The Intelligence Bureau (IB) Security Assistant/Executive (SA/Executive) Answer Key 2025 has been officially released for the exam conducted on September 29 and 30, 2025. Candidates can now check and download their answer key from the official Ministry of Home Affairs portal at mha.gov.in.
How to Download the IB SA Answer Key 2025
- Visit the official website: mha.gov.in.
- Locate the "IB Security Assistant Answer Key 2025" link under the latest notifications or the “What’s New” section.
- Log in using your registration number and password or date of birth.
- Access and download the answer key PDF.
- Save and print the answer key for reference to cross-check with your responses.
Steps to Raise Objections
- Visit mha.gov.in and log in with your registration details.
- Click on the objection submission window.
- Select the question(s) you wish to challenge from the response sheet.
- Upload supporting proof or official reference and submit your objection with the required fee (if any).
- Objections must be submitted within the deadline specified on the portal. Only valid and substantiated challenges will be reviewed before the final answer key is published.
Next Steps After Objection
- Once the objection window closes, all challenges will be reviewed by the IB authorities.
- The final answer key and the IB SA/Executive result will be released after evaluating the objections. Candidates should regularly check mha.gov.in for the final results and merit list updates.
Important Notes
- The answer key is available only via official login; direct links may not allow access without registration credentials.
- Candidates must print both the provisional and, later, the final answer key for future reference, especially for objections and result verification.
FAQs on IB Security Assistant Answer Key 2025
Q1: When was the IB Security Assistant Answer Key 2025 released?
The provisional IB SA Answer Key 2025 was released on 4th October 2025 on the official Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) website [mha.gov.in].
Q2: How can I download the IB SA Answer Key 2025?
Visit the official website mha.gov.in, find the link for "IB Security Assistant Answer Key 2025," log in using your registration number and password or date of birth, and download the provisional answer key PDF for reference.
Q3: Can I raise objections against the answer key?
Yes, candidates can raise objections within the specified window by logging in, selecting the questions to challenge, uploading supporting documents, and paying a prescribed fee. The authorities will review all valid objections before releasing the final answer key.
Q4: What is the marking scheme for the IB Security Assistant exam?
Each correct answer carries +1 mark, and each wrong answer results in a penalty of -0.25 marks.
Q5: When will the final answer key and results be released?
The final answer key and results will be released after considering objections, typically in October 2025, before declaring the Tier 1 exam results.
Q6: How many vacancies are available for the IB Security Assistant/Executive posts in 2025?
There are 4,987 vacancies available as per the official recruitment notification.
Q7: What is the selection process for IB Security Assistant?
The selection process includes Tier 1 (Objective Test), Tier 2 (Descriptive Test), Interview, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
Q8: Where can I find the merit list after the results?
The merit list, along with the final results, will be available for download on the official website mha.gov.in.
Q9: Is there any official notification regarding salary?
Yes, the salary for the post ranges from ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 as per the pay scale mentioned in the recruitment details.
Candidates are advised to keep track of the official MHA website for timely updates regarding the IB Security Assistant recruitment process, answer key releases, objection deadlines, and final results.
Stay tuned to mha.gov.in for the latest IB Security Assistant recruitment notifications and updates.
