Instead of competitive exams, top cyber roles at the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) will be filled via deputation, with final approvals resting with the Cabinet Committee chaired by PM Modi. One CEO (Level-15) and three Additional CEOs (Level-14) will be picked through a Search-cum-Selection Committee led by the Home Secretary. No direct recruitment. No promotions. No probation. Just experience; 5+ years in cyber security, forensics, or ICT for the CEO role. And the catch? You must already be a gazetted officer, preferably in Level-14 or higher. The deadline for stakeholder feedback is August 14. For aspirants eyeing cyber roles, this is a quiet but powerful signal: the future of national cyber defense isn’t just about exams; it’s about proven, high-level operational experience.