MHA Director Recruitment Notification 2025 – Eligibility, Salary

The Ministry of Home Affairs invites nominations to fill two (02) Director-level positions (pay level 13) within the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (14C), Cyber & Information Security Division. These roles are offered on a deputation (including short-term contract) basis and include a highly dynamic administrative and training-focused portfolio.

Key Highlights

• Ministry: Home Affairs – Cyber & Information Security Division
• Organization: Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), based in New
• Mode of Recruitment: Deputation (including short-term contract)
• Pay Level: Level 13 (equivalent to ₹1,23,100–2,15,900 under the 7th CPC)
• Vacancies: 2 Director positions

Important Dates

• Applications open upon the Employment News announcement
• Last Date for Submission: Within 45 days of circular publication
• Only complete applications—including ACRs and clearances—received by then will be considered
• Candidates who applied earlier against the March, June, and December 2024 or April–May 2025 circulars need not re-apply

Age Criteria

• Applicants must be no older than 56 years on the closing date for submitting the application.
• Candidates over 56 are ineligible and need not apply

Role Profiles

1. Director – Administration & Vigilance

• Vacancies: 1
• Responsibilities:
  • Oversee administrative operations and personnel matters
  • Monitor cybercrime investigation protocols and frameworks
• Essential Qualification:
  • Degree in any discipline or Law
  • Minimum 10 years of administrative experience, with at least 4 years in cybercrime or related investigative work
• Desirable Qualification:
  • Master’s in Computer Applications, IT, or Electronics/CS/IT-related engineering

2. Director – Training & Curriculum

• Vacancies: 1
• Responsibilities:
  • Develop and manage cybercrime training modules (classroom and e-learning)
  • Update curriculum and establish cyber range capabilities
• Essential Qualification:
  • Degree in any discipline or Law
  • Minimum 10 years in administration, with 4 years in cyber investigation/training
• Desirable Qualification:
  • Master’s in Computer Applications, IT, or engineering degrees in related fields

Eligibility Requirements

Who can apply?

• Officers from Central/State Governments, Union Territory Administrations, PSUs, statutory/autonomous bodies, universities, and research institutions
• Either:
  1. Currently serving in a similar position on a regular basis, or
  2. Having completed five years of service in Level 12 pay scale (₹78,800–2,09,200) in their current department or cadre.

Additional Conditions:

• No pending departmental action
• Integrity must be certified
• No major/minor penalties in the last 10 years

Application Process

Documentation Required

• Annexure III form with full details (qualification, experience, pay)
• Copies of ACRs/APARs from the last five years must be submitted, with each page properly attested.
• Vigilance and Cadre Clearances
• Educational certificates, copy of degree
• Integrity certificate
• Certification regarding no disciplinary issues and immediate releasability

How to Apply

• Envelope Label: “Application for the post of Director, 14C, MHA”
• You need to submit your application within 45 days from the date it appears in the Employment News.

Terms and Conditions

• No withdrawal allowed once submitted
• No TA/DA for attending interview or assessment
• Government transparency norms apply—canvassing leads to disqualification
• Re-applicants from previous vacancy cycles need not apply again

Why These Roles Matter

The Directorate of 14C serves a central role in India’s fight against cybercrime, with key responsibilities in:

• Streamlining administrative and investigative frameworks
• Developing cyber capacity through a structured training ecosystem
• Leading policy-level initiatives in cybersecurity coordination

These positions combine governance, training, and technology—a compelling opportunity for senior officers with cyber and administrative expertise to shape national cybercrime readiness and resilience.

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