IB Security Assistant 2025 notification is out for 4987 posts. Check state-wise local language list, eligibility, & exam details.

The official IB Security Assistant Executive Notification 2025 is out, with 4987 vacancies announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs. One of the most important requirements for this job is knowing the local language of the state you apply for. You must be able to read, write, and speak that language. In this article, you’ll find the full state-wise local language list, eligibility details, and how to download the official PDF.
Why is the Local Language Requirement Important for IB Security Assistants?
The local language requirement is very important in IB Security Assistant Recruitment because the job involves working in different parts of India. Here’s why it matters:
- Better Communication: Security Assistants need to talk to local people. If they know the local language, they can understand and talk clearly without confusion.
- Collecting Information: The job includes gathering intelligence. Knowing the local language helps them listen, read, and understand local news, conversations, or hints easily.
- Blending In: A person who speaks the local language can mix with the public without standing out. This is helpful in secret tasks.
- Quick Response: In emergencies, understanding and reacting quickly is easier if you know the local language.
- Avoiding Mistakes: Not knowing the language can lead to misunderstandings, which can be risky in security jobs.
IB Security Assistant Local Language Eligibility
As per the latest IB recruitment notification, candidates must:
- Read, write, and speak the local language/dialect of the state/UT.
- Provide proof of language knowledge (school or domicile certificate).
- Clear a proficiency test if required during the selection process.
Remember, failure to meet the language requirement may lead to disqualification even after clearing Tier‑I and Tier‑II exams. So you must meet language proficiency.
State-Wise List: IB Security Assistant Local Language Requirement
Here’s the state-wise local language list for IB Security Assistant recruitment 2025:
| State / UT | Local Language(s) Required |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English + Any Local Dialect |
| Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo |
| Bihar | Hindi |
| Chandigarh | Punjabi / Hindi |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi / Chhattisgarhi |
| Delhi | Hindi |
| Goa | Konkani / Marathi |
| Gujarat | Gujarati |
| Haryana | Hindi |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi / Pahari |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu / Hindi / Kashmiri / Dogri |
| Jharkhand | Hindi |
| Karnataka | Kannada |
| Kerala | Malayalam |
| Ladakh | Ladakhi / Urdu |
| Lakshadweep | Malayalam / Mahl |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi |
| Maharashtra | Marathi |
| Manipur | Manipuri / English |
| Meghalaya | English / Khasi / Garo |
| Mizoram | Mizo / English |
| Nagaland | English + Local Dialect |
| Odisha | Odia |
| Puducherry | Tamil / French |
| Punjab | Punjabi |
| Rajasthan | Hindi |
| Sikkim | Nepali / English |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil |
| Telangana | Telugu |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali |
Whichever language you are most comfortable with, only apply for that state. It helps you to improve your chances in the language proficiency test.
How is Local Language Proficiency Tested?
Very simple. Here is a guideline for you. The IB conducts a language proficiency test after the Tier‑I written exam:
Written Test: Short essay/translation in the local language.
Oral Test: Speaking and comprehension ability.
Document Verification: Class 10/12 certificates or proof of education in regional language.
Also Read: IB Security Assistant Syllabus 2025: Subject-Wise Topics for Tier 1 & Tier 2
IB Security Assistant Local Language List PDF Download
All details about the local language requirement, eligibility, and state-wise list are available in the official notification PDF. So, it’s important to download it from the MHA website.
Steps to Download:
- Visit the official website: www.mha.gov.in
- Go to the ‘Vacancies’ section
- Click on Intelligence Bureau Recruitment
- Find the Security Assistant Notification PDF
- Download and read the full details carefully.
Who is Exempted from the Local Language Requirement?
This is one of the most important sections for all candidates. There are no exemptions for this requirement. Every applicant must either be a native speaker or prove proficiency in the regional language of the state/UT applied for.
Tips for Cracking the Language Test
- Start with the basics
- Revise reading and writing
- Make a habit of communication practice in the local dialect.
- Speak regularly
- Speaking more with native speakers
- Gradually improve fluency if you are not a native speaker.
- Use resources
- Read local newspapers
- Watch regional news
- Practice reading local language books.
- Prepare documents
- Keep your language certificates
- Educational proofs
The IB Security Assistant local language requirement is a golden opportunity. Getting selected is easy. You must prepare well. Just remember, everyone does have the opportunity to work as an IB professional. So, you must focus on the language proficiency. If you’re applying, first check the state-wise language list carefully. Then download the PDF. Finally, start preparing for the language test in advance only after meeting all the requirements, you ill be eligible.
FAQs
Q1. What is the local language requirement for IB Security Assistant?
Ans: You must be able to read, write, and speak the local language of the state you’re applying for.
Q2. Can I apply for multiple states?
Ans: No. You can apply for only one state/UT in a recruitment cycle.
Q3. How is language knowledge verified?
Ans: Through a written/oral test and by checking your educational certificates.
Q4. What if I know the language but don’t have a certificate?
Ans: You will need to clear the proficiency test conducted by IB.
Q5. Where can I find the official list of languages?
Ans: On the MHA website, under the official IB Security Assistant notification PDF.
Is tier 1 exam available in local language?
Hello Ravindra,
No, the Tier 1 exam for IB Security Assistant Recruitment 2025 is not available in local languages. It is a computer-based test (CBT) with multiple-choice questions in English, covering sections like General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning.
However, Tier 2, the descriptive test, does include translation between English and the local language.
For full details, you can read the official notification here: https://www.indiaexamalert.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ib-sa-Notificationn-Indiaexamalert.pdf
IndiaExamAlert Team