Government jobPay Level 3Group CNon‑gazetted
Security Assistant / Executive (IB)
सुरक्षा सहायक / कार्यकारी (आईबी)
Pay Level 3 field post in the Intelligence Bureau for Class 10 pass candidates — local intelligence and security duties.
Intelligence Bureau · Ministry of Home Affairs · central government
In-hand pay at joining, per month
₹36,000–₹43,000
Lower in small towns, higher in metros. Work out your own city below.
- Exam
- IB Security Assistant
- Qualification
- 10th pass
- Age limit
- 18–27 years
- Transfers
- Anywhere in India
- Work hours
- Irregular, including nights and holidays
- Probation
- 2 years
Estimated in-hand / month
₹38,268
Gross ₹41,940 · CTC ≈ ₹5.6 lakh/yr
Where are you posted?
Security Assistant / Executive (IB) · rates as of January 2026 (DA 60%). Excludes CGHS, GPF/insurance deductions and special allowances. Estimate only.
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What you will actually do
- Collecting local information and reporting it to seniors
- Watch and security duties at assigned places
- Verification enquiries
- Assisting officers in field tasks
- Escort and office support duties
A typical day
You work under an ACIO in a subsidiary bureau or one of its field units, usually in your own state because the job depends on knowing the local language. Days involve being out in the area, keeping an eye on assigned matters and passing on what you learn, along with routine security and office tasks. Hours are irregular, and you cannot discuss your work at home.
Promotion path
Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.
Security Assistant / Executive (IB) (joining)
Pay Level 3
₹36,000–₹43,000 in-hand
Junior Intelligence Officer Grade-II
8–12 years · Level 4 · via dpc
₹42,000–₹50,000 in-hand
Junior Intelligence Officer Grade-I
Further 6–10 years · Level 5 · via dpc
₹48,000–₹56,000 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 and local language test
- 3.Interview
Eligibility: Class 10 pass, a domicile certificate of the state applied for, and knowledge of one of the local languages or dialects listed for that subsidiary bureau. Age 18–27. SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, as per the notification.
The good
- Level 3 pay plus security allowance for a Class 10 qualification
- First posting usually within the home state
- Central government security
The hard parts
- Irregular hours and secrecy
- Slow promotions
- Transfers outside the state are possible
Postings
You apply for a particular subsidiary bureau and normally start there. Transfer liability is all-India.
Questions people ask
What is the in-hand salary of Security Assistant / Executive (IB)?+
Security Assistant / Executive (IB) is a Pay Level 3 post with a starting basic pay of ₹21,700. At current rates (DA 60%, January 2026), the starting in-hand salary is roughly ₹36,000–₹43,000 a month, depending on whether you are posted in a Z, Y or X class city.
What is the qualification and age limit for Security Assistant / Executive (IB)?+
Class 10 pass, a domicile certificate of the state applied for, and knowledge of one of the local languages or dialects listed for that subsidiary bureau. Age: 18–27 years. Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, as per the notification.
Which exam do I need to clear for Security Assistant / Executive (IB)?+
IB Security Assistant (Ministry of Home Affairs (Intelligence Bureau)).
Is there a physical test?+
Recent notifications have not had a running or physical efficiency test for Security Assistant/Executive, but medical fitness is required. Check the current notification.
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Books to prepare for IB Security Assistant
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Fast Track Objective Arithmetic
Rajesh Verma (Arihant)
Shorter and more shortcut-oriented than R.S. Aggarwal. Useful when time per question matters.
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Lucent's General Knowledge
Lucent Publications
Compact static GK for history, polity, geography and science. It does not cover current affairs.
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Lucent Samanya Gyan Hindi
Lucent Publications
The Hindi edition of Lucent's GK, widely used for SSC and railway exams.
All 7 books for SSC CHSL, MTS, GD, Stenographer and Delhi Police
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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.