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Post Name: Junior Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Tech (JIO-II/Tech)
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Total Vacancies: 394
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Pay Scale: Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) + Central Govt. Allowances
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Special Security Allowance @20% of basic pay
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Cash compensation for duty on holidays (up to 30 days)
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Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
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| UR | 157 |
| EWS | 32 |
| OBC | 117 |
| SC | 60 |
| ST | 28 |
| Total | 394 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidate must possess any one of the following from a recognized University/Institute:
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Diploma in Engineering (Electronics, E&T, E&C, EEE, IT, CS, Computer Engineering, or Computer Applications), OR
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B.Sc. (Electronics/Computer Science/Physics/Mathematics), OR
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Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Applications (BCA).
Age Limit
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18–27 years as on 14 September 2025
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Age relaxations:
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SC/ST: +5 years
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OBC: +3 years
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Departmental candidates: Up to 40 years (with 3 years continuous service)
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Widows/Divorced women: Up to 35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST)
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Ex-servicemen & meritorious sportspersons: As per Govt. norms
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Selection Process
The recruitment will be conducted in three tiers:
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Tier-I (Online Exam – 100 marks, 2 hrs):
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General Mental Ability (25%)
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Technical subjects (as per qualification, 75%)
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Negative marking: ¼ mark per wrong answer
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Tier-II (Skill Test – 30 marks):
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Practical/technical test based on job profile
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Tier-III (Interview – 20 marks):
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Personality & suitability test
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Final merit will be prepared based on combined performance in Tier-I, II & III.
Examination Cities
Candidates can select five exam city preferences from a wide list covering all states & UTs (including Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Patna, etc.).
Application Process
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Apply Online: via MHA website or NCS portal
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Application Dates:
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Opening: 23 August 2025
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Closing: 14 September 2025 (11:59 PM)
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Last date for offline fee payment (Challan): 16 September 2025
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Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
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| All candidates | ₹550 (Recruitment Processing Charges) |
| Male (UR, OBC, EWS) | ₹650 (₹550 + ₹100 Exam Fee) |
| SC/ST, Female, ESM (eligible) | ₹550 only |
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Payment Modes: Online (Debit/Credit/Net Banking/UPI) or SBI Challan
Important Instructions
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PwBD candidates are not eligible for this post.
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Documents must be valid as of 14 September 2025.
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Only one application per candidate is allowed.
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Final selection is subject to character verification & medical fitness.
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Beware of fake recruitment agencies — apply only through official portals.
How to Apply
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Visit mha.gov.in or ncs.gov.in.
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Register with valid email & mobile number.
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Complete online form (upload photo, signature, documents).
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Pay fees via SBI ePay/Challan.
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Submit and download a copy of the application for reference.
Conclusion
The IB JIO Recruitment 2025 offers an exciting opportunity to serve the nation with a highly respected intelligence agency. With attractive salary, allowances, and job security, this exam is a must-apply for eligible technical graduates and diploma holders.
👉 Interested candidates should apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
📌 Official Notification PDF: Available on Click here