The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially declared the IB MTS Tier-I Result 2026 today, 13 April 2026. This announcement brings an end to the anticipation of thousands of candidates who appeared for the Intelligence Bureau Multi-Tasking Staff (General) written examination held on 27 January 2026. The recruitment process aims to fill 362 vacancies within the premier internal security agency. Candidates can now check their qualifying status by downloading the official Merit List PDF from mha.gov.in. Shortlisted aspirants are now eligible to move forward to the Tier-II Descriptive Examination. This comprehensive blog provides the direct link to the result, the official cut-off analysis, and a detailed preparation roadmap for the upcoming translation test.

Step-by-Step Instructions (Amber Box)

1. Visit the official website of the Ministry of Home Affairs at mha.gov.in.
2. Look for the “Recruitment” or “Vacancies” section on the navigation bar.
3. Click on the link titled “Result of Tier-I Exam for the post of MTS (Gen) 2025”.
4. A PDF file will load showing the roll numbers of all shortlisted candidates arranged region-wise.
5. Use the “Ctrl + F” function to search for your specific roll number.
6. If your roll number is present, save the file and take a printout for the Tier-II document verification stage.

Selection Stages Breakdown:

• Tier-I (Objective): 100 Marks (Completed) – Used for shortlisting for Tier-II.
• Tier-II (Descriptive): 50 Marks – Translation of 500 words from Local Language to English and vice versa. Qualifying marks: 20/50.
• Tier-III (Interview): Assessment of personality, communication, and local language proficiency.
• Final Merit List: Prepared based on consolidated performance and character verification.

Tier-II Preparation Tips (Green Box)

Since Tier-II involves a 500-word translation task, candidates should start focusing on the following:

• Language Fluency: Practice translating daily news from your local dialect to English.
• Vocabulary: Build a strong base of administrative and security-related terms.
• Accuracy: Focus on grammatical correctness, as descriptive tests are manually evaluated.
• Time Management: Practice completing the translation within the 1-hour time limit.

Crucial Alert: Character & Antecedent Verification (Red Box)

Security Clearance: Working for the Intelligence Bureau requires a clean record. Candidates who clear all written and interview stages will undergo a strict character verification by local police and IB authorities.

Disqualification Risk: Any discrepancy in information provided during application vs. original documents during verification can lead to immediate cancellation of candidature.

Medical Standards: Ensure you meet the physical and medical fitness standards as defined by the MHA for Group ‘C’ posts.

• Pay Scale: Level 1 ($18,000$ to $56,900$) in the Pay Matrix plus admissible Central Govt. allowances.
• Special Security Allowance (SSA): 20% of Basic Pay in addition to other government allowances. This is a unique benefit for IB staff.
• Annual Increments: Regular salary growth and promotion opportunities to higher levels like Security Assistant (SA).
• Work Environment: Opportunity to work in a prestigious central agency with nationwide postings.

The declaration of the IB MTS Tier-I Result 2026 marks a major milestone for the 362 vacancies. If your roll number is on the list, do not celebrate for too long; the Tier-II translation test is where many candidates face significant challenges. Start your linguistic preparation immediately and stay updated with our portal for the official Tier-II exam date notice. For those who did not make the list this time, keep an eye on the upcoming SSC Selection Post and CRPF notifications. The Sarkari Papers is dedicated to bringing you the most accurate recruitment results and study guides. Congratulations once again to the qualifiers!