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/- |
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