IB Security Assistant Vacancy 2026 – Notification Status, Result & Syllabus
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recruits Security Assistants/Executives for its Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaus across India. One of the very few central intelligence jobs open to 10th pass candidates — a Group 'C' post with strong salary and clear career growth.
1What is IB Security Assistant / Executive 2026?
The IB Security Assistant/Executive (SA/Exe) post is a Group 'C', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial position under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Selected candidates are posted to Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaus (SIBs) spread across all major states and UTs. The job involves field-related intelligence duties requiring vigilance, alertness, and proficiency in the local language of the assigned region.
The 2025–26 recruitment cycle announced 4,987 vacancies — the largest IB SA batch in recent years. The Tier 1 exam was held in September 2025, Tier 2 in February 2026, and the Tier 2 result was released on 8 May 2026. After the Tier 3 Interview (1–30 June 2026), IB published the final result on 14 August 2026, selecting 4,839 candidates on the basis of Tier I + Tier III marks (Tier II was qualifying only).
IB SA notification 2026: as of 29 September 2026, no new Security Assistant/Executive notification has been released and MHA has not announced a date. The gap between cycles has varied (October 2022, then July 2025), so treat any predicted date as a guess. Candidates preparing for the next cycle should start now — the three-tier scheme has stayed the same across recent cycles.
2Latest Updates — September 2026
3Important Dates — 2025–26 Cycle
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Official Notification Released | 📅 26 July 2025 | ✅ Done |
| Online Application Opens | 📅 26 July 2025 | ✅ Done |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 📅 17 August 2025 | ✅ Done |
| Tier 1 (CBT) Exam Date | 📅 29–30 September 2025 | ✅ Done |
| Tier 1 Result Released | 📅 17 December 2025 | ✅ Done |
| Tier 2 (Descriptive) Exam | 📅 22 February 2026 | ✅ Done |
| Tier 2 Result Released | 📅 8 May 2026 | ✅ Done |
| Tier 3 Interview Call Letters | 📅 22 May 2026 | ✅ Done |
| Tier 3 Interview / Personality Test | 📅 1 – 30 June 2026 | ✅ Done |
| Final Result (4,839 selected) | 📅 14 August 2026 | ✅ Done |
| Next Cycle Notification (Expected) | 📅 To Be Notified (TBN) | ⏳ TBN |
⚠️ TBN = To Be Notified by MHA. Dates based on official notifications and verified sources. Always confirm at mha.gov.in.
4Eligibility Criteria 2026
Indian citizen. Must hold a domicile certificate of the state/UT against which they are applying. Knowledge of the local language/dialect of that region is mandatory.
Matriculation (10th Class Pass) or equivalent from a recognised board. No higher qualification required — this is explicitly a 10th pass post.
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5IB Security Assistant Vacancy 2026 & Previous Cycles
2026 status: the IB SA 2026 notification has not been released (checked 29 September 2026), so the 2026 vacancy count is TBN ⚠️. The figures below are from the most recent cycle and show how many posts each regional bureau (SIB) usually needs.
| Notification | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| July 2025 (26 Jul) | Security Assistant/Executive | 4,987 |
| September 2025 | Security Assistant/Motor Transport | 455 |
| October 2023 | SA/Motor Transport (362) + MTS (315) | 677 |
| October 2022 | SA/Executive (1,521) + MTS (150) | 1,671 |
Category-wise Vacancies — 2025–26 Cycle (4,987 Posts)
| Category | Vacancies | Share |
|---|---|---|
| UR (General) | 2,471 | 49.5% |
| OBC (NCL) | 1,015 | 20.4% |
| EWS | 501 | 10.0% |
| SC | 574 | 11.5% |
| ST | 426 | 8.6% |
| Total | 4,987 | 100% |
SIB-wise Vacancies — 2025–26 Cycle
💡 You apply for one SIB and must hold that state/UT's domicile certificate and know its local language/dialect — Tier 2 tests exactly that language. Delhi (IB HQ) is by far the largest unit, followed by Trivandrum, Ahmedabad, Chennai and Kolkata. When the 2026 notification comes out, check your own SIB's count rather than the national total.
6Exam Pattern 2026
Tier 1 — Online CBT (Objective)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Numerical / Analytical / Logical & Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| English Language | 20 | 20 |
| General Studies | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
⚠️ IB has not published category-wise cut-off marks for the 2025 cycle — the final result is listed SIB-wise and roll-number-wise, not in merit order. Treat any cut-off figure you see online as unofficial.
Tier 2 — Written Descriptive (Qualifying)
⚠️ Tier 2 is qualifying only — you must clear the minimum mark (20/50 as reported for the 2025 advertisement) to reach Tier 3, but Tier 2 marks do not count in the final merit.
Tier 3 — Interview / Personality Test
A structured personality and intelligence assessment by a panel. Evaluates communication skills, presence of mind, suitability for intelligence field work, and knowledge of local language.
Final Merit = Tier I (100) + Tier III Interview (50) = 150 marks
Per the official final result of 14 August 2026: selection is based on combined performance in Tier I and Tier III, subject to securing the minimum qualifying marks in Tier II.
7Syllabus 2026
General Awareness
- Current events — national & international
- Indian history, polity, economy, geography
- Scientific discoveries & inventions
- Awards, sports, cultural events
- Static GK — capitals, currencies, HQs
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number systems, HCF, LCM
- Percentages, profit & loss, discount
- Simple & compound interest
- Ratio & proportion, averages, time & work
- Time, speed & distance; mensuration
Numerical / Analytical / Logical Ability & Reasoning
- Series completion — number & letter
- Coding-decoding, blood relations, directions
- Analogies, classifications, Venn diagrams
- Data interpretation — tables, charts, graphs
- Syllogisms, logical deduction, puzzles
English Language
- Reading comprehension
- Fill in the blanks — grammar / vocabulary
- Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution
- Sentence correction & rearrangement
- Error spotting, cloze test, idioms & phrases
General Studies
- Indian constitution, fundamental rights & duties
- Five Year Plans, economic policy, budget concepts
- Science & technology in everyday life
- Environment & ecology basics
- Government schemes — PM Awas, Ujjwala, etc.
Tier 2 syllabus: Translation of a 500-word passage (local language/dialect ↔ English). Prepare the regional language of your applied SIB.
8Salary & Benefits 2026
| Component | Amount (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹21,700 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | ₹13,020 (60% of basic, w.e.f. 1 Jan 2026) |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ₹2,170–₹6,510 (10–30% city-wise) |
| Transport Allowance (TA) | ₹1,800–₹3,600 + DA thereon (₹2,880–₹5,760) |
| Special Security Allowance | ₹4,340 (20% of basic) |
| Gross Salary (approx.) | ₹44,100 (Z city) – ₹51,300 (X city)/month |
| Deductions (NPS 10% of Basic+DA, CGEGIS, CGHS) | ~₹3,750/month |
| In-Hand Salary (approx.) | ~₹40,000–₹47,500/month |
Additional Perks & Career Growth
💊 Medical benefits under CGHS for self and family
🏖️ Earned leave, casual leave, and paid holidays
💰 Cash compensation for holiday duty (up to 30 days/year)
📈 Annual increments within Level 3 pay matrix
🎯 Career path: Security Assistant → Senior Security Assistant → Junior Intelligence Officer (JIO) → Intelligence Officer (IO) → Senior Intelligence Officer (SIO)
🏠 Promotion to Group B posts possible through departmental exams
93-Month Study Plan
Month 1: Foundation — GK, English & Quant
- •Start with Lucent's GK — cover history, polity, geography chapters. Read one topic per day.
- •Begin Quantitative Aptitude with RS Aggarwal — percentages, profit/loss, time & work first.
- •English: Focus on grammar rules, vocabulary, and daily newspaper reading (The Hindu / Dainik Jagran).
- •Current affairs: Read daily news digest apps (Inshorts, AffairsCloud) for 15 minutes every day.
Month 2: Speed Building — Reasoning & Local Language
- •Complete Reasoning from RS Aggarwal — series, coding-decoding, directions, Venn diagrams.
- •Practice 50 Quant questions daily to build calculation speed. Focus on accuracy first.
- •Local Language preparation: Practice translation of newspaper passages (300–500 words) every day.
- •Take subject-wise online tests. Review weak areas and re-study before moving forward.
Month 3: Full Mock Tests & Interview Prep
- •Attempt 1 full-length Tier 1 mock test daily (60 mins, 100 Qs). Target 65+ out of 100 to be safe.
- •Analyse each mock — identify where you lose time and where errors cluster by subject.
- •Translation practice — write 3 paragraphs daily in both directions (English ↔ local language).
- •For Tier 3: Prepare local language spoken practice, general knowledge about your region, and work suitability answers.
10Best Books for IB Security Assistant 2026
| Book | Author | Subject | Find Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB Security Assistant Recruitment Exam Guide | Ramesh Publishing House | All Subjects | — |
| 15 Practice Sets for Intelligence Bureau (IB) | Disha Publication | Mock Tests | — |
| IB SA & Executive Group C Exam Book | Sura Books | All Subjects | — |
| Lucent's General Knowledge | Lucent Publications | General Awareness | Find on Amazon |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R.S. Aggarwal | Quant | Find on Amazon |
| A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal | Reasoning | Find on Amazon |
| Objective General English | S.P. Bakshi (Arihant) | English | Find on Amazon |
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Disclaimer: All information on this page is for general guidance only. Vacancy numbers, dates, exam patterns, and eligibility criteria are sourced from official MHA/IB notifications and may change. Last Updated: 29 September 2026. Always verify the latest details at mha.gov.in before applying. TaiyarHo is not affiliated with the Intelligence Bureau, MHA or any government body.