The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, has released the official notification for IB MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff – General) Recruitment 2025. The recruitment drive aims to fill 362 vacancies across various Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaux (SIBs) across India.
Eligible candidates can apply online from 22 November 2025 to 14 December 2025 through the official MHA website or the NCS portal.
IB MTS Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Intelligence Bureau (IB), MHA |
| Post | Multi-Tasking Staff (General) – MTS(G) |
| Total Vacancies | 362 |
| Category | Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Pay Scale | Level-1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900) + Allowances |
| Applying Mode | Online |
| Official Websites | www.mha.gov.in |
| Application Dates | 22 Nov – 14 Dec 2025 |
IB MTS 2025 Vacancy Details (Total: 362)
Vacancies are distributed among 37 Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaux (SIBs).
Some major vacancy numbers:
| SIB | Total |
|---|---|
| Delhi/IB Hqrs | 108 |
| Itanagar | 25 |
| Mumbai | 22 |
| Chennai | 10 |
| Trivandrum | 13 |
| Lucknow | 12 |
| Aizawl | 11 |
| Bhopal | 11 |
| Guwahati | 10 |
| Leh | 10 |
| Srinagar | 14 |
| Kolkata | 1 |

IB MTS Salary 2025
- Pay Level-1: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900
- Special Security Allowance: 20% of basic pay
- Holiday duty compensation: Up to 30 days
IB MTS Eligibility Criteria 2025

Educational Qualification
- Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent
AND - Domicile certificate of the state applied for, valid as of 14 December 2025.
Age Limit
- 18 to 25 years as of 14.12.2025
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10–15 years
- Departmental candidates: Up to 40 years
- Widows/divorced women: Up to 35–40 years
- Ex-servicemen: As per rules
- Meritorious sportspersons: Up to 5 years
IB MTS 2025 Exam Pattern
Tier-I (Online Objective Test)
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 |
| Reasoning & Analytical Ability | 20 |
| English Language | 20 |
| Total | 100 Marks |
- Duration: 1 hour
- Negative marking: ¼ mark for each wrong answer
Tier-II (Descriptive Test)
- English comprehension & paragraph writing (150 words): 50 marks
- Qualifying marks: 20
Final Merit = Tier-I only, but Tier-II must be qualified.
IB MTS Selection Process 2025
- Tier-I Online Exam
- Tier-II Descriptive Exam
- Document Verification
- Character & Antecedent Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Appointment
Tie-breaking rules:
- Older candidate gets preference
- Alphabetical order of first name
IB MTS Exam Centres 2025
Candidates must choose 5 exam cities from an extensive list (130+ centres).
Examples:
- Delhi NCR
- Mumbai
- Chennai
- Kolkata
- Bengaluru
- Hyderabad
- Srinagar
- Jammu
- Lucknow
- Jaipur
- Patna
- Guwahati
- Imphal
- Shimla
- Port Blair
Exam centre allocation may change based on administrative needs.
IB MTS 2025 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS (Male) | ₹100 + ₹550 = ₹650 |
| SC/ST | ₹550 |
| Female (All categories) | ₹550 |
| PwBD | ₹550 |
| Ex-Servicemen (Eligible) | ₹550 |
Payment Methods:
- Debit/Credit Cards
- Net Banking
- UPI
- SBI e-challan (offline till 16.12.2025)
How to Apply for IB MTS Recruitment 2025
- Visit www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in
- Click on IB MTS Recruitment 2025
- Fill Step-I registration → get Application Sequence Number (ASN)
- Login and fill Step-II form
- Upload: Photograph (100–200 KB), Signature (80–150 KB),
- Pay the application fee
- Submit and download the application form
No hard copy needs to be sent.
Documents Required at Document Verification
- Matriculation certificate (DoB proof)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
- Domicile certificate
- NOC (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-servicemen certificate (if applicable)
- Valid photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID, etc.)
- Same photograph as uploaded in the online form
Important Dates – IB MTS 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 22 November 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 14 December 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last date to pay via challan | 16 December 2025 |
| Tier-I Exam Date | To be announced |
| Tier-II Exam Date | To be announced |