CCI Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline 29 Office Manager, Additional Director General and More Posts
An official recruitment memorandum (No. A-12011/02/2026-HR) released by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) announces 29 vacancies on deputation in the Office of Director General (DG), CCI. The initial tenure is 03 years. Posts in the Professional and Administrative streams include Additional Director General, Joint Director General, Deputy Director General, Assistant Director General (CS), and Office Manager (CS). These carry Pay Levels 09, 11, 12, 13, and 13A. Eligible officers aged up to 56 years who serve in Central/State Governments, All India Services, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies, or Regulatory Authorities can apply through the proper channel. Applications must be submitted on or before 21 December 2026 (05:00 PM).
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 12 October 2026 |
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| Application Start Date | October 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 21 December 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Place of Posting | Office of Director General, CCI, New Delhi |
| Deputation Period | 03 Years (Extendable as per DoPT guidelines) |
Application Fee
| All Categories | Rs. 0/- |
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Age Limit
- The maximum age is 56 Years on the application receipt closing date (21/12/2026).
- Regular employees of All India Services, Central/State Civil Services, Autonomous Bodies, or PSUs are covered.
Selection Process
- Received applications will be scrutinised, along with APAR dossiers covering the last 5 years.
- The Selection Committee will conduct a Personal Interaction / Interview.
- Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance, and Integrity Certificates will be verified.
Office of DG, CCI Recruitment 2026: Post-wise Vacancy Details
| S. No. | Post Name & Stream | Cadre | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Posts |
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| 1 | Additional Director General | Professional | Level 13A (Rs. 1,31,100 - 2,16,600) | 02 |
| 2 | Joint Director General | Professional | Level 13 (Rs. 1,23,100 - 2,15,900) | 07 |
| 3 | Deputy Director General | Professional | Level 12 (Rs. 78,800 - 2,09,200) | 12 |
| 4 | Deputy Director General (Corporate Services) | Administrative | Level 12 (Rs. 78,800 - 2,09,200) | 01 |
| 5 | Assistant Director General (Corporate Services) | Administrative | Level 11 (Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700) | 03 |
| 6 | Office Manager (Corporate Services) | Administrative | Level 09 (Rs. 53,100 - 1,67,800) | 04 |
| Total Vacancies | 29 Posts | |||
Eligibility Criteria
| Additional Director General | Officers of All India Services / Central Civil Services Group ‘A’ / Autonomous / Regulatory / Universities holding analogous post, or 1 year experience in Level-13 / 5 years in Level-12 + Experience in investigation/enforcement of Economic or Regulatory Laws. |
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| Joint Director General | Group ‘A’ officers holding analogous post, or 3 years in Level-12 / 6 years combined in Level-12 & 11 / 8 years in Level-11 + Experience in investigation under Economic Law (Income Tax, Customs, Enforcement, etc.) or intelligence gathering. |
| Deputy Director General | Officers of Central/State Govt/UT/Autonomous/PSU holding analogous post, or 4 years in Level-11 / 6 years combined in Level-11 & 10 / 8 years in Level-10 + Experience in investigation under Economic Laws. |
| Deputy Director General (CS) | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline + holding analogous post or 5 years experience in Level-11 in Establishment, Personnel Management, or Administration. |
| Assistant Director General (CS) | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline + holding analogous post or 5 years in Level-10 / 6 years in Level-8 / 7 years in Level-7 / 10 years in Level-6 in relevant field. |
| Office Manager (CS) | Officers working in analogous post or 2 years in Level-8 / 3 years in Level-7 / 8 years in Level-6 in Establishment, Personnel, Secretarial, or Administration. |
How to Apply for Office of DG, CCI Deputation Recruitment 2026
- Open www.cci.gov.in, the official portal for the Competition Commission of India.
- Open Careers / Vacancies and find Advt. No. A-12011/02/2026-HR. Download its circular and the prescribed application proforma (Annexure-III).
- Enter all required details neatly using block letters. Submit a separate application for each post if applying for multiple posts.
- Attach self-attested copies of your educational certificates, proof of date of birth, and documents showing relevant experience.
- Route the application through the Cadre Controlling Authority / Proper Channel. Include attested photocopies of up-to-date APAR dossiers covering the last five years, plus Cadre Clearance and Integrity Certificate. Attach a Vigilance Clearance Certificate to confirm that no disciplinary/vigilance case is pending or contemplated. Also provide details of Major / Minor penalties imposed on the official over the last 10 years.
- Post the complete physical dossier to this address: The Deputy Director (HR), Competition Commission of India, 9th Floor, Office Block-1, Kidwai Nagar (East), New Delhi - 110023.
- The office must receive the application on or before 21 December 2026, by 05:00 PM. Late applications will be rejected.
Important Links
Before Applying
Before you submit the online application, check the official notification for full details of eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important dates for CCI Recruitment 2026?
Notification Release Date: 12 October 2026; Application Start Date: October 2026; Last Date for Receipt of Application: 21 December 2026 (05:00 PM); Place of Posting: Office of Director General, CCI, New Delhi.
How many posts are there in CCI Recruitment 2026?
Total Vacancies: 29 Posts.
What is the application fee for CCI Recruitment 2026?
All Categories: Rs. 0/-.
What is the official website for CCI Recruitment 2026?
The official website is cci.gov.in.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.