IB Security Assistant 2025: Tier 2 Admit Card, 4987 Vacancy
Ministry of Home Affairs
Recruitment overview
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced recruitment for Security Assistant/Executive posts in the Intelligence Bureau.
There are 4,987 vacancies. The selection process has Tier I, Tier II, and an interview or personality test.
How to apply and current stage
Online applications started on 26th July 2025 and closed on 17th August 2025 at 11:59 PM.
Applications are no longer open. The Tier 1 result was released on 17th December 2025.
If you are moving to Tier 2, check the admit card released on 10 February 2026 and prepare for the exam on 22 February 2026.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
| Post | Category | Vacancies | Pay level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Assistant/Executive (SA/Exe) | EWS | 501 | Level 3 (INR 21,700–69,100) |
| Security Assistant/Executive (SA/Exe) | OBC | 1015 | Level 3 (INR 21,700–69,100) |
| Security Assistant/Executive (SA/Exe) | SC | 574 | Level 3 (INR 21,700–69,100) |
| Security Assistant/Executive (SA/Exe) | ST | 426 | Level 3 (INR 21,700–69,100) |
IB Security Assistant 2025 has 4,987 vacancies in total. The notification breaks them down across 4 posts.
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Security Assistant/Executive (SA/Exe) | EWS | 501 |
| Security Assistant/Executive (SA/Exe) | OBC | 1,015 |
| Security Assistant/Executive (SA/Exe) | SC | 574 |
| Security Assistant/Executive (SA/Exe) | ST | 426 |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| OBC | 1,015 |
| SC | 574 |
| EWS | 501 |
| ST | 426 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notification Release | 22nd July 2025 |
| Official Notification Release | 25th July 2025 |
| Start Date for Online Applications | 26th July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17th August 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 17th August 2025 |
| IB Security Assistant Exam Date | 29th & 30th September 2025 |
| IB Security Assistant Answer Key Release Date | 4th October 2025 |
| IB Security Assistant Tier 1 Result 2025 Date | 17th December 2025 |
| IB Security Assistant Tier 2 Admit Card | 10 February 2026 |
| IB Security Assistant Tier 2 Exam Date | 22 February 2026 |
Every date Ministry of Home Affairs printed for IB Security Assistant 2025, 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 |
|---|---|
| Short Notification Release | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Official Notification Release | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Start Date for Online Applications | 26 Jul 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 17 Aug 2025 |
| IB Security Assistant Exam Date | 29th & 30th September 2025 |
| IB Security Assistant Answer Key Release Date | 04 Oct 2025 |
| IB Security Assistant Tier 1 Result 2025 Date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| IB Security Assistant Tier 2 Admit Card | 10 Feb 2026 |
| IB Security Assistant Tier 2 Exam Date | 22 Feb 2026 |
Application Fee
| Candidate group | Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|
| All Candidates | INR 450 | Processing fee |
| General/EWS/OBC Male | INR 550 | INR 450 processing fee plus INR 100 application fee |
The last date to pay the application fee was 17th August 2025.
Application fee for IB Security Assistant 2025 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹450 | Processing fee |
| General/EWS/OBC Male | ₹550 | INR 450 processing fee plus INR 100 application fee |
Eligibility
The maximum age is 27 years as on 17th August 2025. The data does not give a minimum age.
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD, meaning persons with benchmark disabilities | 10 years |
You need Matriculation, or Class 10, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board.
- You must know the local language or dialect of the area you applied for.
- You must have a domicile certificate for the state you applied for.
Age Limit
The upper age limit is 27 years as on 17 Aug 2025.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| OBC | +3 years | 30 years |
| SC/ST | +5 years | 32 years |
| PwBD | +10 years | 37 years |
Educational Qualification
Matriculation (10th Class) or equivalent from a recognized board, with knowledge of the local language/dialect of the area applied for and a domicile certificate of the applied state.
Exam Pattern
Selection stages
- Tier I – Objective Type Test
- Tier II – Descriptive or skill-based test
- Interview or Personality Test
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier I | General Awareness | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| Tier I | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| Tier I | Numerical/Analytical/Logical Ability & Reasoning | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| Tier I | English Language | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| Tier I | General Studies | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| Tier II | Translation between the local language and English | Not given | 50 | 1 Hour |
| Tier III | Interview or Personality Test | Not given | 50 | Not given |
Tier I has 100 questions, 100 marks, and a duration of 1 Hour.
Tier II has 50 marks. You need 20 out of 50 marks to qualify.
The Tier II translation passage has 500 words. Tier III has 50 marks.
Tier I
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| Numerical/Analytical/Logical Ability & Reasoning | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| English Language | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| General Studies | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Tier II
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Translation (Local Language to English and Vice Versa) | — | 50 | 1 Hour |
Tier III
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interview/Personality Test | — | 50 | — |
Selection Process
- Tier I – Objective Type Test
- Tier II – Descriptive/Skill-based Test
- Interview / Personality Test
Syllabus
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Numerical reasoning, analytical ability, logical ability, and reasoning
- English Language
- General Studies
- Translation between English and the local language
- Personality, communication abilities, and suitability
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | General Awareness |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude |
| Numerical/Analytical/Logical Ability & Reasoning | Numerical reasoning, analytical ability, logical ability, reasoning |
| English Language | English Language |
| General Studies | General Studies |
| Tier II Translation | Translation between English and the local language |
| Tier III Interview | Personality, communication abilities, suitability |
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies | 4987 |
| Tier-I total questions | 100 |
| Tier-I total marks | 100 |
| Tier-I duration | 1 Hour |
| Tier-II total marks | 50 |
| Tier-II minimum qualifying marks | 20 out of 50 |
| Tier-II translation passage | 500 words |
| Tier-III total marks | 50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in IB Security Assistant Recruitment 2025?
There are 4,987 vacancies.
When was the IB Security Assistant Tier 1 result released?
The Tier 1 result was released on 17th December 2025.
When was the IB Security Assistant Tier 2 admit card released?
The Tier 2 admit card was released on 10 February 2026.
When is the IB Security Assistant Tier 2 exam?
The Tier 2 exam is scheduled for 22 February 2026.
What is the age limit for IB Security Assistant Recruitment 2025?
The maximum age is 27 years as on 17th August 2025.
Facts on this page are read directly from 2 official documents. Last checked 29 Aug 2026.