Government jobPay Level 7Group CNon‑gazetted
Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II (IB)
सहायक केंद्रीय आसूचना अधिकारी ग्रेड-II (आईबी)
Pay Level 7 executive post in the Intelligence Bureau — collecting and reporting intelligence in the field, anywhere in India.
Intelligence Bureau · Ministry of Home Affairs · central government
In-hand pay at joining, per month
₹72,000–₹84,000
Lower in small towns, higher in metros. Work out your own city below.
- Exam
- IB ACIO
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Age limit
- 18–27 years
- Transfers
- Anywhere in India
- Work hours
- Irregular and long; no fixed weekends in operational postings
- Probation
- 2 years
Estimated in-hand / month
₹76,316
Gross ₹83,700 · CTC ≈ ₹11.3 lakh/yr
Where are you posted?
Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II (IB) · rates as of January 2026 (DA 60%). Excludes CGHS, GPF/insurance deductions and special allowances. Estimate only.
New to pay slips? Read how in-hand salary is worked out.
What you will actually do
- Collecting intelligence on security, political and communal developments
- Cultivating and handling sources
- Writing daily and special reports for headquarters
- Verification and background checks
- Liaison with state police and other agencies
- Security duties at borders, airports and sensitive events when posted there
A typical day
There is no typical office routine. You are given a subject or an area and are expected to know what is happening in it before anyone else: meeting contacts, attending public events quietly, reading local media and writing concise reports by evening. Some postings are desk-based analysis; others are at immigration counters or border posts. You work in plain clothes, keep your job private, and are reachable at all hours.
Promotion path
Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.
Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II (IB) (joining)
Pay Level 7
₹72,000–₹84,000 in-hand
Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-I
6–10 years · Level 8 · via dpc
₹76,000–₹88,000 in-hand
Deputy Central Intelligence Officer
Further 8–12 years · Level 10 · via dpc
₹92,000–₹1,02,000 in-hand
Promotion timelines vary by cadre and vacancies. If not promoted, MACP gives a pay upgrade after 10, 20 and 30 years.
How to get in
Ministry of Home Affairs (Intelligence Bureau)
- 1.Tier-I objective test
- 2.Tier-II descriptive test
- 3.Interview
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Computer knowledge is desirable. Age 18–27. SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years; departmental candidates and some other categories as per the notification.
The good
- Meaningful national-security work
- Special security allowance on top of Level 7 pay
- Graduate-level exam with fewer stages than SSC CGL plus a clear cadre
The hard parts
- All-India transfers to difficult places
- Secrecy and odd hours strain family and social life
- Promotions are slow
Postings
IB headquarters in Delhi and subsidiary bureaus across every state, including the North-East, Jammu and Kashmir and border areas. Transfers are all-India and can be to remote stations.
Questions people ask
What is the in-hand salary of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II (IB)?+
Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II (IB) is a Pay Level 7 post with a starting basic pay of ₹44,900. At current rates (DA 60%, January 2026), the starting in-hand salary is roughly ₹72,000–₹84,000 a month, depending on whether you are posted in a Z, Y or X class city.
What is the qualification and age limit for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II (IB)?+
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Computer knowledge is desirable. Age: 18–27 years. Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years; departmental candidates and some other categories as per the notification.
Which exam do I need to clear for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II (IB)?+
IB ACIO (Ministry of Home Affairs (Intelligence Bureau)).
Is ACIO a Group B post?+
The Home Ministry's notifications classify ACIO Grade-II/Executive as General Central Service, Group 'C', non-gazetted, non-ministerial.
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Books to prepare for IB ACIO
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Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations
R.S. Aggarwal (S. Chand)
The standard practice book for arithmetic. Strong on volume of questions; weak on shortcuts, so pair it with solved papers.
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SSC Mathematics Chapterwise Solved Papers
Kiran Prakashan
Thousands of actual SSC questions sorted by topic. The quickest way to see what is really asked.
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Objective General English
S.P. Bakshi (Arihant)
Grammar rules with exam-style practice sets. Good for error spotting and sentence improvement.
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Sources
This profile is being reviewed. Confirm details in the latest official notification. Salary computed from pay rules as of January 2026.