The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has declared the Final Result for Security Assistant/Executive (SA/Exe) recruitment on 14 August 2026. This marks the end of a long selection journey that began more than a year ago, covering 4,987 vacancies across 37 Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaux (SIBs) throughout India. Candidates who cleared all three stages — Tier-1, Tier-2, and the Interview — can now check their names on the final merit list. This article covers the complete picture: how the recruitment unfolded, how to check your result, and exactly what comes next.
1. Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Intelligence Bureau (IB), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) |
| Post | Security Assistant/Executive (SA/Exe) |
| Post Classification | Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Total Vacancies | 4,987 |
| Number of SIBs Covered | 37 Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaux across India |
| Result Type | Final Result (after Tier-1, Tier-2, and Interview) |
| Result Declared On | 14 August 2026 |
| Result Format | Downloadable PDF, publicly accessible (no login required) |
| Official Website | mha.gov.in |
2. About the Post and the Recruitment
The Security Assistant/Executive post sits within India’s internal intelligence apparatus. Selected candidates are posted to Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaus (SIBs) spread across various states and union territories. The role involves field-related intelligence duties — work that demands vigilance, alertness, and discretion. Because of this, proficiency in the local language of the assigned SIB is a mandatory requirement, not just a preference. Candidates must be able to speak, read, and write the regional language of the SIB they apply to.
This was one of the largest IB SA recruitment drives in recent years, with the 2025-26 cycle notifying 4,987 posts — a significant jump that reflects the growing operational needs of the intelligence network.
3. The Complete Recruitment Timeline
Understanding how this result fits into the bigger picture helps make sense of the announcement. Here’s how the entire recruitment cycle unfolded, from notification to final result:
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Official notification released | 26 July 2025 |
| Online application window | 26 July 2025 – 17 August 2025 |
| Tier-1 Examination (CBT) | September 2025 |
| Tier-1 Result | Declared in phases, late 2025 |
| Tier-2 Examination (Descriptive + Language Test) | 22 February 2026 |
| Tier-2 Result | 8 May 2026 |
| Tier-3 (Interview/Personality Test) | Conducted mid-2026 |
| Final Result | 14 August 2026 |
In other words, candidates who are seeing their names on this final list have been through more than a year of testing — from a nationwide objective exam, to a demanding descriptive and translation test, to a personal interview.
4. Eligibility Criteria (For Reference)
Since this recruitment cycle has now concluded, here’s a recap of who was eligible to apply — useful context for the result, and a preview for anyone eyeing the next cycle.
Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
Educational Qualification: Candidates needed to have passed Matriculation (Class 10), or an equivalent examination, from a recognised Board of Education. No higher qualification was required — this made the post accessible to a very wide pool of applicants.
Age Limit: Between 18 and 27 years, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per standard government norms.
Language Proficiency: Working knowledge — speaking, reading, and writing — of the local language/dialect of the SIB the candidate applied to.
Desirable (not mandatory): Prior field experience in intelligence-related work was considered a plus, though not a requirement.
5. The Selection Process, Explained Stage by Stage
This recruitment ran through three tiers, with combined marks from all three deciding the final merit.
Tier-1: Objective Written Examination
- Format: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 100, carrying 100 marks
- Sections: General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English, and General Studies — 20 marks each
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer
- Qualifying Marks: Historically around 30-35 out of 100, varying slightly by category (past cycles have shown cutoffs like UR-35, OBC-34, SC/ST-33, though official cutoffs for this cycle were released along with the Tier-1 result)
Tier-1 acted as the first filter. With vacancies in the thousands but applications typically running into lakhs, this stage narrowed the field considerably.
Tier-2: Descriptive and Language Test
- Format: Offline, descriptive
- Key Component: Candidates had to translate a 500-word passage from the local language/dialect (of their applied SIB) into English, and vice versa
- Marks: 50
- Qualifying Requirement: A minimum of 33% (17 out of 50 marks) was required to advance to the Interview stage
- Merit Weightage: Tier-2 marks count directly toward the final merit list — this isn’t just a qualifying hurdle, it’s a scored stage
This stage tested something Tier-1 couldn’t: real fluency in the regional language candidates would actually need on the job.
Tier-3: Interview/Personality Test
- Marks: 50
- Purpose: Assesses the candidate’s overall suitability, alertness, communication ability, and temperament for intelligence field work
Final Merit Calculation
The final selection is based on combined marks across all three tiers:
Tier-1 (100 marks) + Tier-2 (50 marks) + Tier-3 Interview (50 marks) = 200 marks total
This is the score that determined the final result declared on 14 August 2026.
6. How to Check the IB SA Executive Final Result 2026
- Visit the official Ministry of Home Affairs website: mha.gov.in, or the National Career Service portal: ncs.gov.in.
- Look under the “What’s New” section for the link titled “Final Result of Security Assistant/Executive (SA/Exe) Examination 2025.”
- Click the link to open the result PDF.
- Use Ctrl+F (on desktop) or your PDF viewer’s search function (on mobile) to search for your roll number.
- If your roll number appears, note the details shown next to it.
- Download and save the PDF for your future reference — you’ll want this record while waiting for further communication.
No login credentials are needed. This result PDF is publicly accessible, so anyone can view or download it directly. The list shows state-wise roll numbers along with category details of selected candidates.
7. Vacancy & Pay Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 4,987 |
| Post Classification | Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Pay Level | Level-3 |
| Pay Scale | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
| Additional Allowances | Central Government Allowances, plus a 20% Special Security Allowance |
The Special Security Allowance is worth highlighting — it’s a distinguishing benefit tied to the sensitive, field-facing nature of intelligence work, and it’s not something found in typical Group C government postings.
8. What Happens Next
If your roll number appears on the final merit list, here’s what to expect:
- Document Verification (DV): Your original certificates — educational, identity, and category-related — will be checked against your application.
- Medical Examination: A fitness check to confirm you meet the medical standards required for field intelligence duties.
- Individual Communication: IB will contact selected candidates directly regarding DV and medical exam schedules. This usually happens through your registered email and mobile number, so keep both active and regularly checked.
- Final Appointment: Candidates who successfully clear DV and the medical exam will receive their appointment as Security Assistant/Executive, posted to their respective SIB.
Given the sensitive nature of intelligence postings, document verification for this role tends to be especially thorough — candidates should keep every original certificate, identity proof, and category document ready and easily accessible.
9. Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| IB SA Executive Final Result PDF | Download via TCS iON Portal |
| IB SA Login/Additional Info Portal | Open Portal |
| Official MHA Website | mha.gov.in |
| National Career Service Portal | ncs.gov.in |
10. Frequently Asked Questions
It was declared on 14 August 2026.
4,987 vacancies for the post of Security Assistant/Executive, across 37 Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaux nationwide.
No. The result PDF is publicly accessible — no login ID or password is required.
From the official Ministry of Home Affairs website (mha.gov.in) or the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in).
Tier-1 (Objective Written Exam), Tier-2 (Descriptive and Language Test), and Tier-3 (Interview/Personality Test) — all three stages, with combined marks out of 200 deciding the final merit.
It means you’re provisionally selected. You’ll still need to clear Document Verification and a Medical Examination before final appointment.
Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100), along with Central Government Allowances and a 20% Special Security Allowance.
Indian citizens who passed Matriculation (Class 10) from a recognised board, aged between 18 and 27 years, with proficiency in the local language of their applied SIB.
Through individual communication to your registered email and mobile number — make sure both are active and checked regularly.
State-wise roll numbers and category details of candidates selected in the final result.
A descriptive test that included translating a 500-word passage from the candidate’s local language/dialect into English, and vice versa — directly testing the language skills needed on the job.
Yes, 0.25 marks were deducted for every wrong answer in the Tier-1 objective test.
Double-check that you’re searching the correct number, and review the complete list carefully, since formatting can vary slightly across pages. If it’s genuinely not listed, you have not been selected in this round.
IB typically conducts this recruitment annually, based on vacancy requirements. Candidates interested in future cycles should watch the official MHA website for fresh notifications.
Download and save your result PDF for future reference. Keep your registered email and mobile number active, since further communication about Document Verification and the Medical Examination will be sent directly to you.
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