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Here’s the official short notice for the IB ACIO‑II/Executive Recruitment 2025 (released today, July 14, 2025 by MHA):
Vacancies: 3,717 ACIO‑II/Executive positions
Application Mode: Online
Selection Process: Tier‑I (Objective) → Tier‑II (Descriptive) → Interview
Pay Scale: ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 (Level 7)
Important Dates:
Application window opens: July 19, 2025
Closes: August 10, 2025 (11:59 PM)
Download the Short Notice PDF
You should be able to download the official notification directly from the Ministry’s website once it’s live on July 19. Meanwhile, here’s a placeholder link typically used for reference:
Short Notice (Tentative PDF link)
(To be activated on official site from July 19)
Key Dates at a Glance
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notice Published | July 14, 2025 |
| Detailed Notification Released | July 19, 2025 |
| Application Start | July 19, 2025 |
| Application End | August 10, 2025 |
| Tier-I Exam | To be announced |
| Tier-II Exam & Interview | To be announced |
Eligibility & Other Highlights
Educational Requirement: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
Age Limit: 18–27 years (with standard age relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex‑Servicemen)
Application Fee:
General/OBC/EWS (male): ₹650
SC/ST/Female: ₹550
Vacancy Count Range: While short notice mentions 3,717 vacancies, some older reports suggest 2,500–2,600 positions
What You Should Do Next
July 19: Download the full notification PDF from mha.gov.in.
Review carefully for details on vacancy distribution, qualifications, selection scheme, and instructions.
Submit your online application (complete with fee) between July 19 – August 10.
Start preparing ahead—focus on Tier‑I (General Awareness, Reasoning, Quant, English), then move on to Descriptive writing and interview prep.
QA from Aspirants
People often ask: “How frequently is ACIO recruitment conducted?“
Reddit users reflect past irregularities:
“exams were held … with a gap of 3 years … then back‑to‑back in 2023, 2024, and another scheduled for 2025.” KSEDUpdates+2zkeon.com+2eminent.org.in+2Sarkari Result+5Reddit+5skpadayi.in+5Reddit+15Reddit+15Study IQ Education+15
So it’s no longer strictly triennial—recent trend shows annual or close intervals