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Exam guide · updated 2026

IB ACIO Grade II - Pattern, Syllabus & Free Mocks

IB ACIO Grade II/Executive recruitment is conducted by the Intelligence Bureau (MHA). The Tier-1 exam consists of 100 questions in 60 minutes with 1/4 negative marking.

100 Qs60 minBilingual−1/4 per wrong
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What is the IB ACIO Grade II exam pattern?

The Tier-1 exam contains 5 sections of 20 questions each: Current Affairs (20 Qs), General Studies (20 Qs), Numerical Aptitude (20 Qs), Reasoning (20 Qs), and English Language (20 Qs).

SectionQuestions
Current Affairs20
General Studies20
Numerical Aptitude20
Reasoning20
English Language20

What is the IB ACIO Grade II syllabus?

Current Affairs covers national and international news. General Studies covers History, Geography, Polity, and Economy. Numerical Aptitude covers arithmetic. Reasoning covers logical puzzles and coding. English covers grammar and comprehension.

What is a good IB ACIO Grade II cut-off?

Selection involves Tier-1 (CBT), Tier-2 (Descriptive), and Tier-3 (Interview). Tier-1 cutoffs vary by category.

How should I prepare for IB ACIO Grade II?

Focus on Current Affairs and General Studies as they make up 40% of the total marks.


Frequently asked questions

What is the negative marking in IB ACIO?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/4 (0.25) mark for every incorrect response.

What is the duration of the IB ACIO Tier-1 exam?

The exam duration is 60 minutes for 100 questions.