SFIO Recruitment 2026 - 38 Vacancies for Joint Director, Deputy Director & Other Posts | Apply by 29 July 2026

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SFIO Recruitment 2026 - 38 Vacancies for Joint Director, Deputy Director & Other Posts on Deputation Basis

• The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), Government of India, has invited applications for 38 vacancies across 14 posts on a deputation (including short-term contract) basis. This recruitment is open only to officers currently serving under Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings, or Autonomous/Statutory bodies - private candidates are not eligible. The complete application, in prescribed proforma, must reach the Director, SFIO, New Delhi on or before 29 July 2026. Postings will be at SFIO offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.
• Deputation Only: These posts are NOT open to private sector or fresh candidates. Only serving government/PSU officers meeting the eligibility criteria may apply through proper channel via their Cadre Controlling Authority (CCA.
• Official Notification: Published in Employment News dated 30 May - 05 June 2026. Download SFIO Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF

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SFIO Recruitment 2026 - Overview

What Are the Important Dates for SFIO Recruitment 2026?

• The advertisement was published in Employment News from 30 May to 05 June 2026. The deadline to submit a complete application by Speed Post to SFIO's New Delhi office is 29 July 2026, which is 60 days from the date of publication. Applications that are incomplete or received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Note: Candidates who had already applied against the earlier vacancy circular published in Employment News dated 28 February - 06 March 2026 need not apply again for the same post. Those applications will be considered against this current circular.

What Is the Eligibility Criteria for SFIO Recruitment 2026?

• Eligibility differs for each post in terms of service grade, years of experience, and educational background. All candidates must be serving officers from Central/State Government, Union Territories, PSUs, or Autonomous/Statutory bodies. The maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications for all posts. Below is the post-wise eligibility summary.

What Is the Selection Process for SFIO Recruitment 2026?

• Selection for all posts in SFIO Recruitment 2026 is entirely through the deputation mechanism - there is no written exam or direct interview for external candidates. Applications received through proper channel (via the Cadre Controlling Authority) will be screened, and the selection committee will assess the candidates based on their qualifications, experience, and service record. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for further process.
• Step 1: Application submission through proper channel via Cadre Controlling Authority (CCA)
• Step 2: Scrutiny of applications, ACRs/APARs, Vigilance Clearance, and Integrity Certificate
• Step 3: Selection committee evaluation
• Step 4: Final posting on deputation basis (ISTC)
• Selected officers will receive a Special Security Allowance (SSA) at 20% of basic pay. No deputation allowance is admissible along with SSA.

How to Apply for SFIO Recruitment 2026?

• Applications must be submitted offline by Speed Post in the prescribed Bio-Data/CV proforma. The application must be routed through the applicant's Cadre Controlling Authority (CCA) - direct applications will not be considered. Candidates applying for more than one post must send a separate application for each post with all required documents. The complete application must reach SFIO's New Delhi address on or before 29 July 2026.

Documents to Attach with Application

• Application in prescribed proforma, typed on A4 paper, signed by candidate and countersigned by employer/CCA
• Certificate from employer, duly signed and stamped by the employer/CCA
• Self-attested copies of educational qualifications, age proof, caste/PwD certificate (if applicable)
• Copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, duly attested (on each page) by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary
• Vigilance Clearance Certificate
• Integrity Certificate
• List of major/minor penalties (if any) imposed during the last 10 years

Important Instructions for SFIO Deputation 2026

• Only serving government/PSU officers are eligible; private candidates cannot apply
• Applications not forwarded through proper channel (CCA) will be rejected
• Applications received without complete ACRs/APARs, Vigilance Clearance, or Integrity Certificate will not be considered
• Candidates applying for multiple posts must send a separate application for each post
• Number of vacancies is tentative and subject to increase or decrease
• Maximum age limit is 56 years as on closing date of receipt of application for all posts
• Candidates already on deputation must have their applications forwarded by the parent cadre/department with Cadre Clearance
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Q3. How many total vacancies are there in SFIO Recruitment 2026?

• SFIO has announced 38 vacancies across 14 post designations. The largest single category is Assistant Director (Investigation) with 12 posts, followed by Senior Assistant Director (Banking) and Senior Assistant Director (Corporate Law) with 4 posts each. All vacancies are on a deputation basis and are tentative in nature.

Q5. What is the pay scale for posts in SFIO Recruitment 2026?

• The pay levels vary by post as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The Joint Director (Capital Market) post is at Level-12; Deputy Director and Principal Private Secretary posts are at Level-11; all Senior Assistant Director and Senior Prosecutor posts are at Level-10; and Assistant Director (Investigation) posts are at Level-8. Selected candidates will additionally receive a Special Security Allowance (SSA) of 20% of basic pay.

Q6. What documents are required to apply for SFIO deputation posts?

• The application must include the completed Bio-Data proforma countersigned by the employer/CCA, employer certificate with stamp and seal, self-attested educational qualification copies, ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years (attested by an officer of Under Secretary rank or above), Vigilance Clearance Certificate, Integrity Certificate, and a list of major/minor penalties imposed in the last 10 years. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Q7. What is the age limit for SFIO Recruitment 2026?

• The maximum age limit for appointment through deputation (including short-term contract) is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications, i.e., 29 July 2026. There is no minimum age specified, but candidates must be serving officers in the required grade of service.