IB ACIO Salary 2024: Job Profile, In-Hand Salary, Allowances, Promotions

Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer 2022 ( IB ACIO )

Anangsha Patra

Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial

Updated on Mar 21, 2024 17:05 IST

IB ACIO Salary 2024: The Ministry of Home Affairs conducts IB ACIO exam for recruitment to the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Executive/Grade II at the Intelligence Bureau (IB). The job is considered to be demanding because of the good salary, benefits and allowances. IB ACIO salary for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Executive/Grade II is INR 44,900-INR 48,000. The grade pay is INR 4200. Besides, candidates will also receive allowances, perks and benefits of the central government. IB ACIO salary depend on the place of posting of candidates. Those who are selected through IB ACIO exam are responsible to collect sensitive information for maintaining peace and order.

Q:   What is the Career Growth of the IB ACIO?

A:
Career Growth and salary of the IB ACIO: 1- Assistant Central Intelligence Officer-I/ Executive (Group-B): Level 8 of the pay matrix 47,600-1,51,100 as per the 7th CPC 2- Assistant Central Intelligence Officer-II/Executive: Level 7 of the pay matrix 44,900-1,42,400 3- Junior Intelligence Officer-I/Executive: Level 5 of the pay matrix 29,200-92,300 as per the 7th CPC 4- Junior Intelligence Officer-II/Executive: Level 4 of the pay matrix 25,500- 81,100 in the pay matrix as per the 7th CPC 5- Security Assistant/Executive: Level 3 of the pay matrix 21,700 69,100 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC 6- Junior Intelligence Officer-I (Motor Transport): Level 5 of the pay matrix 25500-81100 as per 7th CPC 7- Junior Intelligence Officer-Grade-II (Motor Transport): Level 4 of the pay matrix 21700-69100 as per the 7th CPC 8- Security Assistant (Motor Transport): Level 3 of the pay matrix 21700-69100 as per 7th CPC 9- Halwai Cum Cook: Level 3 of the pay matrix 21,700-69,100 as per 7th CPC 10- Caretaker: Level 5 of pay matrix 29200-92300 in the pay matrix as per the 7th CPC 11- Junior Intelligence Officer-II/Tech: Level 4 of the pay matrix 25500-81100 as per the 7th CPC. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha IB ACIO page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ib-acio-exam).
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Q:   What is the IB ACIO in-hand salary?

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The In-hand salary of IB ACIO range between INR 44,000 to 48,000 depending on the place of posting. This amount may vary depending upon the location of the posting and service. IB ACIO salary is revised after the 7th pay commission. The in-hand salary is attractive, therefore, aspirants apply for such govt. job.

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Q:   What is IB ACIO salary for candidates posted in metro cities?

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Aspirants will be recruited in towns, cities and villages. IB ACIO salary posted in city is given below.

Basic Pay

INR 46,200

Dearness Allowance @ 17%

INR 7,854

House Rental Allowance @ 24%

INR 11,088

Transport Allowance

INR 3,600

Special Security Allowance @ 20%

INR 9,240

Special Duty Allowance @10%

0

Special Compensatory Allowance

0

Government Contribution @14 % (Basic +DA)

INR 7,568

Gross Salary

INR 85,550

Deductions

INR 12,973

Net Salary

INR 72,577

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Q:   What is the salary of the IB ACIO?

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IB ACIO Salary Structure Pay Scale: INR 9,300 to INR 34,800 Grade Pay: INR 4200 Basic Pay: INR 13500 CPC Fitment Factor: INR 35370 HRA: X City: 24 percent Y City: 16 percent Z City: 8 percent Transport Allowance: 3200 Gross Pay: INR 42620 (Plus) Deductions: PDF: INR 1350 CGHS: INR 500 Total Deductions: INR 1890 Net Pay: INR 40730 (Plus) IB ACIO Salary (Remote Location Posting): Basic Pay: INR 46,200 Dearness Allowance @ 17%: INR 7,854 House Rental Allowance @ 8%: INR 3,693 Transport Allowance: INR 2,106 Special Security Allowance: INR 9,240 Special Security Allowance @ 10%: INR 4,620 Special Compensatory Allowance: INR 3,000 Government Contribution @14 % (Basic + DA): INR 7,355 Gross Salary: INR 84,284 Deductions: INR 12,973 Net Salary: INR 71,311 IB ACIO Salary (City Posting): Basic Pay: INR 46,200 Dearness Allowance @ 17%: INR 7,854 House Rental Allowance @ 24%: INR 11,088 Transport Allowance: INR 3,600 Special Security Allowance @ 20%: INR 9,240 Special Duty Allowance @10%: 0 Special Compensatory Allowance: 0 Government Contribution @14 % (Basic +DA): INR 7,568 Gross Salary: INR 85,550 Deductions: INR 12,973 Net Salary: INR 72,577 IB ACIO Salary Perks and Allowances: Office cum Residence Allowance: INR 3500 Cook Salary: INR 3200 Petrol Sanction: 13 Litres Diesel Sanction: 20 Litres 2 Newspapers+ TV Cable Subscription: INR 600 Entertainment Allowance: INR 650 For more details, you may visit the Shiksha IB ACIO salary page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ib-acio-exam-salary). I hope this will help you.
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IB ACIO Salary Structure

IB ACIO salary structure along with allowance and deductions is given in the table below.

IB ACIO Salary Structure
Event Amount

Pay Scale

9,300-34,800

Grade Pay

4200

Basic Pay

13500

CPC Fitment Factor

35370

HRA

X city= 24%

Y city = 16%

Z City = 8%

Transport Allowance

3200

Gross Pay

42620+

Deductions

PDF

1350

CGHS

500

Total Deductions

1890

Net Pay

40730+

IB ACIO is entitled to a special security allowance of 20 per cent of basic pay in addition to other government allowances. Cash compensation instead of duty performed on holidays subject to a ceiling of 30 days.

Q:   What is IB ACIO salary structure?

A:

IB ACIO salary structure is given below.

Calculations

Salary 7th Pay Commission

Pay Scale

44,900-1,42,400

Grade Pay

4600

Basic Pay

13500

CPC Fitment Factor

35370

HRA

4050

Transport Allowances

3200

Gross Pay

42600

Deduction in IB ACIO Salary

EPF

1350

CGHS

500

Total Deductions

1890

Estimated in Hand salary

40730

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Q:   What is the annual package of IB ACIO?

A:

The IB ACIO salary is by the 7th pay commission. The pay band figures of this post is INR 44900 - 142400, alongside the grade pay of INR 4200 (PB-2). Though the post is temporary, the employees receive standard allowances similar to that of the Central Government Employees.

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Q:   What is IB ACIO salary of candidates posted in remote locations?

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Aspirants may be posted in some remote locations after the training period. IB ACIO salary for the remote location is given below.

Basic Pay

INR 46,200

Dearness Allowance @ 17%

INR 7,854

House Rental Allowance @ 8%

INR 3,693

Transport Allowance

INR 2,106

Special Security Allowance

INR 9,240

Special Security Allowance @ 10%

INR 4,620

Special Compensatory Allowance

INR 3,000

Government Contribution @14 % (Basic + DA)

INR 7,355

Gross Salary

INR 84,284

Deductions

INR 12,973

Net Salary

INR 71,311

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IB ACIO Salary 2022: Perks and Allowances

The perks and allowances of IB ACIO are given below.

Other Allowances Salary (In INR)

Office cum Residence Allowance

3500

Cook Salary

3200

Petrol Sanction

13 Litres

Diesel Sanction

20 Litres

2 Newspapers+ TV Cable Subscription

600

Entertainment Allowance

650

  • City Allowance is provided to the employees for compensating the residential expenditure in metropolitan cities under Tier I. This allowance is given to candidate working in Tier 2 cities
  • According to the 7th Pay Commission, the mileage allowance is provided to the employees for the traveling cost
  • To compensate for the medical bills, the employees are offered medical allowances
  • Dearness allowance is given on the basic salary
  • Apart from these major allowances, candidates also receive newspaper reimbursement, offers on electronics and suitcases

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IB ACIO Job Profile

  • The main job of IB ACIO include collection of intel at the ground level, regular office work, maintaining liason with the sister agencies, and even performing secret operations if required
  • Employees will be posted to the fieldwork jobs
  • ACIO employees require to carry out a lot of intelligence collection
  • Candidates have to work with every department like terrorism, counter-intelligence, sensitive areas, VIP security and threat assessment

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IB ACIO Promotion

Candidates gets promotion in a time-bound manner. As per promotion the salary, perks and benefits varies.

Job Profile Experience

ACIO-I

3-4 years

DCIO

10 years

Assistant Director

25-30 years

IB ACIO Training & Job Posting

Candidates selected to the post of IB ACIO undergo both physical and theoretical trainings. The duration of the training is two months. Once the training is over, candidates are allotted to different locations.

IB ACIO Career Growth

IB offers a good career growth to candidates. The promotion offered to candidates after atleast 7 to 8 years of experience is given below:

  • Section Officer
  • Under Secretary
  • Deputy Secretary
  • Director

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IB ACIO Salary 2024 FAQs

Candidates can check below IB ACIO salary FAQs.

Q:   What are the physical requirements needed in order to apply for the IB Security Assistant Exam?

A:
The Intelligence Bureau wants personnel who look ordinary and think extraordinary. It wants persons of normal physique and normal health. After the final selection, the Bureau asks the selected candidates to get a health Certificate from the District Medical Officer or the District Surgeon. If there is no objectionable comment on the health report, the Bureau would induct him and trains him in order to build up his strength, health and confidence.
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Q:   How do I join the Intelligence Bureau as a security assistant?

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IB Security Assistant Selection Process: The selection process for the post of Security Assistant or Executive at the Intelligence Bureau of India comprises the following 3 stages: Tier I - Objective Test Tier II - Descriptive Test Tier III - Interview/ Personality Test IB Security Assistant Application Process 2023: 1- Register yourself through the Maharashtra official website or NCS Portal only. 2- After Registration, log in with your credentials to fill out the Intelligence Bureau Security Assistant or Executive Application Form. Enter all required details and complete the Intelligence Bureau application. 3- Upload the Intelligence Bureau required documents in the prescribed format. 4- Pay the Online Intelligence Bureau Application fee. 5- Submit the application form. Take a printout of the application form for future use. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha IB exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ib-acio-exam). I hope this will help you.

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Q:   Can I take the examination for ACIO after joining as a security assistant in the Intelligence Bureau?

A:
Yes, you can take the examination for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) after joining as a Security Assistant in the Intelligence Bureau (IB). The eligibility criteria for the ACIO exam require candidates to have a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent. So, as long as you fulfill this criterion and other eligibility conditions, you can appear for the ACIO exam while working as a Security Assistant in IB. However, it's important to note that the selection process for ACIO is highly competitive, and you will need to prepare well for the exam to succeed.
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Q:   What is IB ACIO exam?

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Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer IB ACIO examination is conducted by the Ministry of Home Affairs to fill up the vacancies for the post of Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Grade-2. Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer is a national-level exam conducted once a year. The post is classified as Grade-2, Group C (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial Executive post. Selection of students for the Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer exam is done through Tier 1, 2, and 3 exams. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ib-acio-exam). I hope this will help you.

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Answered 2 months ago

IB ACIO scorecard is released along with the result. The scorecard is released online and candidates can download it by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the scorecard is not sent by post.

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Answered 2 months ago

The marking scheme of IB ACIO is given below:

  • There will be a negative marking of ¼ mark for each wrong answer in the Tier I exam
  • For a correct answer in Tier I, candidates will get one mark
  • No marks will be awarded for un-attempted questions

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The topics given in IB ACIO Analytical Ability assess a candidate's ability to think logically. IB ACIO syllabus for Analytical Ability is given below.

Blood Relation Test

Series Completion

Analogy

Character Puzzles

Classification

Series

Analytical Reasoning

Pattern Completion

Chart Logic

Image Analysis

Data Sufficiency

Logical Sequence of Words

Seating Arrangement

Direction Sense Test

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