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What is the total sanctioned strength of CBI and how many posts lie vacant?

CBI latest news: Being the country's premier investigating police agency, the scope of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has expanded hugely in the past few years.

2 min readUpdated: Sep 1, 2025 05:27 PM IST

The main responsibility of the CBI is to free the country from corruption. (Image: CBI Website)

CBI latest news: Being the country’s premier investigating police agency, the scope of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has expanded hugely in the past few years. From bank frauds to crimes related to wildlife, the CBI is looking into cases ranging from organised crime to cybercrime. However, the main responsibility of the CBI is to free the country from corruption.

CBI Vacancy

Often, the central probe agency finds it difficult to manage the rising number of cases because of limited staff strength. It is quite interesting to know about the total sanctioned strength of the CBI and the number of posts that remain vacant.

CBI Vacancy 2025

In its annual report 2024, the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) said that more than 1,500 posts are lying vacant in the CBI. The CVC exercises superintendence over the CBI in connection with the agency’s probe into offences alleged to have been committed under the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act, 1988.

The report added that the total strength of the probe agency is 7,300. The highest vacant posts are of “Executive Ranks” followed by Ministerial Staff, Technical Officers, Law Officers and Canteen Staff, as of December 31, 2024.

“The total sanctioned strength of CBI as on December 31, 2024 was 7300, against which 5798 officials were in positions. 1502 posts were lying vacant,” the CVC report said.

Overall Vacancy Position of CBI as on December 31, 2024

Designation of posts	Sanctioned Strength	Actual Strength	Vacancy
Executive Ranks	5049	4162	887
Law Officers	378	330	48
Technical Officers	119	62	57
Ministerial Staff	1732	1229	503
Canteen Staff	22	15	7
GRAND TOTAL	7300	5798	1502

(Source: CVC Annual Report 2024)

About Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

Functioning under Department of Personnel, Ministry of Personnel, Pension & Public Grievances, Government of India, the CBI is also the nodal police agency in the country, which coordinates investigation on behalf of Interpol Member countries.

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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