IB ACIO Selection Process 2022: Schedule and Procedure

 Intelligence Bureau ACIO Selection Process 2022 is divided mainly into three phases:

1. IB ACIO Tier 1 Exam: CBT
2. IB ACIO Tier 2 Exam: Descriptive Paper
3. IB ACIO Interview

We have provided you with the IB ACIO selection process for tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3 here in detail.

Phase I: IB ACIO Tier I Exam Selection Process

The candidates have to appear for the Tier I exam which is a written exam of a total of 100 marks. There is a negative marking of ¼ marks for each wrong answer, no marks would be awarded for unattempted questions. There will be a minimum cut-off mark of 33%, those who will clear the Tier I exam will be called for the tier 2 exam.

Get an idea of the MHA IB ACIO Tier I Exam Pattern  below:

Phase II: IB ACIO Tier 2 Exam Selection Procedure

Only the candidates who qualify for the IB ACIO Tier-I exam will be able to appear in the Tier-II examination. Details regarding the Tier-II exam are listed below

• The Tier 2 exam will be descriptive in nature, where candidates will be asked to write an essay (30 marks) and do English Comprehension or Precis Writing ( 20 marks).
• In this part, questions are asked to test the candidate's English writing skills and analytical capability.

The Tier 2 exam details like Date, Time & Center will be informed to the registered email address provided by the candidates who will successfully pass the Tier I exam. The minimum Cut-off for the IB ACIO Tier 2 Exam is 33% marks. Candidates have to secure at least 33% marks in IB ACIO Tier II Exam. The candidates may refer to the given below table for further information:

Phase III: IB ACIO Interview Selection

Based on Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam performances, candidates will be called for an interview for the final round of selection. The IB ACIO Interview comprises 100 marks. The candidates would be shortlisted for final selection subject to the successful completion of their Character and Antecedent verification followed by medical examination.

In the event of a tie in combined scores of candidates in the AB ACIO Tier-I, Tier-II and Tier-III, such cases will be resolved by applying the following criteria, one after another, till the tie is resolved:

• Marks in Tier-III
• Marks in Tier-II
• Normalized Marks in Tier-I
• Date of birth, with older candidates, placed higher.
• Alphabetical order of names (starting with the first name)

• On the basis of their performance & normalization of marks in the Tier-I exam, you will be shortlisted for the Tier-II exam at 10 times the number of vacancies, subject to the candidate scoring the minimum cut-off.
• On the basis of your combined performance in Tier-I and Tier-II, you will be shortlisted for the Tier-III/Interview @ 5 times the number of vacancies subject to the condition that the candidate secures a minimum of 33% marks (17 out of 50) in the Tier-II exam.
• The cut-off for Tier-I & Tier-II exams in different categories may go higher depending upon the marks obtained by candidates and the number of vacancies.
• The date, time & center of  IB ACIO Tier-II, Tier-III, and Interview would be informed to the applicants by email given by them during the online application.

Candidates can have brief look at the whole IB ACIO Selection Process according to which they can start their preparation accordingly. 

Final Selection will be done on a merit basis through a list prepared on the candidates' performance in all the 3 rounds.