The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released the Exam City Intimation Slip and Admit Card updates for the Intelligence Bureau (IB) Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II/Executive Tier-II Examination for the 2025 cycle. Candidates who successfully qualified the Tier-I examination can now check their allotted exam city, shift timings, and download their admit cards through the direct candidate login portal. The Tier-II exam, which is a descriptive paper, is scheduled to be held on 11 January 2026. Aspirants must carry a printed copy of the Tier-II admit card along with the verified Tier-I admit card and a valid photo ID to the examination center. Carefully review the exam details, reporting times, and download your hall ticket from the direct link provided below.
| IB ACIO Tier-II Exam 2025: Overview | |
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| Conducting Authority | Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) - Intelligence Bureau |
| Post Name | Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II / Executive |
| Total Vacancies | 3,717 Posts |
| Exam Phase | Tier-II (Descriptive Exam) |
| Mode of Examination | Pen and Paper (Offline) |
| Official Website | mha.gov.in |
| Important Dates | |
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| Tier-I Exam Dates | 16, 17, and 18 September 2025 |
| Tier-I Result Declaration | 21 November 2025 |
| City Intimation Slip Release Date | 31 December 2025 |
| Tier-II Admit Card Release Date | 07 - 08 January 2026 |
| Tier-II Examination Date | 11 January 2026 |
| Tier-III Interview (Tentative) | January – February 2026 |
| Details Mentioned on Exam City Intimation Slip / Admit Card | |
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| Personal Information | Candidate's Name, Roll Number, Registration Number, Date of Birth, Photograph, and Signature. |
| Examination Details | Exam City, State, specific Exam Centre Address (only on Admit Card), Exam Date (11 Jan 2026). |
| Shift Timings | Reporting Time, Gate Closing Time, and precise Exam Duration. |
| Mandatory Documents | Original and verified admit card from IB ACIO Tier-I, printed Tier-II Admit Card, valid original Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License), and two passport-size photographs. |
| IB ACIO Tier-II Exam Pattern 2025 |
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The Tier-II exam evaluates candidates' descriptive writing skills and comprehension abilities:
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| How to Check Exam City & Download Tier-II Admit Card |
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| SOME USEFUL IMPORTANT LINKS | |
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| Direct Link to Check City Details & Download Admit Card | Click Here (Candidate Login) |
| MHA Official Recruitment Updates Page | Click Here |
| IB ACIO Tier-II Exam 2025 : Important Questions |
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1. Question: Is the City Intimation Slip the same as the final Admit Card? Answer: No, the City Intimation Slip only informs you about the city and date of the exam to help plan travel. The final Admit Card, released closer to the exam date, contains the exact venue address and entry instructions. 2. Question: When is the IB ACIO Tier-II exam scheduled for the 2025 recruitment cycle? Answer: The Tier-II descriptive paper is scheduled to be held on 11 January 2026. 3. Question: What are the mandatory documents required at the Tier-II exam center? Answer: You must carry a printed copy of the Tier-II Admit Card, the verified Tier-I Admit Card, an original valid Photo ID (like Aadhaar or PAN), and two recent passport-size photographs. 4. Question: I forgot my login password. How can I download my admit card? Answer: You can use the "Forgot Password" or "Change Password" option on the direct candidate login portal. A recovery link or new password will be sent to your registered email ID and mobile number. 5. Question: What is the minimum qualifying score for the IB ACIO Tier-II exam? Answer: Candidates are required to secure a minimum of 33% marks (17 out of 50 marks) in the Tier-II descriptive paper to be eligible for the Tier-III interview round. |