The online application process for IB SA 2018 is an easy procedure, provided, the candidates have all the required data before starting the process. Below is a Step-by-Step Guide for the online application process.

• Go to the Official Website of Ministry of Home Affairs.


• Then search for IB SA Advertisement.


• Click on it and read all the instructions carefully based on your requirement.


• If you are eligible then click on Apply link.


• Enter all the details without any errors in Part I & Part II.


• Attach all the files as per specifications.


• Finally, preview the filled application form.


• Click on submit button and download the application for future reference.

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Click Here – To Apply Online

a) Applications should be submitted online through MHA’s website (www.mha.gov.in) or NCS portal (www.ncs.gov.in) only.
b) The application portal will be operational from 20.10.2018 to 10.11.2018 till 23:59 hours. Registration done, prior to 20.10.2018 and after 10.11.2018, will not be accepted.
c) Wrong information in any column may lead to the application getting rejected altogether.
d) Candidates are advised to register well in time, since the application portal witnesses a surge in number of application during the run up to the closing date.
e) The online application is divided into two parts: Part-I relates to the personal, academic & other particulars of the candidate while Part-II relates to the payment of exam fee, if applicable.
f) The candidates are required to upload their photograph & signature at the time of online registration (in a single file, the size of which should not be more than 50 KB). Instructions for uploading the single file containing photograph and signature are available on the online application portal in FAQs [Click Here].
g) Candidates may ensure that the signature uploaded by them are visible since they (candidates) would be required to append signature on admit cards & attendance sheets during subsequent stages of examination & any variation in signature could render them ineligible.
h) Candidates are advised to submit only one application. Submission of multiple applications may result in cancellation of applications altogether.
i) Before submitting the online application, the candidates MUST preview the application to ensure that they have provided correct information, particularly the email id & uploaded correct photograph & signature. It must also be ensured that the photograph & signature are visible & not hazy/ blurred, otherwise the photograph & signature should be uploaded again or the page should be reloaded or refreshed. The online application should be submitted only after ensuring that the information/ photograph/ signature is correct.
j) The candidate should note down and retain ‘Registration-ID’ & ‘Password’ provided to them while making registration which would be required later. They should also note down their roll number (as and when allotted) for future reference. Candidate should take printout of the registration slip/ application form for future reference. This printout is NOT required to be submitted to this office at any stage.
k) Candidates are required to possess a valid e-mail ID and provide during the registration process. The admit cards/ call letters for the Tier-I, Tier-II & Tier-III exam & other relevant information would be sent to the candidate on this e-mail ID only.
l) The registration becomes complete only after the photograph & signature are uploaded by the candidate.
m) Candidates are advised to ensure that e-mail addresses ending with @nic.in/gov.in are directed to their inbox & not to spam folder or any other folder. They may also check the spam folder for mails sent from the helpdesk e-mail i.e. helpdesk.bharti@nic.in from time to time.
n) The candidates should take printout of the Challan Form, if required.
o) The candidates must also furnish one mobile number for receiving SMS alerts related to the exam.
p) This office will not be responsible for bouncing of any e-mail or malfunctioning/ change of the mobile phone number of the candidate.
q) Candidates are also advised in their own interest to keep checking their email (inbox as well as spam folder) and the website of MHA from time to time for updates related to the recruitment process.
r) Candidates are requested to make sufficient number of passport size coloured photographs (identical to the one uploaded) and carry identity proof in original such as Voter Card, Driving License, Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Identity Card issued by University/ College etc. to the examination centre, failing which they shall not be allowed to appear for the examination. The photographs would be required at subsequent stages of recruitment process and pasting/ providing a photograph different from the one uploaded may result in cancellation of candidature.

The application portal will be operational from 20.10.2018 to 10.11.2018 till 23:59 hours. Registration done, prior to 20.10.2018 and after 10.11.2018, will not be accepted.


i. Mode of Payment: The examination fee can be paid offline or online AFTER A GAP OF ONE WORKING DAY FROM THE DATE OF REGISTRATION.
ii. Offline Payment (Cash Deposit): The applicant will be required to take a printout of Challan form & deposit the fee in cash in any branch of State Bank of India AFTER A GAP OF ONE WORKING DAY. A counterfoil of this Challan would be given back to the candidate by the bank, indicating the transaction ID, which may be retained by the candidates.
iii.Online Payment: The applicants having Internet Banking, ATMCum-Debit Card and Credit Card of State Bank of India, including Rupay Card or any other bank can pay the fees through ‘SBI Collect’ option. The candidates would be required to provide their registration number, date of birth, etc during the process of online payment. The fee could be paid online AFTER A GAP OF ONE WORKING DAY.

IB SA Online Application process is a detailed process and solicits great attention. Application once submitted cannot be retrieved and hence candidates should exercise extreme caution while submitting the online application. Several times candidates have queries regarding different elements of the application process. Below provide is a guide with different frequently asked questions that will help the candidates with certain queries.
Click Here - For FAQ of Online Registration Process