SFIO Recruitment 2026 - 38 Vacancies for Joint Director, Deputy Director & Other Posts on Deputation Basis
The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), Government of India, has invited applications for 38 vacancies across 14 posts on a deputation (including short-term contract) basis. This recruitment is open only to officers currently serving under Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings, or Autonomous/Statutory bodies - private candidates are not eligible. The complete application, in prescribed proforma, must reach the Director, SFIO, New Delhi on or before 29 July 2026. Postings will be at SFIO offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.
Deputation Only: These posts are NOT open to private sector or fresh candidates. Only serving government/PSU officers meeting the eligibility criteria may apply through proper channel via their Cadre Controlling Authority (CCA.
Official Notification: Published in Employment News dated 30 May - 05 June 2026.
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SFIO Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), Government of India |
| Ministry | Ministry of Corporate Affairs |
| Advertisement No. | No. 29/04/2026-Admn.SFIO(10614)/I/33628/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 38 Posts |
| Nature of Recruitment | Deputation (including Short-Term Contract) |
| Pay Scale | Level-8 to Level-12 (7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Place of Posting | Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai |
| Application Last Date | 29 July 2026 |
| Application Mode | Offline (By Speed Post) |
| Who Can Apply | Central/State Govt. officers, PSU/Autonomous body employees |
| Official Website | sfio.nic.in / mca.gov.in |
| Address | Director, SFIO, B-3 Wing, 2nd Floor, Pt. Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003 |
What Are the Important Dates for SFIO Recruitment 2026?
The advertisement was published in Employment News from 30 May to 05 June 2026. The deadline to submit a complete application by Speed Post to SFIO's New Delhi office is 29 July 2026, which is 60 days from the date of publication. Applications that are incomplete or received after the deadline will not be considered.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published in Employment News | 30 May - 05 June 2026 |
| Notification Date (Official Letter) | 01 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Speed Post) | 29 July 2026 |
Note: Candidates who had already applied against the earlier vacancy circular published in Employment News dated 28 February - 06 March 2026 need not apply again for the same post. Those applications will be considered against this current circular.
How Many Posts Are Vacant in SFIO Recruitment 2026?
SFIO has announced a total of 38 vacancies across 14 different post designations. The highest number of vacancies is for Assistant Director (Investigation) with 12 posts, followed by Senior Assistant Director (Banking) with 4 and Senior Assistant Director (Corporate Law) with 4. All vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease on administrative grounds. The post-wise vacancy breakdown is given in the table below.
| Sl. | Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Joint Director (Capital Market) | 01 | Level-12 |
| 02 | Deputy Director (Banking) | 02 | Level-11 |
| 03 | Deputy Director (Corporate Law) | 02 | |
| 04 | Deputy Director (Forensic Audit) | 01 | |
| 05 | Deputy Director (Investigation) | 03 | |
| 06 | Principal Private Secretary | 01 | |
| 07 | Senior Assistant Director (Banking) | 04 | Level-10 |
| 08 | Senior Assistant Director (Capital Market) | 01 | |
| 09 | Senior Assistant Director (Corporate Law) | 04 | |
| 10 | Senior Assistant Director (Customs & Central Excise) | 01 | |
| 11 | Senior Assistant Director (Investigation) | 02 | |
| 12 | Senior Assistant Director (Taxation) | 01 | |
| 13 | Senior Prosecutor | 03 | |
| 14 | Assistant Director (Investigation) | 12 | Level-8 |
| Total | 38 | - | |
What Is the Eligibility Criteria for SFIO Recruitment 2026?
Eligibility differs for each post in terms of service grade, years of experience, and educational background. All candidates must be serving officers from Central/State Government, Union Territories, PSUs, or Autonomous/Statutory bodies. The maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications for all posts. Below is the post-wise eligibility summary.
Post-wise Eligibility at a Glance
1. Joint Director (Capital Market) - 1 Post | Level-12
Must hold an analogous post on regular basis, or have 5 years' service in Level-11. Essential qualification: CA / CS / CFA / CMA / MBA (Finance) / PGDM (Finance) from a recognised institution, with 8 years' experience in capital market regulation or merchant banking. Desirable: Law degree; evidence collection skills.
2. Deputy Director (Banking) - 2 Posts | Level-11
Must hold analogous post, or 5 years' service in Level-10. Essential: CA / CMA / CS / CFA / PGDM (Finance) / MBA (Finance) / M.Com / MBE, with 3 years' experience in finance or banking in any Government organisation. Deputation tenure: 4 years.
3. Deputy Director (Corporate Law) - 2 Posts | Level-11
Must hold analogous post, or 5 years' service in Level-10. Essential: Degree + LLB with 2 years' experience in corporate law, OR 5-year integrated LLB with 3 years' experience in corporate law.
4. Deputy Director (Forensic Audit) - 1 Post | Level-11
Must hold analogous post, or 5 years' service in Level-10. Essential: CA / CMA / CS / CFA / MBA (Finance) / M.Com / LLB with 3 years' experience in audit or forensic audit in any government or listed private organisation.
5. Deputy Director (Investigation) - 3 Posts | Level-11
Must hold analogous post, or 5 years' service in Level-10. Essential: Degree from a recognised university with 5 years' experience in enforcement of regulatory laws or investigation of economic offences. Desirable: CA / CS / CMA / LLB / MBA / PGDM.
6. Principal Private Secretary - 1 Post | Level-11
Stenographer from Central/State/PSU/Autonomous body holding analogous post, or 5 years' service in Level-10. Posting at Delhi only. Duties include secretarial assistance to Head of Department, SFIO.
7-12. Senior Assistant Directors (Banking / Capital Market / Corporate Law / Customs & Excise / Investigation / Taxation) - 13 Posts | Level-10
Must hold analogous post, or 2 years in Level-8, or 3 years in Level-7. Each specialisation requires a relevant professional qualification (CA, MBA Finance, LLB, etc.) with 1-3 years of domain experience. Deputation tenure: 3 years (extendable to 5 for some posts).
13. Senior Prosecutor - 3 Posts | Level-10
Must hold analogous post, or 2 years in Level-8, or 3 years in Level-7. Essential: Graduation + LLB with 2 years' experience in litigation / court matters in a Government organisation, OR 5-year integrated law degree with 3 years' such experience. Desirable: LLM or corporate/criminal law experience.
14. Assistant Director (Investigation) - 12 Posts | Level-8
Must hold analogous post, or 2 years in Level-7, or 6 years in Level-6. Essential: Bachelor's Degree with 3 years' experience in enforcement of regulatory laws or investigation of economic offences in a Government department. Desirable: LLB / CA / CMA / CS / MBA (Finance).
What Is the Selection Process for SFIO Recruitment 2026?
Selection for all posts in SFIO Recruitment 2026 is entirely through the deputation mechanism - there is no written exam or direct interview for external candidates. Applications received through proper channel (via the Cadre Controlling Authority) will be screened, and the selection committee will assess the candidates based on their qualifications, experience, and service record. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for further process.
- Step 1: Application submission through proper channel via Cadre Controlling Authority (CCA)
- Step 2: Scrutiny of applications, ACRs/APARs, Vigilance Clearance, and Integrity Certificate
- Step 3: Selection committee evaluation
- Step 4: Final posting on deputation basis (ISTC)
Selected officers will receive a Special Security Allowance (SSA) at 20% of basic pay. No deputation allowance is admissible along with SSA.
How to Apply for SFIO Recruitment 2026?
Applications must be submitted offline by Speed Post in the prescribed Bio-Data/CV proforma. The application must be routed through the applicant's Cadre Controlling Authority (CCA) - direct applications will not be considered. Candidates applying for more than one post must send a separate application for each post with all required documents. The complete application must reach SFIO's New Delhi address on or before 29 July 2026.
Documents to Attach with Application
- Application in prescribed proforma, typed on A4 paper, signed by candidate and countersigned by employer/CCA
- Certificate from employer, duly signed and stamped by the employer/CCA
- Self-attested copies of educational qualifications, age proof, caste/PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, duly attested (on each page) by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary
- Vigilance Clearance Certificate
- Integrity Certificate
- List of major/minor penalties (if any) imposed during the last 10 years
Send Application to " The Director, Serious Fraud Investigation Office, Pt. Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003."
Important Instructions for SFIO Deputation 2026
- Only serving government/PSU officers are eligible; private candidates cannot apply
- Applications not forwarded through proper channel (CCA) will be rejected
- Applications received without complete ACRs/APARs, Vigilance Clearance, or Integrity Certificate will not be considered
- Candidates applying for multiple posts must send a separate application for each post
- Number of vacancies is tentative and subject to increase or decrease
- Maximum age limit is 56 years as on closing date of receipt of application for all posts
- Candidates already on deputation must have their applications forwarded by the parent cadre/department with Cadre Clearance
