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  • Intelligence Bureau Announces Massive Recruitment Drive; opportunity for candidates with a Class 10 qualification

    New Delhi, July 24, 2025 – The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has launched one of its largest recruitment drives for 2025, inviting applications for 4,987 Security Assistant/Executive (SA/Exe) positions. This initiative offers a golden opportunity for Class 10 pass candidates to join India’s premier internal intelligence agency.

    Key Details of the Recruitment

    • Vacancies: 4,987 posts across various states and union territories.
    • Post: Security Assistant/Executive (SA/Exe).
    • Application Window: July 26, 2025, to August 17, 2025.
    • Application Portal: mha.gov.in or ncs.gov.in.

    Eligibility Criteria

    To ensure broad participation, the eligibility requirements are straightforward:

    • Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 10 from a recognized board.
    • Domicile Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid domicile certificate for the state/UT they are applying from.
    • Language Proficiency: Fluency in the local language of the region is mandatory.
    • Age Limit: 18–27 years as of August 17, 2025, with age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and other reserved categories as per government norms.

    Vacancy Distribution

    The vacancies are distributed across Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaus (SIBs) with category-wise allocations:

    • Unreserved (UR): 2,471 posts
    • Other Backward Classes (OBC): 1,015 posts
    • Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 501 posts
    • Scheduled Caste (SC): 574 posts
    • Scheduled Tribe (ST): 426 posts

    Selection Process

    The recruitment process consists of three stages:

    1. Tier I: Computer-Based Test (CBT) with objective-type questions on General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English.
    2. Tier II: Descriptive/Translation test to assess proficiency in the local language.
    3. Tier III: Interview and personality assessment.

    Final selection will be based on performance across all tiers, followed by document verification and a mandatory medical examination.

    How to Apply

    Candidates can apply online by following these steps:

    1. Visit mha.gov.in or ncs.gov.in starting July 26, 2025.
    2. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
    3. Complete the application form and upload required documents, including a photo, signature, Class 10 marksheet, and domicile certificate.
    4. Pay the application fee and submit the form.
    5. Download and print the application for future reference.

    Important Notes

    • Candidates must apply for the region where they hold domicile and are proficient in the local language.
    • The detailed notification and examination schedule will be available on the MHA website (mha.gov.in).
    • Aspirants are advised to regularly check the official portal for updates.

    This recruitment drive marks a significant opportunity for young Indians to serve in a critical national security role. Stay tuned to the MHA website for further details.