IB Security Assistant Exam 2025 to be held on September 29 and 30. Admit cards will be released 7-10 days before the exam on mha.gov.in. A total of 4987 posts will be filled. Selection will be based on Tier-1, Tier-2, and Interview.
IB Security Assistant Exam 2025: The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the exam dates for the IB Security Assistant Recruitment 2025. The examination will be conducted on September 29 and 30, 2025, at designated examination centers across the country. Millions of candidates will appear for this exam and are engaged in their preparations for the final selection.
Through this recruitment, a total of 4987 posts will be filled. Reservation of posts for various categories has also been determined within this recruitment. Candidates appearing for this recruitment will be able to download their admit cards 7 to 10 days prior to the examination.
Application Process and Important Dates
The application process for IB Security Assistant Recruitment 2025 was completed from July 16 to August 19, 2025. Candidates who applied on time are now awaiting their participation in the examination. Candidates are advised to keep their login details secure to avoid any difficulties in downloading the admit card.
When and How Will Admit Cards Be Released
Admit cards will be issued online only. No candidate will be sent an admission letter personally. Candidates can visit the official website mha.gov.in to download their admit cards.
To download the admit card, candidates will need to enter their Registration ID and Password. After downloading the hall ticket, candidates should print it and keep it safe as its presentation at the examination center will be mandatory.
Tier-1 Exam Pattern
The IB Security Assistant Tier-1 exam will be of the Multiple Choice Questions type. A total of 100 questions will be asked in the exam, with each question carrying 1 mark.
The exam paper will be divided into 5 sections, with 20 questions from each section. The subjects included in the sections are:
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Numerical / Analytical / Logical Ability & Reasoning
- English Language
- General Studies
There is also a provision for negative marking in the examination. 1/4 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
Selection Process
Selection in this recruitment will be in three stages.
- Tier-1 Exam: First, all candidates will appear for the Tier-1 exam. Only those candidates who score the prescribed cutoff marks in this exam will qualify for the next stage.
- Tier-2 Exam: Candidates who pass Tier-1 will appear for the Tier-2 exam.
- Tier-3 Interview: Candidates who are successful in Tier-2 will be called for an interview. In this stage, the candidate's personal, physical, and intellectual capabilities will be tested.
A final merit list of candidates successful in all three stages will be prepared, and their selection will be announced.
Details of Total Posts
Through this recruitment, a total of 4987 posts will be filled. The category-wise distribution of these posts is as follows:
- Unreserved (UR): 2471 posts
- OBC (NCL): 1015 posts
- SC: 574 posts
- ST: 426 posts
- EWS: 501 posts
This recruitment offers a golden opportunity for candidates to build a career in IB.
Advice to Candidates for Preparation
Candidates should pay special attention to their exam preparation. Only with b subject-wise preparation in the Tier-1 exam will candidates be able to qualify for Tier-2.
Candidates should form a correct strategy keeping in mind the exam pattern and negative marking. Time management, practice sets, and practicing previous year's question papers will be beneficial.
Important Instructions During the Exam
- Reach the examination center before time.
- Mandatory to carry admit card and identity proof.
- Do not carry mobile phones or electronic devices.
- Follow all safety regulations.
- Procedure to Download Admit Card
- Visit the official website mha.gov.in.
- Click on the link “IB Security Assistant Admit Card 2025”.
- Enter Registration Number and Password to log in.
- The hall ticket will open on the screen, download and print it, and keep it safe.
