IB Security Assistant Recruitment 2025: Your
Complete Success Guide for 4,987 Vacancies
Secure your future with India's premier intelligence agency! The
Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the Intelligence Bureau Security
Assistant Recruitment 2025 with an impressive 4,987 vacancies across 37 Subsidiary Intelligence
Bureaus nationwide. This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to
know about eligibility, application process, salary, selection procedure, and
winning strategies to land your dream government job.
IB Security Assistant 2025: Quick Reference Table
|
Parameter |
Details |
|
Organization |
Intelligence
Bureau (IB), Ministry of Home Affairs |
|
Post Name |
Security
Assistant/Executive (SA/Exe) |
|
Total
Vacancies |
4,987 (UR: 2,471, EWS: 501, OBC: 1,015, SC: 574, ST: 426) |
|
Job Type |
Central
Government, Group C, Non-Gazetted |
|
Educational
Qualification |
10th
Pass/Matriculation from recognized board |
|
Age Limit |
18-27
years (as on 17 August 2025) |
|
Application
Period |
26 July –
17 August 2025 (11:59 PM) |
|
Official
Websites |
|
|
Application
Mode |
Online
Only |
|
Pay Scale |
₹21,700 –
₹69,100 (Level-3) + Special Security Allowance (20%) |
|
Selection
Process |
3-Tier:
Written Test + Descriptive Test + Interview |
Critical Application Dates - Don't Miss Out!
|
Event |
Date |
|
Notification
Release |
25 July
2025 |
|
Online
Registration Starts |
26 July
2025 |
|
Last Date
to Apply |
17 August
2025 (11:59 PM) |
|
Fee
Payment Deadline |
17 August
2025 |
|
SBI
Challan Submission |
19 August
2025 (Banking Hours) |
|
Exam Date |
To be
announced |
State-wise Vacancy Distribution: Where Can You
Apply?
Top
Hiring States/UTs:
- Delhi: 1,124 posts (highest)
- Trivandrum: 334
posts
- Ahmedabad: 307 posts
- Chennai: 285 posts
- Kolkata: 280 posts
- Mumbai: 266 posts
- Lucknow: 229 posts
- Bengaluru: 204 posts
Important:
You can only apply for states where you hold a valid domicile certificate
Comprehensive Eligibility Criteria
Educational Requirements
- Minimum Qualification: 10th
pass/Matriculation from a recognized board
- Domicile Certificate: Must
possess valid domicile of the applying state/UT
- Language Proficiency:
Mandatory knowledge of local language/dialect of the applied region
- Desirable: Field experience in intelligence work
(preferred but not mandatory)
Age Specifications (as on 17 August 2025)
- Minimum Age: 18
years
- Maximum Age: 27
years
- Age Relaxations:
- SC/ST: +5 years (up to 32 years)
- OBC: +3 years (up to 30 years)
- PwD: +10 years
- Widows/Divorced Women: Up to 35-40 years (category-wise)
- Ex-servicemen: As per government rules
Application Fee Structure
|
Category |
Processing
Fee |
Exam Fee |
Total
Payable |
|
General/OBC/EWS
(Male) |
₹550 |
₹100 |
₹650 |
|
SC/ST
(All) |
₹550 |
Nil |
₹550 |
|
Female
(All Categories) |
₹550 |
Nil |
₹550 |
|
Ex-Servicemen |
₹550 |
Nil |
₹550 |
Payment
Methods: Credit/Debit Cards, Net Banking, UPI, SBI
E-Pay, Offline Challan
Step-by-Step Application Process
Phase 1: Online Registration
- Visit official websites: mha.gov.in or ncs.gov.in
- Click "Online Applications for Security Assistant SA/Executive
Examination 2025"
- Complete registration with valid email and mobile number
- Receive Application Sequence Number (ASN) via SMS/email
Phase 2: Form Filling
- Login using ASN and password
- Fill personal, category, and qualification details accurately
- Upload required documents:
- Photograph:
35mm×45mm, colored, recent (100-200 KB, JPG/JPEG)
- Signature:
Black ink on white paper (80-150 KB, JPG/JPEG)
Phase 3: Fee Payment & Submission
- Pay application fee using preferred method
- Review all details thoroughly
- Submit form and download confirmation
- Keep ASN safe for future reference
Attractive Salary & Benefits Package
Basic Pay Structure
- Pay Level: 3 (7th CPC)
- Monthly Salary:
₹21,700 – ₹69,100
- Annual Package: ₹3.6
– ₹8.4 lakh (approx.)
Additional Benefits
- Special Security Allowance: 20%
of basic pay
- Dearness Allowance (DA): As
per government rates
- House Rent Allowance (HRA):
Location-based
- Transport Allowance (TA):
Monthly travel support
- Holiday Duty Compensation: Up
to 30 days cash payment
- Medical Benefits:
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
3-Tier Selection Process: What to Expect
Tier 1: Objective Test (Online)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Total Marks: 100
- Questions: 100 MCQs
- Negative Marking: 0.25
marks per wrong answer
|
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
|
General
Awareness |
20 |
20 |
|
Quantitative
Aptitude |
20 |
20 |
|
Logical/Analytical
Reasoning |
20 |
20 |
|
English
Language |
20 |
20 |
|
General
Studies |
20 |
20 |
Tier 2: Descriptive Test (Offline)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Total Marks: 50
- Format: Translation of 500-word passage between
local language and English (both ways)
- Nature: Qualifying exam (minimum 20 marks
required)
Tier 3: Interview/Personality Test
- Total Marks: 50
- Assessment Areas:
Communication skills, personality traits, job suitability
- Final Merit:
Based on combined Tier 1 + Tier 3 performance
Local Language Requirements by Region
Major
Languages Required:
- Delhi: Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
- Mumbai: Marathi, Konkani, Ahirani
- Chennai: Tamil
- Kolkata: Bengali, Sylheti, Nepali, Urdu
- Bengaluru: Kannada, Tulu, Beary, Konkani
- Ahmedabad: Gujarati, Kutchhi
- Guwahati: Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Nepali (and
10+ others)
Complete
language list available in official notification
Exam Center Selection Strategy
Choose
5 preferred cities wisely from these options:
- Maharashtra:
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Kolhapur
- Uttar Pradesh:
Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra, Meerut
- Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot
- Karnataka: Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi
- Tamil Nadu:
Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem
Once
selected, exam centers cannot be changed
Winning Preparation Strategy
For Tier 1 Success
- Current Affairs:
Focus on last 6 months' national/international events
- Quantitative Aptitude:
Master basic arithmetic, percentages, ratios
- Reasoning: Practice logical sequences,
coding-decoding, puzzles
- English: Strong grammar, vocabulary,
comprehension skills
- General Studies:
Indian history, geography, constitution, science
For Tier 2 Excellence
- Translation Practice:
Daily 500-word passages in both directions
- Regional Literature: Read
local newspapers and official documents
- Speed Building:
Complete translations within time limits
Interview Preparation
- Current Affairs Knowledge:
Intelligence and security-related topics
- Communication Skills:
Clear, confident expression
- Personality Development:
Professional demeanor and positive attitude
Pro Tips for Application Success
Before Applying
- Verify domicile certificate validity
- Ensure local language proficiency certificates
- Prepare high-quality scanned documents
- Keep multiple payment options ready
During Application
- Apply early to avoid last-minute server issues
- Double-check all personal and educational details
- Upload documents in specified format only
- Save application form and payment receipts
After Submission
- Regularly check official websites for updates
- Keep ASN and password secure
- Monitor email/SMS for important notifications
- Start preparation immediately
This
golden opportunity with India's Intelligence Bureau awaits! With 4,987
positions available and competitive benefits, your government career starts
here. Apply now before the 17 August 2025 deadline and take the first step
toward serving the nation's security interests.
