. IB ACIO carries out threat analysis and finds solutions to related problems.

Also, check:

IB ACIO Previous Year Papers IB ACIO Result
IB ACIO CutOff IB ACIO Admit Card

IB ACIO Promotion 2022

IB ACIO is promoted in a time-bound manner. The Salary and perks also increase after the promotions. The career path of IB ACIO II officers is given below:

Job Profile Experience
ACIO-I 3-4 years
DCIO 10 years.
Assistant Director 25-30 years.

Post list & Vacancies

The total number of vacancies for the Intelligence Bureau Officer is 2000. The category-wise distribution of these vacancies has been given below:

Sr. No. Category Vacancy
1 UR 989
2 OBC 417
3 EWS 113
4 SC 360
5 ST 121
Total 2,000  

Salary Structure

The IB ACIO In Hand Salary to a newly appointed candidate depends on the post and city where the candidate is posted. After the 7th Pay Commission, the salary has been revised and increased significantly. ACIO II is placed at Level 7 of the new pay matrix. The basic components of the salary are as described below:

  1. IB ACIO officers receive salaries in the range of Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1, 42, 000 along with the applicable allowances.
  2. There is a Special Security Allowance which is 20% of the basic pay in addition to other government allowances.
  3. Also, there are additional cash compensations in lieu of duty performed on holidays subject to a ceiling of 30 days.

IB ACIO Salary Structure 2022

Candidates can check the IB ACIO Salary Structure for the post of Grade-II/Executive given below:

IB ACIO Salary Structure (Training)

Candidates recruited for IB ACIO have to undergo training prior to their posting. The salary structure is different during the training period. The salary that IB ACIO appointees receive during the training period is given below:

Basic Pay 44,900
Dearness Allowance @ 17% 7,633
House Rental Allowance 0
Transport Allowance 0
Special Security Allowance 8,980
Special Security Allowance 0
Special Security Allowance 0
Government Contribution @14 % (Basic + DA) 7,355
Gross Salary 68,868
Deductions 12,608
Net Salary 56,260

IB ACIO Salary Structure (Hard Location Posting)

Post their training, candidates may be posted in a city or in remote locations. The salary will be different depending on the level of threat at the location of the posting. The salary for Hard Location Posting is given in the table below.

Basic Pay 46,200
Dearness Allowance @ 17% 7,854
House Rental Allowance @ 8% 3,693
Transport Allowance 2,106
Special Security Allowance 9,240
Special Security Allowance @ 10% 4,620
Special Compensatory Allowance 3,000
Government Contribution @14 % (Basic + DA) 7,355
Gross Salary 84,284
Deductions 12,973
Net Salary 71,311

IB ACIO Salary Structure (City Posting)

Appointees may be recruited to cities, towns or any villages as well. The salary depends on the posting is given below:

Basic Pay 46,200
Dearness Allowance @ 17% 7,854
House Rental Allowance @ 24% 11,088
Transport Allowance 3,600
Special Security Allowance @ 20% 9,240
Special Duty Allowance @10% 0
Special Compensatory Allowance 0
Government Contribution @14 % (Basic +DA) 7,568
Gross Salary 85,550
Deductions 12,973
Net Salary 72,577

IB ACIO Perks & Allowance 2022

Apart from a handsome salary, the Intelligence Bureau offers great benefits and allowances. The allowances are listed below:

Allowances Amount
Office Cum Residence Allowance 3,500
Cook Salary 3,200
Petrol Sanction 13 litres
Diesel Sanction 20 litres
2 Newspaper and Cable 600
Special Compensatory Allowance 0
Entertainment Allowance 650

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