IB MTS Recruitment 2025: Eligibility, Syllabus, Salary, Selection Process & Full Job Profile

 IB MTS Recruitment 2025: Eligibility, Syllabus, Salary, Selection Process & Full Job Profile


Organisation & Post

  • The recruitment is by the Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Testbook+2PW Live+2

  • Post: Multi-Tasking Staff (General) — abbreviated “MTS (G)”. Testbook+1

  • Classification: Group “C”, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial role. Testbook+1

  • Vacancies for 2025: 362 posts nationwide. Testbook+2Career Power+2


2. Key Dates & Application

  • Online application window: From 22 November 2025 to 14 December 2025Testbook+1

  • Detailed notification available via IB / MHA website. Adda247+1

  • Important: The age eligibility is as on 14 December 2025. Speed Job+1


3. Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Must have passed Matriculation (10th standard) or equivalent from a recognized Board. Testbook+1

Age Limit

  • Minimum age: 18 yearsSpeed Job+1

  • Maximum age: 25 years (for general category) as on 14 Dec 2025. Testbook

Age Relaxation

  • Relaxation provided as per Government rules for SC/ST/OBC, PwBD, Ex-servicemen, etc. Adda247+1

Other requirements

  • Indian citizenship. (Typical for central government posts)

  • Domicile, board-recognised qualification as stipulated. Testbook


4. Vacancies Break-Up & Posting Locations

  • Vacancies spread across various “Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaux” (SIBs) and regional offices. Testbook+1

  • For example: Delhi/IB HQ has 108 of the total 362 posts. Testbook

  • Other locations include Itanagar (25), Mumbai (17), Leh (12), etc. Best Colleges

  • Note: Postings are likely transferable across India (common for IB roles).


5. Pay Scale & Benefits

  • Pay Level: Level-1 on central pay matrix. Basic salary range: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 (approx) for the scale. Testbook+1

  • Additional: A 20% Special Security Allowance (SSA) is applicable. Testbook

  • Other typical central govt allowances (HRA, DA, TA) apply.

  • Central govt job => Stability, perks (pension/retirement benefits) etc.


6. Roles & Responsibilities

While the notification gives limited detail in the short notice, the “Multi-Tasking Staff (General)” role typically includes:

  • Carrying out routine physical tasks: cleaning, maintenance of offices, logistics, housekeeping support.

  • Assisting in general administrative support: data entry, record-keeping, office errands, dispatch, handling files.

  • Supporting security functions: assisting in movement of material, helping in office duty operations, may involve odd-hour duties given intelligence context.

  • Being available for posting at different centres as required by IB; may involve shift duties, travel, relocation.

  • Any other task assigned from time to time by the department as per organisational requirement.

Important: Because it is an intelligence-agency environment, confidentiality, reliability, trustworthiness, and willingness to be posted anywhere in India are key.


7. Selection Process

The selection process for IB MTS 2025 comprises multiple stages:

  1. Tier I – Online objective test. Testbook+1

    • Subjects: General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical/Analytical Ability, English Language. Testbook

    • Marks distribution: 100 marks total (40 for GA, 20 for QA, 20 for Reasoning, 20 for English) in 1 hour. Testbook

    • Negative marking: ¼ mark for each wrong answer. Testbook

  2. Tier II – Descriptive test (English language & comprehension, paragraph writing, 150 words). Qualifying in nature (50 marks, 1 hour) in 2025. Testbook

  3. Document Verification – After qualifying written tests. SARKARI RESULT

  4. Medical Examination – To ensure fitness for service. Testbook

  5. Final merit list based on Tier I marks subject to qualifying Tier II. Testbook


8. Application Fee

  • General, OBC, EWS: ₹650 (includes exam fee + processing charges). Testbook+1

  • SC/ST, Female, PwBD, Ex-servicemen: ₹550 (only processing charges) in 2025. Testbook

  • Payment modes: Debit/Credit cards, Net Banking, UPI, SBI ePay, challan etc. Testbook


9. Career Prospects & Growth

  • As MTS (General) in IB, you enter the organisation at an entry level but within a central agency with potential for internal movement/promotions (depending on rules) or lateral opportunities.

  • Exposure to central government operations, security/intelligence environment — though responsibilities will be routine initially.

  • Because postings can be in diverse locations, there is scope for experience in different regions.

  • With performance, service length, and departmental rules, scope for advancement to higher Group C posts (depending on vacancies and departmental promotions).

  • Job stability is a major perk — which is significant for many aspirants, especially with minimal entry qualification (10th pass).


10. Key Points for Aspirants (Tips)

  • Ensure you meet eligibility: 10th pass + age between 18-25 (as of 14 Dec 2025).

  • Choose preferred examination cities carefully, and clarify domicile/posting implications.

  • Start preparing early for Tier I: focus on General Awareness (current affairs + static GK), Quantitative & Reasoning basics, English grammar & comprehension. Also practice speed & accuracy (negative marking!).

  • For Tier II: practise paragraph writing, vocabulary, grammar, comprehension — since it is descriptive and qualifying.

  • Gather all educational certificates, age proof, domicile certificate (if required), category certificate (if applicable) in advance.

  • Monitor the official website for updates (admit card, exam dates, results) — since schedule might get updated.

  • Be mentally ready for postings across India; flexibility is important.

  • Maintain good physical and mental fitness, as medical fitness is required.

  • Ensure your application is error-free: correct details, photo & signature uploads, fee payment completed before the deadline.

  • Because the competition will be high (362 posts only) even though qualification is modest, your score must stand out. So consistency and smart preparation matter.

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