IB Security Assistant Recruitment 2025: Applications Process Begins on 26th July
Ayush Sharma
Published On - Oct 06, 2025 05:00PM IST
The Intelligence Bureau (IB), which falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has released a short notification. It is a notification for one of the largest recruitment drives of the year. A total of 4,987 vacancies have been announced for the post of Security Assistant/Executive, which offers a unique opportunity for candidates with a class 10th marksheet to join India’s premier internal intelligence agency.
The selection of candidates for Security Assistants/Executive posts is based on a three-stage selection process, i.e., Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3. Furthermore, the window for filling out the online application process will begin on 26th July 2025 and continue till 17th August 2025. Below is a small table showcasing the highlights of this exam.
IB Security Assistant Recruitment 2025-Highlights
Overview
Details
Name of the Organisation
Intelligence Bureau (IB)
Recruitment Body
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
Exam Name
Security Assistants/ Executive Examination
Vacancies
4987
Mode of Application
Online
Registration Details
26th July to 17th August 2025
Education Qualification
10th Pass
Age Limit
Not exceeding 27 years
Selection Process
Written Test (Tier 1, Tier 2 & Tier 3)
Application Fee
General/OBC/ EWS- INR 650
SC/ST-INR 550
Fees for Female Candidates- INR 550
Eligibility Criteria for IB Security Assistant
Candidates who want to apply for this exam have to fulfill the eligibility criteria given below:
Candidates must have passed Class 10 from a recognised board.
Candidates should possess a domicile certificate for the State/UT they are applying for.
Proficiency in the local language of the region from which the candidate is giving the exam is necessary.
Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years, and age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/ OBC and other reserved categories as per government norms.
IB Security Assistant Recruitment 2025: Important Dates
Events
Date
Notification Released
22nd July 2025
Apply Online Begins
26th July 2025
Last Date Apply
17th August 2025
Last Date to Pay Application Fee
17th August 2025
Exam Date
To be notified
IB Security Assistant Exam Selection Process
There are three stages in the recruitment process, and the details of them are given in the table below:
Overview
Details
Tier I
Objective-type Computer-Based Test, which tests the candidates' Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English
Tier II
Descriptive/Translation test focusing on local language proficiency
Tier III
Interview and Personality Assessment
How to apply for IB Recruitment Exam 2025
The online application for the exam will begin on 26th July 2025, and candidates must follow the steps given below to fill out their online application form:
Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website mha.gov.in
Step 2: Once the website opens up, they click on the IB Recruitment exam link and register for the exam using a valid ID and mobile number.
Step 3: Candidates must log in using their login credentials, fill out the application form, and upload the required documents such as the scanned copies of their photo, signature, class 10th marksheet, and domicile certificate.
Step 4: Next step is to submit the application form and pay the fee. Once the payment is done, candidates will receive a confirmation notification on their number and email ID.
