IB ACIO Admit Card 2025 released: how to download from MHA, exam on Sept 16–18

Admit cards out for IB ACIO: dates, vacancies, and what changes now

The Ministry of Home Affairs has released the IB ACIO Admit Card 2025, setting the stage for one of the year’s most watched government recruitment exams. The Intelligence Bureau will conduct the Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (Grade-II/Executive) test across multiple shifts from September 16 to 18, aiming to fill 3,717 vacancies. With just days to go, the hall ticket is now the single most important document for every registered candidate.

Candidates can access their hall ticket on the official MHA website using their User ID and Password generated during registration. Those early city intimation slips were a heads-up; the admit card now locks in your final date, shift, and venue alongside exam-day rules.

What’s inside the hall ticket? Your name, roll and registration numbers, exam date and timing, shift, venue address with center code, reporting time, and a clear photo and signature. It also carries instructions that invigilators will strictly enforce at the gate. Read those lines carefully—missing one small point can cost you entry.

How to download, exam-day checklist, and what to do if anything looks wrong

Downloading the admit card is straightforward, but don’t leave it for the last minute. Websites do slow down near big exams.

• Go to the official MHA website and open the recruitment section.
• Find “Online Examination Call Letter for ACIO Grade II/Executive” or “IB ACIO Call Letter 2025.”
• Log in with your User ID and Password, then enter the security code.
• Open your hall ticket, check the details on screen, and download the PDF.
• Print at least two clear copies on A4 paper—color preferred if your photo is faint.

Before you head to the center, check every field on the admit card. Is your name spelled right? Does your photo match the one you uploaded? Is the venue city as indicated earlier? If anything looks off, contact the exam helpdesk through the portal right away. Corrections are time-sensitive.

What to carry to the exam center:

• Printed admit card (ideally two copies).
• Original, valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter ID, PAN). Photocopies alone won’t work.
• Two recent passport-size photos (spare, in case the center asks).
• Any additional documents mentioned on your hall ticket instructions, if applicable.

What not to carry:

• Mobile phones, smartwatches, fitness bands, earbuds, calculators, or any electronic gadget.
• Notes, books, rough papers, or stationery not allowed by the center.
• Wallets with metal accessories or items that could trigger frisking delays.

The exam is spread over three days in multiple shifts. Plan to arrive well ahead of the reporting time—being 60 to 90 minutes early saves you from last-minute queues at security and registration. Expect frisking, document verification, and sometimes biometric or photograph capture before you’re seated. Keep your admit card in hand; you’ll need to show it more than once.

This test is the first tier of a multi-stage selection cycle for executive roles in the Intelligence Bureau. After Tier-I, further rounds typically include another written assessment, an interaction/interview stage, and document verification, followed by standard background checks. The exact sequence and weightage rest with the recruitment body and are communicated through official updates, so keep an eye on notifications.

MHA has provided a mock test link on the portal to help you get comfortable with the test interface. Use it to practice navigation—how to move between questions, save answers, and mark for review. It won’t teach content, but it does reduce avoidable mistakes on the day of the exam.

Smart last-mile prep:

• Print your hall ticket and ID checklist today. Don’t wait for the night before.
• Do a dry run to the venue if it’s unfamiliar. Check traffic and public transport options.
• Pack only what you need. Leave gadgets at home to avoid locker hassles.
• Sleep on time. A fresh brain beats last-hour cramming for objective tests.

If your admit card has errors:

• Take screenshots of the issue (mismatch in name, blurred photo, wrong category, etc.).
• Raise a query through the official help module on the portal and note the ticket number.
• Keep both the original application proof and updated ID proof ready for verification if asked at the center.

Forgot your login details? Use the “Forgot Password” or “Forgot User ID” option on the login page and retrieve access through your registered email/phone. If emails don’t arrive, check spam folders and try during off-peak hours when the site is less busy.

Can you change your exam date or center now? Unlikely. Once the admit card is issued, changes are rarely allowed except in administrative cases. The safest move is to stick to the assigned slot and plan travel right away.

On exam day, read the guidelines printed on your hall ticket from top to bottom. The invigilator’s word is final inside the hall. Any attempt to use unfair means leads to immediate disqualification and possible debarment—a risk not worth taking.

This recruitment round is a sizable opportunity for aspirants looking at a career in internal security and intelligence operations. With 3,717 posts on offer and a tight three-day test window, the margin for error is small. Keep your documents ready, plan your travel, and reach on time. The rest is your preparation.