IB MTS (General) Recruitment 2025 – 362 Vacancies
Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs invites online applications for the post of Multi-Tasking Staff (General) – MTS(G) for various Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaux (SIBs) across India.
⚠️ Candidates must read the official notification carefully before applying.
Quick Overview
- Recruitment BodyIntelligence Bureau (IB)
- Post NameMulti-Tasking Staff (General)
- Pay ScaleLevel-1 (₹18,000 – 56,900)
- Job TypeGroup C, Non-Gazetted
- Apply ModeOnline
- Service LiabilityAll India Posting
- Special Security Allowance (SSA) @ 20% of basic pay.
- Cash compensation in lieu of duty on holidays (up to 30 days).
- Central Government allowances as per rules.
- Vacancies reserved for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD and Ex-servicemen as per rules.
Important Dates
- Online Registration Starts22 November 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online14 December 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Last Date for Fee (Offline Challan)16 December 2025 (Bank Hours)
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Vacancy Details
A total of 362 vacancies have been notified for MTS (General) across various Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaux (SIBs) like Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi/IB Hqrs, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Itanagar, Jammu, Leh, Lucknow, Mumbai, Raipur, Srinagar, Trivandrum, and many more.
👉 Complete SIB-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup is given in the official notification. You can show full table in a separate page or PDF on your site if needed.
| Category | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 160 |
| OBC (NCL) | 72 |
| SC | 42 |
| ST | 54 |
| EWS | 34 |
| Grand Total | 362 |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- Matriculation / Class 10 or equivalent from a recognized Board.
- Possession of domicile certificate of the state for which the candidate is applying.
2. Age Limit (as on 14 December 2025)
Minimum: 18 years | Maximum: 25 years
3. Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | + 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | + 3 years |
| PwBD (UR / OBC / SC / ST) | 10 / 13 / 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Govt. rules |
| Widows / Divorced / Judicially separated Women | Up to 35 (UR), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST) |
| Departmental Candidates (Central Govt. Civilian) | Up to 40 years (with 3 years regular service) |
✔ Age, qualification and category will be counted as on the closing date of application. Candidates must have passed their qualifying exam and obtained certificates on or before 14 December 2025.
Exam Pattern – IB MTS (G) 2025
Tier-I: Online Objective Test
- Mode: Online (Computer Based Test)
- Total Questions: 100 MCQs
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Negative Marking: 0.25 mark for each wrong answer
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 |
| Numerical / Analytical / Logical Ability & Reasoning | 20 |
| English Language | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Minimum qualifying marks in Tier-I: UR – 30, EWS – 30, OBC – 28, SC/ST – 25. Actual cut-off may go higher depending on vacancies and performance of candidates.
Tier-II: Descriptive Test (Qualifying)
- Descriptive paper on English Language & Comprehension.
- Paragraph writing (150 words), vocabulary, grammar, usage etc.
- Marks: 50 Duration: 1 hour
- Qualifying Marks: 20 out of 50 (only qualifying, not added in final merit).
Final Selection
- Candidates are shortlisted for Tier-II at about 10 times the number of vacancies based on Tier-I performance (after normalization).
- Final merit list is prepared based on Tier-I marks only, subject to qualifying Tier-II.
- Selection is further subject to document verification, character & antecedent verification and medical examination.
Application Fee
| Category | Total Fee | Breakup |
|---|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹ 650 | ₹ 100 Exam Fee + ₹ 550 Processing |
| SC / ST / Female / PwBD / Eligible Ex-Servicemen | ₹ 550 | Only Processing Charges (no exam fee) |
💳 Payment Mode: SBI e-pay (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI Challan). Fee once paid is not refundable.
How to Apply Online
- Open the official apply page: IB MTS 2025 Online Registration.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number and note the Application Sequence Number.
- Login again, fill personal details, qualification details and exam centre preferences carefully.
- Upload recent colour photograph and signature in the prescribed size and format.
- Pay the applicable fee online or generate SBI challan for offline payment.
- Submit the form and take a printout/ PDF of the final application for future reference.
✅ Use the same photograph throughout the recruitment process.
✅ Fill category (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/ESM) carefully – it cannot be changed later.
✅ Do not submit multiple applications. It may lead to cancellation.
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FAQs – IB MTS (General) 2025
What is the salary of IB MTS (General)?
The pay scale is Level-1 (₹18,000 – 56,900) in the pay matrix plus admissible Central Government allowances and Special Security Allowance @ 20% of basic pay.
Is Tier-II marks included in the final merit?
No. Tier-II is only a qualifying exam (minimum 20/50). Final merit is prepared on the basis of Tier-I marks only, subject to qualifying Tier-II and other conditions.
Can I apply for more than one state/SIB?
No. You can opt for only one SIB. Once chosen in the application, it cannot be changed later. Your candidature will be considered against vacancies of that opted SIB only.
Is domicile certificate mandatory?
Yes. You must possess a valid domicile certificate of the state against which you are applying on the closing date of online application.
Is there All India posting?
Yes. The post carries All India Service Liability (AISL). Candidates must be willing to serve anywhere in India.
How will PwBD candidates get scribe and extra time?
Eligible PwBD candidates can use their own scribe as per rules and will get 20 minutes extra per hour of examination, subject to submission of prescribed certificates and undertaking at the time of exam.
Ready to Apply?
If you fulfil the eligibility conditions and are willing to serve anywhere in India, this is a good opportunity to join the Intelligence Bureau as Multi-Tasking Staff (General).
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