The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, conducts the IB MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) exam to recruit eligible candidates for support and administrative roles across various Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaux (SIBs) in India. IB MTS Exam 2025 for Tier 1 is scheduled on 27th January, 2026. This article provides the exam date, official schedule updates, exam pattern, and important instructions for candidates appearing this year.
What is the IB MTS Exam Date 2025?
The IB MTS Tier 1 Exam 2025 is scheduled on 27th January, 2026.
What are the IB MTS 2025 Important Dates?
The important dates as per IB MTS Notification include the release of notification on 18th November 2025, with the online application window open from 22nd November to 14th December 2025 and exam scheduled on 27th Jan.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| IB MTS 2025 Notification Release | 18th November 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 22nd November 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | 14th December 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 14th December 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | Released |
| IB MTS Tier 1 Exam Date | 27th January 2026 |
| IB MTS Tier 2 Exam Date | To be notified |
| Result Announcement | To be notified |
What is IB MTS 2025 Exam Pattern?
The IB MTS Exam Pattern consists of two tiers: Tier 1- Objective Test and Tier 2- Descriptive Test.
IB MTS Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2025
The IB MTS Tier 1 Exam 2025 is conducted online, consists of 100 questions, and is held for 1 hour. The paper includes four sections: General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and English, carrying a total of 100 marks.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 1 hour |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| Reasoning & Analytical Ability | 20 | 20 | |
| English Language | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
Note: Negative marking of ¼ mark for every incorrect answer.
IB MTS Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025
Although Tier 2 is qualifying, the final merit list is based on Tier 1 marks, provided the candidate clears this stage. Candidates scoring at least 20 out of 50 are considered to have successfully qualified Tier 2.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Mode | Written/Descriptive |
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Marks | 50 |
| Focus Areas | English grammar, comprehension, vocabulary, sentence construction, synonyms/antonyms, paragraph writing (150 words) |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 20/50 |
When will the IB MTS Admit Card 2025 be released?
The IB MTS Admit Card 2025 is released now.
What are the Key Takeaways?
Below are the key takeaways:
- The official IB MTS Tier 1 exam date scheduled on 27th Jan, 2026.
- Tier 1 is an online objective test with 100 questions for 100 marks and 1-hour duration.
- Tier 1 includes General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and English sections.
- Negative marking of ¼ mark is applied for each wrong answer in Tier 1.
- Tier 2 is a qualifying descriptive test of 50 marks and 1-hour duration.
- Tier 2 focuses on English grammar, comprehension, vocabulary, sentence construction, and paragraph writing (150 words).
- Candidates must score at least 20/50 in Tier 2 to qualify.
- Final merit list is based on Tier 1 marks, provided Tier 2 is cleared.
- IB MTS Admit Card 2025 is released now.
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