Intelligence Bureau (IB) – Junior Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Technical (JIO-II/Tech) Recruitment 2025
Organization: Intelligence Bureau (IB), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India
Post Name: Junior Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Technical (JIO-II/Tech) – Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted
Total Vacancies: 394 Posts
Official Websites: mha.gov.in | ncs.gov.in | गृहमंत्रालय.सरकार.भारत
About Exam
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the Junior Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Technical (JIO-II/Tech) Recruitment 2025 for 394 posts. This Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted recruitment aims to fill technical positions through a three-stage selection process comprising an online exam, skill test, and interview. Candidates with diploma or degree qualifications in Electronics, Computer Science, IT, Physics, or Mathematics are eligible.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 23 August 2025
- Online Application Last Date: 14 September 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Online Fee Payment Last Date: 14 September 2025
- Last Date for SBI Challan Payment: 16 September 2025
- Admit Card & Exam Date: To be notified later
Vacancy Details
- Total Posts: 394
Category-wise distribution:
- UR (General): 157
- EWS: 32
- OBC: 117
- SC: 60
- ST: 28
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 14 September 2025):
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 27 years
Age Relaxation:
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- Departmental candidates (3 years continuous service): Up to 40 years
- Widows, divorced women, and judicially separated women (UR): Up to 35 years
- Widows, divorced women, and judicially separated women (SC/ST): Up to 40 years
- Meritorious Sportspersons: 5 years
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have one of the following –
- Diploma in Engineering (Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Applications)
OR - Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Electronics, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics)
OR - Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Applications (BCA)
Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen
Application Fee
- Male candidates of UR/EWS/OBC: ₹650 (₹100 Examination Fee + ₹550 Processing Charges)
- All other candidates (SC/ST, Female, Ex-Servicemen): ₹550 (Processing Charges only)
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI Challan
Pay Scale
- Level-4: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (as per 7th CPC) + allowances
Selection Process
Tier-I (Online Exam):
- Objective MCQs, 100 Questions, 100 Marks, Duration 2 Hours
- Sections:
- General Mental Ability (25%)
- Subject-related to educational qualification (75%)
- Negative Marking: ¼ mark deducted for each wrong answer
Tier-II (Skill Test):
- Marks: 30
- Practical-based, technical test
Tier-III (Interview/Personality Test):
- Marks: 20
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
General Mental Ability (25 Questions):
- Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Current Affairs, Indian History, Indian Geography, Indian Polity, Important Days and Dates
- Maths topics: Percentage, Number System, Time & Work, Profit & Loss, Mixture & Alligation, Data Interpretation
- Reasoning: Coding-Decoding, Series
Subject-Related (75 Questions):
- Electronics: Digital Electronics (Logic Gates, Number Systems), Analog Electronics, Circuits, Power Systems
- Computer Science/IT: Fundamentals, Networks (OSI Model, TCP/IP), MS Windows, MS Office, Computer Organization, C Language, DBMS, Data Structures, Operating Systems, Web Technologies
- Physics: Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics, Quantum Phenomenon
How to Apply
- Visit mha.gov.in or ncs.gov.in
- Go to Media → What’s New section
- Open “Online application for Junior Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Tech 2025 – IB Recruitment”
- Register, fill out the form, upload documents, and pay the application fee
Helpline
- Contact Number: 022-61087525 (10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday to Saturday)
Important Links
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Apply Online – Registration
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Apply Online – Login
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IB JIO-II/Tech Application Form
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Download Official Notification
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Download Manual of Online Application Form
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Official Website: mha.gov.in | ncs.gov.in | गृहमंत्रालय.सरकार.भारत
FAQs – IB JIO-II/Tech Recruitment 2025
Q1: When does the online application for IB JIO-II/Tech 2025 start?
A1: The online application starts on 23 August 2025.
Q2: What is the last date to submit the online application?
A2: The last date to apply online is 14 September 2025 (till 11:59 PM).
Q3: When is the last date for online fee payment?
A3: Online fee payment can be made until 14 September 2025.
Q4: What is the last date for SBI Challan payment?
A4: The last date for SBI Challan payment is 16 September 2025.
Q5: When will the admit card and exam date be released?
A5: Admit card and exam date will be notified later on the official website.
Q6: How many vacancies are available for IB JIO-II/Tech 2025?
A6: There are 394 posts in total.
Q7: What is the category-wise vacancy distribution?
A7:
- UR (General): 157
- EWS: 32
- OBC: 117
- SC: 60
- ST: 28
Q8: What are the age limits for this recruitment?
A8: Minimum age is 18 years, maximum age is 27 years as on 14 September 2025. Age relaxation applies for OBC, SC/ST, departmental candidates, women, and meritorious sportspersons.
Q9: What are the educational qualifications required?
A9: Candidates must have either:
- Diploma in relevant technical disciplines (Electronics, IT, Computer Science, etc.)
- Bachelor’s degree in Science (Electronics, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Applications (BCA)
Q10: What is the application fee?
A10:
- Male UR/EWS/OBC: ₹650 (₹100 Exam Fee + ₹550 Processing Charges)
- All other candidates (SC/ST, Female, Ex-Servicemen): ₹550 (Processing Charges only)
Q11: How can the application fee be paid?
A11: Fee can be paid via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI Challan.
Q12: What is the selection process for IB JIO-II/Tech?
A12: Selection is through Tier-I Online Exam, Tier-II Skill Test, and Tier-III Interview/Personality Assessment.
Q13: Where can I apply online for IB JIO-II/Tech 2025?
A13: Candidates can apply at IB Registration or IB Application Form.
Q14: Where can I download the official notification?
A14: The official notification can be downloaded here.
Q15: Where can I download the manual for filling the online application form?
A15: The manual is available here.
Q16: What is the official website for more details?
A16: Official websites: mha.gov.in, ncs.gov.in, गृहमंत्रालय.सरकार.भारत.
Q17: Is there a helpline for queries related to IB JIO-II/Tech 2025?
A17: Yes, contact 022-61087525 (10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday to Saturday).