The Intelligence Bureau (IB), Ministry of Home Affairs has released the official IB Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF for the post of Junior Intelligence Officer (IB JIO Grade-II/Tech). A total of 394 vacancies have been announced for eligible Indian nationals who aspire to serve in one of the country’s most prestigious intelligence agencies. Candidates with a Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, IT, or relevant fields can apply online through the official MHA portal or the NCS portal before the last date.
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The IB Junior Intelligence Officer Recruitment 2025 offers an excellent career opportunity with a Level-4 pay scale (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) plus allowances, including Special Security Allowance and compensatory benefits. Aspirants are advised to carefully read the notification, check their eligibility, and apply well before the deadline. This article provides complete details on IB JIO vacancies, eligibility, selection process, salary, and direct links to the notification PDF and online application.
IB Recruitment 2025 Summary
| Employment News | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation Name 🏢 | Intelligence Bureau (IB) |
| Post Name 💼 | Junior Intelligence Officer-II/Tech (JIO-II/Tech) |
| Total Vacancies | 394 |
| Qualification Required | I. Diploma in Engineering in the fields of: Electronics or Electronics & Telecommunication or Electronics & Communication or Electrical & Electronics or Information Technology or Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Computer Applications from a Government recognized University/Institute. Or II. Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Electronics or Computer Science or Physics or Mathematics from a Government recognized University/Institute. Or III. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Applications from a Government recognized University/Institute. |
| Age & Relaxations | Between 18-27 years ➢Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and by 3 years for OBC candidates. ➢Upper age limit is relaxable for Central Govt. Civilian employees holding civil posts / departmental candidates’ up to 40 years. ➢The age limit is relaxable upto age of 35 years for UR candidates, 38 years for OBC and up to 40 years for SC/ST in case of widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and not remarried. ➢The age limit is relaxable for ex-servicemen (ESM) as per the Government instructions in this regard issued by the Central Government from time to time. ➢5 years to the meritorious sportspersons. |
| Pay Scale | Level 4 (Rs.25,500-81,100) in the pay matrix plus admissible Central Govt. allowances. Note: (i) Special Security Allowance @ 20% basic pay in addition to other Government allowances. (ii)Cash compensation in lieu of duty performed on holidays subject to a ceiling of 30 days. |
| Mode Of Application | Online |
| Application Start Date 📅 | 23.08.2025 |
| Application Last Date 📅 | 14.09.2025 |
| Official Career Website/ Portal 🌐 | 👉 Click Here |
| PDF Advertisement 📎 | 👉 Download PDF |
| Application Portal | 👉 Click Here |
Vacancy Details – IB Recruitment 2025
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has announced a total of 394 vacancies for the post of Junior Intelligence Officer (IB JIO Grade-II/Tech) under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The category-wise vacancy distribution is given below:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 157 |
| EWS | 32 |
| OBC | 117 |
| SC | 60 |
| ST | 28 |
| Total | 394 |
👉 The number of vacancies is provisional and may change as per the final decision of the Intelligence Bureau.
👉The post involves All India Transfer liability. Therefore, the candidates willing to serve anywhere in India only need to apply
👉 The eligibility of the candidates in terms of age, educational qualification, caste/category, etc. will be determined on the closing date. The candidate must be in possession of Diploma/Degree in the relevant field mentioned in the above table i.e. the final results must be out on or before the closing date, i.e. 14.09.2025 (till 2359 hours) and he/she must have been declared successful in it.
Scheme of Examination – IB Junior Intelligence Officer Recruitment 2025
The IB JIO Recruitment 2025 selection process will be conducted in three tiers – Online Exam, Skill Test, and Interview. Candidates must qualify each stage to be considered for the final merit list. The detailed exam scheme is given below:
| Tier | Description of Exam | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I | Online Objective Exam (100 MCQs) – General Mental Ability (25%) & Subject-based questions as per essential qualifications (75%). 👉 Negative marking: ¼ mark for each wrong answer | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Tier-II | Skill Test – Practical/Technical test based on job profile | 30 | – |
| Tier-III | Interview / Personality Test | 20 | – |
👉 On the basis of combined performance in Tier-I, Tier-II and Tier-III exam, a final merit list for the post of JIO-II/Tech will be prepared. A waiting list would also be prepared for providing
replacement in future, which will be operative in terms of DoP&T OM No. 41019/18/97-Estt. (B) dated 13.06.2000.
Selection Process – IB Junior Intelligence Officer Recruitment 2025
- Tier-I Exam: Candidates must appear at their allotted exam centre. Negative marking of ¼ mark applies. Questions marked “Review” will not be evaluated.
- Cut-off Marks (Tier-I): UR – 35, EWS – 35, OBC – 34, SC/ST – 33. (Ex-servicemen will be considered in their respective categories).
- Shortlisting: Based on Tier-I performance (with normalization), candidates will be shortlisted for Skill Test and Interview at ~5 times the number of vacancies, subject to meeting cut-offs.
- Higher Cut-off Possible: Actual cut-off may increase depending on competition and vacancies.
- Final Merit List: Prepared on combined scores of Tier-I, Tier-II & Tier-III. A waiting list will also be maintained as per DoP&T rules.
- Verification: Final selection subject to character verification, antecedent check, and medical examination.
- Appointment: Initially temporary; permanent appointment depends on Government norms in force.
- Exam Guidelines: Candidates must strictly follow instructions in admit card/call letter regarding entry, conduct, frisking, etc. Non-compliance will lead to cancellation of candidature.
Important Dates – IB Recruitment 2025
The Intelligence Bureau has released the schedule for Junior Intelligence Officer (IB JIO) Recruitment 2025. Candidates must complete registration and fee submission before the deadlines.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Online Registration | 23.08.2025 |
| Closing Date for Online Application & Fee Payment (Online) | 14.09.2025 (till 23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment through SBI Challan (Offline) | 16.09.2025 (Banking Hours) |
👉 Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute server issues.
Application Fee – IB Recruitment 2025
The application fee for IB JIO recruitment includes Examination Fee and Recruitment Processing Charges. Category-wise details are given below:
| Category | Fees to be Paid |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹550/- (Recruitment Processing Charges) |
| Male Candidates (UR, EWS, OBC) | ₹650/- (₹100 Exam Fee + ₹550 Processing Charges) |
| SC/ST Candidates, Female Candidates, Eligible Ex-Servicemen | ₹550/- (Processing Charges only) |
👉 Note: Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances. Bank charges, if applicable, are to be borne by the candidate.
How to Apply – IB Junior Intelligence Officer Recruitment 2025
Candidates must apply online only through the official MHA website or NCS portal. Applications submitted by any other mode will not be accepted.
| Step | Process |
|---|---|
| Step-I Registration | Register with personal and contact details. Login ID & password will be sent via email/SMS. |
| Step-II Form Filling | Re-login to fill in personal details, qualification details, upload photograph & signature, and select category. |
| Upload Documents | Upload recent color passport photo (100–200 KB) & signature (80–150 KB) in jpg/jpeg format only. The face should cover 70-80% of the photo |
| Fee Payment | Pay application fee online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, SBI EPAY LITE, or offline through SBI Challan. |
| Final Submission | Preview application carefully before submitting. Once submitted, it cannot be modified. Keep a printout for future reference. |
👉 Applicants are strongly advised to keep their registered email ID & mobile number active till completion of recruitment process.
General Instructions – IB Recruitment 2025
- Applications must be submitted only online between 23.08.2025 and 14.09.2025.
- Candidates should ensure eligibility in terms of age, education & category before applying.
- Furnish correct details – any wrong information may lead to rejection at any stage.
- Candidates must carry the same photograph & signature as uploaded in the form throughout the recruitment process.
- Multiple applications will result in cancellation of candidature.
- Admit cards for Tier-I, Tier-II & Tier-III will be sent only to the registered email ID.
- Mobile phones, smart watches, or any electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the exam venue.
- Final selection will be subject to character & antecedent verification, medical fitness, and government norms.
- Beware of fake recruitment agents or fraudulent promises. Apply only through MHA (www.mha.gov.in) or NCS (www.ncs.gov.in).