Introduction 

The Intelligence Bureau (IB), which is part of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has announced new job openings. They are looking for young Indian graduates with strong technical skills to apply for the job of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Tech (ACIO-II/Tech). This is a “Group C” job. It’s a great chance to help with the nation’s security using your tech skills.

 The IB will pick candidates based on their scores from the GATE exam in 2023, 2024, or 2025. There are 258 total jobs open. These jobs are in two areas: Computer Science & Information Technology (CS & IT) and Electronics & Communication (E&C). If you have a good GATE score in these subjects and the right education, this is a big chance to join a top Indian intelligence agency. Keep reading to learn all the details from the official announcement.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	October 25, 2025
Online Application Closing Date	November 16, 2025 (at 11:59 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment (Offline Challan)	November 18, 2025 (during bank hours)

Job Vacancy Details

Stream	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Computer Science & Information Technology	40	7	24	13	6	90
Electronics & Communication	74	14	44	24	12	168
Grand Total	114	21	68	37	18	258

There are 258 jobs in two different tech fields

Eligibility  Criteria

To apply for this job, you must meet all the rules for education and age.

Educational Qualification

You must have these two things to be eligible:

1. GATE Score: You must have passed the GATE exam in 2023, 2024, or 2025. Your score must be in one of these subjects:
   • Electronics & Communication (GATE code: EC)
   • Computer Science & Information Technology (GATE code: CS)
2. Educational Degree: You also need a valid GATE score and one of the following degrees from a school the government recognizes:
   • A B.E or B.Tech degree in: Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science & Engineering.
   • OR
   • A Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in: Electronics, Computer Science, Physics with Electronics, or Electronics & Communication.
   • OR
   • A Master of Computer Applications (MCA) degree.

Age Limit

• You must be between 18 and 27 years old on the last day to apply, which is November 16, 2025.

Rules for Older Ages

Some groups of people can be older than 27:

• SC/ST candidates: Can be 5 years older.
• OBC candidates: Can be 3 years older.
• Current government workers: Can be up to 40 years old if they are Central Government civilian employees and have worked for 3 straight years.
• Widows, divorced women, and women separated from their husbands (who have not remarried):
  • Up to 35 years old (for General/UR category).
  • Up to 38 years old (for OBC category).
  • Up to 40 years old (for SC/ST category).
• Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Age rules are based on government standards.

Application Process

How to Apply

1. You can only apply online.
2. Use the official websites: www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in.
3. They will not accept applications in any other way (like by mail).

Application Fee

The fee has two parts:

• Recruitment Processing Charges: Rs. 100
• Examination Fee: Rs. 100

Here is what you have to pay:

• Men in the UR, EWS, and OBC categories: Must pay both the processing charge (Rs. 100) and the exam fee (Rs. 100). Total is Rs. 200.
• All SC/ST candidates, all women, and eligible Ex-Servicemen: Only pay the processing charge (Rs. 100). They do not have to pay the exam fee. Total is Rs. 100.

You can pay online (with a debit card, credit card, UPI, or internet banking) or pay offline using an SBI Challan.

Salary 

This job pays well.

• Pay Level: Level 7, which means the basic pay is between Rs. 44,900 and Rs. 1,42,400.
• Extra Pay:
  • You get a “Special Security Allowance,” which is 20% of your basic pay.
  • You can get paid extra cash if you work on holidays (up to a limit of 30 days).

Selection process

1. Shortlisting: First, they will pick candidates based on their GATE scores (from 2023, 2024, or 2025). They will choose 10 times the number of open jobs.
2. Skill Test: The chosen candidates will take a Skill Test. This will be a hands-on, practical test to see your technical skills for the job.
3. Interview: If you pass the skill test, you will have an interview. The interview will check your knowledge of your subject and your communication skills.

A final list of selected candidates will be made. This list will be based on your combined results from your GATE score, the Skill Test, and the Interview.

Weightage

There is no written exam, but your final score is made up of points from all three stages. The total possible score is 1175 points.

Component	Maximum Marks
GATE Score (2023/2024/2025)	750
Skill Test	250
Interview	175
Total	1175

Note: The announcement does not say how long the Skill Test will be or how many questions it will have. It only says it will be a practical, hands-on test.

Syllabus

The official announcement does not give a specific syllabus for this job. What you need to study is based on the different selection steps:

• GATE Score: The syllabus is just the official GATE syllabus for your subject (EC or CS) for the year you took the test. This knowledge is the base for everything.
• Skill Test: There is no set syllabus. The test will be practical and hands-on, related to the job. You should be ready for tasks like coding, working with networks, or analyzing circuits.
• Interview: The interview will be about your knowledge of your main subjects.

Preparation Tips

1. Focus on Your GATE Score: Your GATE score is the most important part. It is worth 750 out of 1175 points. If you are using a 2025 score, your GATE study is the most important thing.
2. Practice Your Skills: The Skill Test is hands-on. Do not just study theory. If you are in CS/IT, practice coding, SQL, and networking. If you are in E&C, practice with circuits and communication systems.
3. Know Your Subject Deeply: The interview will check if you really understand your subject. Be ready to talk about any topic from your degree, especially your final project.
4. Improve Your Communication: The interview also checks how well you communicate. Practice explaining hard technical ideas in a simple and clear way.

Admit Card

You will only get an admit card for the Skill Test and Interview if you are first chosen based on your GATE score. You will be told when to download your admit card from the official MHA website (www.mha.gov.in).

Result

The final result and list of chosen candidates will be based on your total score from the GATE, Skill Test, and Interview. This final list will be put on the MHA website (www.mha.gov.in) after all the steps are finished.