Serious Fraud Investigation Office Recruitment is notified by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), Government of India, for filling up various posts on deputation (including short-term contract) basis. The office is located at B-3 Wing, 2nd Floor, Pt. Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003. Applications are invited from willing and eligible officers to fill up the notified vacancies as per prescribed conditions.
Serious Fraud Investigation Office Recruitment includes multiple Group ‘A’ level positions across different functional domains such as Investigation, Corporate Law, Capital Market, Banking, Forensic Audit, Taxation and Prosecution. The posts are to be filled on deputation (including short-term contract) basis. Private candidates need not apply. The number of posts advertised is tentative and may increase or decrease on administrative grounds.
Interested and eligible candidates must forward their applications through proper channel in the prescribed proforma to The Director, Serious Fraud Investigation Office, Pt. Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 by Speed Post within 60 days from the date of publication of advertisement in Employment News, i.e., on or before 04 February 2026.
Under Serious Fraud Investigation Office Recruitment, selected candidates will be governed by the provisions laid down in Department of Personnel & Training OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt (Pay-II) dated 17 June 2010, as amended from time to time. Selected candidates will be eligible for Special Security Allowance @ 20% of the basic pay. No deputation allowance shall be admissible along with SSA.
Serious Fraud Investigation Office Recruitment overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), Government of India |
| Mode of Recruitment | Deputation (including short-term contract) |
| Total Vacancies | 45 |
| Location | Delhi / Mumbai / Kolkata / Chennai / Hyderabad |
| Application Mode | Through Proper Channel by Speed Post |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement in Employment News | 06–12 December 2025 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | On or before 04 February 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| S. No. | Designation | Vacancies | Level in Pay Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Joint Director (Capital Market) | 01 | Level 12 |
| 02 | Deputy Director (Corporate Law) | 12 | Level 12 |
| 03 | Deputy Director (Investigation) | 04 | Level 11 |
| 04 | Principal Private Secretary | 01 | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
| 05 | Senior Assistant Director (Banking) | 01 | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
| 06 | Senior Assistant Director (Capital Market) | 01 | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
| 07 | Senior Assistant Director (Corporate Law) | 08 | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
| 08 | Senior Assistant Director (Forensic Audit) | 01 | Level 10 |
| 09 | Senior Assistant Director (Investigation) | 07 | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
| 10 | Senior Assistant Director (Taxation) | 01 | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
| 11 | Senior Prosecutor | 03 | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
| 12 | Assistant Director (Investigation) | 12 | Level 8 |
| 13 | Joint Director (Investigation) | 01 | Level 12 |
Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Service Category | Officers of Central Government or State Government or Union Territory Administrations or Central/State Public Sector Undertakings or semi-Government or autonomous organizations |
| General Requirement | Holding analogous post on regular basis OR required service in specified pay level as applicable |
| Detailed Eligibility | As per Annexure-I for respective posts |
Age Limit – Please use AGE CALCULATOR
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age Limit | Not exceeding 56 years as on closing date of receipt of application (for Joint Director Investigation) |
| Other Posts | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Level-12 Posts | Joint Director (Capital Market), Deputy Director (Corporate Law), Joint Director (Investigation) |
| Level-11 Post | Deputy Director (Investigation) |
| Level-10 Post | Senior Assistant Director (Forensic Audit) |
| Level-8 Post | Assistant Director (Investigation) |
| Others | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
Application Process
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Through Proper Channel |
| Format | Prescribed Proforma |
| Submission Address | The Director, Serious Fraud Investigation Office, Pt. Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 |
| Deadline | Within 60 days of publication in Employment News |
Documents Required
| Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
| ACRs/APARs for last 5 years | Required |
| Vigilance Clearance Certificate | Required |
| Integrity Certificate | Required |
| Certificate of Major/Minor Penalty (last 10 years) | Required |
| Self-attested Educational Qualification Certificates | Required |
Important Instructions
- Posts are to be filled on a deputation basis (including short-term contract).
- Private candidates need not apply.
- The number of vacancies is tentative.
- Separate applications may be forwarded for each post.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- No deputation allowance is admissible along with the Special Security Allowance.
Official Website / Reference
sfio.gov.in
mca.gov.in