Summary
Intelligence Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs), Government of India, invites online applications from Indian nationals for direct recruitment to Junior Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Tech (JIO-II/Tech). The post is Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) with Level-4 pay and Special Security Allowance. Selection comprises Tier-I (objective), Tier-II (skill test), and Tier-III (interview). All India transfer liability applies, and vacancies are category-wise across India. Applications must be submitted online via MHA or NCS within the given dates.
Job Details
Jobs In Tamil Nadu
| Field | Information |
| Department | Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |
| Employment Type | Central Government – Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) |
| Job Title | Junior Intelligence Officer Grade-II/Tech (JIO-II/Tech) |
| Total Vacancies | 394 (UR 157, EWS 32, OBC 117, SC 60, ST 28) |
| Start Date (Registration) | 23.08.2025 |
| End Date (Registration) | 14.09.2025 (till 23:59 hrs) |
| Location | All India (All India transfer liability) |
| Application Method | Online only (through MHA portal or NCS portal) |
| Official Site | mha.gov.in / ncs.gov.in |
| Pay Scale | Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100) plus admissible Central Govt. allowances; Special Security Allowance @ 20% of basic pay; cash compensation in lieu of duty on holidays (up to 30 days) |
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Post and Vacancy Details
| Post | Classification | Pay Level | Total Vacancies | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
| JIO-II/Tech | General Central Service, Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) | Level-4 | 394 | 157 | 32 | 117 | 60 | 28 |
- Reservation as per Government of India rules/roster. Vacancies are provisional and subject to change.
- PwBD: The post is not identified suitable for any category of PwBD; such candidates need not apply.
- Eligibility (age, education, category) is determined on the closing date: 14.09.2025 (23:59 hrs).
Salary Details
- Pay Matrix: Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100)
- Special Security Allowance (SSA): 20% of basic pay, in addition to other allowances
- Cash compensation: In lieu of duty performed on holidays, subject to a ceiling of 30 days
- Other allowances: As per Central Government norms
Educational Qualification
Any one of the following from a Government recognized University/Institute:
- Diploma in Engineering in: Electronics / Electronics & Telecommunication / Electronics & Communication / Electrical & Electronics / Information Technology / Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Computer Applications
OR - Bachelor’s Degree in Science with: Electronics or Computer Science or Physics or Mathematics
OR - Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Applications (BCA)
Note:
- Final results must be declared on or before 14.09.2025; candidate must have been declared successful by the closing date.
Age Limit
- 18 to 27 years (as on closing date 14.09.2025)
- Relaxations:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Departmental candidates (Central Govt. Civilian employees holding civil posts) with 3 years regular, continuous service: up to 40 years
- Widows/divorced women/women judicially separated and not remarried: up to 35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST)
- Ex-servicemen: As per Central Government instructions
- Meritorious sportspersons: Up to 5 years, as per prescribed OM and certificate format
Selection Process
- Tier-I: Online Objective MCQ (100 Qs, 2 hours)
- General Mental Ability: 25%
- Combination of subjects as per essential qualifications: 75%
- Negative marking: ¼ mark for each wrong answer
- Minimum qualifying cut-off (out of 100): UR-35, EWS-35, OBC-34, SC/ST-33 (ESM in their own category)
- Shortlisting for Tier-II and Tier-III at up to 5 times vacancies, subject to cut-offs and normalization
- Tier-II: Skill Test (practical, technical, job-profile based) – 30 marks
- Tier-III: Interview/Personality Test – 20 marks
- Final Merit: Combined performance in Tier-I, Tier-II, Tier-III; followed by character & antecedent verification and medical examination
- Tie-breaking: Tier-I marks, then Tier-II, then Tier-III, then DOB (older higher), then alphabetical order of names
How to Apply
- Mode: Online only via MHA or NCS portals
- Registration Window: 23.08.2025 to 14.09.2025 (23:59 hrs)
- Fee Payment (online): Till 14.09.2025; SBI challan payments allowed till 16.09.2025 (banking hours) for challans generated within validity
- Steps:
- Register (Step-I) to receive Application Sequence Number and password via email.
- Login (Step-II), select category, fill personal and qualification details.
- Upload required documents: recent color photograph (100–200 KB, jpg/jpeg), signature (80–150 KB, jpg/jpeg), valid photo ID, X/XII/Diploma/Degree certificates as applicable.
- Pay fees via SBI EPAY LITE (Debit/Credit, Net Banking, UPI) or generate SBI e-challan and deposit within timeline.
- Preview and submit; retain printout of application and payment acknowledgement.
Instructions
- Submit only one application; multiple submissions may lead to cancellation.
- Details once submitted cannot be edited after final submission; verify email, mobile, photo, and signature clarity.
- Keep same photograph throughout the recruitment process; maintain active email and mobile.
- Category once selected will not be changed; ensure eligibility and correct category selection.
- Government/PSU/Autonomous Body employees must inform employer/produce NOC at interview; age relaxation not applicable to PSU/Autonomous body personnel.
- Exam Cities: Choose five options from the provided list; allocation may change due to administrative reasons. Tier-II/Tier-III may be clubbed and not held at all cities.
- Prohibited items: Mobile phones and electronic gadgets are banned at exam venues.
Important Dates
- Opening of Online Registration: 23.08.2025
- Closing of Online Application and Online Fee Payment: 14.09.2025 (23:59 hrs)
- Last date for SBI Challan fee submission at bank: 16.09.2025 (banking hours; challan valid 4 days from generation)
Important Links
- Notification link – click here
- Apply link – click here
