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SFIO Recruitment 2026 - 38 Vacancies for Joint Director, Deputy Director & Other Posts | Apply by 29 July 2026
| Organization | Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), Government of India |
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| Post Name | Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai |
| Total Vacancies | 38 Posts |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | India |
| Notification No. | No. 29/04/2026-Admn.SFIO(10614)/I/33628/2026 |
| Last Updated | 02 Jun 2026 |
38 Posts
Vacancies
29 July 2026
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India
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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 Kolk
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 29 July 2026 |
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| Event | Date |
| Last Date To Apply | 29 July 2026 |
| Notification Published In Employment News | 30 May - 05 June 2026 |
| Notification Date (Official Letter) | 01 June 2026 |
Qualification / Eligibility
| Details | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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). | 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. | 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). |
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Salary & Pay Scale
| Pay Scale | Level-8 to Level-12 (7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
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Selection Process
1Selection for all posts in SFIO Recruitment 2026 is entirely through the deputat
2and the selection committee will assess the candidates based on their qualificat
3experience
4and service record. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for further proce
5Step 1: Application submission through proper channel via Cadre Controlling Auth
6ACRs/APARs
7Vigilance Clearance
8and Integrity Certificate Step 3: Selection committee evaluation Step 4: Final p
9Selected officers will receive a Special Security Allowance (SSA) at 20% of basi
How to Apply
- 1Applications 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.
- 2Application in prescribed proforma, typed on A4 paper, signed by candidate and countersigned by employer/CCA
- 3Certificate from employer, duly signed and stamped by the employer/CCA
- 4Self-attested copies of educational qualifications, age proof, caste/PwD certificate (if applicable)
- 5Copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, duly attested (on each page) by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary
- 6Vigilance Clearance Certificate
- 7Integrity Certificate
- 8List of major/minor penalties (if any) imposed during the last 10 years
Important Instructions
- 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
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FAQs
Q1. What is SFIO and which ministry does it come under?
SFIO stands for Serious Fraud Investigation Office. It is a multi-disciplinary organisation under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, responsible for investigating serious cases of corporate fraud. It has offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolk
Q2. What is the last date to apply for SFIO Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the complete application by Speed Post to the Director, SFIO, New Delhi is 29 July 2026. This is 60 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News (30 May 2026). Applications received after this date will not be entertained.
Q3. How many total vacancies are there in SFIO Recruitment 2026?
SFIO has announced 38 vacancies across 14 post designations. The largest single category is Assistant Director (Investigation) with 12 posts, followed by Senior Assistant Director (Banking) and Senior Assistant Director (Corporate Law) with 4 posts each. All vacancies are on a deputation basis and are tentative in nature.
Q4. Can fresh graduates or private sector employees apply for SFIO Recruitment 2026?
No. SFIO Recruitment 2026 is exclusively on a deputation (including short-term contract) basis. Only serving officers under Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings, or Autonomous/Statutory bodies are eligible to apply. Private sector employees and freshers are not eligible for any post in this recruitment.
Q5. What is the pay scale for posts in SFIO Recruitment 2026?
The pay levels vary by post as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The Joint Director (Capital Market) post is at Level-12; Deputy Director and Principal Private Secretary posts are at Level-11; all Senior Assistant Director and Senior Prosecutor posts are at Level-10; and Assistant Director (Investigation) posts are at Level-8. Selected candidates will additionally receive a Special Security Allowance (SSA) of 20% of basic pay.
Q6. What documents are required to apply for SFIO deputation posts?
The application must include the completed Bio-Data proforma countersigned by the employer/CCA, employer certificate with stamp and seal, self-attested educational qualification copies, ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years (attested by an officer of Under Secretary rank or above), Vigilance Clearance Certificate, Integrity Certificate, and a list of major/minor penalties imposed in the last 10 years. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Q7. What is the age limit for SFIO Recruitment 2026?
The maximum age limit for appointment through deputation (including short-term contract) is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications, i.e., 29 July 2026. There is no minimum age specified, but candidates must be serving officers in the required grade of service.
Q8. Is there a written exam or interview for SFIO Recruitment 2026?
No written examination is prescribed for SFIO Recruitment 2026. The selection is based on the deputation mechanism - applications forwarded through proper channel are screened by a selection committee that evaluates the candidate's service record, ACRs/APARs, qualifications, and relevant experience. Only shortlisted candidates may be called for further selection process.
Q9. Can a candidate apply for more than one post in SFIO Recruitment 2026?
Yes, a candidate may apply for more than one post, but they must submit a separate application with complete documents for each post applied for. A single application covering multiple posts will not be accepted. Each application must be routed through the Cadre Controlling Authority independently.
Q10. Where will the selected candidates be posted?
Selected candidates will be posted at one of SFIO's regional offices across India. The tentative places of posting are Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai. The Principal Private Secretary post is specific to Delhi only. The actual posting location will depend on administrative requirements at the time of appointment.
What is SFIO and which ministry does it come under?
SFIO stands for Serious Fraud Investigation Office. It is a multi-disciplinary organisation under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, responsible for investigating serious cases of corporate fraud. It has offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolk
What is the last date to apply for SFIO Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the complete application by Speed Post to the Director, SFIO, New Delhi is 29 July 2026. This is 60 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News (30 May 2026). Applications received after this date will not be entertained.
How many total vacancies are there in SFIO Recruitment 2026?
SFIO has announced 38 vacancies across 14 post designations. The largest single category is Assistant Director (Investigation) with 12 posts, followed by Senior Assistant Director (Banking) and Senior Assistant Director (Corporate Law) with 4 posts each. All vacancies are on a deputation basis and are tentative in nature.
Can fresh graduates or private sector employees apply for SFIO Recruitment 2026?
No. SFIO Recruitment 2026 is exclusively on a deputation (including short-term contract) basis. Only serving officers under Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings, or Autonomous/Statutory bodies are eligible to apply. Private sector employees and freshers are not eligible for any post in this recruitment.
What is the pay scale for posts in SFIO Recruitment 2026?
The pay levels vary by post as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The Joint Director (Capital Market) post is at Level-12; Deputy Director and Principal Private Secretary posts are at Level-11; all Senior Assistant Director and Senior Prosecutor posts are at Level-10; and Assistant Director (Investigation) posts are at Level-8. Selected candidates will additionally receive a Special Security Allowance (SSA) of 20% of basic pay.
What documents are required to apply for SFIO deputation posts?
The application must include the completed Bio-Data proforma countersigned by the employer/CCA, employer certificate with stamp and seal, self-attested educational qualification copies, ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years (attested by an officer of Under Secretary rank or above), Vigilance Clearance Certificate, Integrity Certificate, and a list of major/minor penalties imposed in the last 10 years. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
What is the age limit for SFIO Recruitment 2026?
The maximum age limit for appointment through deputation (including short-term contract) is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications, i.e., 29 July 2026. There is no minimum age specified, but candidates must be serving officers in the required grade of service.
Is there a written exam or interview for SFIO Recruitment 2026?
No written examination is prescribed for SFIO Recruitment 2026. The selection is based on the deputation mechanism - applications forwarded through proper channel are screened by a selection committee that evaluates the candidate's service record, ACRs/APARs, qualifications, and relevant experience. Only shortlisted candidates may be called for further selection process.
Can a candidate apply for more than one post in SFIO Recruitment 2026?
Yes, a candidate may apply for more than one post, but they must submit a separate application with complete documents for each post applied for. A single application covering multiple posts will not be accepted. Each application must be routed through the Cadre Controlling Authority independently.
Where will the selected candidates be posted?
Selected candidates will be posted at one of SFIO's regional offices across India. The tentative places of posting are Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai. The Principal Private Secretary post is specific to Delhi only. The actual posting location will depend on administrative requirements at the time of appointment.