Applicants from eligible government services and institutions can apply for 12 Competition Commission of India (CCI) posts, including PPS and Office Manager. The notice lists qualifications ranging from a bachelor’s degree to post-specific master’s and professional qualifications; check the criteria for the role you select. Applications must reach CCI by 24 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Vacancy Summary
| Organization | CCI |
|---|---|
| Positions | PPS, Office Manager and other posts |
| Vacancies | 12 |
| Qualification | Any Bachelors Degree |
| Advertisement number | A-12011/1/2026-HR |
| Application deadline | 24-12-2026 |
The Competition Commission of India is recruiting for 12 posts on deputation on foreign service terms for three years, subject to satisfactory performance. The vacancies include professional and administrative roles and may change without notice.
Eligibility
Applicants must be employees of the All India Services, Central Civil Services, or eligible autonomous organisations, regulatory authorities, universities, or academic or research institutions of the Central or State Governments. Their services must be available to be spared immediately on selection. Applicants must also meet the post-specific service and experience requirements in Annexures I and II of the notification.
The notice’s listed educational qualifications are set out below. These qualifications do not apply uniformly to all posts; check the relevant eligibility criteria for the post you select.
| Post | Essential educational qualification listed | Desirable qualification or experience |
|---|---|---|
| Director (Eco) | Master’s degree in Economics | Experience in Competition Law |
| Joint Director (FA) | Master’s degree in Commerce; MBA in Finance; Chartered Accountant; Company Secretary; or Cost and Works Accountant | Experience in financial analysis related to competition issues |
| Deputy Director (Eco) | Master’s degree in Economics or Statistics | Experience in Competition Law |
| Deputy Director (FA) | Master’s degree in Commerce; MBA with Finance and Accounts; Chartered Accountant; Company Secretary; or Cost and Works Accountant | Experience in Competition Law |
| Assistant Director (CS) | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university | Higher qualification and experience will be given preference |
| PPS | The notice prints no educational qualification; eligibility depends on the post held and length of service | None printed |
| Office Manager (CS) | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university | Higher qualification and experience will be given preference |
| Office Manager (F&A) | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university | Higher qualification and experience will be given preference |
Post-specific service requirements and relevant fields of experience also apply. For example, the notice specifies relevant service in areas such as administration, secretarial practices, establishment, personnel management, or finance and accounts for certain posts. Refer to Annexures I and II for the full criteria.
Age Limit
The maximum age is 56 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications.
Salary
Pay varies by post, from Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) to Level 13A (₹1,31,100–₹2,16,600) under the 7th CPC. The appointment is on deputation on foreign service terms for three years, subject to satisfactory performance. The notice also provides for applicable allowances and other benefits under the stated rules.
Important Dates
- Office Memorandum dated: 12 October 2026
- Last date for receipt of applications at CCI: 24 December 2026, 5:00 PM
Application Fees
The notification does not specify an application fee.
Selection Process
A candidate may be called for an interaction with the Selection Committee. The Committee will also assess the candidate’s curriculum vitae and supporting documents. No TA/DA is payable for attending the interaction.
Documents to Prepare
- Application in the Annexure-III pro-forma, with 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, or the CR/APAR dossier in original. Photocopies must be attested by an officer of the rank of Under Secretary to the Government of India or above.
- Employer’s certificate covering pending or contemplated vigilance, disciplinary or criminal cases; integrity; penalties imposed in the last ten years; and the cadre controlling authority’s no-objection to consideration
- For applicants not in Central Government pay scales: documents supporting equivalence of their pay scale with Central Government pay scales
How to Apply
- Complete the prescribed application pro-forma at Annexure-III. Submit a separate application for each post.
- Complete the form’s qualification, experience and employment-history details, and sign the declaration.
- Have the employer or forwarding authority complete, sign and seal the certificate on the last page.
- Send the application and required documents through proper channel to the Deputy Director (HR), Competition Commission of India, 9th Floor, Office Block-1, Kidwai Nagar (East), New Delhi-110023. It must reach CCI by 24 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Applications forwarded conditionally or received without the prescribed documents and employer’s certificate will be rejected; late applications will not be considered.
Application deadline: 24-12-2026
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