IB ACIO 2026 is a recruitment for 3,717 vacancies notified by Intelligence Bureau. The result was declared on 03 Jun 2026.
Key Details
- Total Vacancies: 3,717 posts Vacancy Details
- Result Date: 03 Jun 2026 Important Dates
Selection, Pattern and Syllabus
- Selection Process: Tier I → Tier II → Interview (Tier III) → Medical Examination → Document Verification → Character and Antecedent Verification Selection Process
- Exam Pattern: Tier-I, Tier-II, Tier-III — 9 sections in all Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Tier-I Exam Pattern
- Syllabus: 7 subjects — Quantitative Aptitude, General Studies, Numerical Ability & Reasoning, English Language, Essay Writing, English Comprehension and 1 more Syllabus
Recruitment and result
The Intelligence Bureau published the final result for IB ACIO Grade-II/Executive Recruitment 2026.
The result was released on 3 June 2026. It is available as a merit list PDF.
The merit list contains the roll numbers and application numbers of selected candidates.
What to do now
If you applied, check the result merit list using your roll number or application number.
Selected candidates should prepare for medical examination, document verification, and further checks.
No new application date or joining date is given in the available data.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II/Executive | 3,717 |
IB ACIO 2026 has 3,717 vacancies in total. The notification does not break the total down further.
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade-II/Executive | 3,717 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Interview dates | April 1 and April 30, 2026 |
| Result release date | 3 June 2026 |
Every date Intelligence Bureau printed for IB ACIO 2026, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Result release date | 03 Jun 2026 |
| Interview dates | April 1 and April 30, 2026 |
Application Fee
The available data does not provide an application fee, age limit, age relaxations, or qualification details.
Exam Pattern
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I | Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| Tier-I | General Studies | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| Tier-I | Numerical Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| Tier-I | Reasoning/Logical Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| Tier-I | English Language | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| Tier-II | Essay Writing | 20 | 60 Minutes | |
| Tier-II | English Comprehension | 10 | 60 Minutes | |
| Tier-II | Long Answer Type Questions | 2 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| Tier-III | Personal Interview | 100 |
Tier-I
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| General Studies | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| Numerical Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| Reasoning/Logical Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| English Language | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Tier-II
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay Writing | — | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| English Comprehension | — | 10 | 60 Minutes |
| Long Answer Type Questions | 2 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| Total | 2 | 50 |
Tier-III
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Interview | — | 100 | — |
Selection Process
- Tier I
- Tier II
- Interview (Tier III)
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
- Character and Antecedent Verification
The final result follows Tier I, Tier II, and the interview stage.
- Tier I
- Tier II
- Interview (Tier III)
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
- Character and Antecedent Verification
Syllabus
Tier-I subjects
- Current Affairs, General Studies, Numerical Aptitude, Reasoning/Logical Aptitude, and English Language.
- General Studies covers history, physics, biology, science and technology, polity, economy, geography, and chemistry.
- Reasoning covers series, analogies, blood relations, calendars, coding, directions, puzzles, ranking, and statements.
- English covers spelling, vocabulary, grammar, passages, sentence structure, and error correction.
Tier-II subjects
- Essay Writing covers current affairs, social issues, and national issues.
- English Comprehension covers a reading passage with questions.
- Long Answer Questions cover current affairs, economics, and socio-political issues.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number Systems, Percentages, Mensuration, Ratio and Time, Averages, Profit and Loss, Fundamental Arithmetical Operations, Computation of Whole Numbers, Use of Tables and Graphs, Decimals, Relationship Between Number, Operations Research & Linear Programming, Differential Geometry, Dynamics, Essential Mathematics, Calculus, Real Analysis, Time and Distance, Ratio and Proportion, Interest, Discount, Algebra, Differential Equation, Statistics, Time and Work, Fractions, Analytical Geometry, LCM and HCF, Ratios, Factoring, Age, Missing Numbers, Average, Prices and Expenditure Problems, Simple and Compound Interest, Volume, Series Completion |
| General Studies | History, Physics, Biology, Current Affairs, Science & Technology, Static GK, Indian Polity & Constitution, Economy & Finance, Geography, Chemistry |
| Numerical Ability & Reasoning | Alphanumeric Series, Reasoning Analogies, Artificial Language, Blood Relations, Calendars, Cause and Effect, Clocks, Coding-Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Decision Making, Directions, Input-Output, Odd One Out, Puzzles, Order & Ranking, Statement and Assumptions, Statement and Conclusions |
| English Language | Spellings Correction, One Word Substitution, Improvement, Verbal Comprehension Passage, Adjectives, DeteMisspelt-spelt Words, Idioms and Phrases, Passage, Verbs, Clauses, Fill in the Blanks, Spot the Error, Synonyms/Antonyms, Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure |
| Essay Writing | One essay on current affairs, social or national issues |
| English Comprehension | Reading comprehension passage with questions |
| Long Answer Questions | Current Affairs, Economics, Socio-political Issues |
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- IB has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Exam Date
- IB has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Result
- 03 Jun 2026 — full details
- Answer Key
- IB has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies | 3,717 |
| Selection process stages | Tier I, Tier II, Interview (Tier III) |
Related recruitments
The exam pattern, selection process and syllabus above were not printed in this recruitment's own notice and are compiled from: IB ACIO exam pattern, IB ACIO syllabus, IB ACIO selection process, IB ACIO syllabus and exam pattern. Every date, vacancy count and fee on this page comes from the official notification, never from these.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the IB ACIO 2026 result released?
The result was released on 3 June 2026.
How many vacancies are available in IB ACIO 2026?
There are 3,717 vacancies.
What is the IB ACIO selection process?
The process includes Tier I, Tier II, Interview (Tier III), medical examination, document verification, and character and antecedent verification.
Is there negative marking in IB ACIO Tier-I?
Yes. There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Tier-I.
What should selected IB ACIO candidates do after the result?
Selected candidates will proceed to medical examination and other joining checks.
How we know this
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