The Intelligence Bureau (IB) MTS Recruitment 2025 selection process includes a structured exam pattern and a clearly defined syllabus to help candidates prepare effectively.

The Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) exam is conducted in two stages — Tier-I (Objective test) and Tier-II (Descriptive test).

Both stages check a candidate’s basic knowledge, reasoning ability, English skills, and overall suitability for support-level roles within the Intelligence Bureau.

Understanding the detailed exam pattern and syllabus is important for scoring well and qualifying for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Here’s a detailed breakdown — in simple terms — of the  Intelligence Bureau (IB) MTS 2025 exam pattern & syllabus. This should help you prepare in a structured way.

Overview of IB MTS 2025 Exam & Selection Process

• The 2025 recruitment drive is for the post of Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). 
• Selection happens in two main stages:
  1. Tier-I — Online Objective Test (MCQs)
  2. Tier-II — Descriptive Test (English language & comprehension)
• Final appointment is subject to Document Verification (DV) and other formalities.

Exam Pattern — Tier-I & Tier-II

Tier-I (Objective Test)

Cut-off (approx.) for Tier-I (to qualify for Tier-II):

• UR / EWS: ~ 30 marks
• OBC: ~ 28 marks
• SC / ST: ~ 25 marks 

Tier-II (Descriptive Test – English Language & Comprehension)

• Tier-II is qualifying in nature. That means you just need to meet the minimum qualifying marks (qualifying cut-off is around 20 marks).
• Final merit (for appointment) is based on Tier-I + Tier-II (for those who qualify Tier-II).

Syllabus: What to Study for Each Section

General Awareness

• Current affairs (national & international)
• History, Geography, Indian polity/government, economy basics
• Science & Technology (basic general science), Environment, General knowledge of society
• Important recent events, public policies, general awareness topics (common for IB/central govt exams)

Quantitative Aptitude

• Number system (integers, fractions, decimals)
• Percentages, ratio & proportion, averages
• Time & work, time & distance, simple arithmetic operations
• Basic speed, profit & loss, basic algebra / arithmetic, data interpretation basics (if applicable)

Numerical/Analytical/Logical Ability & Reasoning

• Analogies, coding–decoding, series, classification
• Spatial visualization, puzzles, logical reasoning, problem solving
• Data sufficiency, syllogism, relationships, basic reasoning questions
• Verbal & non-verbal reasoning — pattern recognition, figure classification, logical deduction etc.

English Language

• Grammar (tenses, subject–verb agreement, articles, prepositions, etc.)
• Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, correct usage)
• Sentence correction, fill-in-the-blanks, error detection
• Comprehension (reading passages), basic writing skills
• For Tier-II: paragraph / short essay writing (~150 words), testing command over written English including structure, coherence, grammar, vocabulary.