IB ACIO Grade-II/Executive

The term IB ACIO stands for Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer. It refers to a Group C (Non-Gazetted, Executive) position within the Intelligence Bureau (IB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India. This national-level examination, conducted annually, recruits graduates aged 18 to 27 for the ACIO Grade-II/Executive role. The position offers a Level 7 pay scale (₹44,900–₹1,42,400) along with security-related allowances. IB ACIO officers play a vital role in collecting, analyzing, and disseminating internal intelligence to protect national security. The significance of this post lies in its pivotal contribution to India’s internal security framework.