In a significant move to bolster its ranks and intensify the fight against complex corporate fraud, the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), an elite multi-disciplinary organization under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, has unveiled a massive recruitment drive. This initiative aims to fill 36 crucial positions across various domains on a deputation basis, inviting experienced officers from central and state governments, public sector undertakings, and autonomous bodies to step into the front lines of economic defense. This is a unique opportunity for qualified professionals to transition into a high-impact role, working on some of the nation’s most intricate financial investigations and contributing directly to the integrity of the Indian corporate landscape.
SFIO Recruitment 2025: Important Dates
- Starting Date for Application: 30th August 2025
- Last Date for Application: 28th November 2025
Total Vacancy Overview
The SFIO is looking to fill a total of 36 vacancies across 10 different designations. These posts are spread across various pay levels and specializations, offering a wide range of opportunities for eligible candidates.
Application Fees
A significant advantage for applicants is that there are no application fees mentioned for this recruitment process. This is a deputation-based drive, and the process is free of cost for all eligible candidates.
Eligibility Criteria: A Detailed Breakdown
The core of this recruitment drive lies in the specific eligibility conditions for each post. The following is a comprehensive, post-wise guide to help you identify where you fit in.
1. Deputy Director (Corporate Law)
- Number of Vacancies: 11
- Pay Level: Level 11
- Essential Eligibility:
- Service: Officers holding an analogous post OR with 5 years of service in Level-10 (or equivalent).
- Educational Qualification: A degree in any discipline AND a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) with 2 years of experience in Corporate Law OR a 5-year integrated law degree with 3 years of experience in Corporate Law.
- Desirable: Conversance with evidence collection, statement recording, and presentation of evidence for prosecution.
- Deputation Period: 4 years.
- Job Profile: Serving as an investigation team member, collecting evidence, providing legal expertise, coordinating with other agencies, and assisting in prosecution.
2. Deputy Director (Investigation)
- Number of Vacancies: 05
- Pay Level: Level 11
- Essential Eligibility:
- Service: Officers holding an analogous post OR with 5 years of service in Level-10 (or equivalent).
- Educational Qualification: A degree from a recognized university with 5 years of experience in enforcing regulatory laws or investigating economic offences.
- Desirable: Professional qualifications like CA, CMA, CS, LLB, MBA, or PGDM.
- Deputation Period: 4 years.
- Job Profile: Investigation, evidence collection, report vetting, legal input for complaints, and inter-agency coordination.
3. Senior Assistant Director (Banking)
- Number of Vacancies: 01
- Pay Level: Level 10
- Essential Eligibility:
- Service: Officers holding an analogous post OR with 2 years in Level-8 OR 3 years in Level-7 (or equivalent).
- Educational Qualification: Professional qualification like CA, CMA, CS, CFA, or a Post-Graduate degree/diploma in Finance (MBA/PGDM/M.Com/MBE). Additionally, 1 year of experience in finance or banking within a government organization is required.
- Deputation Period: 3 years, extendable to 5 years.
- Job Profile: Analyzing financial and banking transactions, investigating frauds, and providing expert inputs for prosecution.
4. Senior Assistant Director (Capital Market)
- Number of Vacancies: 02
- Pay Level: Level 10
- Essential Eligibility:
- Service: Officers holding an analogous post OR with 2 years in Level-8 OR 3 years in Level-7 (or equivalent).
- Educational Qualification: CA, CMA, CFA, CS, or MBA/PGDM in Finance, coupled with 2 years of experience in capital markets.
- Special Note: This post is eligible for absorption (permanent absorption into SFIO) for officers from Central/State/UT governments.
- Deputation Period: Ordinarily 3 years.
- Job Profile: Expertise in capital market operations, investigation of market manipulation, price rigging, and frauds on stock exchanges.
5. Senior Assistant Director (Forensic Audit)
- Number of Vacancies: 02
- Pay Level: Level 10
- Essential Eligibility:
- Service: Officers holding an analogous post OR with 2 years in Level-8 OR 3 years in Level-7 (or equivalent).
- Educational Qualification: CA, CMA, CS, CFA, MBA/PGDM in Finance, M.Com, MBE, or LLB, along with 1 year of experience in audit or forensic audit in a government organization.
- Deputation Period: 3 years, extendable to 5 years.
- Job Profile: Conducting and overseeing forensic audits, tracing complex financial trails, and providing expert analysis for investigations.
6. Senior Assistant Director (Investigation)
- Number of Vacancies: 01
- Pay Level: Level 10
- Essential Eligibility:
- Service: Officers holding an analogous post OR with 2 years in Level-8 OR 3 years in Level-7 (or equivalent).
- Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience in enforcing regulatory laws or investigating economic offences.
- Desirable: Professional qualifications like CA, CMA, CS, LLB, MBA, or PGDM.
- Deputation Period: 3 years.
- Job Profile: Core investigation duties, evidence gathering, report preparation, and legal coordination.
7. Senior Assistant Director (Taxation)
- Number of Vacancies: 01
- Pay Level: Level 10
- Essential Eligibility:
- Service: Officers holding an analogous post OR with 2 years in Level-8 OR 3 years in Level-7 (or equivalent).
- Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience in the field of direct taxation.
- Desirable: LLB, CA, CS, or CMA.
- Deputation Period: 3 years.
- Job Profile: Providing expertise on direct tax matters within corporate fraud cases, analyzing tax evasion patterns, and supporting investigations.
8. Senior Prosecutor
- Number of Vacancies: 01
- Pay Level: Level 10
- Essential Eligibility:
- Service: Officers holding an analogous post OR with 2 years in Level-8 OR 3 years in Level-7 (or equivalent).
- Educational Qualification: A graduate degree plus LLB with 2 years of experience in handling litigation/court matters OR a 5-year integrated law degree with 3 years of similar experience.
- Desirable: Experience in corporate/criminal law or an LLM degree.
- Deputation Period: 3 years.
- Job Profile: Filing and pursuing prosecutions, coordinating with government counsels, maintaining a database of court cases, and providing legal assistance.
9. Assistant Director (Investigation)
- Number of Vacancies: 11
- Pay Level: Level 8
- Essential Eligibility:
- Service: Officers holding an analogous post OR with 2 years in Level-7 OR 6 years in Level-6 (or equivalent).
- Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience in enforcing regulatory laws or investigating economic offences in a government department.
- Desirable: LLB, CA, CMA, CS, or MBA/PGDM in Finance.
- Deputation Period: Ordinarily 3 years.
- Job Profile: Field-level investigation, evidence collection, statement recording, and assisting senior officers in building cases.
10. Assistant Director (Law)
- Number of Vacancies: 01
- Pay Level: Level 8
- Essential Eligibility:
- Service: Officers holding an analogous post OR with 2 years in Level-7 OR 6 years in Level-6 (or equivalent).
- Educational Qualification: A graduate degree plus LLB with 1 year of litigation experience OR a 5-year integrated law degree with 2 years of experience.
- Desirable: Experience in corporate/criminal law or an LLM degree.
- Deputation Period: Ordinarily 3 years.
- Job Profile: Assisting in prosecution filings, coordinating with counsels, maintaining legal databases, and providing legal support.
Salary Scale and Allowances
Selected candidates will be placed in the respective pay levels as per the 7th Central Pay Commission:
- Level 11: This is the highest grade being recruited for, suitable for Deputy Directors.
- Level 10: For Senior Assistant Directors and the Senior Prosecutor.
- Level 8: For Assistant Directors.
In addition to the basic pay, a significant financial benefit is the Special Security Allowance (SSA) @ 20% of the basic pay. However, it is important to note that no deputation allowance will be admissible along with the SSA. The pay and allowances will be governed by the standard deputation rules of the Government of India.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation (including short-term contract) shall not exceed 56 years as of the closing date for receipt of applications (28th November 2025).
Place of Posting
The selected candidates can be posted in any of the SFIO’s regional offices located in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, or Hyderabad. The tentative place of posting is indicated against each vacancy, but it is subject to the administrative requirements of the organization.
How to Apply
The application process is strict and requires meticulous attention to detail. Here are the key steps:
- Prescribed Format: Applications must be typed neatly on A4-size paper using the prescribed proforma, which can be found on the official websites.
- Proper Channel: The application must be duly signed by the candidate and countersigned by the employer/Cadre Controlling Authority (CCA), confirming that the officer is clear from vigilance angles and that his/her services can be spared if selected.
- Mandatory Documents: The following self-attested copies of documents must be attached:
- Educational qualifications.
- Proof of Date of Birth.
- Caste Certificate (if applicable).
- Disability Certificate (if applicable).
- Up-to-date ACRs/APARs (Annual Performance Reports) for the last 5 years, duly attested and sealed on each page by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary or equivalent.
- Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
- Integrity Certificate.
- A certificate listing major/minor penalties imposed on the officer in the last 10 years.
- Separate Applications: Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate, complete applications for each post.
- Incomplete Applications: Applications received without the required documents, especially the ACRs/APARs and vigilance clearance, or those found to be incomplete in any respect, will be summarily rejected.
