Are you interested in contributing to the national security of our country by serving as a Central Government employee? If so, the ACIO post is suitable for you.
ACIO = Assistant Central Intelligence Officer
Today, I will explain how to prepare for the Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) examination by the Intelligence Bureau (IB). I will also share solved previous years' ACIO exam question papers.
What is ACIO in IB?
Let me share one question asked by a student at CoreNetworkZ EdTech Solutions. Amit Pawan, a final-year degree student from Delhi, asked, "Hello sir, what is ACIO? What are their duties and responsibilities?"
I will answer this question here.
ACIO in the Intelligence Bureau (IB) is a Group C non-gazetted post under the Ministry of Home Affairs. They are the ones who collect data from the field and track suspects.

I hope you understand the job profile of an Assistant Central Intelligence Officer in IB.
How To Crack the ACIO Examination?
CoreNetworkZ EdTech Solutions offers a comprehensive exam preparation course designed to help aspirants successfully pass the ACIO test.
We share the detailed structure and syllabus of the ACIO examination with our students. For those who are not our students, I suggest you first understand the exam structure.
Refer to the table below for details on the examination tiers and corresponding mark distribution.
Tier | Type | Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Objective | 100 | 1 Hour |
2 | Descriptive | 50 | 1 Hour |
3 | Interview | 100 | Flexible |
I hope you now understand the selection process of an ACIO in IB.
Download ACIO Previous Years' Solved Question Papers
CoreNetworkZ EdTech Solutions recommends that our students download the ACIO (Assistant Central Intelligence Officer) previous question papers and answers.
Studying the previous year's questions will help them understand the examination pattern.

Here, I will share the previously asked ACIO question papers and answers.
You can download the ACIO Previous Years' solved question papers in PDF format.
Click here to download the ACIO Question papers and answers in PDF format.
What Is the Monthly Salary and Special Benefits of an ACIO in IB?
Rahul Pandey, a regular reader of CoreNetworkZ EdTech Solutions, asked, "Sir, can you tell me the special benefits of joining IB as an ACIO?"
He asked this question as a comment in the student support section of CoreNetworkZ EdTech Solutions. I will explain the salary and other benefits of an Assistant Central Intelligence Officer in India.
According to the latest recruitment notification, the Pay Scale is 44,900 to 1,42,400 Indian rupees per month. An ACIO will receive HRA, DA, TA, and a Special Security Allowance.
Who Can Apply for the ACIO post in IB?
Abdul Munavir Rasheed, a PG student from Kozhikode, asked a question on the student support section at CoreNetworkZ EdTech Solutions.
He asked, "Sir, I dream of becoming an officer in the Intelligence Bureau. I heard about the ACIO recruitment notification. What are the eligibility criteria to apply for that vacancy?"
According to the ACIO notification, anyone having a Bachelor’s degree between 18 and 27 years old can apply.
Monthly Salary of an ACIO | Rs. 44,900-1,42,400/- |
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Number of vacancies | Anticipated |
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