SFIO Recruitment 2026

Eligibility :
SFIO posts are filled strictly through deputation from eligible government services. Only officers currently serving in Central/State Governments, Union Territories, PSUs, or Autonomous/Statutory organisations are eligible to apply. Suitability depends on present service level, professional background, and experience in relevant domains. The upper age limit for all positions is 56 years as on the closing date of application.

Each post requires specific service experience level along with professional qualifications and domain expertise in finance, law, investigation, or administration.

Joint Director (Capital Market) – Level 12 :
Candidates must either hold an analogous post or have 5 years of service in Level-11.
They should possess qualifications such as CA, CS, CFA, CMA, MBA (Finance), or PGDM (Finance) with 8 years of relevant experience in capital markets, regulatory bodies, or merchant banking.

Deputy Director (Banking) – Level 11 :
Applicants must be in an analogous post or have 5 years of service in Level-10.
Required qualifications include CA, CMA, CS, CFA, MBA/PGDM (Finance), M.Com, or MBE, along with 3 years of experience in banking or financial services.

Deputy Director (Corporate Law) – Level 11 :
Candidates should hold an analogous position or have 5 years in Level-10 service.
Eligibility includes LLB with 2 years of experience or a 5-year integrated law degree with 3 years of experience in corporate legal work.

Deputy Director (Forensic Audit) – Level 11 :
Applicants must be in an analogous post or have 5 years of service in Level-10.
Required qualifications include CA, CMA, CS, CFA, MBA (Finance), M.Com, or LLB, along with 3 years of experience in audit or forensic audit assignments.

Deputy Director (Investigation) – Level 11 :
Candidates must hold an analogous post or have 5 years of experience in Level-10 service.
A graduate degree with 5 years of experience in enforcement, regulatory compliance, or investigation of economic offences is required. Professional qualifications like CA, CS, CMA, LLB, MBA, or PGDM are preferred.

Principal Private Secretary – Level 11 :
This post is open to experienced government stenographers or PSU officers holding analogous posts or having 5 years of service in Level-10. The role is based in Delhi and involves providing high-level secretarial assistance to senior SFIO officials.

Senior Assistant Director – Level 10 :
Applicants must be in analogous positions or have 2 years in Level-8 / 3 years in Level-7 service.
The posts cover various specialisations such as banking, taxation, corporate law, customs, and investigation, requiring relevant professional qualifications and 1–3 years of domain experience.

Senior Prosecutor – Level 10 :
Candidates must be in analogous service or have equivalent government legal experience.
Required qualification is LLB with 2 years of court/litigation experience, or a 5-year integrated law degree with 3 years of legal practice in government matters. Higher qualifications like LLM are desirable.

Assistant Director (Investigation) – Level 8 :
Applicants must hold analogous service or have 6 years in Level-6 / 2 years in Level-7 service.
A Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience in investigation or enforcement of economic offences is required. Legal or financial qualifications are considered advantageous.

Selection Method :
The recruitment process is entirely deputation-based, with no written exam or direct interview for external candidates. Selection is based on service records, experience, and administrative clearance.
Selection Stages ;
Submission through proper channel (Cadre Controlling Authority).
Verification of ACRs/APARs, vigilance clearance, and integrity certificate.
Scrutiny by selection committee.
Final appointment on deputation (ISTC basis).
Selected officers will receive Special Security Allowance (SSA) at 20% of basic pay, with no additional deputation allowance.

Application Procedure :
Applications must be submitted in offline mode only, through Speed Post in the prescribed format. All applications must be forwarded through the Cadre Controlling Authority; direct submissions will not be accepted.
Application Steps ;
Applicants must prepare a duly completed bio-data form and ensure it is properly signed and forwarded by the competent authority. All required documents such as service records, qualification certificates, and clearance certificates must be attached.
Separate applications must be submitted for each post applied. The completed application must reach SFIO headquarters within the prescribed deadline.

Documents Required :
Candidates must submit a complete set of verified documents, including ;
Filled application form (A4 format).
Forwarding certificate from employer/CCA.
Educational qualification certificates.
Proof of age and category (if applicable).
Last 5 years ACRs/APARs (attested).
Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
Integrity Certificate.
Record of penalties (if any in last 10 years).

Address for Submission :
Completed applications should be sent to ;
The Director.
Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO).
Pt. Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan.
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road.
New Delhi – 110003.

Key Instructions :
Only serving government/PSU officers are eligible.
Applications must be routed through proper channel only.
Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Separate application required for each post.
Vacancy numbers are subject to change.
Maximum age limit is 56 years for all posts.
Cadre clearance is mandatory for deputation cases.