Intelligence Bureau Recruitment 2025: Apply for Junior Intelligence Officer (JIO-II/Tech) Posts

The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has announced a major recruitment drive for the post of Junior Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Technical (JIO-II/Tech). This is an excellent opportunity for aspirants seeking a prestigious position in India’s premier intelligence agency.

Post Details

• Post Name: Junior Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Technical (JIO-II/Tech)

• Total Vacancies: 394

  • UR: 157 | EWS: 32 | OBC: 117 | SC: 60 | ST: 28

• Classification: General Central Service, Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial)

• Pay Scale: Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) plus Central Government allowances

  • Special Benefits:

    • Special Security Allowance @20% of basic pay

    • Cash compensation for duty performed on holidays (up to 30 days)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

Candidates must possess any one of the following:

1. Diploma in Engineering (Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Computer Applications) from a recognized institution.

2. Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Electronics, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics) from a recognized institution.

3. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Applications (BCA) from a recognized institution.

Age Limit (as of 14.09.2025):

• General: 18–27 years

• OBC: Up to 30 years (3-year relaxation)

• SC/ST: Up to 32 years (5-year relaxation)

• Other Relaxations:

  • Departmental candidates (Central Govt. civilian employees with 3 years of service): up to 40 years

  • Widows/divorced women: up to 35 (UR), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST)

  • Ex-Servicemen and Meritorious Sportspersons: as per Govt. norms

Note: Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are not eligible for this post.

Selection Process

The selection will be conducted in three tiers:

1. Tier-I (Written Exam) – 100 Marks (Objective, 2 hours)

   • General Mental Ability: 25%

   • Technical Subjects (as per qualification): 75%

   • Negative Marking: ¼ mark for each wrong answer

2. Tier-II (Skill Test) – 30 Marks (Technical/Practical assessment)

3. Tier-III (Interview/Personality Test) – 20 Marks

Final Merit List: Based on combined performance in all three tiers, followed by character verification and medical examination.

Exam Centres

Candidates can choose five preferred cities from a nationwide list covering all states and union territories. Final allocation will be as per administrative requirements.

Application Process

• Mode of Application: Online only

• Official Websites:

  • www.mha.gov.in

  • www.ncs.gov.in

• Application Dates:

  • Start Date: 23rd August 2025

  • Last Date to Apply Online: 14th September 2025 (11:59 PM)

  • Last Date for Fee Payment via SBI Challan: 16th September 2025

Application Fee

• UR/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹650 (₹100 Exam Fee + ₹550 Processing Fee)

• SC/ST/Female/Ex-Servicemen (eligible for reservation): ₹550 (Processing Fee only)

Note: Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

How to Apply

1. Register on the official MHA/NCS portal with a valid email ID and mobile number.

2. Complete the application form with personal, educational, and category details.

3. Upload recent passport-size photograph and signature (in prescribed format).

4. Pay the applicable fee online or through SBI challan.

5. Take a printout of the application form and payment receipt for future reference.

Important Instructions

• Ensure eligibility before applying; incomplete/incorrect applications will be rejected.

• Keep multiple copies of the same photograph used in the application for future stages.

• Admit cards, exam updates, and results will be sent via registered email and uploaded on the official website.

• Beware of fraudulent claims of job guarantees; recruitment is strictly merit-based.

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