The Ministry
of Home Affairs (MHA) Intelligence Bureau (IB) has officially
announced a significant recruitment drive for Junior Intelligence
Officer (JIO) Grade-II/Tech posts for the year 2025. This presents an
exceptional opportunity for skilled individuals to join India's premier
internal intelligence agency and contribute to national security. A total
of 394 vacancies have been released for these technical roles.
The online
application process commenced on August 23, 2025, and will
conclude on September 14, 2025 (11:59 PM). Interested and eligible
candidates are advised to review the full notification and apply online through
the official websites www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in.
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IB JIO Recruitment 2025: Key Highlights
- Organization: Intelligence Bureau
(IB), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
- Post Name: Junior Intelligence
Officer (JIO) Grade-II/Tech.
- Total Vacancies: 394 Posts.
- Application Mode: Online.
- Registration Dates: August 23, 2025,
to September 14, 2025.
- Salary/Pay Scale: Rs.
25,500-81,100 (Level-4).
- Selection Process: Tier I – Online
Exam, Tier II – Skill Test, Tier III – Interview/Personality Test.
- Job Location: All Over India.
- Official Websites: www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in.
IB JIO Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details (Category-wise)
The 394 posts are
distributed across various categories:
- General: 157 Posts
- OBC: 117 Posts
- EWS: 32 Posts
- SC: 60 Posts
- ST: 28 Posts
- Total: 394 Posts
Additionally,
a 10% horizontal reservation is available for ex-servicemen and 4%
for persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD), as per government
norms.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must
meet the following eligibility requirements as of September 14, 2025:
1. Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 Years.
- Maximum Age: 27 Years.
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 05 Years.
- OBC: 03 Years.
- Departmental Candidates: 13 Years.
- Window and Divorced UR
Women: 08
Years.
- Widow and Divorced SC/ST
Women: 13
Years.
- Meritorious Sportsperson: 5 Years.
- PwBD: Up to 37 years.
- Ex-Servicemen: As per government
rules.
2. Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess ANY ONE of the following qualifications from a government-recognized university/institute:
- Diploma in Engineering (3
years) in
one of these fields:
- Electronics
- Electronics &
Telecommunication
- Electronics & Communication
- Electrical &
Electronics
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Applications
- Instrumentation /
Instrumentation & Control OR
- Bachelor's Degree in
Science with
major subjects like
- Electronics
- Computer Science
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Information Technology
OR
- Bachelor's Degree in
Computer Applications (BCA).
Important Note: Final-year students who will complete their degree/diploma by September
2025 are also eligible, provided they can produce their final
certificates during the document verification process.
Application Fee
The application
fee varies by category and can be paid through credit card, debit card, net
banking, or SBI Challan:
- General/OBC/EWS Male
Candidates: Rs.
650/- (Examination Fee Rs. 100 + Recruitment Processing Charges
Rs. 550).
- SC/ST/ExSM Candidates: Rs. 550/- (Recruitment
Processing Charges).
- All Female Candidates: Rs. 550/- (Recruitment
Processing Charges).
How to Apply for IB JIO-II/Tech Recruitment 2025
Follow these steps
to apply online for the IB JIO-II/Tech Recruitment 2025:
1. Visit the official website at https://mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the “Recruitment”
or “Online Application” section on the homepage.
3. Click on the “Apply
Online” link for JIO-II/Tech Recruitment 2025.
4. Register with a valid email ID
and mobile number, and verify with OTP.
5. Log in using the provided
credentials and fill out the application form with personal
and educational details.
6. Upload scanned photo,
signature, and necessary documents (e.g., degree/diploma certificate).
7. Pay the application fee through credit
card/debit card/net banking or SBI Challan by September 16, 2025 (for
Challan) or September 14, 2025 (for online payment).
8. Submit the form and download the
confirmation page for future reference.
Note: Ensure all
details and documents are correct before submission, as the application window
closes on September 14, 2025 (11:59 PM).
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection
process for IB JIO-II/Tech involves three distinct tiers:
1. Tier-I: Online Exam (100 Marks)
o Description: An online exam
with 100 objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
o Subjects: Questions will be based
on General Mental Ability (25%) and a combination of subjects
relevant to the essential qualifications (75%).
o Marks: 100.
o Time Duration: 2 hours.
o Negative Marking: There is a negative
marking of 1/4th of a mark for each wrong answer. Questions marked
"Mark for Review" will not be evaluated.
o Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted
for the Skill Test and Personal Interview based on their Tier-I
performance, with the number of shortlisted candidates being 5 times
the number of vacancies.
o Cut-off marks for various categories
will be provided and can vary.
2. Tier-II: Practical-based & Technical Skill Test (30 Marks)
o Description: A practical-based and
technical Skill Test that is commensurate with the job profile.
o Marks: 30.
3. Tier-III: Interview/Personality Test (20 Marks)
o Description: An Interview/Personality
Test to assess suitability for the role.
o Marks: 20.
Resolution of Tie Cases: In case of a tie in combined scores, the
following criteria will be applied in order: Marks in Tier-I, Marks in Tier-II,
Marks in Tier-III, Date of birth (older candidates placed higher), and
Alphabetical order of names (starting with the first name).
Final Selection: Final selection is subject to Character & Antecedent
verification and a medical examination. The appointment is
initially temporary and can become permanent later.
Detailed Syllabus for IB JIO-II/Tech Exam 2025
While the General
Mental Ability syllabus is common, the subject-related syllabus differs for
each field/discipline. The sources provide a detailed breakdown of the online
exam:
1. General Awareness:
- Current Affairs: National and
International events (last 12 months)
- Indian History: Ancient, Medieval,
and Modern History
- Geography: Indian and World
Geography
- Indian Polity: Constitution,
Governance, Political System
- Economy: Basic economic
concepts, Indian economy
- Science & Technology: Latest
developments, space, defense
- Sports: Major sporting
events and personalities
- Awards & Honours: National and
International awards
2. Quantitative Aptitude:
- Number System and HCF/LCM
- Percentage, Profit &
Loss, Discount
- Simple & Compound
Interest
- Ratio & Proportion,
Partnership
- Time & Work, Pipes
& Cisterns
- Time, Speed &
Distance
- Algebra and Geometry
basics
- Data Interpretation
(Tables, Graphs, Charts)
- Mensuration (2D and 3D
figures)
- Probability and
Permutation-Combination basics
3. Logical/Analytical Ability:
- Verbal Reasoning: Analogy,
Classification, Series
- Non-Verbal Reasoning: Pattern
recognition, Mirror images
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Syllogism and Statements
& Conclusions
- Puzzles and Seating
Arrangements
- Data Sufficiency
- Critical Reasoning
4. English Language:
- Reading Comprehension
- Vocabulary (Synonyms,
Antonyms, One-word substitution)
- Grammar (Parts of speech,
Tenses, Articles)
- Sentence Correction and
Error Detection
- Fill in the blanks
- Para Jumbles and Sentence
Rearrangement
- Idioms and Phrases
- Active and Passive Voice
- Direct and Indirect
Speech
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Pay Scale & Salary
Selected
candidates for the JIO-II/Tech post will receive an attractive salary as
per Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100). The starting basic pay is Rs.
25,500, along with allowances, including a special security allowance.
Examination Centers
Candidates are
required to choose five (5) options/choices as examination cities for
the online/Tier-I exam. The allotted exam center details will be notified
through the admission cards. A wide range of cities across various states/UTs
are available as examination centers, including:
- Andhra Pradesh: Anantapur, Guntur,
Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, etc.
- Assam: Dibrugarh,
Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
- Bihar: Bhagalpur,
Darbhanga, Patna, Muzaffarpur, Purnea
- Delhi: Delhi/NCR
- Gujarat: Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar,
Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara
- Karnataka: Bengaluru, Hubbali,
Mangaluru, Mysuru
- Maharashtra: Mumbai MMR, Nagpur,
Nashik, Pune
- Rajasthan: Ajmer, Bikaner,
Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur
- Tamil Nadu: Chennai,
Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli
- Uttar Pradesh: Agra, Bareilly,
Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Prayagraj, Varanasi
- West Bengal: Asansol, Kolkata,
Siliguri
- And many more across
India.
Important Dates
- Notification Release
Date: August
22, 2025.
- Online Application Start
Date: August
23, 2025.
- Registration Last Date: September 14,
2025 (11:59 PM).
- Online Fee Pay Last Date: September 14,
2025.
- Last Date Pay SBI
Challan: September
16, 2025.
- Admit Card Available: To be notified
later.
- Exam Date (Tier-I): To be notified
later (Expected Last week of October 2025*).
Important Links
- Apply Online:
- Application Home Page: Click Here
- Download Official
Notification: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
- Book for Tier-1 Exam: Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When does the IB JIO-II/Tech 2025 application start? Ans: The IB
JIO-II/Tech 2025 application starts on August 23, 2025.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for IB JIO-II/Tech 2025? Ans: The
last date to apply for IB JIO-II/Tech 2025 is September 14, 2025.
Q3. Where can I apply for IB JIO-II/Tech 2025? Ans: You can
apply for IB JIO-II/Tech 2025 at the official websites https://mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in.
Q4. What is the eligibility for IB JIO-II/Tech 2025? Ans: Candidates
need a Diploma in Engineering or a Bachelor’s Degree in
relevant fields such as Electronics, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or
Computer Applications from a government-recognized university/institute.
Q5. How many vacancies are announced for IB JIO Recruitment 2025? Ans: A total
of 394 Junior Intelligence Officer Grade-II (Technical) posts are
to be filled under IB JIO Recruitment 2025.
Q6. What is the salary for an IB Junior Intelligence Officer? Ans: The
selected candidates for Junior Intelligence Officer will be paid a salary
of Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 (Pay Level 4).
Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog post is for instant information
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have been made to ensure the information available is as authentic as possible,
we are not responsible for any inadvertent error that may have crept in or for
any loss caused by any shortcoming, defect, or inaccuracy of the information.
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