The Intelligence Bureau (IB) conducts the ACIO Grade-II/Executive examination to recruit skilled professionals for 3,717 vacancies. Understanding the cut-off trends is vital for candidates aiming to clear this competitive recruitment drive. The official IB ACIO Cut Off 2026 will be published on www.mha.gov.in once the final results are processed.
Factors Influencing IB ACIO Cut Off Marks 2026
Several variables determine the volatility of the cut-off each year. Candidates should consider the following:
- Total number of candidates who appeared for the exam
- Total number of vacancies announced for the year
- Analysing Previous years’ cut-off marks
- Overall difficulty level of the examination
Expected Cut Off Analysis
Candidates must achieve scores at or above the Tier 1 thresholds to advance to the Tier 2 Descriptive Test. Note that the Tier 2 exam is evaluated out of a maximum of 50 marks.
| Category | IB ACIO Tier 1 Expected Cut Off (Out of 100) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 70 - 78 |
| Other Backward Classs (OBC) | 70 - 76 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 64 - 70 |
| Schedule Caste (SC) | 62 - 66 |
| Schedule Tribe (ST) | 66 - 72 |
| Category | IB ACIO Tier 2 Expected Cut Off (Out of 50) |
|---|---|
| UR | 32 - 37 |
| OBC | 22 - 28 |
| SC | 18- 26 |
| ST | 18 - 25 |
Historical Cut Off Trends
Reviewing past recruitment data helps in gauging the difficulty levels and competition intensity.
| Category | IB ACIO Cut Off Marks (Out of 100) |
|---|---|
| UR | 75 |
| OBC | 70 |
| SC | 65 |
| ST | 65 |
Next Steps for Candidates
Once results are declared, you can access your performance details using the links below:
IB ACIO Final Result 2026 Out - Click Here to Download
View Your IB ACIO Score Card 2026 - Click to Check
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