CCI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 12 PPS, Office Manager and More Posts

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is filling 12 posts on deputation on foreign service terms basis, for three years subject to satisfactory performance. The pay ranges from Level 10 (Rs.56100-177500) to Level 13A (Rs. 131100-216600) under the 7th CPC. Only employees of the All India Services or Central Civil Services, or of autonomous organisations, regulatory authorities, universities or academic or research institutions of the Central or State Governments may apply. The posts are Director (Eco), Joint Director (FA), Deputy Director (Eco), Deputy Director (FA), Assistant Director (CS), PPS, Office Manager (CS) and Office Manager (F&A). Applications go through proper channel in the Annexure-III pro-forma and must reach CCI in New Delhi by 24 December 2026 (5:00 PM).

CCI Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About CCI

The Competition Commission of India (भारतीय प्रतिस्पर्धा आयोग) has its office at Office Block-1, 9th Floor, Kidwai Nagar (East), New Delhi – 110 023 (Tel: 011-24664100, Fax: 011-20815022). It also has a Regional Office in Kolkata, where one of the Office Manager (CS) posts is based. The Office Memorandum was issued by its HR Division.

Vacancy Details

CCI is filling 12 posts: 5 professional posts and 7 administrative posts. The vacancies are liable to change without notice, and the Commission reserves the right not to fill any or all of them.

*One post of Office Manager (CS) is for posting at Regional Office Kolkata.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must be employees of the All India Services, the Central Civil Services, or autonomous organisations, regulatory authorities, universities or academic or research institutions etc. of the Central or State Governments. Their services must be able to be spared immediately on selection. The age limit and the other eligibility conditions in Annexures I and II must be met as on the closing date and time for receipt of applications in CCI, that is 24 December 2026 (5:00 PM).

Age Limit

The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation is not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications by CCI.

Qualification and Desirable Experience

For each post, the eligible services and the post or experience required come from Annexures I and II, as below. The pre-revised pay scales printed there are also given.

Director (Eco) – Level 13A (Rs. 131100-216600)

Officers of the All India Services or Central Civil Services Group 'A' or Indian Economic Services or Autonomous Organisations or Regulatory Authorities or Universities or Academic or Research Institutions etc. having a Master's Degree in Economics and:

• working in an analogous post or grade; or
• four years' experience in the grade pay of Rs.8700 (revised Pay Level 13); or
• ten years in the grade pay of Rs. 7600 (revised Pay Level 12) or equivalent.

Joint Director (FA) – Level 13 (Rs.123100-215900), pre-revised PB4 + GP Rs.8700

Officers of the All India Services or Central Civil Services Group 'A'/ Autonomous Organisations/ Regulatory Authorities/ Universities/ Academic/ Research Institutions with one of the qualifications in the table above and:

• working in analogous posts/ grade; or
• six years in the grade pay of Rs.7600 (revised Pay Level 12); or
• ten years in the grade pay of Rs. 6600 (revised Pay Level 11) or equivalent.

Deputy Director (Eco) – Level 12 (Rs.78800-209200), pre-revised PB3 + GP Rs.7600

Officers from the All India Services/ Central Civil Services Group 'A'/ Indian Economics Service/ Indian Statistical Service/ Autonomous Organisations/ Regulatory Authorities/ Universities/ Academic/ Research Institutions etc. with a Master's Degree in Economics/ Statistics and:

• working in analogous post/ grade; or
• five years' service in the grade pay of Rs. 6600 or equivalent.

Deputy Director (FA) – Level 12 (Rs.78800-209200), pre-revised PB3 + GP Rs.7600

Officers from the All India Services/ Central Civil Services Group 'A'/ Autonomous Organisations/ Regulatory Authorities/ Universities/ Academic/ Research Institutions etc. with one of the qualifications in the table above and:

• working in analogous post/ grade; or
• five years' service in the grade pay of Rs. 6600 or equivalent.

Assistant Director (CS) – Level 11 (Rs.67700-208700), pre-revised PB3 + GP Rs.6600

Officers having a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university and:

• working in analogous post/ grade; or
• five years' experience in the grade pay of Rs.5400 (revised Pay Level 10); or
• six years in the grade pay of Rs.4800 (revised Pay Level 8); or
• seven years in the grade pay of Rs.4600 (revised Pay Level 7); or
• ten years in the grade of Rs.4200 (revised Pay Level 6) or equivalent,

in the relevant field (Establishment/ Personnel Management/ Secretarial Practices/ Administration).

PPS (Principal Private Secretary) – Level 11 (Rs.67700-208700), pre-revised PB3 + GP Rs.6600

Officers of the Central Government or the State Government or the public sector units or Autonomous Organizations:

• holding an analogous post on regular basis; or
• holding the post of Private Secretary with five years' service in the grade pay of Rs. 5400 (revised Pay Level 10), or six years in the grade pay of Rs. 4800 (revised Pay Level 8), or seven years in the grade pay of Rs. 4600 (revised Pay Level 7), or ten years in the grade pay of Rs. 4200 (revised Pay Level 6) or equivalent.

Office Manager (CS) – Level 10 (Rs.56100-177500), pre-revised PB3 + GP Rs.5400

Officers having a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university and:

• working in analogous post/ grade; or
• two years' experience in the grade pay of Rs.4800 (revised Pay Level 8); or
• three years in the grade pay of Rs.4600 (revised Pay Level 7); or
• eight years in the grade pay of Rs.4200 (revised Pay Level 6) or equivalent,

in the relevant field (Establishment/ Personal Management/ Secretarial Practices/ Administration).

Office Manager (F&A) – Level 10 (Rs.56100-177500), pre-revised PB3 + GP Rs.5400

Officers having a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university and:

• working in analogous post/ grade; or
• two years' experience in the grade of Rs.4800 (revised Pay Level 8); or
• three years in the grade pay of Rs.4600 (revised Pay Level 7); or
• eight years in the grade pay of Rs.4200 (revised Pay Level 6) or equivalent,

in the relevant field (Budget Finance and Accounts).

For the discipline-specific eligibility of each post, see Annexures I and II of the official notification.

Pay and Tenure

The appointment is on deputation on foreign service terms basis for three years, subject to satisfactory performance. It is governed by the instructions in DOPT OM No.6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay II) dated 17 June 2010, as amended from time to time. It is also governed by GoI Notification No. GSR 670 (E) dated 14 September 2009, as amended from time to time, on the conditions of service of Officers and other employees of CCI.

• Apart from basic pay, the post carries DA, HRA and Transport Allowance etc. at the rates applicable to Central Government employees from time to time.
• The fixation of pay and deputation (duty) allowance is governed by instructions issued by DOP&T from time to time.
• Medical reimbursement is admissible as per the CCI service rules. This is in lieu of CGHS benefits, which are not admissible to the Officers of CCI.
• CCI is an eligible office for allotment or retention of Government accommodation from the General Pool.

How to Apply for CCI Recruitment 2026

Applications are submitted offline only, through the applicant's employer. They must reach CCI by 24 December 2026 (5:00 PM).

1. Fill in the application in the prescribed pro-forma at Annexure-III. Write your name in block letters and paste a copy of a passport-size photograph in the box provided.
2. Submit a separate application for each post you want to apply for.
3. Complete item 12 by comparing the essential and desirable qualifications and experience with your own. Where a qualification has been treated as equivalent, name the authority that treated it as equivalent.
4. List your employment history in chronological order (item 13). If you need more space, use a separate sheet in the same format, signed by you. Also give any experience of handling investigation or enforcement of economic or regulatory law, or experience in Competition Law, with the number of years (item 14).
5. Sign the declaration. It states that your Curriculum Vitae, supported by documents, will also be assessed by the Selection Committee.
6. Get the certificate on the last page of the form completed, signed and sealed by your Employer/Head of office/Forwarding authority.
7. Have the application forwarded through proper channel, with all the documents listed below, to: Deputy Director (HR), Competition Commission of India, 9th Floor, Office Block-1, Kidwai Nagar (East), New Delhi-110023.

Documents named in the notice

• 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. Photocopies of ACRs/APARs must be attested by an officer of the rank of Under Secretary to the Govt. of India or above.
• Employer's certificate confirming four things: 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, or a list of such penalties; and that the cadre controlling authority has no objection to the applicant being considered
• For applicants not in the Central Government pay scales: the equivalence of their pay scale with the Central Government's pay scales, with supporting documents
• List of enclosures

Selection and Interview

A candidate 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.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Applications forwarded conditionally by the employer, or received without the prescribed documents and the employer's certificate, will be summarily rejected.
• Applications received after 24 December 2026 (5:00 PM) will not be considered.
• The Commission takes no responsibility for any delay in receipt of applications or for their loss in postal transit.
• Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.
• In the employer's certificate, the employer confirms that the candidate will be relieved immediately if selected.

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