If you are interest in the IB ACIO exam. This is a popular central government job under the Ministry of Home Affairs and many students from engineering backgrounds like BTech apply for it.Since you’re currently in 4th semester, which means you are still pursuing your second year of BTech, you are not eligible yet to apply for the IB ACIO exam. The eligibility criteria clearly state that the candidate should have completed a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university at the time of application.This means you will become eligible only after completing your BTech generally by the time you're in your final semester or have your degree results.The IB ACIO exam includes topics like:

General Awareness ,Reasoning and Analytical Ability,Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension.

Your technical background will also help you in logical reasoning and analytical ability sections. Keep focusing on your studies, build your general knowledge, and practice aptitude regularly.

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Hi Student,

Thank you for reaching out!

No, you are not eligible for the IB ACIO exam because you do not meet the IB ACIO eligibility criteria.

IB ACIO ELIGIBILITY:

Educational : Candidates must hold a UG Degree in any discipline, completed by August 10, 2025 . No minimum percentage is required.
Final-year students are not eligible.

Nationality : Only Indian citizens are eligible.

Age Limit : Candidate must be aged 18–27 years as of August 10, 2025. Age relaxations include:

OBC (NCL): 3 years

SC/ST: 5 years

Widows/divorced women (unremarried): 8 years (General), 11 years (OBC),
13 years (SC/ST).

Departmental candidates (3+ years of service): 13 years.

Official website: mha.gov.in (http://mha.gov.in)

For more information about IB ACIO, click on the link below:
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ib-acio-2025

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Careers360 Team