The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is set to bring in 41 professionals and administrators on deputation, in one of the regulator’s bigger hiring moves in recent years. The posts will be split between the Commission in New Delhi and its investigation arm, the office of the Director General (DG), according to public notices reported this week.
For serving government officers, this is a rare opening at a senior level. The roles on offer are not entry level jobs. They include Additional Director General, Joint Director General and Deputy Director General posts, along with finance, accounts and company secretarial roles. The appointments will be for three years, subject to satisfactory performance.
CCI has been working with a thin team for a long time: last year a parliamentary panel flagged that 42 per cent of its 195 sanctioned posts were vacant. This hiring round is an attempt to plug that gap.
Where the 41 posts are
The 41 posts are spread across two places that work closely together but do different jobs. CCI decides cases and keeps a watch on unfair business practices across sectors. The Director General’s office investigates. Both need experienced hands, and the notices reflect that.
At the Director General’s office, the notices list two Additional Director General posts, seven Joint Director General posts and 12 Deputy Director General posts. On the administrative side, there are eight more posts, including Deputy Director General (Company Secretary) and Assistant Director General (Company Secretary) roles.
At CCI itself, 12 posts will be filled on deputation. These include one post each of Director (Economics), Joint Director (Finance and Accounts) and Deputy Director (Finance and Accounts), along with other professional and administrative roles. Check the notices on cci.gov.in for exact post titles.
Who can apply
This is a deputation drive, so it is not open to everyone. Only serving officers from a defined set of employers can apply, and applications must go through the proper channel, which means through the officer’s parent department or organisation.
- Officers of the All India Services or the Central Civil Services.
- Employees of autonomous organisations or regulatory authorities.
- Employees of universities or academic and research institutions of the Central or State Governments.
- Officers who meet the service, grade and experience conditions set out for the specific post.
Eligibility differs by post. For the Director General’s office posts, the notice lists pay from Level 9 to Level 13A and an age limit of 56 years as on the closing date. Confirm the details in the official notice for your post, rather than relying on summaries.
What the job involves
CCI is India’s competition regulator. It looks into agreements and practices that could harm competition, reviews large mergers and combinations, and works to keep markets fair for businesses and consumers. The Director General’s office is the investigative side of that work. It gathers evidence, examines documents and prepares reports that form the basis of proceedings before the Commission.
That is why the senior posts matter. An Additional Director General or Joint Director General in the DG’s office is not doing routine file work. The role involves leading investigations, supervising teams and dealing with complex questions of law, economics and business practice.
How to apply, and the dates to watch
Applications for these posts are not submitted through a single online form. Officers must apply in the prescribed pro forma, through the proper channel, so that the application reaches CCI with the approval of the parent organisation. The notices carry the format and the address for submission, and candidates should follow those instructions exactly.
For the Director General’s office posts, the notice lists 21 December 2026, 5 pm, as the last date for applications to reach CCI. That date applies to the DG office notice. Check the separate CCI notice for its own closing date. Start early: deputation applications take time inside a parent department.
Why CCI is hiring now
The regulator’s workload has grown as markets have become more complex, but its sanctioned strength has not kept pace. Deputation is faster than fresh recruitment for senior roles, because it brings in officers with government experience. If filled, 41 posts would make a visible difference to both the Commission and its investigation wing.
FAQs
How many posts is CCI filling?
CCI is set to fill 41 posts on deputation, split between the Commission and the office of the Director General, according to the public notices reported this week.
Who is eligible to apply?
Serving officers from the All India Services, Central Civil Services and other listed government, regulatory and academic bodies, subject to each post’s conditions.
How long is the deputation?
The appointments are for three years, subject to satisfactory performance.
What is the last date to apply?
For the Director General’s office posts, the notice lists 21 December 2026, 5 pm. Check the official CCI notice for the closing date for other posts.
Where can I check the official notice?
On cci.gov.in, under recruitment or vacancy notices. The official notice is the final word on eligibility, pay and deadlines.
For serving officers considering a move into competition regulation, this is a window worth taking seriously. Read the notice for your post, confirm the deadline, and route the application through the proper channel in good time.
