The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has released the official notification for the IB Security Assistant Motor Transport Recruitment 2025, offering 455 Security Assistant (Motor Transport) posts. This recruitment drive targets Group ‘C’ non-gazetted positions, with the application deadline set for 28th September 2025. This is a prime opportunity for 10th-pass candidates with driving skills to join India’s premier intelligence agency. This updated blog post incorporates details from the official advertisement (IB50.pdf) to provide a comprehensive guide, including eligibility, application process, selection stages, exam pattern, syllabus, and preparation tips.
Overview of IB Security Assistant Motor Transport Recruitment 2025
The IB Security Assistant (Motor Transport) role involves driving and maintaining vehicles for intelligence operations, requiring technical expertise, vigilance, and physical fitness. Key details include:
- Organization: Intelligence Bureau (IB), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
- Post: Security Assistant (Motor Transport)
- Vacancies: 455 Posts (detailed state-wise breakup below)
- Application Window: Open until 28th September 2025 (till 2359 hours)
- Official Website: www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in
- Job Location: Across various Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaux (SIBs) in India
- Pay Scale: Level 3 (Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 69,100) as per the 7th Pay Commission, plus admissible allowances
Vacancy Breakup
| S.N. | Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau | UR (NCL) | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agartala | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | Ahmedabad | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 3 | Amritsar | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| 4 | Bengaluru | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 5 | Bhopal | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| 6 | Bhubaneswar | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 7 | Chandigarh | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 8 | Chennai | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 9 | Dehradun | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 10 | Delhi/Hqrs. | 55 | 30 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 127 |
| 11 | Gangtok | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| 12 | Guwahati | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 13 | Hyderabad | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 14 | Imphal | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 15 | Itanagar | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 16 | Jalandhar | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| 17 | Jammu | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| 18 | Kalimpong | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 19 | Kohima | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| 20 | Kolkata | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 21 | Leh | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18 |
| 22 | Lucknow | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 23 | Meerut | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 24 | Mumbai | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| 25 | Muzaffarpur | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 26 | Nagpur | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 27 | Panaji | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 28 | Patna | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 29 | Raipur | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 30 | Ranchi | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 31 | Shillong | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 32 | Siliguri | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 33 | Srinagar | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 34 | Trivandrum | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 35 | Varanasi | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 36 | Vijayawada | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 37 | Total | 239 | 90 | 51 | 40 | 46 | 455 |
Note: Vacancies reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) will be allocated on merit from the total seats, with adjustments based on category-wise vacancies.
IB Security Assistant Motor Transport Recruitment 2025 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following criteria as per the official advertisement:
- Educational Qualification: Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent from a recognized board.
- Age Limit: 18 to 27 years as of 28.09.2025. Age relaxations:
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- Up to 40 years for departmental candidates with 3 years of continuous service
- Up to 35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) for widows, divorced women, and judicially separated women not remarried
- Domicile: Valid domicile certificate for the state/UT applied for.
- Language Proficiency: Knowledge of a local language/dialect of the applied state/UT.
- Driving License: Valid Motor Vehicle license (for Motorcycles) issued by a competent authority, with at least 18-27 years as of 28.09.2025.
- Desirable: One year of driving experience after obtaining the license.
- Essential: No criminal convictions.
Application Process
Applications are accepted only online. Follow these steps:
- Visit the Official Website: www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in.
- Access the Application Link: Find the “Online Applications for Security Assistant (Motor Transport) 2025” under the “What’s New” section.
- Register: Create a login ID and password with details like name, date of birth, email, and mobile number.
- Fill the Form: Enter personal, educational, and professional details.
- Upload Documents:
- Recent color photograph (JPG/JPEG, 100-200 KB, 70-80% face coverage).
- Signature (JPG/JPEG, 80-150 KB).
- 10th marksheet/certificate, domicile certificate, caste/category certificate (if applicable), and valid driving license.
- Pay the Application Fee:
- General/EWS/OBC (Male): Rs. 650 (Rs. 100 Exam Fee + Rs. 550 Processing Charges)
- All other candidates: Rs. 550 (Processing Charges only)
- Payment modes: Debit/credit card, internet banking, UPI, SBI challan (valid till 30.09.2025 during banking hours).
- Submit: Download and print the confirmation page.
Note: The portal is operational from 06.09.2025 to 28.09.2025 (till 2359 hours). Registration outside this period will not be accepted.
Selection Process
The selection process includes three tiers:
- Tier 1 Exam (Objective):
- Type: Online, MCQs
- Subjects: General Awareness, Basic Transport/Driving Rules, Quantitative Aptitude, Numerical/Analytical/Logical Ability, English Language
- Marks: 100 (20 marks per section)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Negative Marking: ¼ mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Cut-Off: Minimum 40% (UR/OBC/EWS), 35% (SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen)
- Tier 2 Exam (Descriptive):
- Type: Offline
- Task: Translation of a 500-word passage from a local language/dialect to English and vice versa (40 marks), plus spoken ability (10 marks)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Qualifying Marks: 20 out of 50
- Note: Qualifying in nature.
- Tier 3 (Interview/Driving Test):
- Marks: 50
- Components: Motor mechanism, driving test (instructed by an instructor), practical knowledge of vehicle defects/snags
- Purpose: Assess technical and driving skills.
Successful candidates undergo document verification and medical examination.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Tier 1 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Basic Transport/Driving Rules | 20 | 20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Numerical/Analytical/Logical Ability | 20 | 20 |
| English Language | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Tier 1 Syllabus
- General Awareness: Current affairs, history, geography, polity, science, technology.
- Basic Transport/Driving Rules: Traffic rules, vehicle maintenance, safety regulations.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, percentages, ratios.
- Numerical/Analytical/Logical Ability: Number series, coding-decoding, puzzles.
- English Language: Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension.
Tier 2 Syllabus
- Translation of a 500-word passage (local language to English and vice versa).
- Spoken ability assessment (during Tier 3).
Preparation Tips for IB Security Assistant (Motor Transport) 2025
- Understand the Syllabus: Focus on driving rules, motor mechanism, and language skills.
- Practice Past Papers: Solve previous year questions for Tier 1 and Tier 2.
- Enhance Driving Skills: Practice vehicle handling and defect identification.
- Mock Tests: Simulate exam conditions to improve speed and accuracy.
- Study Resources:
- IB Security Assistant Recruitment Exam Guide 2025 by Ramesh Publishing House
- 15 Practice Sets for IB Security Assistant by Disha Publication
- Online: Testbook, Adda247
- Stay Updated: Check www.mha.gov.in for exam dates.
Important Dates
- Notification Release: July 2025
- Application Start Date: 06.09.2025
- Last Date to Apply: 28.09.2025 (2359 hours)
- Last Date for Fee Payment (SBI Challan): 30.09.2025 (banking hours)
- Tier 1 Exam Date: Expected in October/November 2025 (to be announced)
Why Join IB as a Security Assistant (Motor Transport)?
- Prestigious Career: Serve with India’s top intelligence agency.
- Job Stability: Government job with benefits and allowances.
- Growth Opportunities: Potential for career advancement.
Key Notes
- Fee: Non-refundable; pay only through integrated payment gateway.
- Exam City: Candidates may be shifted to another city in case of oversubscription.
- Warning: Beware of fraudulent elements offering assistance or fake appointment letters.
The IB Security Assistant Motor Transport Recruitment 2025 with 455 vacancies is a golden chance for 10th-pass candidates with driving skills. Apply by 28th September 2025 via www.mha.gov.in or www.ncs.gov.in. Prepare diligently, focusing on driving and language skills, and stay cautious of scams. Start your journey toward a secure career in national security today!
Download IB Security Assistant Motor Transport Recruitment 2025 Notification pdf
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