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CCI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 29 Office Manager, Additional Director General and More Posts
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Competition Commission of India has released the CCI Recruitment 2026 notification for 29 posts. The last date to apply is 21 December 2026. Apply only through the official website (cci.gov.in).
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| Name of post | CCI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 29 Office Manager, Additional Director General and More Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Competition Commission of India |
| Advertisement no. | No. A-12011/02/2026-HR |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 29 posts |
| Last date to apply | 21 December 2026 |
| Selection process | A Selection Committee constituted for the post decides the selection. Under the applicant's declaration in Annexure-III, the Selection Committee will also assess the candidate's Curriculum Vitae and supporting documents at the time of selection. Candidates may be called for an interaction with the Selection Committee. No TA/DA will be paid for attending it. For the Professional Staff posts, the Selection Committee may consider any equivalent degree it finds useful under the desirable qualification. |
| Posted on | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Last updated | 24 Oct 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Important Dates
- Office Memorandum dated12 October 2026
- Last date to apply21 December 2026
Age Limit
- For appointment on deputation, the maximum age must not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications by CCI. This limit applies to all six posts.
- The maximum age for appointment on deputation must not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications by CCI, which is 21 December 2026 (5:00 PM).
Total Post
29 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Post name | No. of posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Director General | 2 | Level 13A (Rs.131100-216600); pre-revised PB-4 + GP of Rs. 8900/- |
| Joint Director General | 7 | Level 13 (Rs.123100-215900); pre-revised PB-4 + GP of Rs. 8700/- |
| Deputy Director General | 12 | Level 12 (Rs.78800-209200); pre-revised PB-3 + GP of Rs. 7600/- |
| Deputy Director General (CS) | 1 | Level 12 (Rs.78800-209200); pre-revised PB-3 + GP of Rs. 7600/- |
| Assistant Director General (CS) | 3 | Level 11 (Rs.67700-208700); pre-revised PB-3 + GP of Rs. 6600/- |
| Office Manager (CS) | 4 | Level 09 (Rs.53100-167800); pre-revised PB-2 + GP of Rs. 5400/- |
| Total | 29 | See the official notice |
| Total | 29 |
CCI Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Competition Commission of India (CCI) |
| Advertisement No. | No. A-12011/02/2026-HR (Office Memorandum dated 12th October, 2026) |
| Post(s) | Additional Director General, Joint Director General, Deputy Director General, Deputy Director General (CS), Assistant Director General (CS), Office Manager (CS) |
| Vacancies | 29 (liable to change without notice) |
| Pay | Pay Level 09 to Level 13A (7th CPC), varies by post |
| Mode of Appointment | Deputation on foreign service terms, for three years |
| Qualification | Varies by post (service, grade and experience; a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent for Deputy Director General (CS) and Assistant Director General (CS)) |
| Age Limit | Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications |
| Job Location | Office of Director General, CCI |
| Apply By | Post, through proper channel, in the Annexure-III pro-forma |
| Last Date | 21.12.2026 (5:00 P.M.), last date for the application to reach CCI |
- 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 – 110023 (Tel: 011-24664100, Fax: 011-20815022). These posts are in the office of Director General, CCI. The Office Memorandum was issued by the HR Division of the Commission.
Where and How to Send
- Fill in the Format of Application (Annexure-III) and paste a copy of a passport size photograph in the space provided.
- Fill in items 1 to 20. These cover the post applied for, date of birth, date of superannuation, service, present employer's status, present and substantive posts with pay details, educational qualification from Matric onwards, how you meet the essential and desirable requirements, and your employment history in chronological order.
- Under item 14, give your experience of handling investigation or enforcement of any economic or regulatory law, and your experience in Competition Law/Matters. Name the laws and the number of years.
- If you do not hold a post in the new Pay Matrix, Pay Band or Grade Pay of the Central Government, state how your pay scale compares with the Central Government's pay scales and attach supporting documents.
- Sign the declaration. It confirms that the Selection Committee will also assess your Curriculum Vitae and supporting documents at the time of selection.
- Have your Employer, Head of Office or Forwarding Authority complete the certificate on the last page of the form, with signature, name, designation, telephone number and office seal, and list the enclosures.
- Have the employer forward the application through proper channel so that it reaches the Deputy Director (HR), CCI by 21 December 2026 (5:00 PM).
- Applications must be complete in every respect and must use the prescribed pro-forma in Annexure-III of the notice. The candidate's employer forwards them through proper channel. Only eligible and willing candidates whose services can be released immediately on selection should be forwarded. The application, with all the documents listed under Enclosures below, must reach this address by 21 December 2026 (5:00 PM):
- Deputy Director (HR), Competition Commission of India, 9th Floor, Office Block-1, Kidwai Nagar (East), New Delhi-110023
- The form says separate applications may be submitted for separate posts. Applications received after 21 December 2026 (5:00 PM) will not be considered. The Commission takes no responsibility for any delay or loss in postal transit.
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Posts, Eligibility and Pay
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) |
- The 29 vacancies are spread across six posts. The number of posts is liable to change without notice.
A. Professional Staff
| Additional Director General | 02 | Level 13A (Rs.131100-216600); pre-revised PB-4 + GP of Rs. 8900/- |
|---|---|---|
| Joint Director General | 07 | Level 13 (Rs.123100-215900); pre-revised PB-4 + GP of Rs. 8700/- |
| Deputy Director General | 12 | Level 12 (Rs.78800-209200); pre-revised PB-3 + GP of Rs. 7600/- |
A. Professional Staff – B. Administrative Staff
| Deputy Director General (CS) | 01 | Level 12 (Rs.78800-209200); pre-revised PB-3 + GP of Rs. 7600/- |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director General (CS) | 03 | Level 11 (Rs.67700-208700); pre-revised PB-3 + GP of Rs. 6600/- |
| Office Manager (CS) | 04 | Level 09 (Rs.53100-167800); pre-revised PB-2 + GP of Rs. 5400/- |
| Total | 29 |
- CS stands for Corporate Services.
Who Can Apply
- Applicants must be employees of the All India Services or Central Civil Services or Autonomous Organizations or Regulatory Authorities or Universities or Academic or Research Institutions etc. of Central/State Governments. The age limit and all other eligibility conditions in Annexures I and II must be met as on the closing date and time for receipt of applications (21 December 2026, 5:00 PM).
Additional Director General
- Officers of the All India Services or Central Civil Services Group 'A' or Autonomous Organizations or Regulatory Authorities or Universities or Academic or Research Institutions etc.; and
- (a) working in an analogous post or grade; or (b) 01 years' experience in GP of Rs. 8700/- (Pay Level – 13); or (c) 05 years' service in GP of Rs. 7600/- (Pay Level – 12) or equivalent; and
- experience in investigation/enforcement of any Economic/Regulatory Law dealing with Regulation/Investigation.
- Essential:
Joint Director General
- Officers of the All India Services or Central Civil Services Group 'A' or Autonomous Organizations or Regulatory Authorities or Universities or Academic or Research Institutions etc.; and
- (a) working in an analogous post or grade; or (b) 03 years' experience in GP of Rs. 7600/- (Pay Level – 12); or (c) 06 years' combined service in GP of Rs. 7600/- (Pay Level – 12) and GP of Rs. 6600/- (Pay Level – 11), of which at least 02 years' service is in GP 7600/- (Pay Level – 12); or (d) 08 years' service in GP Rs. 6600/- (Pay Level – 11) or equivalent; and
- experience in investigation under any Economic Law such as Income Tax, Customs, Enforcement etc. dealing with Investigation or Gathering of Intelligence.
- Essential:
Deputy Director General
- Officers of the Central Govt. or State Governments/Union Territories or Autonomous Organizations or Regulatory Authorities or PSUs or Universities or Academic or Research Institutions etc.; and
- (a) working in an analogous post or grade; or (b) 04 years' experience in GP of Rs. 6600/- (Pay Level – 11) or equivalent; or (c) a combined service of 06 years in Grade Pay of Rs. 6600/- (Pay Level – 11) and GP of Rs. 5400/- (Pay Level – 10), of which at least 02 years' service is in GP 6600/- (Pay Level – 11); or (d) 08 years' service in GP Rs. 5400/- (Pay Level – 10) or equivalent; and
- experience in investigation under any Economic Law such as Income Tax, Customs, Enforcement etc. dealing with Investigation or gathering of Intelligence.
- Bachelor's degree in Law/ Economics/ Commerce/ Business Administration with finance & accounts/ CA/CS/Cost Accountant or any equivalent degree considered useful by the Selection Committee.
- Experience in Competition Law/Matters.
- Essential:
- Desirable for Additional Director General, Joint Director General and Deputy Director General (the same for all three Professional Staff posts):
Deputy Director General (CS)
- Officers having a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university; and
- (a) officers working in an analogous post/grade; or (b) 05 years' experience in Pay Level-11 or equivalent in the relevant field (Establishment/Personnel Management/ Secretarial Practices/Administration).
- Essential:
Assistant Director General (CS)
- Officers having a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university; and
- (a) officers working in an analogous post/grade; or (b) five years' experience in Pay Level 10; or (c) six years' experience in Pay Level 8; or (d) seven years' experience in Pay Level 7; or (e) ten years' experience in Pay Level 6 or equivalent in the relevant field (Establishment/ Personal Management/ Secretarial Practices/ Administration).
- Essential:
Office Manager (CS)
- (a) officers working in an analogous post/grade; or (b) two years' experience in Pay Level 8; or (c) three years' experience in Pay Level 7; or (d) eight years' experience in Pay Level 6 or equivalent in the relevant field (Establishment/ Personal Management/ Secretarial Practices/ Administration).
- Essential (the notice gives service and experience conditions only for this post):
- Desirable for Deputy Director General (CS), Assistant Director General (CS) and Office Manager (CS): higher qualification and experience will be given preference.
- Candidates should check the official notification (Annexures I and II) for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
Pay, Allowances and Terms of Deputation
- Apart from basic pay, the posts carry DA, HRA and Transport Allowance etc. at the rates that apply to Central Government employees from time to time.
- Pay and the deputation (duty) allowance will be fixed under the instructions issued by DOP&T from time to time.
- Medical reimbursement is admissible under the CCI service rules. This is in place of CGHS benefits, which are not admissible to the officers of the office of DG, CCI.
- The DG's Office in CCI is an eligible office for allotment or retention of Govt. accommodation from the General Pool.
- Appointment is on deputation on foreign service terms for three years, subject to satisfactory performance.
- Deputation is governed by DOPT OM No.6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended from time to time. It is also governed by GoI Notification No. GSR 338 (E) dated 15.05.2009, as amended from time to time, on the conditions of service of officers and other employees of the DG Office, CCI.
Enclosures
- Application in the prescribed pro-forma (Annexure-III), 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. The employer's certificate allows either the CR/APAR dossier in original, or photocopies of the ACRs/APAR for the last five years attested by an officer of the rank of Under Secretary to the Govt. of India or above.
- Certificate from the Employer/Head of Office/Forwarding Authority (last page of Annexure-III). It must confirm that the details are correct, that the applicant has the required qualifications and experience, and that the applicant will be relieved immediately if selected. It must also confirm that no vigilance, disciplinary or criminal case is pending or contemplated, that integrity is certified, that no major or minor penalty was imposed in the last ten years (or enclose a list of such penalties), and that the cadre controlling authority has no objection.
- Supporting documents on pay-scale equivalence, for applicants not holding a post in the Central Government's new Pay Matrix, Pay Band or Grade Pay
Important Instructions
- Any form of conditional forwarding by the employer will lead to summary rejection of the application.
- Applications received without the prescribed documents and the certificate from the employer will also be summarily rejected.
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.
- The Commission reserves the right not to fill any or all of the vacancies.
- The vacancies are liable to change without notice.
More Details
- Selection Process
Mode of Selection
- A Selection Committee constituted for the post decides the selection. Under the applicant's declaration in Annexure-III, the Selection Committee will also assess the candidate's Curriculum Vitae and supporting documents at the time of selection. Candidates may be called for an interaction with the Selection Committee. No TA/DA will be paid for attending it. For the Professional Staff posts, the Selection Committee may consider any equivalent degree it finds useful under the desirable qualification.
How to Apply Online
- Open the official notice using the link in Important Links and read it fully.
- Check eligibility: qualification, age limit (and relaxation), and the last date.
- Register on the official website of Competition Commission of India and fill the form carefully.
- Upload your photo and signature in the size asked (our Image Resizer can reduce them to the right KB).
- Pay the fee if one applies, submit, and keep a printout of the final form.
Important Links
| CCI Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Download cci.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here cci.gov.in |
| Link | Details |
| CCI Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Office Memorandum No. A-12011/02/2026-HR with Annexures I, II and III (application format) |
| Click Here | Official Website |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for CCI Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply is 21 December 2026.
How many vacancies are there in CCI Recruitment 2026?
There are 29 posts in total.
What is the age limit for CCI Recruitment 2026?
For appointment on deputation, the maximum age must not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications by CCI. This limit applies to all six posts; The maximum age for appointment on deputation must not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications by CCI, which is 21 December 2026 (5:00 PM).
What qualification is needed for CCI Recruitment 2026?
The 29 vacancies are spread across six posts. The number of posts is liable to change without notice. | The requirement varies by post. Deputy Director General (CS) and Assistant Director General (CS) need a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university, plus the experience printed for each post. The Professional Staff posts need service, grade and investigation or…
What is the selection process for CCI Recruitment 2026?
A Selection Committee constituted for the post decides the selection. Under the applicant's declaration in Annexure-III, the Selection Committee will also assess the candidate's Curriculum Vitae and supporting documents at the time of selection. Candidates may be called for an interaction with the Selection Committee. No TA/DA will be paid for attending it. For the Professional Staff posts, the Selection Committee may consider any equivalent degree it finds useful under the desirable qualification.
What is the official website for CCI Recruitment 2026?
The official website is https://cci.gov.in/.