MHA is conducting the IB Security Assistant 2025 exam across India. As per the recruitment process, they have successfully conducted the first shift of the Tier 1 exam. Candidates who appeared in the exam and whose exam is scheduled to be conducted in the upcoming shifts must go through this blog. In this blog, we have provided a detailed IB Security Assistant Exam Analysis 2025, including section-wise difficulty level, good attempts, and other important details related to the exam. As per the feedback received from candidates, the overall exam level was Moderate, and questions were asked in a tricky way. Also, we have provided a free mock test and free topic-wise tests for candidates whose exam is to be conducted in the next shifts.
IB Security Assistant Exam Analysis: Good Attempts & Difficulty Level
Here’s a section-wise breakdown of the exam based on inputs from candidates who appeared in Shift 1 on September 29, 2025. The analysis will help you to know the overall and section-wise difficulty level and good attempts.
| Section | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | Moderate to Difficult | 12–14 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Moderate | 16–18 |
| Numerical/Logical/Analytical Ability & Reasoning | Easy to Moderate | 18–20 |
| English Language | Easy | 20–22 |
| General Studies (Current & Static) | Moderate | 13–15 |
| Overall | Moderate | 75–80 |
IB Security Assistant Exam Analysis 2025, 29th September, Quantitative Aptitude
Quantitative Aptitude was of a moderate level. While some questions required calculation, most were from standard topics like arithmetic and DI. Speed and accuracy played an important role in this section.
- Percentage – Successive method
- Profit and Loss
- SI and CI
- 2-3 Questions from the advanced level
- Work and time – Alternate days
- Average speed
- number system – basic questions
- BODMAS – Simplification
- Mensuration – 2D and 3D formula based
IB Security Assistant Exam Analysis 2025, 29th September, Reasoning
The Reasoning section was relatively easier compared to the others. Questions were direct and logical, mostly from common topics like puzzles, series, coding-decoding, and direction. Most candidates attempted this section confidently.
- Coding-Decoding Questions
- Analogy
- Calendar – 2 Questions
- Clock – 1 Question
- Blood Relation
- Series – Number and Alpha numeric
- Sitting Arrangement – 3 questions
- Syllogism – 2 questions
- Classification – 1 question
- Direction – 1 question
IB Security Assistant Exam Analysis 2025, 29th September, English
English section was on the easier side. Questions were grammar-based with a good mix of vocabulary and comprehension. Candidates who practiced regularly found this section scoring and less time-consuming.
- Phrase error detection grammar based – 5 questions
- Passage based on vocabulary and grammar based
- Vocabulary – antonyms, synonyms, and one word substitution
- Spotting error questions
- Permanent Settlement
- Article and preposition – 3 questions
- verb filling
IB Security Assistant Exam Analysis 2025, 29th September, General Studies and General Awareness
General Studies featured a mix of topics from Polity, History, Geography, and basic Science. Difficulty level was moderate. A few conceptual questions tested candidates’ understanding of static and factual knowledge.
- Science
- Static part
- Question related to the 2011 Census
- Khanjar yuddha
- Question related to the Mauryan Empire
- 101 – Constitutional Amendment
- Indus Valley – 1 Question
IB Security Assistant Shift Timings 2025
MHA is conducting the IB Security Assistant 2025 Tier 1 exam in four shifts. Exact shift timings will be provided in your IB SA admit card. Below, we have provided all shift timings for the IB Security Assistant Tier 1 exam. You can check report timing, gate closing, exam timings, and other information.
| Shift | Reporting Time | Gate Closing Time | Exam Timings & Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM (1 hour) |
| Shift 2 | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (1 hour) |
| Shift 3 | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (1 hour) |
| Shift 4 | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (1 hour) |
Disclaimer: The exam analysis and good attempt ranges provided in this article are based on candidate feedback and expert interpretation. They are intended for general guidance and exam preparation purposes only. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the sole authority for releasing official exam details, results, and cut-off marks. Candidates are advised to rely on official notifications for final information. PracticeMock and its contributors are not responsible for any discrepancies or changes in official announcements.
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FAQs: IB Security Assistant Exam Analysis 2025
The overall exam level was moderate with some tricky questions, especially in General Awareness and General Studies sections.
The English Language section was the easiest, with grammar and vocabulary-based questions that were straightforward and scored.
Around 75–80 attempts with good accuracy are considered a safe number for Shift 1.
General Awareness had questions from current affairs, static GK, recent events, and government schemes.
Quant section was moderate; questions were calculation-based, covering arithmetic, DI, and required good time management.
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