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The Intelligence Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs) invites online applications for direct recruitment to the post of Security Assistant/Executive (SA/Exe) in the Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaux (SIBs). Total vacancies (all SIBs combined): 4,987.
1) Drive covers (short summary)
- Post: Security Assistant / Executive (Group C, Non-Gazetted).
- Total vacancies: 4,987 (UR 2,471 | OBC-NCL 1,015 | SC 574 | ST 426 | EWS 501).
- Pay: Level-3 (₹21,700–₹69,100) plus admissible Central Govt. allowances. Special Security Allowance @ 20% of basic pay is payable as per notification.
- Service liability: All-India transfer — apply only if you’re willing to serve anywhere in India.
2) SIB-wise vacancies & languages (full table from the notification)
Candidates must apply against the SIB (state/region) whose language/dialect they know and for which domicile is required.
| SNo | SIB (City) | Language(s) / dialect(s) | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agartala | Bangla, Kokborok, Chakma, Kawbru, Halam | 29 | 0 | 11 | 20 | 7 | 67 |
| 2 | Ahmedabad | Gujarati, Kutchchi | 137 | 77 | 17 | 46 | 30 | 307 |
| 3 | Aizawl | Mizo, Lai, Mara, Pang, Bru, Burmese, Falam-Chin, Bawm | 31 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 53 |
| 4 | Amritsar | Punjabi | 42 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 74 |
| 5 | Bengaluru | Kannada, Tulu, Beary, Konkani, Nawayathi | 109 | 31 | 32 | 12 | 20 | 204 |
| 6 | Bhopal | Hindi | 36 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 9 | 87 |
| 7 | Bhubaneswar | Odia, Kutia, Dongria, Bhunjia | 34 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 76 |
| 8 | Chandigarh | Hindi, Punjabi | 40 | 25 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 86 |
| 9 | Chennai | Tamil | 172 | 31 | 51 | 2 | 29 | 285 |
| 10 | Dehradun | Hindi | 24 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 37 |
| 11 | Delhi | Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu | 491 | 287 | 156 | 78 | 112 | 1,124 |
| 12 | Gangtok | Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha | 16 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 33 |
| 13 | Guwahati | Assamese, Sylheti, Bengali, Nepali, Bodo, Mishing, Dimasa, Rabha, Tiwa, Kuki, Hmar, Paite, Garo, Santhali, Koch-Rajbanshi, Manipuri & Khasi | 63 | 29 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 124 |
| 14 | Hyderabad | Telugu | 63 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 117 |
| 15 | Imphal | Manipuri (Bengali & Meitei Mayek), Tangkhul, Mao, Anal, Maring, Thadou, Paite, Zou, Rongmei, Mizo | 23 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 39 |
| 16 | Itanagar | Nyishi, Adi, Galo, Apatani, Idu Mishmi, Monpa, Nocte, Tangsa, Sherdukpen, Memba | 100 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 18 | 180 |
| 17 | Jaipur | Hindi, Marwari, Dhatti/Thari, Wagdi | 71 | 33 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 130 |
| 18 | Jammu | Dogri, Kashmiri, Urdu, Gojri, Hindi | 32 | 11 | 22 | 2 | 8 | 75 |
| 19 | Kalimpong | Tibetan, Nepali | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 14 |
| 20 | Kohima | Angami, Ao, Sema, Lotha, Chakesang, Rengma, Chang, Sangtam, Yimchunger, Phom, Konyak, Pochury, Zeliang, Kuki, Kachari, Khiamnumgan, Tikhir, Nagamese | 24 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 56 |
| 21 | Kolkata | Bengali, Sylheti, Nepali, Bhutanese, Urdu, Santhali, Rohingya | 130 | 85 | 0 | 37 | 28 | 280 |
| 22 | Leh | Ladakhi/Bhoti, Purgi, Balti, Shena/Brokskat, Changskat, Zangskari, Tibetan | 21 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 37 |
| 23 | Lucknow | Hindi | 96 | 63 | 45 | 2 | 23 | 229 |
| 24 | Meerut | Hindi | 20 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 41 |
| 25 | Mumbai | Marathi, Konkani, Ahirani | 157 | 45 | 18 | 19 | 27 | 266 |
| 26 | Nagpur | Marathi, Punjabi, Urdu, Gondi, Madiya | 21 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 32 |
| 27 | Panaji | Konkani, Marathi | 29 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 42 |
| 28 | Patna | Hindi | 77 | 44 | 26 | 1 | 16 | 164 |
| 29 | Raipur | Gondi, Halbi, Telugu | 16 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 28 |
| 30 | Ranchi | Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Santhali, Ho/Mundari, Oraon/Kurukh, Kharia, Kurmali | 16 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 33 |
| 31 | Shillong | Garo, Jaintia-Pnar, War-Jaintia, Hajong | 19 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 33 |
| 32 | Shimla | Hindi | 17 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 40 |
| 33 | Siliguri | Bengali, Nepali, Rajbanshi, Santali | 18 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 39 |
| 34 | Srinagar | Kashmiri, Pahari | 30 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 58 |
| 35 | Trivandrum | Malayalam | 183 | 94 | 21 | 2 | 34 | 334 |
| 36 | Varanasi | Hindi | 24 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 48 |
| 37 | Vijayawada | Telugu | 53 | 25 | 18 | 7 | 12 | 115 |
Grand Total: 4,987 vacancies
3) Who can apply — essential eligibility
- Nationality: Indian nationals.
- Educational qualification: Matriculation (10th class pass) or equivalent from a recognized board. The candidate must possess their essential qualification on or before the closing date (final results declared by closing date).
- Language / dialect: Mandatory — applicant must know (read, write & speak) at least one language/dialect listed for the SIB they apply to.
- PwBD: Post is not identified suitable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities — they need not apply.
- Age: 18–27 years as on 17.08.2025 (closing date). Relaxations apply per category and specific Government/O.M. rules (SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC +3 yrs, ex-servicemen / departmental relaxations as specified).
4) Scheme of examination & selection stages
- Tier-I (Online, Objective MCQs) — 100 marks, 1 hour. Five parts, 20 questions each (1 mark Q):
a) General Awareness, b) Quantitative Aptitude, c) Numerical/Analytical/Logical Ability & Reasoning, d) English Language, e) General Studies. Negative marking: 0.25 for each wrong answer. - Tier-II (Written, Descriptive) — 50 marks, 1 hour: Translation of a 500-word passage from opted language/dialect to English and vice-versa. (Tier-II is qualifying: minimum 20/50 required to pass.)
- Tier-III (Interview / Personality Test) — 50 marks. Final selection based on combined performance in Tier-I and Tier-III (waiting list will be maintained).
Shortlisting rules:
- Cut-offs in Tier-I (minimum): UR-30 | OBC-28 | SC/ST-25 | EWS-30 (Ex-servicemen treated in their own category). Actual cut-offs may be higher depending on marks distribution.
- Shortlist to Tier-II: ~10 × vacancies (based on normalized Tier-I marks & meeting cut-off).
- Shortlist to Tier-III (Interview): ~5 × vacancies (subject to passing Tier-II with min 20/50).
- Final merit list: Based on combined Tier-I and Tier-III marks (subject to character/antecedent & medical clearance).
- Tie-breaking order (if equal combined score): Tier-I marks → Tier-III marks → Date of birth (older first) → Alphabetical order.
5) Important dates & application window
- Opening date for online registration: 26 July 2025.
- Closing date for online application (with online fee): 17 August 2025 (23:59 hrs).
- Last date to submit fee via SBI challan (offline): 19 August 2025 (banking hours — e-challan valid 4 days).
- Apply only through: MHA website (www.mha.gov.in) OR NCS portal (www.ncs.gov.in). Applications by any other mode will NOT be accepted.
6) Fee, mode of payment & exemptions
- Two components: Examination Fee ₹100 + Recruitment Processing Charges ₹550. Total ₹650 for male UR/OBC/EWS candidates (₹100 + ₹550).
- Exemptions: All SC/ST candidates, female candidates and Ex-Servicemen (eligible for reservation) are exempted from the ₹100 exam fee but must pay the ₹550 processing charge. Certain Ex-Servicemen who already secured regular civilian Group C posts after availing reservation benefits must pay the ₹100 too (see notification).
- Payment modes: Online via SBI EPAY LITE (debit/credit/netbanking/UPI) or SBI challan (offline last-date rules apply). Fee once paid will not be refunded.
7) Documents & upload specifications (while applying)
- Mandatory to keep ready before applying: valid e-mail ID & mobile number; passport-size colour photograph (100–200 KB, jpg/jpeg) — not older than 12 weeks; signature (80–150 KB, jpg/jpeg); valid photo ID proof; Class X certificate (DOB proof); marksheets/certificates for higher qualifications if acquired; domicile certificate for the SIB applied for.
- OBC / EWS / SC / ST certificates: Must be in the prescribed Govt of India format (Appendices in the notification). OBC certificates must be central list format and not indicate creamy layer.
- Note: No hard copy of application is required at initial stage; originals will be asked later during document verification.
8) Exam centres & city choices
- A long list of examination centres across India is provided in the advertisement — candidates must indicate 5 options for Tier-I; IB may allot any one of these and reserves the right to change/cancel centres for administrative reasons. Candidates are advised to choose carefully as change is not permitted. (Full city list available in the PDF.)
9) Reservation, Ex-Servicemen & special notes
- Reservation for OBC/SC/ST/EWS/ESM is as per Government rules and rosters; vacancies for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) are allocated centrally (i.e., not pre-allocated to individual SIBs) — selection among ESM will be merit-based and vacancies allotted to the SIB of the selected candidate.
- Note: Vacancies shown are provisional and subject to change.
10) Important general instructions
- Do not share progress on social media (IB cautions candidates not to publicise selection stages).
- Beware fraudsters: IB warns about unscrupulous elements offering help / fake appointment letters — apply only via official MHA/NCS portals.
- Mobile phones & electronic gadgets are banned in exam halls — possession leads to cancellation of candidature.
- Admit cards, call letters & other communications will be sent via the registered e-mail ID / SMS only. Keep your e-mail/mobile active.
11) Checklist before applying
- You must have matriculation certificate (DOB proof) by closing date.
- Verify language/dialect requirement for your chosen SIB and ensure domicile as required.
- Keep scanned photo & signature in required size/format; check your category certificates (OBC central list format if applicable).
- Apply only at: www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in.
