The Intelligence Bureau (IB), India’s premier internal intelligence agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has announced a significant recruitment drive for the year 2025. The recruitment aims to fill 394 Junior Intelligence Officer (JIO) Grade-II/Technical (JIO-II/Tech) vacancies. This prestigious position offers an outstanding opportunity for young professionals to serve the nation by contributing to national security in critical intelligence roles.
Vacancy Details
Organization : Intelligence Bureau (IB), Ministry of Home Affairs
Post Name : Junior Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Technical (JIO-II/Tech)
Total Post : 394
Application Mode : Online
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
1/ Diploma in Engineering (3 Years) in any of the following disciplines:
- Electronics
- Electronics & Telecommunication
- Electronics & Communication
- Electrical & Electronics
- Information Technology
- Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control
2/ Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with any of the following subjects:
- Computer Science
- Electronics
- Information Technology
3/ Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
Important Note: Final year students who are expected to complete their degree/diploma by September 2025 are eligible to apply, provided they submit the final certificate at the time of document verification.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
- Maximum Age limit: 27 Years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.
Application Fee
All Candidates : 550
Male UR/OBC/EWS Candidates : 650
Selection Process Explained
The selection process for the Junior Intelligence Officer is designed to test both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of candidates. It comprises three stages:
Objective Type Examination covering General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and Technical Knowledge based on the candidate’s qualification.
Candidates who qualify Tier-I will undergo a skill test assessing their technical knowledge relevant to the post applied for (e.g., technical aptitude, computer skills, electronics knowledge).
Interview:
Personal Interview by the selection board to assess the candidate's analytical abilities, decision-making skills, and suitability for intelligence-related responsibilities.
Candidates must clear each stage to be considered for the final appointment.
Salary
Pay Scale : Level 4 (Rs.25,500-81,100) in the pay matrix plus admissible Central Govt. allowances.
Note:
(i) Special Security Allowance @ 20% basic pay in addition to other Government allowances.
(ii) Cash compensation in lieu of duty performed on holidays subject to a ceiling of 30 days.
How to Apply
Candidates must visit the official IB recruitment website: mha.gov.in or ncs.gov.in to apply online. Steps to apply:
Visit the official website.
Navigate to the IB JIO Recruitment section.
Click on the link for "Apply Online."
Fill in the required details carefully.
Upload scanned copies of required documents.
Pay the application fee as applicable.
Submit the application form.
Take a printout of the application form for future reference.
It is crucial that candidates submit their applications before the last date, September 14, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
a) The crucial date for determining the age limit, educational qualifications, certificates/testimonials, etc., shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from the candidates i.e., 14.09.2025.
b) Caste certificates would be accepted as per the govt’s instructions in vogue.
c) The date of birth as well as the name of the applicant will invariably be taken from the matriculation certificate issued by a recognized board. No other proof of date of birth and name
shall be accepted.
d) Certificates in support of qualifications must have been obtained on or before the closing date
from recognized Institution/University/Board.
e) Those candidates, who are yet to get their diploma/degree as mentioned in the essential
qualification column in the relevant field, if called for interview, would be required to submit a proof of having the essential qualification on or before the closing date. Such proof would not be entertained if issued after the closing date on ground of late conduct of examination, delay in declaration of result or any other ground whatsoever.
f) Candidates must ensure before applying for the post that he/she is eligible for the post in terms of age, educational qualification and category etc. as laid down in this advertisement. If the information furnished by the candidate at the time of applying for the post is found to be incorrect at a later date, the candidate himself/herself will be solely responsible and his/her service is liable to be terminated at any time during his/her service.
g) The admission of a candidate at various stages of examination (Tier-I, Tier-II and Tier-III/Interview) will be purely provisional, subject to his/her satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. If on verification at any time before or after Tier-I or Tier-II or Tier-III, it is found that a candidate does not fulfil any of the eligibility conditions or has provided any false information or submitted any fake documents, his/her candidature for the said examination shall be cancelled at any stage of the recruitment process and thereafter.
h) Candidates are advised to furnish correct information regarding their age, educational qualification and caste/category (i.e., SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ESM) in the application form. None of the copies of the certificates of age, educational qualifications and caste/category etc. (attested or otherwise) is required to be attached with the application form at initial stage. However, if the candidate qualifies in the Tier-I & Tier-II examination, the same would be required to be produced by him/her as and when it is asked for.
i) SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ESM candidates may fill up their respective category in the application form carefully. It is made clear that category once mentioned in the form shall NOT be changed in any circumstances.
j) Candidates seeking reservation benefits such as SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ESM or any other relaxation as per the provisions of this notice, must ensure that they are entitled to such reservation/relaxation. They should also be in possession of the relevant certificates in the format prescribed by Government of India (as per Appendix-1,2,3,4&5) in support of their claim as and when asked for.
k) Candidates claiming benefit of OBC Category should ensure that they belong to OBC Category as per the notification of the Central Government meant for appointment to the posts under the Government of India (and not as per the notification of the State Government) and DO NOT belong to the creamy layer. If any candidate qualifies in the written test, he/she will have to produce the OBC certificate along with the undertaking in the proforma given at Appendix-I as and when asked for. The certificate in any other proforma will not be accepted in any case. In case the candidate fails to submit the certificate in the proforma (Appendix I) from the Competent Authority his/her candidature for the post will be summarily rejected and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
l ) For OBC central list candidates may refer to NCBC website.
m)AnychangeincategorywillNOTbeentertainedinfutureandthecandidatureofsuchcandidate shall be cancelled.
n)Candidates will be required to produce the original certificates/testimonials when called for Tier- II/Tier-III/Document Verification.
o) Candidates already in Government service or working with PSUs/Autonomous Bodies should inform their Employer or obtain necessary permission, as the case may be, before applying for the said post. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Employer is required to be furnished at the time of Interview, if called for. However, candidates working in PSUs, Autonomous/Statuary bodies etc. are not eligible for age relaxation.
p)Candidates who have appeared in the diploma/degree as mentioned in the essential qualification column in the relevant field or other equivalent examination and whose results have not been declared by the closing date are not eligible and as such they NEED NOT apply. The candidature of such candidates will NOT be entertained.
q)Any correspondence with reference to the admission to the test will NOT be entertained.
r)No Travelling Allowance or other expenses will be admissible to the candidates for appearing in the written examination/interview except to unemployed SC/ST candidates who will be reimbursed the fares as admissible under the Rules. No cash payment will be made at the time of test or interview.
s)Mobile Phones and other electronic gadgets are banned within the premises of the examination centres. The arrangement for safe keeping of valuable/costly items at the venues cannot be assured. Possession of such equipment, even in switch off mode, during the exam will be considered as use of unfair means. Candidature of such candidates will be cancelled. Besides, they will be liable for further action as may be decided by this office.
t)Candidates should verify the particulars filled in the application form, online, carefully before submitting the same. After submission, NO change in any parameters will be allowed.
u) Candidates are advised to keep ready the following documents in original along with their attested copies soon after the declaration of the result of Tier-I examination:
i. Matric/Secondary School certificate or equivalent showing name and date of birth,
ii. Intermediate/HigherSecondary(12th)certificateorequivalent,ifacquired,
iii. Degree/Diploma or Provisional degree/diploma as mentioned in the essential qualification column in the relevant field and mark sheet of graduation from a recognized university, if acquired,
iv.OBCcertificate,ifapplicable,fromcompetentauthorityinprescribedproforma,asexplainedin para 11 (K) above,
v. EWScertificate,ifapplicable, vi. SC/STcertificate,ifapplicable,
vii. NOC from the present employer, if applicable,
viii. Sufficientnumberofphotographs,identicaltotheoneuploaded,&
ix. Certificate/document issued from the competent authority in support of age relaxation, if applicable. (Ex-servicemen discharge certificate, Widow/Divorcee certificate, Meritorious sportsperson certificate, etc.)
v) Canvassing in any manner and bringing outside influence shall make the candidature liable for rejection.
Important Date
Starting Date for Apply Online: 23-08-2025Last Date for Apply Online: 14-09-2025
