Competition Commission of India Recruitment 2026
Competition Commission of India Recruitment 2026
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has issued an official notification inviting applications for filling up various vacancies in the Office of the Director General, Competition Commission of India, on a deputation basis.
The recruitment will be conducted for Professional Staff and Administrative Staff positions at different pay levels under the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC). Eligible officers working in All India Services, Central Civil Services, Autonomous Organisations, Regulatory Authorities, Universities, Academic Institutions and Research Institutions under Central or State Governments can apply through the proper channel.
Interested and eligible candidates are required to submit their applications along with the necessary documents before the prescribed deadline.
Overview of CCI Recruitment 2026
Organisation: Competition Commission of India (CCI)
Office: Office of the Director General, CCI
Advertisement Type: Deputation Basis
Recruitment Year: 2026
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Total Vacancies: 29 (as advertised)
Recruitment Category: Professional and Administrative Staff
Appointment Type: Deputation on Foreign Service Terms
Deputation Period: Three Years
Maximum Age Limit: 56 Years
Application Mode: Offline
Last Date to Apply: 21 December 2026
Notification Date: 12 October 2026
Vacancy Details
The Competition Commission of India has advertised vacancies under two categories: Professional Staff and Administrative Staff.
A. Professional Staff
1. Additional Director General
Number of Posts: 02
Pay Level: Level 13A
Pay Scale: Rs. 1,31,100 – 2,16,600
2. Joint Director General
Number of Posts: 07
Pay Level: Level 13
Pay Scale: Rs. 1,23,100 – 2,15,900
3. Deputy Director General
Number of Posts: 12
Pay Level: Level 12
Pay Scale: Rs. 78,800 – 2,09,200
B. Administrative Staff (Corporate Services)
1. Deputy Director General (CS)
Number of Posts: 01
Pay Level: Level 12
Pay Scale: Rs. 78,800 – 2,09,200
2. Assistant Director General (CS)
Number of Posts: 03
Pay Level: Level 11
Pay Scale: Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700
3. Office Manager (CS)
Number of Posts: 04
Pay Level: Level 09
Pay Scale: Rs. 53,100 – 1,67,800
Note: The number of vacancies is liable to change without prior notice.
3. Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must belong to eligible government services or institutions. The notification permits applications from officers of All India Services, Central Civil Services, Autonomous Organisations, Regulatory Authorities, Universities, Academic Institutions and Research Institutions, subject to the specific requirements of each post.
A. Eligibility for Professional Staff
1. Additional Director General
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
Candidates must fulfil the following requirements:
Officers of All India Services or Central Civil Services Group A, Autonomous Organisations, Regulatory Authorities, Universities, Academic or Research Institutions.
Must be working in an analogous post or grade, or have at least one year’s experience in Grade Pay of Rs. 8,700 (Pay Level 13), or five years’ service in Grade Pay of Rs. 7,600 (Pay Level 12) or equivalent.
Must possess experience in investigation or enforcement of any Economic or Regulatory Law dealing with regulation or investigation.
Desirable Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration with Finance and Accounts, CA, CS, Cost Accountant or an equivalent qualification considered useful by the Selection Committee.
Experience in Competition Law or related matters.
2. Joint Director General
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
Candidates should fulfil the following conditions:
Officers of All India Services or Central Civil Services Group A, Autonomous Organisations, Regulatory Authorities, Universities, Academic or Research Institutions.
Must be working in an analogous post or grade, or have three years’ experience in Grade Pay of Rs. 7,600 (Pay Level 12).
Alternatively, candidates having six years of combined service in Grade Pay of Rs. 7,600 (Pay Level 12) and Rs. 6,600 (Pay Level 11), including at least two years in Pay Level 12, are eligible.
Candidates with eight years of service in Grade Pay of Rs. 6,600 (Pay Level 11) or equivalent may also be considered.
Must have experience in investigation under Economic Laws such as Income Tax, Customs, Enforcement or other laws dealing with investigation or gathering of intelligence.
Desirable Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration with Finance and Accounts, CA, CS, Cost Accountant or an equivalent qualification.
Experience in Competition Law or related matters.
3. Deputy Director General
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
Officers of Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, Autonomous Organisations, Regulatory Authorities, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Universities, Academic or Research Institutions.
Must be working in an analogous post or grade, or possess four years’ experience in Grade Pay of Rs. 6,600 (Pay Level 11) or equivalent.
Alternatively, candidates having six years of combined service in Pay Level 11 and Pay Level 10, including at least two years in Pay Level 11, are eligible.
Candidates having eight years of service in Grade Pay of Rs. 5,400 (Pay Level 10) or equivalent may also apply.
Must possess experience in investigation under Economic Laws such as Income Tax, Customs, Enforcement or other laws dealing with investigation or gathering of intelligence.
Desirable Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration with Finance and Accounts, CA, CS, Cost Accountant or an equivalent qualification.
Experience in Competition Law or related matters.
B. Eligibility for Administrative Staff (Corporate Services)
1. Deputy Director General (Corporate Services)
Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognised university.
Must be working in an analogous post or grade, or possess five years’ experience in Pay Level 11 or equivalent in the relevant field.
Relevant fields include:
Establishment
Personnel Management
Secretarial Practices
Administration
Desirable: Higher qualifications and additional experience will be given preference.
2. Assistant Director General (Corporate Services)
Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognised university.
Must be working in an analogous post or grade, or possess the required experience in the relevant pay levels.
The experience requirements are as follows:
Five years’ experience in Pay Level 10; or
Six years’ experience in Pay Level 8; or
Seven years’ experience in Pay Level 7; or
Ten years’ experience in Pay Level 6 or equivalent.
The experience must be in relevant fields such as Establishment, Personnel Management, Secretarial Practices or Administration.
Desirable: Higher qualifications and experience will be preferred.
3. Office Manager (Corporate Services)
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
Candidates must fulfil any one of the following conditions:
Officers working in an analogous post or grade; or
Two years’ experience in Pay Level 8; or
Three years’ experience in Pay Level 7; or
Eight years’ experience in Pay Level 6 or equivalent.
The experience must be in Establishment, Personnel Management, Secretarial Practices or Administration.
Desirable: Higher qualifications and experience will be given preference.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation basis is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications by the Competition Commission of India.
Applicants must fulfil the prescribed age limit and other eligibility conditions on the closing date and time mentioned in the notification.
Salary and Pay Scale
Selected candidates will receive salary according to the applicable 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix.
The advertised pay levels are:
Additional Director General: Level 13A – Rs. 1,31,100 to Rs. 2,16,600.
Joint Director General: Level 13 – Rs. 1,23,100 to Rs. 2,15,900.
Deputy Director General: Level 12 – Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200.
Assistant Director General (CS): Level 11 – Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700.
Office Manager (CS): Level 09 – Rs. 53,100 to Rs. 1,67,800.
Apart from basic pay, eligible employees will receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance and other admissible benefits as applicable to Central Government employees.
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Pay fixation and Deputation Duty Allowance will be governed by the instructions issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
Medical reimbursement will be admissible under CCI Service Rules. This will be provided in lieu of CGHS benefits, which are not admissible to officers of the Office of the Director General, CCI.
The office is also eligible for allotment or retention of Government accommodation from the General Pool.
Tenure of Deputation
The appointment will be made on deputation on Foreign Service Terms for an initial period of three years, subject to satisfactory performance.
The appointment will be governed by the applicable DoPT instructions, including Office Memorandum No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay II) dated 17 June 2010, as amended from time to time, and Government of India Notification No. GSR 338(E) dated 15 May 2009, along with subsequent amendments.
How to Apply for CCI Recruitment 2026
Eligible and willing candidates whose services can be spared immediately upon selection must submit their applications through the proper channel.
Applications should be submitted in the prescribed format provided in Annexure-III of the official notification.
Candidates must ensure that their application is complete and accompanied by all the required certificates and supporting documents.
The following documents must be forwarded along with the application:
Cadre Clearance Certificate.
Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
Integrity Certificate.
Attested copies of the up-to-date APARs for the last five years.
Certificate from the employer/forwarding authority.
Other relevant documents supporting educational qualifications and experience.
The employer or forwarding authority must certify the correctness of the information provided by the applicant and confirm that the candidate can be relieved immediately if selected.
Important: Applications forwarded conditionally by the employer or received without the prescribed documents and employer certificate will be summarily rejected.
Application Submission Address
The completed application, along with all necessary documents, must reach the following address through the proper channel:
Deputy Director (HR)
Competition Commission of India,
9th Floor, Office Block-1,
Kidwai Nagar (East),
New Delhi – 110023.
The application must reach the above-mentioned office on or before 21 December 2026, by 5:00 PM.
Applications received after the prescribed deadline will not be considered.
The Commission will not be responsible for delays in postal delivery or loss of applications during transit. Therefore, applicants should ensure that their applications reach the office well before the closing date.
Documents and Information Required in the Application Form
As per Annexure-III, applicants must provide the following details:
Full name in capital letters.
Name of the post applied for.
Date of birth.
Date of superannuation.
Service to which the applicant belongs.
Details of the present employer.
Initial date of appointment in Government service.
Office and residential addresses with contact details.
Substantive position held in the parent cadre.
Details of the present post, pay level and basic pay.
Educational qualifications from Matriculation onwards.
Details of employment in chronological order.
Nature of appointment, whether regular, ad-hoc or deputation.
Details of experience in investigation or enforcement of Economic and Regulatory Laws.
Experience in Competition Law or related matters.
Details of training undergone.
Computer proficiency.
Any other relevant information.
Brief explanation of suitability for the post applied for.
Candidates must also attach a recent passport-size photograph in the space provided in the application form.
Applicants whose pay scales are different from the Central Government Pay Matrix must indicate the equivalence of their pay scale and provide supporting documents.
Employer Certificate
The application must include a certificate from the Employer, Head of Office or Forwarding Authority.
The employer is required to certify that:
The information and details provided by the applicant are correct as per official records.
The applicant possesses the required educational qualifications and experience.
The applicant will be relieved immediately if selected.
No vigilance, disciplinary or criminal case is pending or contemplated against the applicant.
The integrity of the applicant is certified.
The original CR/APAR dossier or duly attested copies of the APARs for the last five years are enclosed.
No major or minor penalty has been imposed during the last ten years, or details of penalties imposed are enclosed, wherever applicable.
The cadre-controlling authority has no objection to the applicant being considered for the advertised post.
The certificate must carry the signature, name, designation, contact number and official seal of the forwarding authority.
Important Instructions for Applicants
Only eligible officers fulfilling the prescribed qualifications and experience requirements should apply.
Applications must be forwarded through the proper channel.
Applicants must ensure that their services can be spared immediately upon selection.
Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
Applications without the required employer certificate and supporting documents will be rejected.
Conditional forwarding of applications will not be accepted.
Applications received after 21 December 2026, 5:00 PM, will not be considered.
Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
No TA/DA will be paid to candidates called for interaction with the Selection Committee.
The Commission reserves the right not to fill any or all of the advertised vacancies.
Important Dates
Notification Date: 12 October 2026
Application Submission Deadline: 21 December 2026
Last Time for Receipt of Applications: 5:00 PM
Official Notification and Application Form
Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification and its three annexures before submitting their applications.
The notification contains detailed eligibility requirements for Professional and Administrative Staff, the prescribed application format (Annexure-III) and the employer certification format.
Official Notification: Competition Commission of India – Filling up of Posts in the Office of Director General, CCI on Deputation Basis.
Application Format: Annexure-III of the official notification.
Note: This recruitment is exclusively on a deputation basis and is intended for eligible serving officers of Government departments and other specified institutions. It is not an open direct recruitment process for general applicants.
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