IB ACIO 2019: Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer is a reputed post under the Intelligence Bureau. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the responsible authority expected to release vacancies for the post of ACIO (Grade-II/ Executive) this year. The MHA IB ACIO 2019 notification is not yet released and is expected to be released in the month of October or November. The number of vacancies varies from year to year.
The post offers a good salary with several allowances as per the government rules. Candidates will have to go through the selection processes and other requisite eligibility criteria for the final selection. Once the IB ACIO notification is released candidates can apply for the posts online by visiting the official website @mha.nic.in. However, before applying candidates need to have detailed knowledge about the exam. In this article, we will provide you with all the essential details such as IB ACIO eligibility, application form, exam pattern, syllabus, vacancies, salary, etc. Read on to know more.
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IB ACIO 2019: Apply Online
Before getting into the details of the IB ACIO, let’s have an overview of the exam.
| Name of the Post | Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer |
| Exam Conducting Authority | Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Intelligence Bureau |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Job Type | Government Job |
| Selection Stages | Tier – I Exam, Tier-II Exam, Interview, character & Antecedent verification, and Medical Examination |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Vacancies | To be Announced Soon |
IB ACIO 2019: Vacancies
The number of vacancies to be released every year is at the discretion of the recruitment authority. MHA will release a notification for certain vacancies based on the requirement. The IB ACIO 2019 notification has not yet been released, however, one can expect around 1000 vacancies this year. The vacancies are released as per the different categories and we will update it once released by the officials.
| Category | Number of Posts |
| Unreserved | Coming Soon |
| OBC | Coming Soon |
| SC | Coming Soon |
| ST | Coming Soon |
| Ex-Servicemen | Coming Soon |
| Total | Coming Soon |
IB ACIO 2019 Salary & Job Profile
Salary: The pay scale of IB Assistant Central Intelligence Officer is Rs. 9300-34800 plus Grade Pay of Rs. 4200/-. Apart from the basic pay, there will also be special security allowance and other allowances based on the area of posting.
Job Profile: IB ACIO is a very unpredictable job with All India Service liability. The basic job roles involve the collection of secret information, Vigilance on Terrorist, dealing with any kind of crisis situation, keeping track of issues and intelligence collection in border areas.
IB ACIO 2019: Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for the post of IB ACIO candidates will have to check the eligibility criteria which is to be met. Candidates failing to meet these eligibility criteria will lead to the cancellation of the candidature. The various IB ACIO eligibility criteria are listed as follows:
Nationality: Candidate must be an Indian national.
Age Limit: The lower age limit is 18 years and the upper age limit is 27 years. Besides that, there is also provision for relaxation in the upper age limit of candidates as per the rules. Check the category wise relaxation in the upper age limit from the table below:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| SC/ ST | 5 Years |
| Departmental Candidates who have rendered 3 years of regular and continuous service | Up to the age of 40 Years |
| In the case of widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and not remarried. Under general category | Up to the age of 35 Years |
| In the case of widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and not remarried. Under SC/ ST category | Up to the age of 40 Years |
Besides that, there is also a provision of age relaxation for Persons ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 and for children and dependents of victims of communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat as per the government instructions.
Educational Qualification: The candidates must be a graduate from a recognized university on or before the closing date of application.
Other Eligibilities: The candidates need to have knowledge of computer operation. Candidates belonging to the Physically Handicapped category (PWD -Category) are not eligible for the posts.
IB ACIO Application Form – Prerequisites
In order to complete the IB ACIO process candidates need to be ready with the following prerequisites as listed below:
- Valid Mobile Number and Email ID (which is to be kept active until the completion of the recruitment process)
- Scanned copy of passport size photograph and signature
- Valid credit/debit card or Net Banking account for online payment of application fee
How To Apply Online for IB ACIO 2019?
The IB ACIO registration process will be completely online. The IB ACIO application process is consists of two major parts. Part -I includes the filling up of personal, educational and other details whereas the part – II consists of fee payment. Go through the following step by step process to fill the IB ACIO application form:
1st Step: Visit the official MHA’s website
2nd Step: Click on the link appearing on the home page in “What’s New” section.
3rd Step: Candidate will first have to fill in the basic details such as name, mobile number, email id, etc to obtain the application/ registration number and password for future login.
4th Step: Log in using the registration number and password. Now start filling up the IB ACIO 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 prescribed format and size
6th Step: Preview the filled application form and recheck all the details. Also, check for the uploaded documents to be correct & legible.
7th Step: Save the details and click on the fee payment option. Choose either online mode (Debit/Credit/Net Banking) or Offline (Bank Challan) mode to pay the application fee (if applicable)
8th Step: Retain the fee payment receipt and then take the print out of the filled application form for future reference.
IB ACIO Application Form | Key Points
Candidates will have to be aware of the following important points which are listed below:
- The scanned copy of colour passport size photograph and signature must be in the same jpg/jpeg format with a file size not exceeding 50kb.
- Candidates will have to be very careful while making a choice of the exam centre. The examination centre will not be changed in any circumstances once a choice has been made.
- Candidates are advised to take a printout of the registration slip. Note down the Application Number/ Registration number once generated for the future reference.
- Candidates are advised to submit only one application form. Submission of multiple applications may lead to cancellation of the application altogether.
- Make sure that all the details are correct and best of your knowledge. Make sure that the uploaded files are clear and legible. Also, make sure that the candidate’s signature is done by the candidate itself.
- Candidates are not required to submit any hard copy of their application form.
IB ACIO 2019 Application Fee
The application fee details are mentioned in the table below:
| Category | IB ACIO Application Fee |
| General/ OBC – (Male Candidates Only) | Rs. 100/- |
| SC/ ST and All Female Candidates | No Fee |
**Note that the fee paid is non-refundable.
IB ACIO Fee Payment 2019 | Online or Offline Mode
Candidates will have to pay the application fee (if applicable) to complete the IB ACIO application process. Check the detailed steps below:
IB ACIO Online Fee Payment
- Click on the “SBI Collect” option and to choose the payment option such as Net Banking / Debit/ Credit Card of any bank.
- Enter the registration number and other details. Check the fee amount and pay the application fee.
- Preserve the fee receipt for future reference
IB ACIO Offline FEE Payment
- In this mode of fee payment, you must first download the SBI challan from the official website.
- Now, visit any SBI (State Bank of India) branch and pay the fee in cash.
- After a gap of one day, a counterfoil of this challan will be given back to the candidate by the bank indicating the transaction ID.
- Retain this document for future reference.
IB ACIO 2019 Exam Centres
The Tier – I examination for IB ACIO recruitment will be held in around 33 exam centres. Candidates will have to opt for any one centre among exam centres which are listed as follows:
- AGARTALA
- AHMEDABAD
- AIZAWL
- AMRITSAR
- BANGALORE
- BHOPAL
- BHUBANESWAR
- CHANDIGARH
- CHENNAI
- DEHRADUN
- DELHI
- GUWAHATI
- HYDERABAD
- IMPHAL
- ITANAGAR
- JAIPUR
- JAMMU
- KOHIMA
- KOLKATA
- LEH
- LUCKNOW
- MEERUT
- MUMBAI
- NAGPUR
- PATNA
- RAIPUR
- RANCHI
- SHILLONG
- SHIMLA
- SILIGURI
- TRIVANDRUM
- VARANASI
- VIJAYAWADA
IB ACIO 2019 Exam Pattern 2019
IB ACIO exam is conducted in two stages. The Tier – I exam will be objective type and the Tier – II will be Descriptive type. Let’s have a look at both the exam patterns one by one.
IB ACIO Exam Pattern | Tier – I Examination
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Logical/analytical ability | 25 | 25 |
| English language. | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- — A composite time of 1 hour is allotted to complete the exam
- — 1/4th of the marks will be deducted from the total for every wrong answer as per the negative marking scheme.
IB ACIO Exam Pattern | Tier – II Examination
| Papers | Maximum Marks |
| Essay on one of the given topics | 30 |
| English comprehension & précis writing | 20 |
| Total | 50 |
- — A total of 60 minutes is allotted to complete the IB ACIO Tier-II exam.
- — In order to qualify for the next stage candidates should at least secure 33% of marks in IB ACIO Tier-II exam.
IB ACIO 2019 Selection Process
The first selection stage is the IB ACIO Tier I exam. The Tier I is an objective exam and candidates clearing the cutoff will be qualifying for the IB ACIO Tier-II exam. Candidates clearing the Tier I exam will be will now be facing the IB ACIO Tier II exam which is descriptive in nature.
Candidates meeting the Tier II cutoff will then be called for a Personal Interview. This will be followed by the release of the list of shortlisted candidates who will now have to go through the Character and Antecedent verification followed by medical examination.
IB ACIO 2019 Syllabus
In the IB ACIO Tier I exam, students have to cover four subjects namely, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical/analytical ability, English language. Whereas for tier II exam candidates will have to focus on their English writing and comprehension skills. The important IB ACIO Syllabus is listed below.
IB ACIO Syllabus 2019 – Paper I
General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- History
- Geography
- Science & Technology
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Economy & Finance
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Static GK
Quantitative Aptitude
- Average
- LCM & HCF
- Percentages
- Partnership
- Boat & Stream
- Pipes & Cistern
- Simple Interest & Compound Interest
- Profit loss & Discount
- Mixture & Allegation
- Problem on Ages
- Ratio Proportion
- Complementary angles
- Data Interpretation
- Time work & wages
- Speed, time, and work
- Heights and Distances
- Standard Trigonometry Identities
- Mensuration
Logical/analytical ability
- Alphabet Test
- Classification
- Analogy
- Arithmetic Reasoning
- Logical Venn diagram
- Distance direction test
- Matrix
- Blood Relation
- Coding decoding
- Pattern Completion
- Embedded figures.
- Figure formation & Analysis
- Cube & Dice
- Figure formation & Analysis
- Missing Number
- Series
- Papercutting & folding
- Counting of figures
- Cube & Dice
- Mirror Image
- Water Image
English language
- Cloze Test
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Para Jumble
- Spotting Error
- Sentence Improvement
- fill in the blanks
- Reading Comprehension
- Spelling Error
- Sentence Improvement
- Preposition
- One-word Substitution
- Idiom & Phrase
- Active & Passive Voice
IB ACIO Syllabus 2019 – Paper II
IB ACIO Tier-II exam consists of two sections namely – Essay Writing and English comprehension & précis writing
Essay Writing: Candidates will have to write essays which can be based on topics such as:
- Emerging Trends in India
- Cultural Diversity of India
- Security Threats, etc
English comprehension & précise writing: In this section, the candidate’s English Comprehension will be tested. It is expected that candidates will have to write about a topic or letter, etc.
IB ACIO 2019 Admit Card
Candidates who have successfully submitted the IB ACIO Application form will be issued the IB ACIO Admit Card. The IB ACIO admit card will be released through online mode and candidates will have to visit the official website to download the IB ACIO Admit Card/ Hall Ticket. The admit card is usually made available 10 days before the commencement of the exam. Candidates will have to carry the hard copy of the admit card with a valid ID proof to the examination centres on the exam day. The admit card will consist of various information such as the name of the applicant, gender, roll number, date of birth, photo, signature, name, address of the exam center, etc.
IB ACIO 2019 Result
The initial stages of IB ACIO recruitment consist of Tier I exam, Tier II exam and Interview. After the completion of each stage of the exam, the IB ACIO result will be released on the official website. Candidates will have to visit the official website and download the result which will be released as PDF for future reference. The candidates will have to then look for their registration number in the PDF file to check for the qualification of the exam. If the candidate’s registration number is mentioned in the result file then he/she is qualified for the next stage of the exam.
IB ACIO 2019 Cutoff
The IB ACIO cutoff marks are the minimum marks which candidates will have to secure to be eligible for the next stage of the exam. The minimum cutoff marks depend on various factors like the number of candidates appeared for the exam, number of vacancies, difficulty level of exam, etc. Considering all these factors officials will decide the Cutoff scores after the completion of each level of the selection process. For now, referring to the previous year notification a minimum of 33% of the marks were allocated to clear the Tier II exam. However, officials will be declaring the IB ACIO cutoff scores (category wise) for each stage and we will be updating it here once released officially.
IB ACIO 2019: Important Guidelines
Candidates need to be aware of the following points:
- The eligibility of the candidate will not be verified during the application process. However, at later stages, if the candidates do not meet the eligibility then, he/ she will be disqualified leading to the cancellation of the candidature.
- Candidates will have to carry the hard copy of the IB ACIO admit card along with a valid ID proof. Make sure that the photo and signature on the admit card is clear and legible
- Candidates will have to report to the centres as per the schedule and no candidate will be allowed to take the exam 30 minutes after its commencement.
We have now provided you with all the details on IB ACIO notification 2019. Note that these details are based on the previous year recruitment notices. The IB ACIO 2019 notification is yet to be released and we will be updating all the relevant details here. Meanwhile, if you are aspiring to work in Intelligence Bureau then, know all about IB ACIO from this article. This information will help you a lot when the IB ACIO 2019 notification is announced.
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