The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has announced its 2025 recruitment drive, offering 36 vacancies on a deputation (including short-term contract) basis. This is an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates from central/state governments, PSUs, and autonomous bodies to join a premier organization tackling corporate frauds in India. Read on for detailed vacancy information, eligibility criteria, application process, and key dates.
What is the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO)?
The SFIO, under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, is a multi-disciplinary body focused on detecting and prosecuting white-collar crimes and corporate frauds. Established under the Companies Act, SFIO collaborates with agencies like CBI and SEBI, offering expertise in forensic audit, taxation, and legal prosecution.
SFIO Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
SFIO is recruiting for 36 tentative vacancies across various cadres, with postings in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and Hyderabad. The positions and pay scales (as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix) are:
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies | Pay Level | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director (Corporate Law) | 11 | Level-11 | 67,700 – 2,08,700 |
| Deputy Director (Investigation) | 5 | Level-11 | 67,700 – 2,08,700 |
| Senior Assistant Director (Banking) | 1 | Level-10 | 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Senior Assistant Director (Capital Market) | 2 | Level-10 | 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Senior Assistant Director (Forensic Audit) | 2 | Level-10 | 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Senior Assistant Director (Investigation) | 1 | Level-10 | 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Senior Assistant Director (Taxation) | 1 | Level-10 | 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Senior Prosecutor | 1 | Level-10 | 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Assistant Director (Investigation) | 11 | Level-8 | 47,600 – 1,51,100 |
| Assistant Director (Law) | 1 | Level-8 | 47,600 – 1,51,100 |
These vacancies are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria for SFIO Jobs 2025
Eligibility is open to officers from Central/State Governments, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), or Statutory/Autonomous Bodies. Candidates must hold analogous posts or have the specified years of service in lower pay levels, with a maximum age limit of 56 years as on the closing date of applications.
- Deputy Director (Corporate Law): Officers holding analogous posts or with 5 years in Level-10, possessing a Degree and LLB with 2 years’ experience in Corporate Law, or a 5-year Integrated LLB with 3 years’ experience. Desirable: Conversance with evidence collection and prosecution techniques.
- Deputy Director (Investigation): Officers holding analogous posts or with 5 years in Level-10, with a Degree and 5 years’ experience in enforcement of regulatory laws or investigation of economic offences and collection of intelligence. Desirable: CA/CMA/CS/LLB/MBA/PGDM.
- Senior Assistant Director (Banking): Officers holding analogous posts or with 2 years in Level-8 or 3 years in Level-7, with CA/CMA/CS/CFA/PGDM (Finance)/MBA (Finance)/M.Com and 1 year experience in finance or banking affairs in a government organization.
- Senior Assistant Director (Capital Market): Officers holding analogous posts or with 2 years in Level-8 or 3 years in Level-7, with CA/CMA/CS/CFA/MBA (Finance)/PGDM (Finance) and 2 years’ experience in the field of capital markets. Desirable: Conversance with tools and techniques of evidence collection, recording of statements, and presentation of best evidence, along with expert knowledge of capital market and security law procedures.
- Senior Assistant Director (Forensic Audit): Officers holding analogous posts or with 2 years in Level-8 or 3 years in Level-7, with CA/CMA/CS/CFA/PGDM (Finance)/MBA (Finance)/M.Com/LLB and 1 year experience in audit or forensic audit in a government organization.
- Senior Assistant Director (Investigation): Officers holding analogous posts or with 2 years in Level-8 or 3 years in Level-7, with a Degree and 3 years’ experience in enforcement of regulatory laws or investigation of economic offences and collection of intelligence. Desirable: CA/CMA/CS/LLB/MBA/PGDM.
- Senior Assistant Director (Taxation): Officers holding analogous posts or with 2 years in Level-8 or 3 years in Level-7, with a Degree and 3 years’ experience in the field of direct taxation. Desirable: LLB/CA/CS/CMA.
- Senior Prosecutor: Officers holding analogous posts or with 2 years in Level-8 or 3 years in Level-7, with a Graduate degree and LLB with 2 years’ experience in handling litigation & court matters/administration of Law in a government organization, or a 5-year Integrated LLB with 3 years’ experience. Desirable: LLM and one-year experience in corporate/criminal law matters.
- Assistant Director (Investigation): Officers holding analogous posts or with 2 years in Level-7 or 6 years in Level-6, with a Degree and 3 years’ experience in enforcement of regulatory laws or investigation of economic offences and collection of intelligence. Desirable: LLB/CA/CMA/CS/MBA (Finance)/PGDM (Finance) and conversance with evidence collection techniques.
- Assistant Director (Law): Officers holding analogous posts or with 2 years in Level-7 or 6 years in Level-6, with a Graduate degree and LLB with 1 year experience in handling litigation and court matters/administration of Law in a government organization, or a 5-year Integrated LLB with 2 years’ experience. Desirable: LLM and one-year experience in corporate/criminal law matters.
How to Apply for SFIO Vacancies 2025
Applications must be
submitted through the proper channel in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-I, Page 14). Include: