CCI Recruitment 2026 (Deputation): Director (Eco), Deputy Director, Office Manager & More – Pay, Eligibility and How to Apply
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has invited applications for 12 posts on deputation through an Office Memorandum dated 12 October 2026. The posts include Director (Eco), Joint Director (FA), Deputy Director (Eco and FA), Assistant Director (CS), Principal Private Secretary and Office Manager. Pay runs from Level 10 to Level 13A of the 7th CPC. If you are a serving government officer looking for a posting in Delhi, browse more central and other government jobs after reading this one.
This is not an open recruitment. Only serving employees of government bodies can apply, and the application must be forwarded by your employer. Papers must reach CCI by 24 December 2026, 5:00 PM. There is no online form here, so plan your forwarding, clearances and postal time early. Read this article fully, because one missing certificate can cancel your application. GovtJobsAlert.in has put every condition from the notification below in plain words.
What Are the Key Highlights of CCI Recruitment 2026?
The CCI is the statutory body that looks after fair competition in Indian markets. It fills these posts on deputation on foreign service terms, which means officers come from their parent cadre for a fixed period and then go back.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Competition Commission of India |
| Notice | Office Memorandum No. A-12011/1/2026-HR dated 12 October 2026 |
| Total Posts | 12 (liable to change without notice) |
| Mode | Deputation on foreign service terms, 3 years, subject to satisfactory performance |
| Location | New Delhi; one Office Manager (CS) post at Regional Office Kolkata |
| Application | Offline, through proper channel |
| Last Date | 24 December 2026, 5:00 PM (date of receipt) |
How Many Posts Are Vacant in CCI Recruitment 2026?
The notice prints no grand total. The post-wise numbers below add up to 12. It also prints no category-wise (UR, SC, ST, OBC) split, as these are deputation posts.
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|
| Director (Eco) | 1 | Level 13A (Rs 1,31,100 – 2,16,600) |
| Joint Director (FA) | 1 | Level 13 (Rs 1,23,100 – 2,15,900) |
| Deputy Director (Eco) | 1 | Level 12 (Rs 78,800 – 2,09,200) |
| Deputy Director (FA) | 2 | Level 12 (Rs 78,800 – 2,09,200) |
| Assistant Director (CS) | 1 | Level 11 (Rs 67,700 – 2,08,700) |
| Principal Private Secretary | 1 | Level 11 (Rs 67,700 – 2,08,700) |
| Office Manager (CS) | 3 (one at Kolkata) | Level 10 (Rs 56,100 – 1,77,500) |
| Office Manager (Finance & Accounts) | 2 | Level 10 (Rs 56,100 – 1,77,500) |
What Is the Eligibility for CCI Recruitment 2026?
Applicants must be employees of the All India Services, Central Civil Services, Autonomous Organisations, Regulatory Authorities, Universities, or Academic or Research Institutions of Central or State Governments. The Principal Private Secretary post is open to officers of the Central Government, State Government, public sector units or Autonomous Organisations. Other posts need a degree plus either work in an analogous post or grade or the years of service in the grade pay shown below.
Educational Qualification and Experience
| Post | Requirement (Essential) |
|---|---|
| Director (Eco) | Master’s Degree in Economics, working in analogous post or grade, or 4 years in grade pay Rs 8,700 (Level 13), or 10 years in grade pay Rs 7,600 (Level 12), or equivalent. Desirable: experience in Competition Law |
| Joint Director (FA) | Master’s in Commerce, MBA (Finance), Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary or Cost and Works Accountant, working in analogous post or grade, or 6 years in grade pay Rs 7,600 (Level 12), or 10 years in grade pay Rs 6,600 (Level 11), or equivalent. Desirable: experience in Financial Analysis related to competition issues |
| Deputy Director (Eco) | Master’s in Economics or Statistics, working in analogous post or grade, or 5 years in grade pay Rs 6,600, or equivalent. Officers of the Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Service are also named. Desirable: experience in Competition Law |
| Deputy Director (FA) | Master’s in Commerce, MBA with Finance and Accounts, CA, CS or Cost and Works Accountant, working in analogous post or grade, or 5 years in grade pay Rs 6,600, or equivalent. Desirable: experience in Competition Law |
| Director, Joint Director and Deputy Director (all professional posts) | Central Civil Services officers must be Group ‘A’. All India Services, autonomous organisations, regulatory authorities, universities and academic or research institutions also qualify. Director (Eco) also names the Indian Economic Service |
| Assistant Director (CS) | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university, working in analogous post or grade, or 5 years in grade pay Rs 5,400 (Level 10), or 6 years in Rs 4,800 (Level 8), or 7 years in Rs 4,600 (Level 7), or 10 years in Rs 4,200 (Level 6), or equivalent, in Establishment, Personnel Management, Secretarial Practices or Administration |
| Principal Private Secretary | Officer holding an analogous post on regular basis, or Private Secretary with 5 years in grade pay Rs 5,400 (Level 10), 6 years in Rs 4,800 (Level 8), 7 years in Rs 4,600 (Level 7) or 10 years in Rs 4,200 (Level 6), or equivalent |
| Office Manager (CS) | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline, working in analogous post or grade, or 2 years in the grade of Rs 4,800 (Level 8), 3 years in Rs 4,600 (Level 7) or 8 years in Rs 4,200 (Level 6), or equivalent, in Establishment, Personnel Management, Secretarial Practices or Administration |
| Office Manager (Finance & Accounts) | Same as Office Manager (CS), but the relevant field is Budget, Finance and Accounts |
For the Assistant Director and Office Manager posts, a graduate degree in any subject is enough. Director, Joint Director and Deputy Director posts need a post graduate degree; for FA posts, CA, CS or CWA qualifies. The notice says higher qualification and experience will be given preference for Assistant Director and Office Manager.
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| All applicants | Age for appointment on deputation shall not exceed 56 years on the closing date of receipt of applications (24 December 2026) |
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The notice gives no age relaxation to any category and states no minimum age. Count your exact age against this ceiling before you start the paperwork. Age and all other eligibility conditions are checked as on the closing date and time, not the date you post your form.
What Is the Salary for CCI Recruitment 2026?
Pay is as per the 7th CPC level shown in the vacancy table, from Rs 56,100 at Level 10 up to Rs 2,16,600 at Level 13A. Apart from basic pay, the posts carry DA, HRA and Transport Allowance at central government rates. Fixation of pay and deputation (duty) allowance follows DOP&T instructions.
- Medical: reimbursement as per CCI service rules, in lieu of CGHS benefits, which are not admissible to CCI officers.
- Housing: CCI is an eligible office for allotment or retention of government accommodation from the General Pool.
- Rules: deputation is governed by the DOPT OM dated 17 June 2010 and GSR 670 (E) dated 14 September 2009, as amended.
What Is the Selection Process for CCI Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Selection Committee | A committee is formed for each post and may call candidates for an interaction |
| Assessment | Your CV, supported by documents, is assessed by the committee |
The notice names no other stage, so do not assume an exam date or syllabus. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interaction. Brush up your service record and be ready to explain your experience, especially in competition law or financial analysis for the professional posts, as these are listed as desirable.
The Commission also reserves the right not to fill any or all of the vacancies. So apply because the post suits your career, and keep your parent department informed from the start. Your employer must be ready to relieve you immediately if you are chosen, and the notice asks for officers “whose services can be spared immediately on selection”.
How to Apply for CCI Recruitment 2026 Offline?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Check your post’s eligibility and confirm your department can spare you immediately on selection |
| 2 | Fill the prescribed pro-forma (Annexure-III, pages 8 to 11 of the notification) and paste a passport size photograph. Use a separate application for each post |
| 3 | Attach Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance, Integrity Certificate and APARs of the last five years attested by an officer of Under Secretary rank or above (or the original APAR dossier) |
| 4 | Get the employer’s certificate on the last page signed and sealed, and forward the application through proper channel |
| 5 | Make sure it reaches 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 |
Candidates not on the Central Government pay matrix must also show the equivalence of their pay scale with supporting documents. Post early, as CCI takes no responsibility for delay or loss in postal transit. If you want to apply for more than one post, remember the form itself says separate applications may be submitted for separate posts, so prepare a full set of papers for each.
The employer’s certificate on the last page is the part many people leave for the final day. It confirms that no vigilance, disciplinary or criminal case is pending or contemplated against you, that your integrity is certified, that no major or minor penalty was imposed in the last ten years (or that a list is enclosed), and that your cadre controlling authority has no objection. Ask your office for it now.
What Are the Important Dates for CCI Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Office Memorandum issued | 12 October 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of applications | 24 December 2026, 5:00 PM |
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Conditional forwarding | Any form of conditional forwarding from the employer will be summarily rejected |
| Missing papers | Applications without the prescribed documents and the employer’s certificate will be summarily rejected |
| Late receipt | Applications received after 24 December 2026, 5:00 PM will not be considered |
| Postal delay | CCI takes no responsibility for delay or loss in transit |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate |
| Travel | No TA/DA is payable for the interaction with the Selection Committee |
| Vacancies | Posts are liable to change without notice, and CCI may not fill any or all of them |
Is There an Application Fee for CCI Recruitment 2026?
The notification mentions no application fee and gives no payment mode. Do not send any payment with your form unless CCI later says so.
Essential Links for CCI Recruitment 2026
- Download CCI Office Memorandum with Annexures and Application Pro-forma (PDF)
- Visit CCI Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you are a serving officer who fits one of these eight posts, start the paperwork this week. Clearances from your department can take the longest, so ask for them first. Make sure your form reaches Delhi by 24 December 2026, 5:00 PM, and see more openings in Delhi. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more such updates.