Organization: Intelligence Bureau (IB), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
Post Exam Name: Security Assistant / Executive Examination 2025
Total Posts: 4987 Vacancies
Official Website: mha.gov.in
About Exam:
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has announced the Security Assistant/Executive (SA/Exe) Examination 2025 for recruitment to Group C, Non-Gazetted posts. A total of 4987 vacancies are available across various Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaux (SIBs) in India. Candidates must apply for their respective state/UT only and possess domicile and knowledge of the local language/dialect. This recruitment offers a secure central government job for 10th pass candidates with additional allowances and career growth opportunities.
Important Dates:
- Notification Release Date: 22 July 2025
- Online Application Start Date: 26 July 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 17 August 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Last Date to Pay Fee Online: 17 August 2025
- Last Date for Offline Fee Submission (SBI Challan): 19 August 2025
- Exam Date: To be notified (Expected in October/November 2025)
Vacancy Details:
- Post Name: Security Assistant/Executive
- Total Vacancies: 4987
- Category: Group C, Non-Gazetted
- Vacancies are state-wise and candidates must apply only for the state where they hold domicile and know the local language
Eligibility Criteria (As on 17 August 2025):
- Educational Qualification: Matriculation (10th class pass) or equivalent from a recognized board
- Domicile Requirement: Candidate must possess domicile certificate for the applied state/UT
- Language Requirement: Must have knowledge of the local language/dialect mentioned for the respective SIB
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 27 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Central Govt. Civilian Employees (3+ years service): Up to 40 years
- Widows/Divorced Women: Up to 35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST)
- Ex-Servicemen: As per government norms
Desirable Qualification:
- Field experience in intelligence work
Pay Scale & Allowances:
- Level-3: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 (Pay Matrix)
- Special Security Allowance: 20% of basic pay
- Holiday Duty Compensation: In cash up to 30 days per year
- Other Central Government Allowances: Admissible as per rules
Application Fee:
- General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹650 (₹100 Examination Fee + ₹550 Processing Charges)
- SC/ST, All Female Candidates, Eligible Ex-Servicemen: ₹550 (Only Processing Charges)
- Payment Mode:
- Online: Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking
- Offline: SBI Challan (till 19 August 2025)
Selection Process:
The selection will be conducted in three stages:
Tier I – Computer-Based Test (Objective Type)
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Total Questions: 100 (20 from each section)
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning
- English Language
- General Studies
- Marking: 1 mark per question
- Negative Marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer
Tier II – Descriptive Test & Spoken Ability
- Translation Test:
- Translation of 500-word passage (Local Language ↔ English) – 40 Marks
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Qualifying Marks: Minimum 20 out of 50
- Spoken Ability Test: 10 Marks (assessed during Tier III)
Tier III – Interview / Personality Test
- Marks: 50
- Focus: Communication skills, suitability, personality, general awareness
Tier I Syllabus (Highlights):
- General Awareness & General Studies: Current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity, economy, environment, science, awards, sports
- Quantitative Aptitude: Number system, percentages, averages, time & work, mensuration, ratios
- Reasoning: Puzzles, blood relations, coding-decoding, seating arrangement, series, syllogism
- English Language: Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, idioms, sentence improvement
How to Apply:
- Apply online at mha.gov.in or ncs.gov.in
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number
- Upload scanned copies of:
- 10th certificate/marksheet
- Domicile certificate
- Proof of local language
- Caste/category certificate (if applicable)
- Valid photo ID proof
- Pay the applicable fee
- Submit the form before the deadline
- No offline application will be accepted
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