Sub-Inspector (CBI) — Pay Level-7, SSC CGL 2026
SI (CBI) is the entry-level investigative officer post in India's premier federal investigation agency — with broader legal powers, higher public profile, and a physically demanding selection process.
Pay Level
Pay Level-7
Pay Range
₹44,900–1,42,400
Age Limit
20–30 years
Ministry
Central Bureau of Investigation
About this post
Sub-Inspector (CBI) is one of the highest-prestige Pay Level-7 posts in SSC CGL. CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) handles anti-corruption cases, economic crimes, and cases referred by state governments or courts. CBI has statutory powers under the DSPE Act and is answerable to the Supreme Court and High Courts directly in monitored cases.
Sub-Inspectors at CBI work on case investigations including evidence collection, witness examination, arrests, charge sheet preparation, and court appearances as investigating officers. The CBI also has a physical fitness test component in its recruitment.
Basic pay is ₹44,900 (Level-7). Age limit is 20–30 years. Any Bachelor's degree qualifies. CBI posts within CGL typically have limited vacancies. The post carries significant public trust and prestige — and imposes corresponding professional obligations. Serving as an SI (CBI) is considered an accelerated entry into federal criminal investigation.
Key responsibilities
- Investigation of anti-corruption cases, economic offences, and referred matters
- Evidence collection, witness examination, and arrest execution under court orders
- Preparation of charge sheets for submission to courts
- Appearance as investigating officer in court proceedings
Posting & transfer
Pan-India posting to CBI branch offices. Physical fitness test part of screening.