IB Security Assistant Recruitment 2025: Complete Guide to Apply for 4987 Vacancies
Are you aspiring to join India's premier internal security agency? The Intelligence Bureau (IB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced a massive recruitment drive for Security Assistant/Executive (SA/Exe) posts in 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for 10th-pass candidates to secure a government job with attractive pay and benefits. In this blog post, we'll cover all the essential details, from eligibility to application process, based on the official notification.
Overview of IB Security Assistant Recruitment 2025
The IB Security Assistant/Executive Examination 2025 aims to fill 4987 vacancies across various Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaus (SIBs) in different states and regions of India. These are Group 'C' non-gazetted, non-ministerial posts, ideal for candidates interested in intelligence and security roles. The recruitment is conducted by the MHA, and selected candidates will be posted in their chosen SIB, requiring domicile from that region.
Key highlights:
- Recruiting Body : Intelligence Bureau (IB), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
- Post Name : Security Assistant/Executive (SA/Exe)
- Total Vacancies : 4987
- Job Location : Pan-India (specific to applied SIB)
- Official Websites : www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in
Vacancy Details
The vacancies are distributed category-wise and state-wise. Candidates must apply for one specific SIB and meet the regional requirements.
Category-Wise Vacancies
- UR (Unreserved) : 2471
- EWS (Economically Weaker Section) : 501
- OBC (Other Backward Classes) : 1015
- SC (Scheduled Caste) : 574
- ST (Scheduled Tribe) : 426
- Total : 4987
State/Region-Wise Allocation
Vacancies are allocated to various SIBs, such as:
- Jammu: 75
- Srinagar: 34
- Delhi: 1124
- And many others (full list available in the official notification below).
Note: Horizontal reservations apply for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Persons with Disabilities (PwD).
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Eligibility Criteria
To apply, candidates must fulfill the following requirements as per the official guidelines.
Educational Qualification
- Matriculation (10th class pass) or equivalent from a recognized Board of Education.
Age Limit
- Upper Age Limit : Not exceeding 27 years as on the closing date (August 17, 2025).
- Age Relaxation :
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwD: 10 years (further relaxable for reserved categories)
- Other categories (e.g., Ex-Servicemen): As per government rules.
Language Proficiency
- Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking at least one of the local languages/dialects specified for the chosen SIB. For example:
- Jammu: Kashmiri, Dogri, Urdu
- Srinagar: Kashmiri and Pahari
- Delhi: Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
- Chennai: Tamil
- Agartala: Bangla, Kokborok
- This will be tested during Tier-II (translation and spoken ability).
Other Requirements
- Domicile certificate from the state/region of the applied SIB.
- Physical and medical fitness as per norms (detailed in notification).
Application Process and Important Dates
Applications are accepted online only. Ensure you apply before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
How to Apply
1. Visit the official website: www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in.
2. Click on the link for "Online Applications for Security Assistant/Executive Examination 2025."
3. Register by creating a login ID and password.
4. Fill in personal, educational, and other details.
5. Upload scanned photo, signature, and required documents (e.g., domicile certificate, ID proof).
6. Pay the application fee and submit the form.
7. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Dates
- Notification Release : July 25, 2025
- Online Application Starts : July 26, 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online : August 17, 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment (Online) : August 17, 2025
- Last Date for SBI Challan Submission : August 19, 2025
- Tier-I Exam Date (Tentative) : September 26, 2025 onwards
Application Fee
- All Candidates : Recruitment Processing Fee ₹450 (non-refundable).
- General/EWS/OBC Male Candidates : Additional ₹100 Application Fee (Total ₹550).
- SC/ST/PwD/Female/Ex-Servicemen : Exempt from Application Fee (pay only ₹450 Processing Fee).
- Payment Modes: Debit/Credit Cards, Internet Banking, Mobile Wallets, or SBI Challan.
Selection Process
The recruitment involves a multi-tier examination followed by verification.
Tier-I: Objective Written Exam
- Online MCQ format.
- Duration: 60 minutes.
- Total Marks: 100.
- Subjects: General Awareness (40 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (20), Numerical/Analytical/Logical Ability & Reasoning (20), English Language (10), General Studies (10).
- Negative Marking: ¼ mark for each wrong answer.
Tier-II: Descriptive Test
- Offline, qualifying in nature (minimum 20/50 marks).
- Duration: 1 hour.
- Includes translation of a 500-word passage from local language to English and vice versa (40 marks).
- Spoken ability in local language (10 marks, assessed later).
Tier-III: Interview/Personality Test
- 50 marks.
- Assesses personality, communication skills, and suitability for intelligence work.
Final merit is based on Tier-I and Tier-III scores, subject to qualifying Tier-II. This is followed by document verification, character check, and medical exam.
Pay Scale and Salary
Selected candidates will enjoy a competitive salary structure with government perks.
- Pay Level : Level-3 in the Pay Matrix.
- Basic Pay Scale : ₹21,700 – ₹69,100.
- Allowances : Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), Special Security Allowance, and others.
- Approximate Gross Salary : ₹25,000 – ₹35,000 per month (initially, varies by location).
Important Links
Click Here to Download Official Notice
Click Here to Visit Official Website
Click Here to Apply
Preparation Tips and Important Notes
- Syllabus : Focus on current affairs, basic math, reasoning, English, and general knowledge for Tier-I. Practice local language translation for Tier-II.
- Exam Centers : Choose up to 5 centers from the list provided.
- Suitability for PwD : Posts are identified for certain disabilities (e.g., low vision, hearing impairment).
- Previous Cut-Offs : For reference, past UR cut-offs were around 35/100 in Tier-I (may vary).
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For the most accurate information, always refer to the official notification on the MHA website. If you're eligible, don't miss this chance—apply now before August 17, 2025!
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