The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has announced the Security Assistant (Motor Transport) Exam 2025. This recruitment drive is a major opportunity for Indian nationals looking to serve the country in one of the most prestigious intelligence agencies. The recruitment is being carried out to fill 455 vacancies across various Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaux (SIBs) throughout India. This detailed article provides a complete guide to the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, selection stages, salary details, and how to apply online.
Important Dates
- Opening of Online Application: 6 September 2025
- Closing of Online Application: 28 September 2025 (till 23:59 hrs)
- Last Date for Fee Payment through Challan: 30 September 2025 (during banking hours)
Applicants are strongly advised not to wait until the last date and complete their registration well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment is for 455 posts of Security Assistant (Motor Transport) across various SIBs. The category-wise breakup is as follows:
- Unreserved (UR): 219
- OBC (NCL): 90
- SC: 51
- ST: 49
- EWS: 46
Total Vacancies: 455
Vacancies for Ex-servicemen (ESM) are reserved on a centralized basis and will be allocated on merit. The distribution of vacancies covers a wide geographical spread including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Jammu, Srinagar, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Guwahati, and other regional offices.
Post Description
- Post Name: Security Assistant (Motor Transport) – SA (MT)
- Classification: General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
- Service Liability: All India Service Transfer liability (candidates must be ready to serve anywhere in India).
Salary Structure
Selected candidates will receive salary under Level-3 (Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 69,100) in the pay matrix with admissible central government allowances.
Additional benefits include:
- Special Security Allowance: 20% of basic pay.
- Cash compensation: In lieu of duty performed on holidays, subject to a ceiling of 30 days.
This makes the overall compensation package attractive compared to other Group ‘C’ posts in the central government.
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications
- Matriculation (10th pass) from a recognized Board of Education.
- Valid driving license for motor cars (LMV) issued by a competent authority.
- Knowledge of motor mechanism (ability to remove minor vehicle defects).
- At least one year of driving experience after obtaining a valid driving license.
- Possession of domicile certificate of the state against which the candidate is applying.
Desirable Qualification
- Valid motorcycle driving license.
Age Limit
- General Category: 18 to 27 years (as on 28 September 2025).
Relaxations:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Departmental candidates (with 3 years of continuous service in Central Govt.): up to 40 years
- Widows, divorced women & judicially separated women: up to 35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC), and 40 years (SC/ST)
- Ex-servicemen: As per Govt. rules
- Meritorious sportspersons: Up to 5 years
Application Fee
The fee structure has two components:
- Examination Fee: Rs. 100 (only for UR, OBC, and EWS male candidates).
- Recruitment Processing Charges: Rs. 550 (for all candidates).
Total Payable:
- General/OBC/EWS Male: Rs. 650
- SC/ST/Female/ESM: Rs. 550
Mode of Payment: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, SBI e-challan).
Note: Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Selection Process
The selection will be conducted in multiple stages:
Tier-I: Online Written Examination
- Mode: Objective MCQs
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 1 hour
- Subjects:
- General Awareness – 20 marks
- Basic Transport/Driving Rules – 20 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude – 20 marks
- Reasoning/Logical Ability – 20 marks
- English Language – 20 marks
Negative Marking: ¼ mark deducted for each wrong answer.
Qualifying Marks: UR – 30, OBC – 28, SC/ST – 25, EWS – 30.
Tier-II: Driving Test cum Interview
- Practical driving test and assessment of motor mechanism knowledge.
- Marks: 50 (Qualifying marks – 20).
- Candidates must demonstrate driving skills and basic repair knowledge.
Final Merit
- Based on combined performance in Tier-I and Tier-II.
- Final selection subject to character verification and medical examination.
Examination Centres
Candidates must choose five exam centres while filling out the application. The Tier-I exam will be conducted across India in cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Patna, Chandigarh, Bhopal, and many others. The exact venue details will be provided on admit cards.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- Recent passport-size photograph (scanned copy).
- Signature in black ink (scanned copy).
- Valid Photo ID (Aadhar, Voter ID, Driving License, etc.).
- Matriculation certificate (for proof of age and qualification).
- Driving license and experience certificate.
- Domicile certificate of the concerned state.
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ESM, if applicable).
General Instructions
- Only one application per candidate is allowed.
- Candidates must apply online within the given dates.
- All eligibility conditions must be met by the closing date (28 September 2025).
- Incorrect or false information will result in disqualification.
- Admit cards will be sent to registered email IDs only.
- Mobile phones and electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited in exam halls.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the exam, except SC/ST unemployed candidates (as per rules).
How to Apply
- Visit the official online portal during the registration period.
- Complete Step-I registration with basic details and generate login ID and password.
- Re-login to complete Step-II: fill personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload scanned photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee online/offline.
- Preview and confirm application before submission.
- Save and print the application form and payment receipt for reference.
