Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II vs Sub-Inspector
Side by side on pay, work, transfers and growth — so you can rank your preferences with confidence.
Pay level
Pay Level 7Pay Level 7
Starting in-hand
₹72,000–₹84,000 in-hand₹72,000–₹84,000 in-hand
Group
Group CGroup B
Exam
IB ACIOSSC CGL
Qualification
GraduateGraduate
Age limit
18–2720–30
Field work
highhigh
Stress (1–5)
44
Transfers
all indiaall india
First promotion
Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-I (6–10 years)Inspector (5–8 years)
Choose Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II if…
- ✓ Meaningful national-security work
- ✓ Special security allowance on top of Level 7 pay
- ✓ Graduate-level exam with fewer stages than SSC CGL plus a clear cadre
Choose Sub-Inspector if…
- ✓ Real investigation work on important cases
- ✓ Level 7 pay plus a CBI-specific allowance
- ✓ Strong standing of the organisation