SFIO 2026 Bharti: Work With India’s Top Corporate Fraud Investigators
The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has invited online applications for the engagement of Young Professionals and Junior Consultants in the streams of Law, Financial Analysis / Forensic Audit and General Administration. SFIO is the apex multi-disciplinary body that investigates serious corporate fraud cases under the Companies Act, 2013 — so this is a rare chance for young law graduates, Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants and MBA (Finance) professionals to gain real, high-profile investigation experience inside a central government office.
The monthly consolidated fee is Rs 60,000 for Young Professionals and Rs 80,000 for Junior Consultants, with the engagement running for an initial 3 years (extendable up to 5 years or till age 65, whichever is earlier). Posting is at SFIO’s HQ in Delhi or any of the 4 Regional Offices in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. The last date to apply online is 03 June 2026 at 11:55 PM. Stay with us on GovtJobsAlert.in for the full eligibility, fee, selection process and the direct apply link, or explore more openings on our law and judicial government jobs page.
Key Highlights — SFIO Young Professionals Recruitment 2026
SFIO sits inside the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and reports directly to it. It investigates high-value frauds involving banks, NBFCs, listed companies and shell-company networks. Engagement as a Young Professional or Junior Consultant gives you exposure that you will not get in a normal job — but the role demands integrity, secrecy and full-time commitment.
- Recruiting Body: Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), Ministry of Corporate Affairs
- Posts: Young Professional (Law), Young Professional (Financial Analysis), Jr. Consultant (Law), Jr. Consultant (Financial Analysis), Jr. Consultant (General Administration)
- Engagement Type: Contractual / Consultant — 3 years (extendable up to 5 years)
- Monthly Fee: Rs 60,000 (YP) / Rs 80,000 (Jr. Consultant)
- Vacancies: Various (rolling consultant panel)
- Application Mode: Online only
- Last Date: 03 June 2026 at 11:55 PM
Vacancy Breakdown — SFIO Young Professionals 2026
SFIO maintains a rolling consultant panel, so a fixed vacancy number is not specified in the notification. Engagements are filled stream-wise as per requirement of investigation cases. The post-wise positions on offer are:
| Post | Stream |
|---|---|
| Young Professional | Law |
| Young Professional | Financial Analysis / Forensic Audit |
| Jr. Consultant | Law |
| Jr. Consultant | Financial Analysis / Forensic Audit |
| Jr. Consultant | General Administration |
Retired government employees of Pay Matrix Level 12 and above (grade pay Rs 7,600) with at least 10 years of relevant experience are also eligible to be engaged as Consultants under this scheme.
Eligibility Criteria — SFIO Young Professionals 2026
Educational Qualification
- Young Professional (Law): Law Graduate (LL.B.) with minimum 1 year of experience, preferably in investigation agencies or regulatory bodies in Corporate Law.
- Young Professional (Financial Analysis): CA / ICWA / MBA (Finance) with minimum 1 year of experience, preferably in investigation agencies or regulatory bodies in Financial Analysis / Forensic Audit.
- Jr. Consultant (Law): Advocate with 3 – 8 years of experience in Corporate Law investigations.
- Jr. Consultant (Financial Analysis): CA / CWA / MBA (Finance) with 3 – 8 years of experience in Forensic Audit / Financial Analysis.
- Jr. Consultant (General Administration): Ph.D. / Master’s / MBA in the relevant field, with 3 – 8 years of post-qualification experience.
This is a great track for law and judicial professionals as well as commerce and finance specialists who want to switch to high-impact investigation roles.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: Up to 65 years (overall engagement ceiling — engagement runs only till the consultant attains 65 years).
- No minimum age is prescribed in the notification; you must, however, fulfil the relevant qualification and experience criteria.
What is the Salary for SFIO Young Professionals 2026?
The monthly fee is consolidated and there is no separate DA, HRA, transport allowance or medical reimbursement. However, TA / DA is payable for official travel within the country at par with central government officers of Pay Level 9 – 11.
- Young Professional: Rs 60,000 per month (consolidated)
- Junior Consultant: Rs 80,000 per month (consolidated)
- TA / DA: As per Level 9 – 11 entitlement for official travel
- Leave: 8 days per year on pro-rata basis; up to 1 month unpaid leave permissible; maternity leave available for women consultants
The engagement is purely contractual — you sign a contract, a Fidelity & Secrecy declaration and a Non-Disclosure Agreement. You cannot take up any parallel assignment or private practice during the engagement period.
What is the Selection Process for SFIO Young Professionals 2026?
The selection is interview-based — there is no written exam.
- Application Screening — your qualifications, post-qualification experience and exposure to investigation / regulatory roles are reviewed.
- Personal Interview before the SFIO Selection Committee. Domain knowledge of Corporate Law, Companies Act, financial frauds, audit standards or administration is heavily tested.
- Police Verification — engagement remains provisional until police verification is received.
- Contract Signing — selected candidates sign the contract, Fidelity & Secrecy declaration and Non-Disclosure Agreement before joining.
You will be bound by the Official Secrets Act, 1923 during the engagement. SFIO may cancel the engagement at any time without assigning any reason.
How to Apply Online for SFIO Young Professionals 2026?
- Visit the official SFIO Consultant Portal: apptrbmembermca.gov.in/sfioconsultantv2/
- Click on the “Engagement of YP / Jr. Consultants 2026” link.
- Register with name, email, mobile number and stream of interest.
- Log in and fill in personal, academic and professional details.
- Upload self-attested copies of qualification certificates, experience certificates, identity proof and any relevant publications.
- Re-check all details — once submitted, applications cannot be edited.
- Submit the form before 03 June 2026, 11:55 PM and download the acknowledgement.
There is no application fee for any category. The interview call letter and final engagement letter will be sent through the registered email and the SFIO Consultant Portal.
Important Dates — SFIO Young Professionals Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to submit online application | 03 June 2026 at 11:55 PM |
| Interview / Selection | To be notified on SFIO portal |
| Engagement period | 3 years (extendable up to 5 years or till age 65) |
Application Fees — SFIO Young Professionals 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | No Fee |
SFIO has not prescribed any application fee for this consultant engagement.
Essential Links — SFIO Young Professionals Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online on SFIO Consultant Portal
- Visit SFIO Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
SFIO engagements close fast and the panel formation continues throughout the year, so apply before 03 June 2026 to be considered in the current cycle. The exposure you gain here — investigating shell companies, audit fraud and cross-border financial crime — is unmatched in private practice. Stay updated with GovtJobsAlert.in for more such openings on our law and judicial government jobs page.