Great news for all aspirants who appeared for the Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (IB ACIO) Grade-II/Executive Phase 1 (Tier 1) examination! The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially released the provisional answer key and response sheet today, September 22, 2025. This comes just days after the computer-based test concluded on September 18, 2025, allowing candidates to cross-check their answers and estimate their scores early.
The Tier 1 exam, held from September 16 to 18, 2025, for 3,717 vacancies, tested candidates on General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical/Analytical Ability, and English Language. With the answer key now live, you can verify your responses, calculate your probable score using the marking scheme (+1 for correct answers, -0.25 for incorrect ones), and even raise objections if you spot any discrepancies.
How to Download the IB ACIO Phase 1 Answer Key 2025
Downloading your response sheet and answer key is straightforward. Follow these simple steps:
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- Visit the official MHA website: www.mha.gov.in.
- On the homepage, scroll to the “What’s New” or “Latest Notifications” section and click on the “IB ACIO Answer Key 2025” link.
- You’ll be redirected to the login portal—enter your User ID (registration number) and Password (or Date of Birth as set during application).
- Once logged in, select the “Candidate Response” tab to view and download your answer key, response sheet, and question paper.
- Save the PDF for your records and compare it with your attempted answers.
Direct Access Tip: The download link is embedded in the notification on the MHA portal, so head there promptly to avoid any last-minute rushes.
Raising Objections Against the Answer Key
If you believe there’s an error in the provisional key, don’t worry—MHA provides a window to challenge it. Objections can be submitted online via the same portal by providing valid justifications and paying a nominal fee (details on the site). The objection period is typically short (check the notification for exact dates, likely ending around September 28-30, 2025), after which a final answer key will be released. Valid challenges may lead to score revisions, so act fast!
What’s Next After Phase 1?
Once objections are resolved, MHA will announce the Tier 1 results, shortlisting candidates for Phase 2 (Descriptive Test) and subsequent interview rounds. Qualifying the full process lands you
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