- The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is recruiting 29 posts on deputation for its Office of Director General, New Delhi, under foreign service terms for three years.
- Posts include Professional Staff (Additional Director General, Joint Director General, Deputy Director General) and Administrative Staff (Deputy Director General (CS), Assistant Director General (CS), Office Manager (CS)).
- Appointments are on deputation from All India Services, Central Civil Services, autonomous organizations, regulatory authorities, universities, or academic/research institutions of Central/State Governments.
- The recruitment is governed by Office Memorandum dated 12th October 2026 and follows DOPT OM No.6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay II) and GoI Notification No. GSR 338 (E) dated 15.05.2009.
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Active Listing
🎓 B.A.
🎓 CA
🎓 CS
🎓 Any Post Graduate
Competition Commission of India (CCI) Deputation Recruitment 2026
Competition Commission of India (CCI)
Total Vacancies
29
Job Location
Office of Director General, Competition Commission of India, 9th Floor, Office Block-1, Kidwai Nagar (East), New Delhi-110023
Apply Deadline
21 Dec 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Competition Commission of India (CCI) (CCI) |
| Job Category | Administrative |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.A. (bachelor's-degree), CA (ca), CS (cs), Any Post Graduate (any-post-graduate) |
| Number of Vacancies | 29 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale |
- Additional Director General: Level 13A (₹1,31,100 - ₹2,16,600) (pre-revised PB-4 + GP ₹8,900/-). - Joint Director General: Level 13 (₹1,23,100 - ₹2,15,900) (pre-revised PB-4 + GP ₹8,700/-). - Deputy Director General: Level 12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200) (pre-revised PB-3 + GP ₹7,600/-). - Deputy Director General (CS): Level 12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200) (pre-revised PB-3 + GP ₹7,600/-). - Assistant Director General (CS): Level 11 (₹67,700 - ₹2,08,700) (pre-revised PB-3 + GP ₹6,600/-). - Office Manager (CS): Level 09 (₹53,100 - ₹1,67,800) (pre-revised PB-2 + GP ₹5,400/-). |
| Age Limits | Maximum 56 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - **Professional Staff**: Mandatory experience in **investigation/enforcement of Economic/Regulatory Laws** (e.g., Income Tax, Customs, Enforcement). - **Administrative Staff**: Minimum **2-8 years** of experience in **Establishment/Personnel Management/Secretarial Practices/Administration** (varies by post). |
| Application Fee | Not specified in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Applicants: Only employees of All India Services, Central Civil Services, autonomous organizations, regulatory authorities, universities, or academic/research institutions of Central/State Governments.
- Age Limit: Maximum age of 56 years as of 21 December 2026 (5:00 PM) for all posts.
- Professional Staff (Additional Director General, Joint Director General, Deputy Director General)
- Essential: Officers of All India Services or Central Civil Services Group 'A' or equivalent.
- Experience Requirements (choose one):
- Working in an analogous post/grade, OR
- 1 year in Grade Pay of ₹8,700/- (Pay Level 13) for Additional Director General, OR
- 3 years in Grade Pay of ₹7,600/- (Pay Level 12) for Joint Director General, OR
- 4 years in Grade Pay of ₹6,600/- (Pay Level 11) for Deputy Director General.
- Desirable: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, CA, CS, or Cost Accountancy and experience in Competition Law/Matters.
- Experience in investigation/enforcement of Economic/Regulatory Laws (e.g., Income Tax, Customs, Enforcement) is mandatory.
- Administrative Staff (Deputy Director General (CS), Assistant Director General (CS), Office Manager (CS))
- Essential: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline.
- Experience Requirements (choose one):
- Working in an analogous post/grade, OR
- 5 years in Pay Level 11 (for Deputy Director General (CS)), OR
- 5 years in Pay Level 10 (for Assistant Director General (CS)), OR
- 2 years in Pay Level 8 (for Office Manager (CS)), OR
- 3 years in Pay Level 7 (for Office Manager (CS)), OR
- 8 years in Pay Level 6 (for Office Manager (CS)).
- Desirable: Higher qualifications and experience in Establishment/Personnel Management/Secretarial Practices/Administration.
- Age Limit: Maximum age of 56 years as of 21 December 2026 (5:00 PM) for all posts.
- Professional Staff (Additional Director General, Joint Director General, Deputy Director General)
- Essential: Officers of All India Services or Central Civil Services Group 'A' or equivalent.
- Experience Requirements (choose one):
- Working in an analogous post/grade, OR
- 1 year in Grade Pay of ₹8,700/- (Pay Level 13) for Additional Director General, OR
- 3 years in Grade Pay of ₹7,600/- (Pay Level 12) for Joint Director General, OR
- 4 years in Grade Pay of ₹6,600/- (Pay Level 11) for Deputy Director General.
- Desirable: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, CA, CS, or Cost Accountancy and experience in Competition Law/Matters.
- Experience in investigation/enforcement of Economic/Regulatory Laws (e.g., Income Tax, Customs, Enforcement) is mandatory.
- Administrative Staff (Deputy Director General (CS), Assistant Director General (CS), Office Manager (CS))
- Essential: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline.
- Experience Requirements (choose one):
- Working in an analogous post/grade, OR
- 5 years in Pay Level 11 (for Deputy Director General (CS)), OR
- 5 years in Pay Level 10 (for Assistant Director General (CS)), OR
- 2 years in Pay Level 8 (for Office Manager (CS)), OR
- 3 years in Pay Level 7 (for Office Manager (CS)), OR
- 8 years in Pay Level 6 (for Office Manager (CS)).
- Desirable: Higher qualifications and experience in Establishment/Personnel Management/Secretarial Practices/Administration.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection is conducted by a Selection Committee constituted for the post.
- The committee assesses the Curriculum Vitae (CV) and supporting documents submitted with the application.
- Candidates may be called for an interaction with the Selection Committee (no TA/DA provided for this interaction).
- Final selection is based on qualifications, experience, and committee assessment.
- The committee assesses the Curriculum Vitae (CV) and supporting documents submitted with the application.
- Candidates may be called for an interaction with the Selection Committee (no TA/DA provided for this interaction).
- Final selection is based on qualifications, experience, and committee assessment.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Application in the prescribed pro-forma (Annexure-III) with a passport-size photograph pasted on it.
- Cadre Clearance from the employer.
- Vigilance Clearance from the employer.
- Integrity Certificate from the employer.
- Attested copies of up-to-date APARs (Annual Performance Appraisal Reports) for the last five years (either original CR/APAR dossier or photocopies attested by an officer of rank Under Secretary to the Government of India or above).
- Employer’s Certificate (last page of Annexure-III) confirming:
- Accuracy of details provided.
- Applicant’s qualifications and experience.
- Immediate relief if selected.
- No pending vigilance, disciplinary, or criminal cases.
- No major/minor penalties in the last 10 years (or list of penalties if any).
- No objection from the cadre controlling authority.
- Supporting documents comparing pay scale equivalence (if not in Central Government’s new Pay Matrix, Pay Band, or Grade Pay).
- Cadre Clearance from the employer.
- Vigilance Clearance from the employer.
- Integrity Certificate from the employer.
- Attested copies of up-to-date APARs (Annual Performance Appraisal Reports) for the last five years (either original CR/APAR dossier or photocopies attested by an officer of rank Under Secretary to the Government of India or above).
- Employer’s Certificate (last page of Annexure-III) confirming:
- Accuracy of details provided.
- Applicant’s qualifications and experience.
- Immediate relief if selected.
- No pending vigilance, disciplinary, or criminal cases.
- No major/minor penalties in the last 10 years (or list of penalties if any).
- No objection from the cadre controlling authority.
- Supporting documents comparing pay scale equivalence (if not in Central Government’s new Pay Matrix, Pay Band, or Grade Pay).
💳 Application Fee Details
Not specified in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Competition Commission of India (CCI) deputation recruitment 2026?
There are 29 vacancies in total for the CCI deputation recruitment 2026, including posts like Additional Director General, Joint Director General, Deputy Director General, and others.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the CCI deputation recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the offline application for the CCI deputation recruitment 2026 is 21 December 2026 (5:00 PM). Applications must reach the Deputy Director (HR), CCI, New Delhi by this deadline.
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for applicants in the CCI deputation recruitment 2026?
The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation in the CCI recruitment 2026 is 56 years as of the closing date of receipt of applications, which is 21 December 2026 (5:00 PM).
Q.
What qualifications are required for the CCI deputation recruitment 2026?
The qualifications vary by post. For Professional Staff, officers must have experience in analogous posts or specific Grade Pays. For Administrative Staff, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is essential, along with experience in Establishment/Personnel Management or Secretarial Practices. Desirable qualifications include degrees in Law, Economics, Commerce, or Business Administration.
Q.
How should applicants submit their applications for the CCI deputation recruitment 2026?
Applications must be submitted offline through the proper channel to the Deputy Director (HR), Competition Commission of India, New Delhi. The employer must forward the application in the prescribed pro-forma (Annexure-III) along with all required documents by 21 December 2026 (5:00 PM).