The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has initiated the recruitment cycle for Multi-Tasking Staff (General) under the Intelligence Bureau (IB). Candidates aspiring to join central security organizations can review comprehensive insights regarding the recruitment stages, important dates, and specific guidelines here. For detailed preparations, you can also explore Adda247 live classes course link for IB MTS.
Official updates, notices, and notifications can be checked directly through the Official IB MTS Recruitment Notification PDF. Below is an overview of the key highlights for this recruitment drive.
| IB MTS Recruitment 2026- Overview | |
| Name of the Organisation | Intelligence Bureau (IB) |
| Recruitment Body | Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) |
| Exam Name | Multi-Tasking Staff (General) Examination 2025 |
| Vacancies | 362 |
| Mode of Online | Online |
| Exam Date | 27th January 2026 |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 1 Hour |
| Negative Marking | 1/4 Mark |
| Selection Process | Written Test (Tier 1, Tier 2) |
| Salary | Rs. 18000-56900 (Pay Level 1) |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in |
Important Dates and Event Schedule
The recruitment events follow a strict calendar. Candidates who downloaded their IB MTS Admit Card 2026 appeared for the examination accordingly. Keep track of upcoming phases like the IB MTS Result 2026.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Apply Online Begins | 22nd November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14th December 2025 (11:59 pm) |
| Last Date to pay the application fee | 14th December 2025 (11:59 pm) |
| IB MTS Exam City Intimation Slip 2026 | 8th January 2026 |
| IB MTS Admit Card 2026 | 23rd January 2026 |
| Exam Date | 27th January 2026 |
| IB MTS Result 2026 | April 2026 |
Intelligence Bureau (IB) MTS Vacancy Distribution
There are a total of 362 vacancies allocated across multiple subsidiary bureaus nationwide. Review the full distribution below:
| Subsidiary IB | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agartala | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 06 |
| Ahmedabad | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 04 |
| Aizawl | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| Amritsar | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 07 |
| Bengaluru | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 04 |
| Bhopal | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| Bhubaneswar | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 07 |
| Chandigarh | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 07 |
| Chennai | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Dehradun | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 08 |
| Delhi/IB Hqrs. | 44 | 30 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 108 |
| Gangtok | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 08 |
| Guwahati | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Hyderabad | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 06 |
| Itanagar | 12 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 25 |
| Jammu | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 07 |
| Kalimpong | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 03 |
| Kohima | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 06 |
| Kolkata | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 01 |
| Leh | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| Lucknow | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| Meerut | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 02 |
| Mumbai | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 22 |
| Nagpur | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 02 |
| Panaji | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 02 |
| Patna | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 06 |
| Raipur | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 04 |
| Ranchi | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 02 |
| Shillong | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 07 |
| Shimla | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 05 |
| Siliguri | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 06 |
| Srinagar | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| Trivandrum | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Varanasi | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 03 |
| Vijayawada | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 03 |
| Total | 160 | 72 | 42 | 54 | 34 | 362 |
Eligibility Criteria and Checklists
To qualify for consideration under this recruitment drive, candidates must satisfy specific educational, age, and documentation standards.
Educational Qualifications
- Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised Board
- Possession of a domicile certificate of that State against which the candidate has applied on the closing date of the application (14/12/2025)
Age Limit and Relaxations
The standard age limit is 18 to 25 years as on 14/12/2025. Upper age relaxations apply to reserved and specific categories as outlined below:
| Category | Age Relaxation (In the Upper Age Limit) |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Departmental Candidates (Central Govt. Civilian Employees) | Up to 40 years of age |
| Widows, Divorced Women & Judicially Separated Women (Not Remarried) | UR: Up to 35 years OBC: Up to 38 years SC/ST: Up to 40 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per the Government rules |
| Meritorious Sportspersons | Up to 5 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | PwBD-UR: 10 years PwBD-OBC: 13 years PwBD-SC/ST: 15 years |
| PwBD who are also Central Govt. Employees | Allowed either relaxation as PwBD or as Central Govt. Employee |
Application Fee Structure
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Male candidates of the General, EWS and OBC categories | Rs. 650/- (Examination Fee + Recruitment Processing Charges) |
| All other candidates | Rs. 550/- (Recruitment Processing Charges only) |
Payment modes include SBI EPAY LITE, UPI, Credit/Debit cards, and Internet banking. Note that e-challans remain valid for 4 days from generation.
Photograph and Signature Guidelines
Photograph Checklist:
- Color photo
- Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm
- Not older than 12 weeks
- Light background (white/grey)
- Face 70–80% visible, eyes clear
- No uniform matching background
- File size: 100–200 KB
- Format: jpg/jpeg only
Signature Checklist:
- Sign on white paper with black ink
- Signature must be your own
- Scan signature only
- File size: 80–150 KB
- Format: jpg/jpeg only
Steps to Apply for IB MTS Recruitment 2026
- Step 1: Registration - Register personal and contact details; login ID and password will be sent to your registered email.
- Step 2: Completion of Application Form - Login again, select category, fill personal and qualification details.
- Upload photograph (Color photo, 35mm x 45mm, not older than 12 weeks, light background, face 70-80% visible, size 100-200 KB, jpg/jpeg format).
- Upload signature (Sign on white paper with black ink, scan signature only, size 80-150 KB, jpg/jpeg format).
- Pay exam fees and Recruitment Processing Charges via SBI EPAY LITE, Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or challan.
- Keep the payment acknowledgement slip or e-challan for future reference.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The selection process comprises three sequential stages: Stage 1 (Tier 1 CBT), Stage 2 (Tier 2 Descriptive Offline Exam), and Stage 3 (Interview and Personality Test).
Tier 1 Exam Pattern
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 1 Hour |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| Numerical/Analytical/Logical Ability & Reasoning | 20 | 20 | |
| English Language | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The Tier 1 test features 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks with a negative marking of 0.25 (1/4 mark) per incorrect answer.
Tier 2 Exam Pattern
| Description of Exam | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Descriptive Test on English. (Basics of English Language, its vocabulary, correct grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and its correct usage, etc., to test comprehension and paragraph writing in 150 words) | 50 | 1 Hour |
Qualifying Criteria
Tier 1 Minimum Qualifying Criteria (Out of 100 marks):
- Unserved Category (UR) - 30
- Other Backward Classes (OBC) - 28
- Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe (SC/ ST) – 25
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS) – 30
Tier 2 Minimum Qualifying Criteria (Out of 50 marks):
- All Category – 20
Salary and Compensation Structure
Successful applicants appointed under Pay Level 1 receive a monthly salary ranging from Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 alongside central government benefits. Additionally, a Special Security Allowance of 20% of basic pay plus compensatory benefits applies for duty on holidays (capped at 30 days).
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Tasking Staff | Level 1 | Rs. 18,000–56,900 |
Exam Centre List 2026
| States & UTs | Exam City |
|---|---|
| A&N Island | Port Blair |
| Andhra Pradesh | Anantapur, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun |
| Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur |
| Bihar | Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Patna, Purnea |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh/Mohali |
| Chhattisghar | Bhilai Nagar/Durg, Raipur |
| Delhi | New Delhi/NCR |
| Goa | Panaji |
| Gujarat | Ahemdabad/Gandhinagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat |
| Haryana | Ambala, Hisar |
| Himachal Pradesh | Bilaspur HP, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu, Samba, Srinagar |
| Jharkhand | Dhanbad, Hazaribag, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Belagavi (Belgaum), Bengaluru, Mangaluru (Mangalore), Mysuru (Mysore), Shuvamogga (Shimoga) |
| Kerala | Emakulam, Kannur, Kollam, Kottayan, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur |
| Ladakh | Leh |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Satna, Ujjain |
| Maharashtra | Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai MMR, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Sangli |
| Manipur | Churachandpur, Imphal |
| Meghalaya | Shillong |
| Mizoram | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Dimapur, Kohima |
| Odisha | Balasore, Berhampur-Ganjam, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar/Phagwara, Patiala |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur |
| Sikkim | Gangtok |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore |
| Telangana | Hyderabad/Secunderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Mahabubnagar, Warangal |
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Agra, Aligarh, Ayodha, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Moradabad, Prayagraj, Varanasi |
| Uttrakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Burdwan, Durgapur, Kolkata, Siliguri |
For deeper insights into the syllabus breakdown, review the Access Full IB MTS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026. Furthermore, details regarding compensation packages are available via View Detailed IB MTS Salary Structure.
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