IB Security Assistant Exam - IB Security Assistant/Executive Exam

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Job summary

A government agency is seeking applicants for 4,987 vacancies of Security Assistant (Executive). Candidates must have passed class 10th and possess knowledge of at least one local language. The application process is open until August 17, 2025, with various recruitment stages including Tier-I, Tier-II, and Tier-III. The salary ranges from Rs 21,700 to Rs 69,100. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by the deadline.

Qualifications

• Must have passed class 10th from a recognized board.
• Knowledge of at least one local language (read, write and speak) is required.
• Field experience in an intelligence department is an advantage but not mandatory.

Skills

Knowledge of local language

Field experience in intelligence or related work

Education

Passed class 10th or equivalent

Job description

Intelligence Bureau (IB), Ministry of Home Affairs has released the IB Security Assistant 2025 notification on 26 July 2025. The application form is available on the official website (mha.gov.in) and can be submitted until 17 August 2025. The fee can be paid through SBI challan until 19 August 2025.

Vacancies and Recruitment Stages

There are 4,987 vacancies for the post of Security Assistant (Executive). The recruitment follows a three‑stage process: Tier‑I, Tier‑II and Tier‑III (Interview).

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit:
Maximum age is 27 years for general category. Reserved categories receive the following age relaxation:

• OBC: 3 years
• SC/ST: 5 years

Educational Qualification:
Applicants must have passed class 10th (matriculation) or an equivalent from a recognised board. Knowledge of at least one local language (read, write and speak) is required.

Experience (optional):
Field experience in an intelligence department or related work is an advantage but not mandatory.

Application Procedure

1. Registration: Enter your name, email ID, contact number and upload a photograph and signature (JPEG/JPG, ≤50 KB).
2. Part I: Fill in personal, academic and other details.
3. Part II: Review the completed application and pay the fee. Payment can be made via bank challan or online banking. General and OBC male candidates pay Rs 50, while SC/ST, ex‑servicemen and female candidates are exempted.
4. Print a copy of the completed application and the fee receipt for future reference.

Documents Required at Exam and Counselling

• Voter ID card
• Passport
• Certification of age relaxation (if applicable)
• Matric/ 12th certificate or equivalent
• Passport‑size photograph (same as uploaded)
• NOC from current employer (if required)

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Tier‑I: 100 multiple‑choice questions, 100 marks, 1 hour.
Wrong answers incur a penalty of ¼ mark.

Tier‑II: Descriptive questions (translation tasks) covering local language to English and vice‑versa. Time limit is 1 hour.

Detailed syllabus for Tier‑I and Tier‑II is available on the official website.

Important Dates (2025)

• Advertisement release: 26 Jul 2025 – 17 Aug 2025
• Application window: 26 Jul 2025 – 19 Aug 2025
• Payment of fee: 26 Jul 2025 – 19 Aug 2025

Result and Admit Card

Results for Tier‑I are published online. Qualified candidates receive the admit card for Tier‑II and, upon completion of Tier‑III (interview), final results are released. Admit cards are downloaded using registration number and date of birth.

Final eligibility is determined by cumulative marks and category thresholds.

FAQ Summary

What is the qualification for IB Security Assistant? Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent, plus knowledge of a local language.
What is the salary? Rs 21,700–69,100 (2025).
Is it a permanent job? Yes.
Exam fee? Rs 550 for all categories; Rs 650 for male candidates of UR, EWS, OBC categories.