The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released the provisional answer key for the IB Security Assistant (SA)/Executive (EXE) Tier-I Exam 2025. Candidates who appeared for the written test held on September 29 and 30, 2025, can now check and download the answer key from the official website at mha.gov.in.
This release is part of the ongoing recruitment process for 4,987 vacancies in the Intelligence Bureau (IB). The answer key allows candidates to calculate their probable scores and submit objections if discrepancies are found.
IB SA/EXE Answer Key 2025 Objection Window
The IB Security Assistant/Executive Tier-I provisional answer key was published on October 4, 2025. The objection window is open from October 4 to October 7, 2025. During this period, candidates can challenge any response by providing supporting documents and paying the prescribed objection fee.
To access the key and raise objections, candidates must log in using their User ID and password. The challenges submitted will be reviewed, and the final answer key will be released after due verification.
IB Security Assistant Tier-I Exam 2025 Overview
The Tier-I examination was conducted in four shifts across two days — September 29 and 30, 2025. It was an online objective-type test consisting of 100 marks, covering the following five subjects:
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
- English Language
- General Studies
A negative marking of 0.25 marks was applicable for each incorrect answer. The minimum qualifying marks were fixed as 30 for UR/EWS, 28 for OBC, and 25 for SC/ST categories.
IB Security Assistant Recruitment 2025 Vacancy and Pay Details
The recruitment drive aims to fill 4,987 vacancies for the post of Security Assistant/Executive under Group ‘C’ (non-gazetted, non-ministerial) category. Selected candidates will be placed in Level-3 of the pay matrix (INR 21,700 – INR 69,100), along with Central Government allowances.
Additional benefits include:
- 20% Special Security Allowance
- Compensation for duty on holidays (up to 30 days)
Candidates must hold a matriculation certificate, have domicile of the applied state, and possess knowledge of the local language or dialect of the concerned region. The age limit is 18 to 27 years, with relaxations as per government norms.
How to Check and Raise Objections on IB SA Answer Key 2025?
Candidates can follow these steps to access and challenge the IB SA/EXE 2025 answer key:
- Visit the official website — mha.gov.in.
- Log in using the User ID and password.
- Go to the IB SA/EXE 2025 section and click on the answer key link.
- Download the provisional answer key PDF.
- Select the questions to challenge and upload documentary evidence.
- Pay the required objection fee and submit before October 7, 2025.
Next Steps in IB SA/EXE Recruitment Process
After the objection period ends, the final answer key will be released. Candidates qualifying the Tier-I exam will proceed to Tier-II, which includes a descriptive translation test. Those clearing Tier-II will be called for the Tier-III personality test, the final stage before appointment.
The release of the provisional key marks a major step toward the completion of the IB Security Assistant/Executive Recruitment 2025 process.
