The IB Junior Intelligence Officer Recruitment 2025 is a fantastic opportunity for all those candidates who want to join and secure their career in the intelligence agencies. With an attractive salary, job security, and the chance to serve the nation, this role is ideal for technically skilled young individuals. The process of online application for the posts of Junior Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Tech (JIO-II/Tech) has started on 23rd August 2025, and the deadline for the posts is scheduled to be held on 14th September 2025. If you have a background in engineering, computer science, or related fields, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Let’s dive into the details!
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for this position, you need to meet certain eligibility criteria related to age, educational qualification, and nationality.
Age Limit
The candidates applying for these posts must fall in the age criteria of 18 and 27 years as of 14th September 2025.
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories:
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per government rules
- Departmental Candidates: Up to 40 years
- Women who have been widowed or divorced by their partners: Up to 35-40 years, depending on the category they belong.
Educational Qualification
A candidate must be qualified in any one of the following fields to be eligible for the recruitment:
- A diploma in Engineering fields like Electronics, or any of the related disciplines.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Electronics, or any Mathematics.
- Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA).
Nationality
Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
Salary and Benefits
Selected candidates will be paid under Level 4 of the pay matrix, with a salary range of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 per month. In addition, they will receive:
- Special Security Allowance (20% of basic pay).
- Other central government allowances.
- Cash compensation for holidays.
Application Process
The entire application process must be completed online, with no offline mode available. Here’s how you can do it:
- Visit the official website (mha.gov.in or ncs.gov.in).
- Register yourself on the link popping up by giving all your essential details.
- Upload the required documents.
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Pay the application fee:
- UR/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹650
- Others: ₹550
- Submit your application form and have a hard copy of it in case needed in the future.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of three stages:
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Tier-I Exam:
Online objective test with 100 multiple-choice questions.
75% technical questions (based on your field of study) and 25% general mental ability.
¼ mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer given.
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Tier-II Exam:
Practical skill test to assess technical knowledge.
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Tier-III Exam:
Personality test (interview).
The selected candidates will have to clear all three above-mentioned stages to be declared as qualified.
Vacancy Breakdown
The 394 vacancies are distributed across categories as follows:
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 157 |
| OBC | 117 |
| SC | 60 |
| ST | 28 |
| EWS | 32 |
Important Note: There are no reservations for the persons belonging to the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) category.
Why Join the Intelligence Bureau?
- National Service: Contribute to India’s internal security.
- Job Security: Government job with stability and growth opportunities.
- Attractive Pay structure: Attractive salary with additional allowances.
- All India Transfer: It gives the employee the opportunity to explore the nation, as the transfer of the employee can be done in any place in India.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is the last date to apply for the vacancies of the Intelligence Bureau JIO Recruitment 2025?The deadline, according to the notification for the online application procedure of these posts, is 14th September 2025.
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Will there be any age relaxation for the candidates belonging to the OBC category?Yes, the candidates who belong to the OBC category of the reserved sections will get a relaxation of 3 years.
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Can final-year students apply for this recruitment?No, only those candidates are eligible who have completed their degree or diploma by 14th September 2025.
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
