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JobPoint247 Alert: The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has announced a massive recruitment drive for the post of Security Assistant/Executive. A total of 4987 vacancies are available across various Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaux (SIBs) in India. This is a significant opportunity for 10th pass candidates to secure a prestigious Central Government job.
The online application process will commence on 26th July 2025 and the last date to apply is 17th August 2025. Interested candidates must apply online through the MHA's official website. This article provides a complete and detailed guide to the IB Security Assistant Recruitment 2025, including state-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, salary, and the selection process.
IB Security Assistant Recruitment 2025: Overview
| Name of the Organization | Intelligence Bureau (IB), Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Post Name | Security Assistant/Executive (SA/Exe) |
| Pay Scale | Level-3 (₹21,700 - ₹69,100) |
| Total Vacancies | 4987 |
| Category | Central Govt Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://mha.gov.in |
IB Recruitment 2025: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 26th July 2025 |
| Online Application End Date | 17th August 2025 (by 23:59 Hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment (Offline) | 19th August 2025 (Banking Hours) |
IB Recruitment 2025: Vacancy Details
SIB-wise and Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown
The 4987 vacancies are distributed across 37 Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaux (SIBs). Candidates can only apply for one SIB. Below is a summary of vacancies for some major SIBs:
| SIB (State/City) | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 1124 |
| Trivandrum | 334 |
| Ahmedabad | 307 |
| Chennai | 285 |
| Kolkata | 280 |
| Mumbai | 266 |
| Lucknow | 229 |
| Bengaluru | 204 |
| Itanagar | 180 |
| Patna | 164 |
| Bhubaneswar | 76 |
| And others | ... |
| Total | 4987 |
Candidates are advised to check the detailed notification for the complete list of SIB-wise and category-wise vacancies.
IB Security Assistant 2025: Salary and Pay Scale
Pay Scale for Security Assistant/Executive
The post is classified as General Central Service, (Group 'C') Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial with the following pay scale:
- Pay Scale: Level-3 (₹21,700 - ₹69,100) in the pay matrix.
Allowances and Other Benefits
- Special Security Allowance: 20% of basic pay in addition to other government allowances.
- Cash compensation in lieu of duty performed on holidays (up to a ceiling of 30 days).
IB Security Assistant 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications
Candidates must possess all three of the following qualifications as of the closing date (17.08.2025):
- Matriculation (10th class pass) or equivalent from a recognized Board of Education.
- Possession of a domicile certificate of the State against which the candidate has applied.
- Knowledge of any one of the specified local languages/dialects for the SIB they are applying to.
Age Limit (as on 17.08.2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 27 Years
Age Relaxation Rules
The upper age limit is relaxable for reserved categories as follows:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Departmental Candidates: Up to 40 years (with 3 years of continuous service).
- Widows/Divorced Women: Up to 35 years for UR, 38 for OBC, and 40 for SC/ST.
Application Fee
The application fee has two components: an Examination Fee and Recruitment Processing Charges.
| Category | Fee to be Paid |
|---|---|
| Male candidates of UR, EWS, and OBC categories | ₹650/- (₹100 Exam Fee + ₹550 Processing Charges) |
| All SC/ST candidates, all female candidates, and Ex-Servicemen | ₹550/- (Only Processing Charges) |
The fee can be paid online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) or offline through an SBI challan.
IB Security Assistant 2025: Selection Process
The selection process will consist of three tiers:
- Tier-I: Common Written Examination (Online, Objective type).
- Tier-II: Written Examination (Descriptive type).
- Tier-III: Interview/Personality Test.
Final selection will be based on the combined performance in Tier-I and Tier-III exams.
IB Recruitment 2025: Examination Pattern
Tier-I Exam Pattern (Common for All Posts)
| Subject | Questions | 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 |
The duration of the exam is 1 hour. There will be a negative marking of ¼ mark for each wrong answer.
Tier-II Exam Pattern (Descriptive)
This is a written exam of a qualifying nature.
- Task: Translation of a passage of 500 words from the local language/dialect to English and vice versa.
- Marks: 50 Marks (Qualifying marks are 20).
- Duration: 1 hour.
Tier-III (Interview/Personality Test)
- Marks: 50 Marks.
How to Apply for IB Recruitment 2025
Online Application Procedure
- Visit the official MHA website www.mha.gov.in or the NCS portal.
- Read the instructions carefully and proceed to the "Registration/Sign-up" button.
- Complete Step-I of the registration by providing personal and contact details to receive your Login ID and Password.
- Log in again to complete Step-II, where you will fill in your qualifications, upload your photo and signature, and proceed to pay the fee.
- Pay the application fee through the available online or offline (challan) modes.
- After successful submission, download and take a printout of your application form for future reference.
