CCPA Deputation Recruitment 2025 – Extended Deadline

📍 Organization: Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA HQ, New Delhi)
📜 Notification No.: J-25/1/2024-CPU [E-35236]

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), operating under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, has officially extended the deadline for its 2025 recruitment drive to fill 10 prestigious deputation-based posts at its Headquarters in Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The recruitment covers senior-level positions such as Secretary (Level-13), Joint Director (Legal) (Level-12), and Deputy Commissioner (Level-11), along with mid-level roles like Assistant Commissioner (Level-10), Account Officer (Level-8), Assistant (Level-6), and Legal Assistant (Level-6). This extension follows the initial advertisement published in Employment News dated 30th November 2024, and now allows interested candidates 30 additional days from the date of re-publication of this extension notice to apply. All positions are to be filled strictly on a deputation basis, providing current officers from Central/State Governments, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies an excellent opportunity to contribute to a statutory body crucial to consumer rights enforcement in India.

The application process is entirely online and can be accessed through the official website of the Department of Consumer Affairs (https://consumeraffairs.nic.in). Eligible officers must be holding analogous posts or meet the required service criteria in the respective feeder grades. Applicants are also required to provide their Vigilance Clearance, Integrity Certificate, and APARs for the last five years, along with a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their parent department. The positions offer not just prestigious placement but also the chance to be part of a proactive authority that plays a pivotal role in implementing the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. Officers who have already applied under the original deadline need not reapply. This recruitment provides a career-enhancing opportunity for committed public servants to engage in critical legal, administrative, and regulatory functions at the national level.

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📋 List of Vacancies and Pay Levels

📝 Total Vacancies: 10 Posts

✅ Eligibility Criteria

1. Applicants Must Be:
   • Regular employees of Central/State Governments
   • OR Autonomous Bodies/PSUs/Regulatory Authorities (RBI, SEBI, LIC, etc.)
2. Experience Requirements:
   • Secretary: 15+ years in administration/legal roles
   • Joint Director (Legal): LLB + 10 years in consumer law
   • Account Officer: B.Com/M.Com + 5 years in finance

🗓️ Important Dates:

• Original Closing Date: 30 December 2024 (Now extended).
• New Open Date : 26 April 2025
• New Last Date: 25 May 2025

📨 How to Apply:

• Apply online only through the official website:
  🔗 https://consumeraffairs.nic.in
• Ensure that all documents are scanned and attached as per format.
• If you have already applied before the original deadline, no need to reapply.

🔔 Key Points:

• This recruitment is under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, and offers an opportunity to contribute to the regulatory and enforcement framework protecting Indian consumers.
• The extension ensures more officers get an opportunity to apply.
• The roles involve high responsibility in legal, financial, and administrative functions of a statutory body.

⚠️ Critical Notes

• Deputation Period: 3 years (extendable)
• Age Limit: Up to 56 years
• No Application Fee
• Selection Process: Scrutiny → Interview → Final approval

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🔗 Important Links

Official Website of Department of Consumer Affairs:
Official Notification PDF:

📌 Departments Targeted for Circulation

1. All Central Ministries/Departments
2. Regulatory Bodies: SEBI, RBI, IRDAI, FSSAI, PFRDA
3. PSUs: LIC, GIC, NHB, IFCI