How to get a job in RAW and IB? You get these facilities along with salary, know here..

Careers in RAW and IB: Do you also want to contribute to the security of the country? Do you dream of working in an intelligence agency? If yes, then RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) and IB (Intelligence Bureau) can be the best career options for you. Both jobs are very respected, due to which every youth wants to join them. Let us know how recruitment is done in RAW and IB, what the eligibility criteria are, what salary is given, and what extra facilities are available.

What is RAW

RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) is the intelligence agency of India, which was established on 21 September 1968. Its main work is to gather foreign intelligence, keep an eye on terrorism and anti-national activities, and protect India's interests at the global level. RAW agents are trained for secret missions. These missions can also be outside the country, which is full of responsibility and risk. In this, the RAW agent has to always take care that no intelligence information related to the country is leaked under any circumstances.

What is IB

At the same time, IB (Intelligence Bureau) is the oldest intelligence agency of the country, which works on security-related information inside the country.

The main work of IB is to detect internal security threats, provide intelligence to the state and central governments, and keep an eye on terrorism and cyber threats.

How is recruitment done in RAW and IB?

There is no direct recruitment in RAW. Most of the selection in this is done through UPSC or SSC, especially from the Indian Police Service (IPS), the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), or the Indian Foreign Service (IFS). Recruitment in RAW is also done through promotion from IB. Apart from this, officers of the Defense Services or Central Armed Forces can also be appointed.

How much salary is received in RAW

The salary and facilities given to a RAW agent are quite different and special from any common government job. Although no official information is available regarding their salary, according to estimates, the monthly salary of a RAW agent can be from Rs 80,000 to Rs 1.3 lakh. Apart from this, they are also paid extra for two months every year.

While agents posted abroad get foreign allowance and special dearness allowance, which is decided according to their deployment. The most important thing is that RAW officers are also given a secret allowance, which is sometimes more than their salary and dearness allowance. These are decided keeping in mind the sensitivity of their role and security risks.

2. How is recruitment done in IB

Recruitment in IB is direct, and the MHA (Ministry of Home Affairs) issues notifications from time to time. The main posts in this are Intelligence Bureau ACIO (Assistant Central Intelligence Officer), Security Assistant, and JIO (Junior Intelligence Officer).

Direct recruitment for the post of Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) in IB is done from time to time, in which candidates with a graduation and aged 18-27 years can apply. The selection process includes Tier-1, Tier-2, and an interview. Apart from this, the SSC CGL exam also leads to appointment to the post of ASO (Assistant Section Officer) in IB. The age limit for this post is 18 to 30 years, and the selection process also includes Tier-1, Tier-2, and interview.

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