The Enforcement Directorate i.e. ED (Enforcement Directorate) has been in headlines for its work for the past few years. If you also want to get power and fame in your career, then making a career in this agency related to the investigation of economic crime can be a better option.
How to become an Assistant Enforcement Officer
Assistant Enforcement Officer (AEO) is the most sought after job profile these days. This post comes under Group-B Gazetted category in the Directorate and ranks first in the hierarchy. To become an Assistant Enforcement Officer one has to clear the CGL (Combined Graduate Level) exam of ASC. One has to qualify the exam with good marks to reach the final result of SSC CGL selection process.
Responsibility to prevent economic crime
ED has the responsibility of making the country economically strong by preventing economic crimes in the country. ED is responsible for monitoring and preventing money laundering activities in India. The Directorate primarily functions under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for the prevention of economic offenses in India.
Challenging job profile
The work of Assistant Enforcement Officer is as challenging as that of any other investigating agency. By the way, AEO mostly has to do work like preparing reports, presentations, but sometimes you also have to raid with the team. Survey is also to be done to find out the whereabouts of the suspected person, to gather information about illegal money, money laundering or other economic crime. You have to take care of the confidentiality of your work. The information you collect is safe, so extra care is required.
Attractive salary and perks
The post of AEO comes under Grade Pay 7 category and the pay scale (Rs 44900 to 142400) is fixed for this post. After being appointed as an Assistant Enforcement Officer, the highest post one can get at the end of the service is that of Special Director in the Directorate of Enforcement.
