Competition Commission of India (CCI) Recruitment 2026: The Competition Commission of India (CCI), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, has invited applications for filling up various posts in the Office of the Director General, CCI, on a deputation basis on foreign service terms. A total of 29 vacancies are available for eligible officers from government services and other specified organizations.
Department: Competition Commission of India (CCI), Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Posts: Additional Director General, Joint Director General, Deputy Director General, Deputy Director General (CS), Assistant Director General (CS) and Office Manager (CS)
Total Posts: 29
Eligibility: 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: Maximum 56 Years
Notification Date: 12 October 2026, 5:00 PM
Salary: Pay Level 13A, Level 13, Level 12, Level 11 and Level 09, depending on the post.
Job Location: Office of the Director General, Competition Commission of India, New Delhi
Apply Mode: Offline
Note: – If you have any query regarding selection process then you must see the notification and read carefully.
Competition Commission of India (CCI) Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details:
Total Vacancy: 29 Posts
Name of post:
Professional Staff:
Additional Director General – 02 Posts
Joint Director General – 07 Posts
Deputy Director General – 12 Posts
Administrative Staff:
Deputy Director General (Corporate Services) – 01 Post
Assistant Director General (Corporate Services) – 03 Posts
Office Manager (Corporate Services) – 04 Posts
Competition Commission of India (CCI) Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
Additional Director General:
Officers of the All India Services or Central Civil Services Group ‘A’, or officers from Autonomous Organizations, Regulatory Authorities, Universities, Academic or Research Institutions, etc.
Must be working in an analogous post/grade; OR have 1 year of experience in Grade Pay of ₹8,700 (Pay Level 13); OR 5 years of service in Grade Pay of ₹7,600 (Pay Level 12) or equivalent.
Must have experience in investigation/enforcement of any economic or regulatory law dealing with regulation/investigation.
Desirable: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration with Finance and Accounts, CA/CS/Cost Accountant or an equivalent degree considered useful by the Selection Committee.
Desirable: Experience in Competition Law/Matters.
Joint Director General:
Officers of the All India Services or Central Civil Services Group ‘A’, or officers from Autonomous Organizations, Regulatory Authorities, Universities, Academic or Research Institutions, etc.
Must be working in an analogous post/grade; OR have 3 years of experience in Grade Pay of ₹7,600 (Pay Level 12); OR 6 years of combined service in Grade Pay of ₹7,600 (Pay Level 12) and ₹6,600 (Pay Level 11), including at least 2 years in Grade Pay of ₹7,600 (Pay Level 12); OR 8 years of service in Grade Pay of ₹6,600 (Pay Level 11) or equivalent.
Must have experience in investigation under an economic law such as Income Tax, Customs, Enforcement, etc., dealing with investigation or gathering of intelligence.
Desirable: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration with Finance and Accounts, CA/CS/Cost Accountant or an equivalent degree considered useful by the Selection Committee.
Desirable: Experience in Competition Law/Matters.
Deputy Director General:
Officers of the Central Government, State Governments/Union Territories, Autonomous Organizations, Regulatory Authorities, PSUs, Universities, Academic or Research Institutions, etc.
Must be working in an analogous post/grade; OR have 4 years of experience in Grade Pay of ₹6,600 (Pay Level 11); OR 6 years of combined service in Grade Pay of ₹6,600 (Pay Level 11) and ₹5,400 (Pay Level 10), including at least 2 years in Grade Pay of ₹6,600 (Pay Level 11); OR 8 years of service in Grade Pay of ₹5,400 (Pay Level 10) or equivalent.
Must have experience in investigation under an economic law such as Income Tax, Customs, Enforcement, etc., dealing with investigation or gathering of intelligence.
Desirable: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration with Finance and Accounts, CA/CS/Cost Accountant or an equivalent degree considered useful by the Selection Committee.
Desirable: Experience in Competition Law/Matters.
Deputy Director General (Corporate Services):
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university.
Must be working in an analogous post/grade; OR have 5 years of experience in Pay Level 11 or equivalent in the relevant field of Establishment/Personnel Management/Secretarial Practices/Administration.
Desirable: Higher qualification and experience will be given preference.
Assistant Director General (Corporate Services):
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university.
Must be working in an analogous post/grade; OR have 5 years of experience in Pay Level 10; OR 6 years in Pay Level 8; OR 7 years in Pay Level 7; OR 10 years in Pay Level 6 or equivalent in the relevant field of Establishment/Personnel Management/Secretarial Practices/Administration.
Desirable: Higher qualification and experience will be given preference.
Office Manager (Corporate Services):
Must be working in an analogous post/grade; OR have 2 years of experience in Pay Level 8; OR 3 years in Pay Level 7; OR 8 years in Pay Level 6 or equivalent in the relevant field of Establishment/Personnel Management/Secretarial Practices/Administration.
Desirable: Higher qualification and experience will be given preference.
Age Limit:
Maximum Age: 56 Years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Age Relaxation:
The notification does not specify separate age-relaxation provisions.
Competition Commission of India (CCI) Recruitment 2026 Application Fee:
Application Fee: Not specified in the notification.
Competition Commission of India (CCI) Recruitment 2026 Salary:
Additional Director General:
Pay Level: Level 13A
Pay Scale: ₹1,31,100–₹2,16,600
Joint Director General:
Pay Level: Level 13
Pay Scale: ₹1,23,100–₹2,15,900
Deputy Director General:
Pay Level: Level 12
Pay Scale: ₹78,800–₹2,09,200
Deputy Director General (Corporate Services):
Pay Level: Level 12
Pay Scale: ₹78,800–₹2,09,200
Assistant Director General (Corporate Services):
Pay Level: Level 11
Pay Scale: ₹67,700–₹2,08,700
Office Manager (Corporate Services):
Pay Level: Level 09
Pay Scale: ₹53,100–₹1,67,800
Additional allowances:
Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance, as applicable to Central Government employees.
Medical reimbursement is admissible as per CCI service rules.
Competition Commission of India (CCI) Recruitment 2026 Selection Process:
Scrutiny of Applications
election Committee Interaction/Interview, if conducted as part of the selection process.
Appointment on Deputation Basis
Note: The notification does not specify a written examination. Selection is for deputation on foreign service terms, subject to eligibility and the prescribed procedure.
Competition Commission of India (CCI) Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern:
No written examination pattern has been specified in the notification.
Competition Commission of India (CCI) Recruitment 2026 Syllabus:
No examination syllabus has been specified in the notification.
How to Apply: Offline
Apply Offline Address
Deputy Director (HR)
Competition Commission of India
9th Floor, Office Block-1
Kidwai Nagar (East)
New Delhi – 110023
Applications received after the prescribed date and time, incomplete applications or applications without the required documents and employer certificate will not be considered.
Competition Commission of India (CCI) Recruitment 2026 Important Dates:
Notification Date: 12 October 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Application: 21 December 2026, 5:00 PM
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About: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is a statutory body established under the Competition Act, 2002, to promote and sustain competition in markets, protect consumer interests and ensure freedom of trade in India. The recruitment notification invites eligible officers for various professional and administrative positions in the Office of the Director General, CCI, on a deputation basis.