📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
- Recruiting Body: Competition Commission of India (CCI)
- Advertisement No.: No. A-12011/1/2026-HR (Office Memorandum dated 12th October, 2026)
- Total Posts: 12 (liable to change without notice)
- Post Names: Director (Eco), Joint Director (FA), Deputy Director (Eco), Deputy Director (FA), Assistant Director (CS), PPS, Office Manager (CS), Office Manager (F&A)
- Employment Nature: Deputation on foreign service terms basis for three years (temporary)
- Application Mode: Offline (through proper channel)
- Date/Time: Last date for receipt: 24 December 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Exact Venue: Deputy Director (HR), Competition Commission of India, 9th Floor, Office Block-1, Kidwai Nagar (East), New Delhi-110023
- Application Fee: Not Stated
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director (Eco) | 01 | Not exceeding 56 years | Level 13A: Rs. 1,31,100 - 2,16,600 |
| Joint Director (FA) | 01 | Not exceeding 56 years | Level 13: Rs. 1,23,100 - 2,15,900 |
| Deputy Director (Eco) | 01 | Not exceeding 56 years | Level 12: Rs. 78,800 - 2,09,200 |
| Deputy Director (FA) | 02 | Not exceeding 56 years | Level 12: Rs. 78,800 - 2,09,200 |
| Assistant Director (CS) | 01 | Not exceeding 56 years | Level 11: Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700 |
| PPS (Principal Private Secretary) | 01 | Not exceeding 56 years | Level 11: Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700 |
| Office Manager (CS) | 03* | Not exceeding 56 years | Level 10: Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500 |
| Office Manager (F&A) | 02 | Not exceeding 56 years | Level 10: Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500 |
*One post of Office Manager (CS) is for posting at Regional Office Kolkata.
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Director (Eco): Master's Degree in Economics; Experience in Competition Law. Must be an officer of All India Services/Central Civil Services Group 'A'/Indian Economic Services/Autonomous Organisations/Regulatory Authorities/Universities/Academic/Research Institutions with analogous post/grade or specified experience.
- Joint Director (FA): Master's in Commerce/MBA (Finance)/CA/CS/CMA; Experience in Financial Analysis related to competition issues. Must have analogous post/grade or specified experience.
- Deputy Director (Eco): Master's Degree in Economics/Statistics; Experience in Competition Law. Must have analogous post/grade or specified experience.
- Deputy Director (FA): Master's in Commerce/MBA (Finance & Accounts)/CA/CS/CMA; Experience in Competition Law. Must have analogous post/grade or specified experience.
- Assistant Director (CS): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any discipline; preference for higher qualification and experience in relevant field.
- PPS: Eligibility depends on post held and length of service; must hold analogous post or Private Secretary with specified service.
- Office Manager (CS): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; preference for higher qualification and experience in relevant field.
- Office Manager (F&A): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; preference for higher qualification and experience in relevant field.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
Candidates may be called for an interaction with the Selection Committee constituted for the post. No TA/DA is payable for attending this interaction. The Selection Committee will also assess the Curriculum Vitae, supported by the documents submitted, at the time of selection. Applications forwarded conditionally or without prescribed documents will be summarily rejected.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Application in the Annexure-III pro-forma, with a copy of a passport-size photograph pasted on it
- Cadre Clearance
- Vigilance Clearance
- Integrity Certificate
- Attested copies of up-to-date APARs for the last five years, or the CR/APAR dossier in original
- Employer's certificate confirming no vigilance, disciplinary or criminal case is pending or contemplated; the applicant's integrity; that no major or minor penalty was imposed in the last ten years; and that the cadre controlling authority has no objection
- For applicants not in the Central Government pay scales: equivalence of their pay scale with Central Government pay scales, with supporting documents
- List of enclosures
Applications must be forwarded through proper channel and reach the Deputy Director (HR), Competition Commission of India, 9th Floor, Office Block-1, Kidwai Nagar (East), New Delhi-110023 by 24 December 2026 (5:00 PM).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the last date for receipt of applications?
- 24 December 2026 (5:00 PM).
- How can I apply? Is there a walk-in interview?
- Applications are submitted offline only, through the applicant's employer, in the prescribed pro-forma at Annexure-III. There is no walk-in interview.
- Is there any application fee?
- The official notification does not specify any application fee.
- What is the tenure of the appointment?
- The appointment is on deputation on foreign service terms basis for three years, subject to satisfactory performance.
- What is the salary structure?
- Pay ranges from Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500) to Level 13A (Rs. 1,31,100 - 2,16,600) under the 7th CPC, plus DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance as applicable.
- Where should the application be sent?
- Deputy Director (HR), Competition Commission of India, 9th Floor, Office Block-1, Kidwai Nagar (East), New Delhi-110023.