MHA Intelligence Bureau IB MTS Recruitment 2025: The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has released the official notification for the recruitment of Multi-Tasking Staff (General) (MTS(G)) for the year 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial position within a prestigious central government organization.
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Educational Qualification
- Minimum requirement: Pass in Class 10th (Matriculation) or equivalent from a recognised board.
- In addition: Possession of domicile certificate of the State/UT against which the candidate is applying as on closing date.
- Local language knowledge: Candidates must have ability to read, write and speak the local language/dialect of the State/UT for which they apply.
Age Limit & Relaxation
- Standard age range: 18 to 25 years as on the closing date of application.
- Relaxation in upper age limit as per government rules for reserved categories:
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): up to 10 years (for UR), higher for SC/ST as per rules.
- Additional relaxations: Ex-servicemen, departmental candidates etc, as per govt norms.
Salary / Pay Scale
- The pay level for the post is Pay Level-1 (₹ 18,000 – ₹ 56,900) in the Pay Matrix.
- In addition to basic pay, admissible Central Government allowances will be applicable. Also, special security allowance of 20% of basic pay, etc.
How to Apply for MHA Intelligence Bureau IB MTS Recruitment 2025
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 21 Nov 2025 (detailed)
- Online Application Start Date: 22 Nov 2025.
- Last Date to Apply Online: 14 Dec 2025 (11:59 pm)
- Last date for fee payment/challan: by 16 Dec 2025 for SBI challan mode
Application Process
- Visit the official site of MHA or the NCS portal (e.g., www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in).
- Register by providing basic personal details, valid email ID & mobile number.
- Login and fill the application form: upload scanned photograph, signature, domicile certificate, category certificate (if applicable) as per specifications.
- Pay application fee online (via debit/credit/internet banking/UPI) or SBI challan.
- Submit the form before the last date and keep a printout / PDF of the submitted form for future reference.
Application Fee
- General / EWS / OBC (Male): Rs 650 (includes exam fee + processing charges)
- SC / ST / Female / PwBD: Rs 550 (processing charges only)
Selection Process
The selection process for IB MTS 2025 is as follows:
- Tier I – Online Objective Test
- MCQ format covering sections like General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning/Numerical/Analytical ability, English Language.
- Typically 100 questions for 100 marks. Negative marking may apply (¼ mark deduction for wrong answer).
- Tier II – Descriptive/Qualifying Test
- As per notification, Tier II may be descriptive in nature (English language & comprehension) and is qualifying only (marks may not be counted for merit) according to some sources.
- Document Verification & Medical Examination
- After successful performance in the written stages, shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification (age/education/residence/category) and a medical fitness test.
- Final Merit List & Appointment
- Placement will be based on merit and accordance with rules, with All-India transfer liability.
Eligibility & Other Conditions
- Nationality: Candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Domicile: Must have valid domicile certificate of the State/UT against which they apply by the closing date.
- Local language requirement: Candidate should have studied the local language up to 10th standard or be able to pass a language proficiency test as per state requirement.
- Age & category relaxations as discussed above.
- Attempt: No specific limit on number of attempts, provided the candidate satisfies the age criterion.
- All India Transfer liability: Appointment may carry transferable posting across India, including remote areas.
MHA Intelligence Bureau IB MTS Recruitment 2025 Last Date and Important Notes
- Last date to apply online: 14 December 2025 by 11:59 pm.
- Fee payment (SBI challan) last date: 16 December 2025 in some modes.
- Candidates should ensure they fulfil all criteria as on closing date (age, education, domicile, local language) — any discrepancy may lead to disqualification.
- Keep scanned copies of required documents ready before starting the application to avoid last-minute glitches (photograph, signature, domicile certificate, category certificate if applicable).
- Since the exam date is not announced in some sources yet, keep monitoring the official IB/MHA website for updates
MHA Intelligence Bureau IB MTS Recruitment 2025 PDF Notification Download Link: Click Here
Why is this a Good Opportunity?
- This is a 10th pass level opportunity, opening government job access to many candidates who have passed matriculation.
- The basic pay of ₹18,000 with potential to go up to ₹56,900 plus allowances is attractive for entry-level posts.
- The job is under the Intelligence Bureau, a central security-agency environment, which may offer good exposure and career stability.
- With 362 vacancies across India, there is decent geographic spread and possibility to apply for one’s own State/UT (subject to domicile and local language requirement).
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