The Intelligence Bureau (IB), operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released the official notification for the IB MTS recruitment 2025 of 362 Multi-Tasking Staff (General) (MTS/Gen) vacancies. 10th Pass candidates can apply for the recruitment process through the official website. The last date of application is 14th December 2025. This is a Level 1 Central Government job offering a highly secure career in India's foremost internal security agency.

IB Recruitment 2025 - Overview

Feature Detail
Recruiting Body Intelligence Bureau (IB) / Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
Article Category Careers
Post Name Multi-Tasking Staff (General) - MTS/Gen
Total Vacancies 362 Posts
Pay Scale (7th CPC) Level-1 (Rs. 18,000 – 56,900) + Allowances
Qualification 10th Pass (Matriculation) & Domicile Certificate
Application Mode Online Only
Official Website mha.gov.in (Official portal for application)

Important dates

Event Date
Application Start Date 22 November 2025
Application Last Date 14 December 2025 (till 23:59 hours)
Last Date for Fee Payment (Challan) 16 December 2025 (during bank hours)
Tier-I Exam Date To be notified soon (Check Official MHA Website)

Detailed Vacancy Distribution

The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has released the notfiication on the official website and can apply for the post according to the vacancy distribution.

Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau/SIB Total
Agartala 4
Ahmedabad 10
Aizawl 4
Amritsar 3
Bengaluru 6
Bhopal 8
Bhubaneswar 7
Chandigarh 9
Chennai 10
Dehradun 3
Delhi/IB Hqrs 108
Gangtok 6
Guwahati 7
Hyderabad 8
Imphal 4
Itanagar 25
Jaipur 7
Jammu 7
Kalimpong 3
Kohima 5
Kolkata 6
Leh 8
Lucknow 12
Meerut 7
Mumbai 22
Nagpur 4
Panaji 3
Patna 8
Raipur 5
Ranchi 4
Shillong 7
Shimla 4
Silguri 9
Srinagar 7
Trivandrum 13
Varanasi 10
Vijayawada 2
Total 362

IB MTS Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can apply for the post by checking the eligibility criteria.

Essential Educational Qualification

  • Matriculation (10th Pass): The candidate must have passed the 10th standard or equivalent from a recognized Board of Education.
  • Domicile Certificate: Candidates must possess the Domicile Certificate of the state/Union Territory for which they are applying.

Age Limit and Relaxation (as on 14-12-2025)

  • Minimum Age: 18 Years
  • Maximum Age: 25 Years

Age relaxation is applicable as per Central Government rules:

  • OBC: 3 years relaxation
  • SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
  • Central Govt. Civilian Employees: Up to 40 years (if 3 years regular continuous service)
  • PwBD & Ex-Servicemen: As per Government norms.

Tier-I Examination Pattern (Objective Type)

Tier-I is a Common Written Examination for both IB SA/Exe and MTS/Gen posts.

Component No. of Questions Marks Duration Negative Marking
General Awareness (GA) 20 20 1 Hour 1/4th (0.25)
Quantitative Aptitude 20 20
Numerical/Analytical/Logical Ability & Reasoning 20 20
English Language 20 20
General Studies (GS) 20 20
Total 100 100 1 Hour

Candidates must score minimum qualifying marks (UR: 35, OBC: 34, SC/ST: 33, EWS: 35) in Tier-I to be considered for shortlisting for Tier-II. Shortlisting for Tier-II is done at 10 times the number of vacancies.

Tier-II Descriptive Test (Qualifying Only)

Test: Descriptive Test on English Language (Paragraph/Note writing, Basic English Vocabulary/Grammar).

Marks: 50 Marks

Qualifying Marks: 20 Marks (Mandatory to pass, but marks are not added to the final merit list).

How to Apply for IB MTS Recruitment 2025 ?

Candidates can apply for the recruitment process through the official website - mha.gov.in. Candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria set by the officials. Complete step-by-step guide has been mentioned below to check the IB MTS Recruitment 2025.

  • Download and thoroughly read the official IB MTS/Gen Notification PDF from the MHA website.
  • Visit the official MHA portal (mha.gov.in) and click on the "Online Application" link for IB MTS Recruitment 2025.
  • Complete the initial registration to generate a User ID and Password.
  • Log in using the credentials and fill in all personal, educational, and Domicile details. Select the state/SIB carefully.
  • Log in using the credentials and fill in all personal, educational, and Domicile details. Select the state/SIB carefully.
  • Pay the required fee:
  • Review all details and submit the application. Take a printout of the final confirmation page for future reference.

Salary Structure

Component Amount / Detail
Pay Scale Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900
Basic Pay (Initial) Rs. 18,000/-
Special Security Allowance (SSA) 20% of Basic Pay (Approx. Rs. 3,600/- initial)
Cash Compensation For duty performed on holidays (Max. 30 days/year)
Other Allowances Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) as per Central Government norms.
Approximate Initial Gross Salary ₹28,000 - ₹32,000+ per month (Varies based on HRA city classification)

Application Fee Details

Candidates are required to pay the application fee as per their category. The fee structure includes both the Examination Fee and Recruitment Processing Charges.

Category Fee Structure Breakdown Total Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS (Male Candidates) Recruitment Processing Charges (Rs. 550) + Exam Fee (Rs. 100) Rs. 650/-
SC / ST, Women, PwBD, Eligible Ex-servicemen Recruitment Processing Charges Only (Rs. 550) - *Exam Fee Exempted* Rs. 550/-
Ex-servicemen (Employed in Govt. post after availing reservation) Recruitment Processing Charges (Rs. 550) + Exam Fee (Rs. 100) Rs. 650/-

IB MTS Recruitment - Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the minimum educational qualification required ?

A: The minimum educational qualification required is Matriculation (10th Pass) or its equivalent from a recognized Board.

Q: What is the age limit for IB MTS 2025?

A: The age limit for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS/Gen) is between 18 and 25 years as on the last date of application (14-12-2025).

Q: What is the official website for RRB NTPC application?

A: The official website is rrbapply.gov.in. Candidates can also visit individual RRB regional websites.

Q: Is there negative marking in the Tier-I exam?

A: Yes, there is a provision for negative marking in the Tier-I Objective MCQ exam. A deduction of 1/4th mark (0.25) will be made for every incorrect answer.

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