Contractual / Regular

CCI Deputation Posts Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 24, 2026
Director (Economics)Joint Director (Financial Analysis)Deputy Director (Economics)Deputy Director (Financial Analysis)Assistant Director (Corporate Services)Principal Private Secretary (PPS)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
12 Posts
Pay Scale
Pay Level 10 to Level 13A (Rs. 56,100 - 2,16,600)
Age Limit
Not exceeding 56 Years on closing date
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 12, 2026

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Starts

Oct 12, 2026

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Deadline

Dec 24, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window12 Oct – 24 Dec 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Eligible employees of All India Services, Central Civil Services, Autonomous Organizations, Regulatory Authorities, Universities, or Academic/Research Institutions of Central/State Governments:
• Director (Eco) [Pay Level 13A]: Master's in Economics with analogous post or 4 years in Level 13 / 10 years in Level 12.
• Joint Director (FA) [Pay Level 13]: Master's in Commerce / MBA (Finance) / CA / CS / CMA with analogous post or 5 years in Level 12.
• Deputy Director (Eco / FA) [Pay Level 12]: Master's in Economics (for Eco) or Commerce/MBA/CA/CS/CMA (for FA) with analogous post or 5 years in Level 11.
• Assistant Director (CS) & PPS [Pay Level 11]: Analogous post or relevant regular service in Level 10 / Level 8.
• Office Manager (CS / F&A) [Pay Level 10]: Bachelor's degree with analogous post or regular service in Level 8 / Level 7 / Level 6.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation basis shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications (24th December 2026).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Scrutiny of Cadre Clearance, APARs & Service Records

OfflineQualifying Only

Interaction with Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Appointment will be made on deputation on foreign service terms basis initially for a period of three years under DoPT OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay II) dated 17.06.2010. Selection is based on scrutiny of 5-year APARs, vigilance clearance, integrity certification, and personal interaction with the Selection Committee constituted by CCI.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation ComponentPrerequisite ScrutinyService Eligibility & Analogous Grade Experience
Evaluation ComponentDomain CompetenceEducational Background (Economics / Finance / CA / CS / Law)
Evaluation ComponentPerformance Assessment5-Year APAR Benchmark & Vigilance Track Record
Evaluation ComponentFinal EvaluationPersonal Interaction with Selection Committee

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Apex market regulator under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002. Officers handle complex antitrust investigations, anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominance inquiries, merger & acquisition (combination) assessments, market studies, and economic advocacy across digital platforms, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, and financial markets.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed primarily at the CCI Headquarters, Office Block-1, Kidwai Nagar (East), New Delhi, with one Office Manager post assigned to the Regional Office in Kolkata. Deputation tenure is initially for 3 years, extendable based on performance and administrative exigencies as per DoPT guidelines.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Deputation appointment across Pay Levels 10 to 13A. Regular parent cadre seniority and proforma promotions under the Next Below Rule (NBR) remain safeguarded under Central Government foreign service guidelines.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Applications must reach CCI Headquarters strictly on or before 24.12.2026 by 5:00 PM; applications received thereafter will not be considered.
  • Submission through proper channel along with cadre clearance, vigilance clearance, and 5-year APARs is mandatory; conditional or advance-only submissions without official forwarding will be summarily rejected.
  • Maximum age limit is 56 years as on the application closing date.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR12
Total Vacancies12 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Pay Level 10 (Office Manager: Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500) to Pay Level 13A (Director: Rs. 1,31,100 - 2,16,600) under the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Pay Level 10 to Level 13A (Rs. 56,100 - 2,16,600) as per 7th CPC plus DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and medical reimbursement under CCI service rules, with option for parent pay plus deputation duty allowance.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download the prescribed application proforma (Annexure-III) from the official circular on the CCI website (cci.gov.in).
  2. Fill out the bio-data format with employment details, academic credentials, and relevant experience in economics, finance, corporate law, or administration.
  3. Obtain Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance, Integrity Certificate, and statement of penalties (if any) from the cadre controlling authority.
  4. Attach attested copies of complete and up-to-date APARs for the preceding five years (attested on each page by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary).
  5. Forward the complete application through proper channel in a sealed cover to: Deputy Director (HR), Competition Commission of India, 9th Floor, Office Block-1, Kidwai Nagar (East), New Delhi - 110023.
  6. Ensure the application reaches on or before 24th December 2026 by 5:00 PM. Applications received after the deadline or without proper channel forwarding will be summarily rejected.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required for deputation posts).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Applications routed through proper channel must reach the Deputy Director (HR), Competition Commission of India, New Delhi on or before 24th December 2026 by 5:00 PM.

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