The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has released its latest notification for the recruitment of Security Assistant/Executive posts. A total of 4987 vacancies have been announced for this post across various categories. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for these positions from 26 July 2025 through the official portal of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
As per the notification issued on 22 July 2025, the Security Assistant post falls under the pay level Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 69,100. Candidates must have passed Class 10 and possess knowledge of the local language. The selection process includes a written exam, descriptive test, interview, document verification, and medical examination.
Applicants must ensure they meet the eligibility conditions before applying. The last date to submit the online application is 17 August 2025. Application fees for General/OBC/EWS category is Rs. 650 and for SC/ST/PwD candidates, it is Rs. 550. All payments must be made online.
Importanat Dates:
The registration process for the IB Security Assistant/Executive 2025 will begin shortly.
Notification Date: 22 July 2025
Start Date of Application: 26 July 2025
Last Date of Application: 17 August 2025
Exam Date: To be announced
Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill 4987 Security Assistant posts across India.
Post Name: Security Assistant
No. of Posts: 4987 (Gen – 2471, OBC – 1015, SC – 574, ST – 426, EWS – 501)
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and other essential details below.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 10 and should possess knowledge of the local language.
Age Limit: The age of the applicant should be between 18 to 27 years as on 17 August 2025. Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms.
How to Apply:
The application must be submitted online through the official website of the Ministry of Home Affairs (mha.gov.in) between 26 July and 17 August 2025.
Application Fee:
The application fee for the recruitment process is structured according to categories:
General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 650
SC/ST/PwD: Rs. 550
Payment must be made online.
Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be on the basis of a written exam, descriptive test, interview, document verification, and medical examination.
Exam Pattern:
The written exam will have 100 multiple-choice questions across five subjects—General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General English, and General Studies. Each subject will carry 20 marks and the total exam duration will be 1 hour. Negative marking of 1/4th mark per wrong answer applies.
Descriptive Test:
Candidates will be required to translate a 500-word passage from the local language to English and vice versa. The test carries 50 marks and will be of 1-hour duration.
Candidates who wish to apply must download the official notification pdf. The official notification of IB Security Assistant 2025 contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, and application instructions.
Official Notification PDF