- What to prepare for interview?
- Documents to bring in interview
- Proforma font problem
- Contact details/Helpdesk/RTI
ACIO written exam was conducted in 15 September 2013. Result was declared few days back, but in case some of the players are still unaware:
Successful Roll numbers: http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/WrittenResultOfACIO-IIEx-2013.pdf
Call letters for Successful candidates: https://www.onlinesubmit.in/mha/
Around ~3900 candidates shortlisted for ~750 final vacancies. Meaning interview post to candidate ratio is slightly higher than 1:5. In most exams it is 1:3)
@Those who couldn’t make it
Many Good exams coming soon- SSC CGL 2014, Punjab and Maharahstra PSC and many more.
Find out the cause of defeat (low preparation of current / theory /aptitude) and rectify your studies accordingly. Failure in one exam doesn’t make you loser. Hard working person will always meet Success sooner or later.
@Those who cleared the written ACIO exam
You can download call letters from here: https://www.onlinesubmit.in/mha/
Interviews will commence from January 13 to January 25, 2013. That means less time for celebration and more time for interview preparation.
What to prepare for interview?
From the 2012’s recruitment round, many Players had posted their interview experiences in the comments below the following article:
https://mrunal.org/2012/08/studyplan-acio.html/comment-page-5#comments
so just go through them to get a feel of how the interview goes. Note: every page contains 50 comments and interview experience sharing starts from comment page number 5.
Some tips (from those comments)
- 60% on your biodata. (Why do you want to join IB? Educational background, terminology, hobbies)
- 30% on current issue (mostly national and regional. + some current related to neighboring countries from IB/security/terrorism angle.)
- 10% intelligence system of India.
- If you are not fluent in English practice it, as sometimes panel member may insist that you answer a particular question in english.
- For some people it was for 5 mins and for some it went upto 20 mins.
- In the panel, one member will be observing you and taking notes.
(for more, go through the comments in the link I gave above.)
How to prepare the “introduction or tell me about yourself?”,
that is explained in the IBPS interview prep. article, and the funda remains similar for ACIO as well. Click ME
how to prepare graduation related question,
that is also explained IBPS interview and the funda remains similar for ACIO as well. Click ME
After Interview : if you are selected , Medical Test and Police Verification follows.
Documents to bring in interview
- Original certificates in support of age, educational
- qualifications (Matriculation onwards including mark sheets), other qualifications along with an attested photocopy of each of the documents;
- Original certificate in support of belonging to
- OBC/SC/ST/Ex-serviceman/J&K resident category issued from the competent authority in the prescribed proforma along with an attested photocopy thereof;
- Original certificates in support of claimed achievements in Sports/Games and other extracurricular activities along with an attested photocopy of each of the documents.
- A photo identity proof like voter ID card, PAN card, passport, driving license or any other valid proof to verify his/her identity.
- Candidates belonging to OBC category and claiming benefits thereunder must bring their OBC certificate in the proforma meant for appointment to the posts under Government of India as published in the advertisement (copy enclosed) and not for State Government jobs. If they fail to do so, they will not be allowed to appear in the interview. Certificate in any other proforma will not be accepted in any case.
- One copy each of Attestation Forms (A.F.) and Special Security Questionnaire (SSQ) may also be downloaded which are required to be filled in by the candidate for carrying out Character & Antecedents verification wherever required. These forms may please be filled in for all the columns correctly and completely and in case the space provided in any of the column is not sufficient for furnishing the information sought, the candidate can utilize an extra sheet. This is, however, made clear that issuance and filling up of the attestation form (AF) and SSQ at this stage does not mean that the candidate has been or would be necessarily selected to the post of ACIO-II/Exe. The duly filled in AF and SSQ forms are required to be deposited by the candidate on the day of interview.
- The candidate is advised to bring this interview letter without which he/she would not be allowed entry. It may be made clear that no request for change of date and place would be entertained.
Proforma font problem
To all those having font problem in ACIO proforma PDF file, here is the correct version
https://files.secureserver.net/0sK88ts0l9j5eU
And for all the remaining files related to OBC certificate format, notification etc. use this folder:
https://files.secureserver.net/0fGnnSvt1tFfjA
Contact details/Helpdesk/RTI
Email: helpdesk.mha2013@gmail.com
Phone: 91 8800325462 (10AM-6PM / Monday-Friday) & (10AM-4PM/Saturday)
Address (to send letter querries)
Assistant Director/Exam,
Intelligence Bureau,
Ministry of Home Affairs,
35, S.P. Marg,
New Delhi-110021.
Ya Sahil it was a hidden recruitment for RAW.
any idea till when result will be out?
Thanx sir for such a wonderfull insight of the job. Want to serve India by joining IB.
Called again. This tym he said – result jaldi aa jayega.. koi date specified nai hai.. within this month aa jayega.. :(
Dont worry Dusky..they would never give a fixed date.In case they fail to publish it by that date the aspirants would make a lot of noise..I asked them about the ‘tentative date’ of declaration and they said ‘Next week’.I positively feel that they will publish the result between 17th and 21st Feb.
Hope they will publish next week……!! Lets hope for d best and be prepared for the worst
how many marks are resrved for interview??
NICL result out
Cleared the Written test of NICL AO..interview in March.If I get selected in IB..won’t even go for NICL interview.Hope they publish the ACIO Final result next week.
always keep options open. go for the interview even if you clear ACIO.
Aye Aye Captain! But one more important issue is that we have to sign a 4-year bond..and if we resign before a 4 year service we will have to give 1 year’s Gross salary (which would be in lakhs).My family is not so financially strong and it is a major hurdle for me.
do you have to sign the bond just for appearing in the interview. I thought that happens when you join.
I’m saying go for the interview, decision to join or not can be left for later.
there is a circular of ministry of personnel dept !! u can transfer the bond if u r jumping from one psu. central govt. / state govt. to any other psu. central govt. / state govt.
Hey Kamran! I cleared NICL too, but Automobile engineering specialization. What about you? Any idea what is the job profile, pay scale and promotion chances in NICL? Also, what will they ask in the interview?
i cleared it too :-)
NICL job gives salary of approx 35 k in metros.Its a peaceful job as compared to IB.But there is Bond of 4 years.
I heard it is Mon-Fri also. Any idea what is the job profile? I would like to know what a AO-NICL does.
Hey Rabbani & J, could u guys yell me plz where to fine NICL result. Bcz its nt published in their wesite….
Check the ‘Recruitment’ section of http://www.nationalinsuranceindia.com It is the topmost notice.
Mr Fighterclass, really grateful for all the assistance you’re providing to all of us. I have a few question to ask if you would be so kind.
1)Personal security- Please tell us the kind of threats one may have to deal with. What kind of security might be provided in relatively unstable places. We have heard about houses being allocated in Police quarters, guns, guards etc.
2)What kind of deputation opportunities are there(RAW,NIA,CBI) ?
3)What is the difference between ACIO II and ACIO-I from SSC CGL ?
4)Are there any minimum requirement regarding eyesight ?
5)How important is it being able to drive 2/4 wheeler ? Few of us where asked if we can drive ?
Thanks once again.
Rambler I would like to clear just one of your doubts regarding Qs. no. 3..You are not recruited as ACIO-I through CGL.It is actually the post of Assistant in IB.It is primarily a desk job.Unlike ACIO-II which is a Rs. 4200 Grade pay post..Asstt. in IB is a Rs. 4600 GP post.ACIO-I is actually a post you reach after a promotion from ACIO-II
True. Choose IB- SSC CGL if you want a calm, peaceful desk job and choose IB ACIO-II if you want a tough, adventurous field job. If you are studying for UPSC exam, then go for assistant job, you will get more time to study.
is color blindness a issue in ib assistant through cgl?
just FYI. A-II used to be in higher pay bracket than assistant, in 5th PC they were made equal and in 6th they went 1step above.
efforts are on to address this anomaly in the next PC.
1) there are threats but dept gives highest priority to safety of personnel, so realistically it’s not a problem unless you goof up really badly (I mean darwin award level badly)
2) there are those and others, including to other countries. you will get to know during training
3) answered by others
4) as long you don’t have major defects it’s ok. glasses are ok
5) it’s helpful for your own sake but not compulsory.
Thank u soo much for such authentic responses.
Guys anyone know some orkut groups which provide info about various government jobs? If anyone knows, please post the links here.
The new look and feel of mrunal.org is not working properly in many browser e.g. i.e 8 .!!
I am finding difficult to read and follow it .
plz shift to latest version of firefox / google chrome.
Mrunal Ji pls also show the date and time of comments……..it is becoming difficult to know which comment is latest and also lots of confusion is arising because of this. thanks
Yes you are right..bond will be made to sign at the time of joining but I just wanted to tell you that this bond is an issue which is stopping me from showing much interest in this job though in all other aspects it is a good job.Anyways..thanks for the advice.I will go for the interview..atleast for some experience sake.
Dear fighterclass, can you please tell me what are all the Department in IB. i heard some like internal security, counter intelligence etc.. can you please elaborate on it.. one more question is as i’m mechanical engineer, is there any use for I.B from a person from mechanical background..
Aravind, you can’t seriously expect me to divulge those info on open internet !! whatever info I have been providing is simply to enable candidates make an informed choice, none of that violates op-sec. I certainly won’t provide info about IB’s internal structure !!
not AFAIK. electronics and comm people are recruited in tech. R&AW sometimes requires people in varied disciplines; keep an eye out for such ‘cabinet secretariat’ recruitment ads. you can of course always join in general cadre.
@fighterclass- is there any arms training and self defense classes?? free time available for preparing upsc?? give some info about training activities.thank you.
of course. not during training. there’s another post on this blog which gives this info, I’ve nothing more to add.
hello fighter class kya aap yeh bata sakte hai ke yeh job girls ke liye kaisi hai
usually girls get soft postings and for them it’s like any other govt job. some girls however want the excitement of fieldwork and opt for more interesting assignments. some of the star officers behind IB’s recent successes have been women.
thanks 4 information please elaborate medical test and verification process
hi.. sorry if it is confidential.. i thought it may be asked in interview…
they won’t ask these things. if you want you can read some good espionage novels by authors like le carre, forsyth. it’s good timepass and also builds knowledge.
thankyou very much fighter class sir for such genuine information and my small query to know from you is to know whether we get some evening hours durind training period in delhi to attend civils classes
not a chance. you would barely get time to complete your assignments.
Fighterclass I am selected as ACIO in wireless telegraphy post in IB ,could you please elaborate the profile of this post.Its very urgent for me as I am also selected as PO in one of the nationalised bank.I am confuse rite now what should I choose.
@fighterclass- Thank you very much for providing some valuable information’s. Now i am eagerly waiting for the results as i am highly motivated to join it.
Dear Mr. Fighterclass..do we have to sign at the time of joining IB?
Sorry typing mistake..I meant to ask ‘do we have to sign a Bond at the time of joining?’
yes. but do remember that you do not have to pay bond for
a) another job in Central Govt in higher GP
b) if the job you are shifting to was applied for before joining IB.
babus sometime mislead people about these things so I thought I should inform.
Thanks fighterclass….
Really great on your part, @fighterclass, to point this out.
Cheers!
thanx for sharing such a wonderful piece of information.
thanx fighterclass..this z truly a important info for us..
Hoping for the result this week.
:( one month already
Thank you Mr. Fighterclass for clearing my doubt.
Dear FighterClass, I consider you as my mentor so please help me in clearing my few confusions..
1) When I call IB helpline NO. they never give specific period b/w which final results would be announced, I want to know how much max. time does org. takes to publish results.
2) Do IB does verification before the announcement of final results.
@fighterclass. I am sorry, I forgot to ask , could you give us your email id. it will be very helpful for selected candidates.
It will be a great favour for us, as we can rely on genuine information.
sorry, can’t do. plz don’t mind.
can u tell me the helpline number…
curiously enough i received a call from IB few weeks ago i dnt remember exactly but around 27-28jan’14. first it was some lady (i guess she was receptionist or steno or..) who couldn’t understand me, and then some gentleman (he must’ve been a senior officer or smthng, the way he talked). they wanted to clarify as to when did i exactly complete my graduation. i remember i had clearly mentioned it in those AF and SSQ forms somewhere and i had submitted my degree certificate along with other documents on my interview date(15 jan at bapu dham,new delhi), which i was required to do. i clarified all this to him over the phone. nonetheless, some confusion remained so he asked me if i could go to bapu dham and resubmit my document copies at the earliest. obviously i agreed and went there the next day. i wanted to personally meet and clarify everything verbally to the concerned person/dept. but sadly enough i wasn’t allowed to enter the premises despite several requests. at the enquiry/reception window i met the most annoying, uncooperative, typical sarkari fat b*****d chap. he must be late 40s or 50s sitting in a solitary cabin. anyway….all i could do was write an application explaining whatever i could and enclosing my documents. i gave this envelope to that SOB. i dnt know what he did with that.
i didn’t know what to make of all this but i was certain result will be out soon….but. sadly enough while addressing the envelope to asst director, exam cell, in hurry, i had misspelt the word assistant as assisstant. i am afraid it would create a negative impression on him if he were to notice that. their whole process is so opaque you can never be sure.
Result ke liye IB site check karein
Thanks foolish.
don’t spread rumors. result is not out yet.
result agya kya azad..???if yes then plz provide link..
well as the name suggest……………don’t follow his comment. Ek darinda azzad ghum raha hai………rumors spread karte hue…….
just because of single rumor abhi IB ki website ka server overload ho jata …:P
@fighterclass- does serving in border areas for long time makes our chances better for promotion………
not particularly. promotions happen at the same time for most, a handful get out of turn promotions (rare). other than that doing good work gets you awards and commendations, which, if you have enough of them, might lead to faster promotion.
as I wrote before, this is one of the weak points of the dept. hopefully the fast track promotion scheme will be started sooner than later.
Thanks for replying………and we certainly hope so.
yeh sab choro..ips ki tayyari karo
Azad darinde ka written clear nahi hua hai..frustrated hai..forgive him..hahaha
Listen Rutambhar,with this kind of attitude you won’t last one week in IB.Firstly you got to respect your prospective seniors.Mr. Fighterclass is not getting paid to keep us informed..he is doing it with genuine concern for aspirants like us.Don’t force him to leave this blog with your irrational queries and disrespectful behaviour.And secondly you are the best judge fos what is best for you.You always have the option to leave.Don’t be a pessimist.
Called ib an hour back for info regarding result
told me 2 wait..when I asked how much time it’s gonna take 2 declare d result?
He said ‘1 mahine k ander’
I said “ability b 1 mahina “?
He said yes..
Correction…
I said “abhi b 1 mahina “?
I dont understand what the hell going on this year..every goddamn exam we are appearing for is either getting cancelled or getting delayed.The same IB result came just after 8 days last year.Disappointed!
sahi me kamran yar..ssc..ibps..aur ab ib..god knows wat z happing..but hope for good..
as saying..dhairya ka fal meetha hota h..kash apna fal b meetha hi ho.. :-)
Abhi bhi 1 Mahina………….OMG.
Dear Fighterclass I know this would be asking for too much but since you are in the Dept. you must be having links who could tell the exact reason which is causing such delay in publication of this year’s results.It would not more than one phone call from your side to get the complete info regarding this issue.I hope you dont mind.
Dear Fighterclass I know this would be asking for too much but since you are in the Dept. you must be having links who could tell the exact reason which is causing such delay in publication of this year’s results.It would not take more than one phone call from your side to get the complete info regarding this issue.I hope you dont mind.
Agree with Kamran. We are in dark about the possible result date. We have been just waiting and waiting.
Result will come tomorrow.Wed before 5 0 clock.
And U got this info. 4m?
@kk yar hello plz don’t spread rumors.
Azad darinda?wats the meaning.can u post it pls
I hope kk is not another azad darinda. .
Bhai kk ur not the official spokeperson of IB. Dont play with our hopes.
Azad darinda?wats the meaning.can u post it pls
kyun re banwra hogya kya?
So this is true………..Azad darinda has changed his name to kk.
aazaad daarinda is kk.
Dear fighter class, i would like to know whether ACIO recruitment would be there this year too. Because i’m preparing only for I.B and not interested in any other competitive exams( i’m already employed). Thank u.
kyun re baora hogya kya?
Guys I am an ACIO officer ..if any of you need help regarding this ..you can contact me in evening hours ..would love to help.
9882544546. please dont give a miss call or sms ..