MHA Proposes New CEO Recruitment Rules for Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre

On July 15, 2026, the Ministry of Affairs (MHA) proposed recruitment rules for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and three Additional Chief Executive Officers (Addl. CEOs) at the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). The initiative aims to enhance India's cybercrime response framework. The CEO position will be classified at Pay Matrix Level-15, while the Additional CEO roles will be at Level-14. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on the proposed rules by August 14, 2026. These positions will not be filled through the Union Public Service Commission and will be appointed on a deputation basis. The recruitment process will be overseen by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The MHA circulated an official memorandum on July 14, 2026, detailing the recruitment process and inviting suggestions from stakeholders.

Key Points: • MHA proposed recruitment rules for CEO and Additional CEO posts at I4C. • One CEO and three Additional CEO positions will strengthen India's cybercrime response. • Stakeholder feedback is requested by August 14, 2026, before finalizing the rules.