IB ACIO 2025 Answer Key Released: Learn how to download it? Here's how to file an objection.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has released the answer key for the IB ACIO 2025 exam. Candidates can download it from mha.gov.in and raise objections to any answer.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released the answer key for the IB ACIO Recruitment Exam 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now download it from the official portal mha.gov.in. The answer key contains the correct answers to all questions, allowing candidates to check their estimated scores and evaluate their preparation.

The Tier-I exam for IB ACIO Grade II/Executive posts was conducted on September 16, 17, and 18, 2025, at various exam centers across the country. A total of 3,717 vacancies will be filled under this recruitment drive. The selection process consists of Tier-I, Tier-II, and Tier-III/Interview.

Shortlisting for Tier-II and Tier-III

Candidates securing the minimum cut-off marks in the Tier-I exam will be shortlisted for Tier-II based on ten times the number of vacancies. This number may increase depending on the cut-off and vacancies in different categories.

Similar shortlisting will be conducted for Tier-III/Interview, but limited to five times the number of vacancies. Candidates will be called for Tier-III based on their combined performance in Tier-I and Tier-II, provided they obtain a minimum of 33% marks (17 out of 50) in Tier-II.

How to object to the answer key?

• First, candidates should log in to the MHA website.
• Find the link “Challenge IB ACIO Phase 1 Answer Key 2025.”
• Select the Question ID you wish to object to.
• Then submit your objection with a clear rationale or evidence (from standard books or publications).
• If applicable, pay a non-refundable fee per question.

How to Download the IB ACIO Answer Key 2025?

• First, visit the official website of the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
• Look for the Notifications / Latest Updates section on the homepage.
• Find and click on the link “IB ACIO Phase 1 Answer Key 2025.”
• On the login page, enter your Registration ID/User ID and Password. Enter your date of birth, if required.
• Your ACIO 2025 answer key will be displayed on the screen. Download it and save it for your records.
• Take a printout, compare it with your answers, and estimate your probable score.