Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) Recruitment 2025 – Deputation & Short-Term Contract Opportunities

The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), an apex agency under the Government of India responsible for investigating complex corporate frauds, has announced recruitment for multiple positions on a deputation and short-term contract basis. SFIO plays a critical role in safeguarding India’s corporate and financial ecosystem by examining cases related to corporate frauds, enforcing economic laws, and coordinating with regulatory authorities. This recruitment drive is aimed at engaging skilled and experienced officers from Central Government, State Government, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings, autonomous organizations, or statutory bodies in key positions that require specialized knowledge in corporate law, finance, banking, taxation, forensic auditing, and investigation. Eligible officers are invited to submit their applications within the stipulated period through proper channels, providing detailed academic, professional, and service records.

Important Dates

• Publication Date in Employment News: 05 September 2025
• Last Date for Submission of Application: 29 October 2025

This timeline emphasizes the urgency for interested officers to apply promptly and ensure that their applications reach SFIO through the proper channel with all required documentation.

Vacancies

SFIO has announced a total of 36 vacancies across multiple specialized posts. The vacancies, pay levels, and tentative places of posting are as follows:

1. Deputy Director (Corporate Law) – 11 Posts (Level 11) – Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad
2. Deputy Director (Investigation) – 5 Posts (Level 11) – Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad
3. Senior Assistant Director (Banking) – 1 Post (Level 10) – All locations
4. Senior Assistant Director (Capital Market) – 2 Posts (Level 10) – All locations
5. Senior Assistant Director (Forensic Audit) – 2 Posts (Level 10) – All locations
6. Senior Assistant Director (Investigation) – 1 Post (Level 10) – All locations
7. Senior Assistant Director (Taxation) – 1 Post (Level 10) – All locations
8. Senior Prosecutor – 1 Post (Level 10) – All locations
9. Assistant Director (Investigation) – 11 Posts (Level 8) – All locations
10. Assistant Director (Law) – 1 Post (Level 8) – All locations

The vacancies are tentative and may change based on administrative requirements. Officers interested in multiple posts are required to submit separate applications for each position.

Application Process

Candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed format through the proper channel. The application should include the following:

• A duly completed and signed application on A4 paper
• Counter-signature by the employer or Cadre Controlling Authority (CCA)
• Self-attested copies of educational qualifications, age proof, and caste/Persons with Disabilities certificates, if applicable
• Copies of Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) or Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) for the last five years, attested by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary or equivalent
• Vigilance Clearance and Integrity Certificate
• Certificate of major/minor penalties imposed, if any, in the last ten years

Incomplete applications or those received without proper documentation will not be considered.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility varies by post and is defined by the rank, experience, and educational qualifications of candidates. All applicants must fulfill essential requirements before the closing date.

1. Deputy Director (Corporate Law):

• Vacancies: 11
• Eligibility: Officers holding analogous posts or with five years in Level-10 in parent cadre
• Educational Qualification: Degree in any discipline + LLB with 2 years’ experience in corporate law or 5-year integrated LLB with 3 years’ experience
• Age Limit: Maximum 56 years
• Job Role: Investigate corporate frauds, collect evidence, provide legal input, coordinate with regulatory authorities

2. Deputy Director (Investigation):

• Vacancies: 5
• Eligibility: Officers holding analogous posts or 5 years in Level-10
• Educational Qualification: Graduate + 5 years experience in regulatory law enforcement or economic offences
• Desirable: Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, MBA, LLB, or PG Diploma in Management
• Job Role: Member of investigation team, collect evidence, provide legal inputs, liaise with agencies

3. Senior Assistant Director (Banking):

• Vacancies: 1
• Eligibility: Officers holding analogous posts or 2–3 years in previous levels
• Educational Qualification: Chartered Accountant, CMA, CS, CFA, MBA (Finance), PGDM (Finance), M.Com, or MBE + 1 year experience in finance/banking
• Job Role: Investigate corporate frauds, analyze financial/banking transactions, assist legal teams

4. Senior Assistant Director (Capital Market):

• Vacancies: 2
• Eligibility: Officers with analogous posts or relevant experience in Level-7/8
• Educational Qualification: CA, CMA, CFA, CS, MBA (Finance), PGDM (Finance) + 2 years experience in capital markets
• Job Role: Investigate market manipulations, price rigging, corporate frauds in stock exchanges

5. Senior Assistant Director (Forensic Audit):

• Vacancies: 2
• Eligibility: Officers with analogous posts or relevant experience in Level-7/8
• Educational Qualification: CA, CMA, CS, CFA, MBA (Finance), M.Com, or LLB + 1 year experience in audit or forensic audit
• Job Role: Conduct forensic audit investigations, prepare reports, coordinate with agencies

6. Senior Assistant Director (Investigation):

• Vacancies: 1
• Eligibility: Officers with analogous posts or 2–3 years in prior levels
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree + 3 years experience in regulatory law enforcement or economic offences

7. Senior Assistant Director (Taxation):

• Vacancies: 1
• Eligibility: Officers with analogous posts or prior experience in Level-7/8
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree + 3 years experience in direct taxation
• Desirable: LLB, CA, CS, CMA

8. Senior Prosecutor:

• Vacancies: 1
• Eligibility: Officers with analogous posts or prior experience in Level-7/8
• Educational Qualification: Graduate + LLB + 2 years experience handling litigation in government organizations or integrated LLB + 3 years experience
• Desirable: LLM + 1 year experience in corporate/criminal law
• Job Role: Assist in prosecution, maintain court case database, coordinate with legal teams

9. Assistant Director (Investigation):

• Vacancies: 11
• Eligibility: Officers with analogous posts or 2–6 years in prior levels
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree + 3 years experience in regulatory law enforcement or economic offences
• Desirable: LLB, CA, CMA, CS, MBA (Finance), PGDM (Finance)

10. Assistant Director (Law):

• Vacancies: 1
• Eligibility: Officers with analogous posts or 2–6 years in prior levels
• Educational Qualification: Graduate + LLB + 1 year experience in litigation or integrated LLB + 2 years experience
• Desirable: LLM + 1 year experience in corporate/criminal law
• Job Role: Assist in filing prosecutions, maintain legal database, provide legal expertise

Salary & Allowances

The selected candidates will receive a pay and allowances as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix for the corresponding Level mentioned for each post:

• Level 11: Approx. ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700
• Level 10: Approx. ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
• Level 8: Approx. ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100

In addition, all selected officers are eligible for a Special Security Allowance (SSA) @ 20% of basic pay. Deputation allowance is not admissible with SSA.

Job Profile

Officers selected under SFIO will play a crucial role in investigating corporate and financial frauds across India. Core responsibilities include:

1. Acting as a key member of investigation teams in corporate fraud cases
2. Collecting and recording evidence, statements, and other crucial documentation
3. Preparing and vetting investigation reports
4. Providing legal inputs to government counsels for filing complaints under various Acts
5. Coordinating with other investigative and regulatory agencies
6. Conducting forensic audits, financial analysis, taxation review, or banking investigations based on the position
7. Supervising prosecution proceedings and maintaining legal databases
8. Performing any other task assigned by senior officers related to investigation or prosecution

Terms & Conditions

1. Only officers from Central/State Government, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings, statutory, or autonomous bodies are eligible. Private candidates are not eligible.
2. Deputation period is generally 3–4 years, extendable depending on post and administrative discretion.
3. Age limit is maximum 56 years as on the closing date for all posts.
4. Applications without proper documentation, ACR/APARs, vigilance clearance, and integrity certificates will be rejected.
5. Officers must ensure their application reaches SFIO within the deadline through proper channels.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format through proper channel. Required documents include:

• Self-attested educational certificates and professional qualifications
• Copies of ACRs/APARs for last five years
• Vigilance clearance and integrity certificates
• List of major/minor penalties during service
• Employer/CCA countersignature

Incomplete applications or those submitted directly without proper channel will be rejected.