Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) — Ministry of Corporate Affairs
| Application Start | 01 Jun 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Post Name | Joint Director, Deputy Director, and others |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 38 |
| Qualification | Serving government/PSU officers with relevant domain experience (CA/CS/CMA/LLB/MBA/PGDM) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 56 years as of 2026-07-29 |
| Salary | Level 8 to Level 12 (7th CPC Pay Matrix) + 20% Special Security Allowance |
| Application Fee | N/A |
| Selection Process | Screening of applications by a Selection Committee based on service record, ACRs/APARs, and experience. |
The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, has released an official notification for 38 positions across various departments. These vacancies are strictly for appointment on a deputation basis, including short-term contracts. This recruitment is exclusively open to serving officers from Central or State Government departments, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), or Autonomous and Statutory bodies.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|
| Joint Director (Capital Market) | 01 | Level-12 |
| Deputy Director (Banking/Corporate Law/Forensic Audit/Investigation) | 08 | Level-11 |
| Principal Private Secretary | 01 | Level-11 |
| Senior Assistant Directors (Banking/Capital Market/Corporate Law/Customs/Investigation/Taxation) | 13 | Level-10 |
| Senior Prosecutor | 03 | Level-10 |
| Assistant Director (Investigation) | 12 | Level-8 |
Applicants must currently hold an analogous post or have the requisite number of years of service in the immediate lower grade as specified in the official notification. The maximum age limit for all candidates is 56 years as of the application closing date. Specific professional qualifications, such as CA, CS, CMA, CFA, MBA (Finance), or LLB, are mandatory depending on the specialized domain of the post.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 2026-06-01 |
| Application Last Date | 2026-07-29 |
Warning: Applications not forwarded through the proper channel or received after 2026-07-29 will be rejected. Private sector candidates are not eligible to apply.
Q: Is this recruitment open to private sector employees?
A: No, this recruitment is strictly for serving government, PSU, or autonomous body officers on a deputation basis.
Q: Can I apply for multiple posts?
A: Yes, but you must submit a separate, complete application for each post you are applying for.
Priya Mehta holds a Master's degree in Public Administration and has spent 8 years researching government employment trends in India. She is known for her in-depth analysis of state-level PSC notifications and teaching job vacancies.