What are the important highlights related to IB ACIO exam?

For a correct answer in Tier I, candidates will get one mark. For incorrect answers, 1/4 marks are deducted. The total marks in the exam are calculated based on the correct and incorrect answers. 

The selection of candidates for this post is done based on shortlisting and interview. The GATE score of 1000 will be accepted for the recruitment process. The interview carries 175 marks. The interview is aimed to assess the candidate's traits on two parameters, i.e. subject knowledge in relevant fields and communication skills.

IB ACIO 2025 application form was released on July 19, 2025. The application form was released online and candidates need to fill the same within the prescribed deadline. Only online applications are accepted for the exam. Candidates need to pay the processing fee of INR 450. Male candidates of UR, EWS and OBC categories need to pay INR 100 in addition to Recruitment Processing Charges for IB ACIO exam.

IB ACIO scorecard is released along with the result. The scorecard is released online and candidates can download it by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the scorecard is not sent by post.

The marking scheme of IB ACIO is given below:

• There will be a negative marking of ¼ mark for each wrong answer in the Tier I exam
• For a correct answer in Tier I, candidates will get one mark
• No marks will be awarded for un-attempted questions