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Directorate of Enforcement Invites Application for 20 Joint Director Recruitment 2026

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Verified Notification Data
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Total Vacancies
20 Posts
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Salary / Remuneration
The pay scale is PB-3: ₹15,600-39,100 w...
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Selection / Apply Mode
Online Portal
Closing Date
18 September 2026
🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization Enforcement Directorate 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. A-35011/2/2026-Ad.ED-DoR
💼 3. Nature of Employment : 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count Joint Director of Enforcement (20 Posts)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Through Cadre Controlling Authorities 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 18 September 2026
📍 7. Exact Physical Venue / Address
, Ministry of Finance, Government of India
💵 8. Application Fee No application fee is mentioned.
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification Refer Official Notification 🌐 Authority Official Website enforcementdirectorate.gov.in ↗

📋 Candidate Application Checklist

Candidates must verify and arrange the following documents in chronological order prior to submitting their application:

Bio-data / Proforma: Duly completed, signed application form (per notification format).
Original Certificates: 10th / Matriculation (DOB proof), Essential Degrees & Marksheets.
Self-Attested Photocopies: Two complete sets of photocopies of all relevant testimonials.
Passport Photographs: 2 to 4 recent passport-size colour photographs (same as bio-data).
Valid Photo ID Proof: Original Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, or PAN Card.
Experience & NOC: Experience certificates and "No Objection Certificate" if currently employed.

🎯 Selection Methodology, Screening Contingency & Perks

📝 Preliminary Screening Test Clause (Turnout Contingency)

In the event of a disproportionately high candidate turnout for the selection process, the competent committee reserves the discretionary right to conduct an objective preliminary written / screening test to shortlist candidates before calling them for personal interview.

🚆 Traveling Allowance / Dearness Allowance (TA/DA) Disclosure

No TA/DA will be paid or admissible to any candidate for attending the written examination / document verification. Candidates are required to make their own arrangements for travel, boarding, and lodging.

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Joint Director of Enforcement

Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India

The Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, invites applications from eligible officers for filling up Twenty (20) vacancies in the grade of Joint Director of Enforcement on deputation basis. Officers of Central Government, State Government, Union Territory Administrations, PSUs, Universities, recognized research institutions, semi-Government, autonomous bodies, or statutory organizations with the prescribed experience and eligibility are invited to apply. Applications must be forwarded through Cadre Controlling Authorities within 30 days from the publication of the advertisement in the Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.

Quick Overview
Particular Details
OrganizationDirectorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue
Post NameJoint Director of Enforcement
Total Vacancies20 (may increase/decrease)
Application ModeThrough Cadre Controlling Authorities
Last Date to ApplyWithin 30 days from publication in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar
Job TypeDeputation (ordinarily not exceeding 4 years)
Job LocationNew Delhi (with possible transfers as per ED Transfer Policy)
Official Websiteenforcementdirectorate.gov.in
New Delhi, IN

Employment Type:TEMPORARY

Number of Vacancies:20

📋 Post-wise Vacancy & Eligibility

Post Name Vacancies Eligibility Pay Scale Age Limit
Joint Director of Enforcement20Officers from Central/State Govt, PSUs, Universities, etc. holding analogous post OR with 5 years' regular service in PB-3 + Grade Pay of ₹6600 (Level 11) AND 10 years' experience (6 years in intelligence/investigation/prosecution work relating to fiscal/criminal laws or finance/accounts/corporate affairs + 4 years in administrative work)PB-3: ₹15,600-39,100 with Grade Pay ₹7,600 (pre-revised) [Pay Matrix Level-12: ₹78,800-2,09,200] + Special Incentive Allowance @20% of basic PayMaximum 56 years as on closing date of receipt of applications

Note: The number of vacancies may increase or decrease.

Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned.

Deputation Period: Ordinarily not exceeding four years.

Eligibility Criteria (as per Recruitment Rules)

  • Source: Officers of Central Government, State Government, Union Territory Administrations, PSUs, Universities, recognized research institutions, semi-Government, autonomous bodies, or statutory organizations.
  • Qualification (a): Holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre/department OR with five years' regular service in PB-3 (₹15,600-39,100) with Grade Pay of ₹6,600 (pre-revised)/Level 11 of the Pay Matrix or equivalent.
  • Qualification (b): Possessing ten years' experience, out of which:
    • Six years in the field of intelligence or investigation work and adjudication or prosecution work relating to fiscal or criminal laws or in finance or accounts or corporate affairs.
    • Four years in administrative work.
  • Departmental Officers: Officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation and vice versa.

Job Profile and Expected Knowledge

  • Coordinate and oversee intelligence and investigation matters relating to FERA, FEMA, PMLA, and FEOA.
  • May be assigned functions like review, special investigation, and technical work by the Director of Enforcement.
  • In-depth knowledge of FERA, 1973 (since repealed), FEMA, 1999, PMLA, 2002, FEOA, 2018, and other allied Acts is expected.

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

Applications must be forwarded through the Cadre Controlling Authorities. The process is as follows:

  1. Application: Eligible and willing officers should submit their application in the prescribed proforma (Part-A of the notification).
  2. Forwarding: The Cadre Controlling Authorities must forward the applications to the Director, Directorate of Enforcement, Pravartan Bhawan, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Road, New Delhi.
  3. Documents Required: Along with the application, the following documents must be sent:
    • Bio-data.
    • Complete and up-to-date APAR dossier for the last available five years and attested photocopies thereof.
    • Vigilance Certificate/Clearance.
    • Integrity Certificate/Clearance.
    • Cadre Clearance.
    • A statement of major/minor penalties, if any, imposed upon the officer during the last 10 years.
    • Checklist of documents (Part-B of the notification).
  4. Verification: The Cadre Controlling Authorities shall verify and ensure that the particulars furnished are correct and no disciplinary case is pending or contemplated against the officer.
  5. Timeline: Applications should reach within 30 days from the publication of this advertisement in the Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.

Important Note: Officers who have already applied in response to the previous vacancy circular (O.M. No. F. No. A-35011/2/2026-Ad.ED dated 24.03.2026) need not apply again.

📅 Important Dates

Event Date
Office Memorandum Date19 August 2026
Last Date for Receipt of ApplicationsWithin 30 days from publication in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar

Official Website:

Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification

Department of Revenue Website: https://dor.gov.in

Key Instructions for Candidates and Cadre Controlling Authorities

  • Application Mode: Applications must be forwarded through the Cadre Controlling Authorities. Individual applications will not be accepted.
  • Documents Verification: Cadre Controlling Authorities must verify and ensure the correctness of particulars, and that no disciplinary case is pending/contemplated against the officer.
  • Age Limit: Maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
  • Deputation Tenure: Deputation period (including short-term contract) shall ordinarily not exceed four years.
  • Special Incentive Allowance: Officers working in Enforcement Directorate are entitled to Special Incentive Allowance @ 20% of basic Pay.
  • Transfer Policy: An officer appointed against a location can be transferred as per the Transfer Policy of Enforcement Directorate.
  • Vacancy Variation: The Department may select more or less number of officers from applications received.
  • Previous Applicants: Those who applied in response to the vacancy circular dated 24.03.2026 need not apply again.
  • Check Official Sources: The advertisement is available on the websites of the Department of Revenue and Enforcement Directorate.
  • Address for Applications: Director, Directorate of Enforcement, Pravartan Bhawan, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Road, New Delhi.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the last date to apply for Joint Director of Enforcement?
Applications should reach the Directorate within 30 days from the publication of the advertisement in the Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.
How many vacancies are available?
There are Twenty (20) vacancies in the grade of Joint Director of Enforcement. The number may increase/decrease.
Who is eligible to apply?
Officers of Central/State Government, Union Territory Administrations, PSUs, Universities, recognized research institutions, semi-Government, autonomous bodies, or statutory organizations holding analogous post OR with 5 years' service in PB-3 with Grade Pay ₹6,600 (Level 11) and possessing the required experience in intelligence/investigation/prosecution and administrative work are eligible.
What is the age limit?
The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
What is the pay scale?
The pay scale is PB-3: ₹15,600-39,100 with Grade Pay ₹7,600 (pre-revised) [Pay Matrix Level-12: ₹78,800-2,09,200]. Officers are also entitled to Special Incentive Allowance @ 20% of basic Pay.
How can I apply?
Applications must be forwarded through the Cadre Controlling Authorities in the prescribed proforma along with required documents to the Director, Directorate of Enforcement, New Delhi.
What is the period of deputation?
The period of deputation (including short-term contract) shall ordinarily not exceed four years.
What documents are required with the application?
The application must include bio-data, complete and up-to-date APAR dossier for the last five years, Vigilance Certificate, Integrity Certificate, Cadre Clearance, and a statement of major/minor penalties, if any, during the last 10 years.
Are departmental officers eligible?
The departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation.
Where can I find the official notification?
The official notification is available on the websites of the Department of Revenue (dor.gov.in) and Enforcement Directorate (enforcementdirectorate.gov.in). The direct link is provided in the Important Links section above.