Introduction

The Intelligence Bureau (IB) conducts the ACIO Grade II Executive Examination annually to recruit officers for various intelligence roles across India. The 2025 exam was conducted on September 16, 17, and 18. With 3,717 vacancies, the recruitment process is highly competitive. Candidates can now check their performance using the official answer key released by IB at RankSetu.com.

Vacancy Details

A total of 3,717 vacancies have been announced for the IB ACIO Grade II Executive posts. The category-wise distribution is as follows:

• General (UR): 1,537
• Other Backward Classes (OBC): 946
• Scheduled Castes (SC): 566
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 226
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 442

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.
• Age Limit: 18 to 27 years as of August 10, 2025. Age relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen candidates as per government norms.
• Educational Qualification: Candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Physical Standards: Candidates must meet medical and physical standards as per IB norms.

Selection Process

The selection for IB ACIO Grade II Executive 2025 involves multiple stages:

1. Tier I: Objective Type Written Exam (100 marks, 60 minutes)
2. Tier II: Descriptive Type Written Exam (50 marks)
3. Tier III: Interview (100 marks)
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

Marking Scheme

• Tier I Exam: +1 mark for each correct answer
• Negative Marking: -0.25 mark for each wrong answer
• Total Questions in Tier I: 100
• Total Marks in Tier I: 100
• Tier II: 50 marks descriptive
• Tier III Interview: 100 marks

How to Download Answer Key

1. Visit RankSetu.com or the official IB website.
2. Find the link "IB ACIO Grade II Executive Answer Key 2025".
3. Log in using your registration details or date of birth.
4. Download the answer key PDF for your set of questions.

How to Check Score

1. Compare your answers with the official answer key PDF.
2. Use the marking scheme: +1 for correct and -0.25 for incorrect answers in Tier I.
3. Sum up the scores to get your estimated Tier I marks.
4. Keep track of Tier II and Tier III for final selection.
5. For detailed scoring instructions, visit RankSetu.com.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: July 19, 2025
• Application End Date: August 10, 2025
• Exam Dates: September 16, 17 & 18, 2025
• Admit Card Release: September 13, 2025
• Answer Key Release: September 23, 2025
• Result Declaration: To be announced

Objections and Feedback

Candidates can raise objections if they find discrepancies in the answer key. The objection process is available on the official website with a specified fee. Ensure submission before the deadline to have your objection considered.

Conclusion

The IB ACIO Grade II Executive Answer Key 2025 helps candidates evaluate their performance and predict their chances before the final results. Staying updated with the official website https://www.mha.gov.in/en/notifications/vacancies ensures you don’t miss any important updates regarding results, objections, or further stages of recruitment.