Intelligence Bureau Opens Recruitment for 362 Multi-Tasking Staff Posts

The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has unveiled a significant recruitment drive for 2025. The official notification for the IB Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Recruitment 2025 is now available, inviting online applications for 362 vacancies across various Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaus (SIBs) located throughout India.

This is a prestigious opportunity for 10th-pass candidates to join a central intelligence agency. The online application process will commence on 22nd November 2025 and will remain active until 14th December 2025. Interested candidates must apply exclusively through the official MHA website.

IB MTS Recruitment 2025: Key Highlights

For a quick overview of the recruitment drive, refer to the table below:

Vacancy Distribution Across Key Locations

The 362 vacancies are distributed among various SIBs, offering candidates opportunities in their home states or preferred locations.

Eligibility, Fee, and Selection Process

1. Age Limit & Relaxation

• General/EWS: 18 – 25 years.
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 18 – 28 years (3 years relaxation).
• SC/ST: 18 – 30 years (5 years relaxation).

2. Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹ 650 (₹550 Processing Fee + ₹100 Exam Fee)
• SC/ST/All Women/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: ₹ 550 (Only Processing Fee, Exam Fee exempted).

3. Two-Tier Selection Process
The selection involves a rigorous two-stage process:

• Tier-I: A 100-mark Online Objective Test (General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, English) with negative marking.
• Tier-II: A 50-mark Descriptive English Paper (Essay, Précis, Comprehension, Grammar) which is qualifying in nature.
• Final merit will be prepared based on Tier-I marks alone. Shortlisted candidates will undergo Document Verification and a Medical Examination.

How to Apply Online for IB MTS 2025

Aspiring candidates should follow these steps for a successful application:

1. Visit Official Portal: Go to the MHA website (mha.gov.in) or the designated National Career Service (NCS) portal.
2. Register: Click on the IB MTS Recruitment 2025 link and complete the registration to generate a unique Registration ID.
3. Fill Application: Log in and carefully fill in all personal, educational, and domicile details. Select your preferred SIB location.
4. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and necessary certificates (10th marksheet, domicile, category certificate if applicable) as per the specified format.
5. Pay Fee: Proceed to pay the application fee online via Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking. Alternatively, generate an SBI Challan for offline payment at any SBI branch.
6. Final Submission: Review the entire application thoroughly before final submission. Download and print the confirmation page for all future correspondence.

This is a rare and excellent opportunity for matriculates to secure a central government position with a vital national agency. Candidates are advised to start preparing for the objective-type exam and ensure their application is submitted well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

If you have any questions or face issues during the application process, feel free to comment below.

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