I was earlier working as an..........

 I was earlier working as an Assistant Manager in Union Bank of India. Life was a bit hectic there with regular follow ups from almost everyone including customers, Manager, Management etc Making things worse. Fast forward five years, today I'm working as AEO in Directorate and the life is much better now.

Here’s my story.

I had cleared CGL 16 examination but I got rejected because of Wrong ticket number. I appeared again and got Accountant CGA in 2017 which I didn't join as I was already working as an officer and didn't get posting of my choice. I re-appeared for one last time and got selected a Examiner in CBIC through CGL 2018 Exam. While I was busy with physicals and post result formalities from CBIC, I got a letter from SSC That I have won the Case and got allotted Assistant Enforcement Officer in ED through my 2016 examination. That was really a moment of euphoria for me.

I preferred ED to Examiner because of the 2016 batch seniority I'll be getting in ED and also because ED was always my dream post. Life has really changed. I'm posted in Headquarters which is like 15kms from my home and takes just 35-40 minutes to reach whereas I was 1800 kms away in Bank for 4 years. It is a 5 days a week job and very peaceful as compared to Bank.

I'm yet to go on a raid but I'm sure the day is not far when I'll be raiding someone. All my batchmates have been promoted and I'm expecting the same once I'm done with my probation period. There is a reason why AEO in ED is one of the most sort after post from CGL.

I feel satisfied with my job and feel all the hardwork was worth it.

“Excellence is nobody's monopoly” If you work hard and your efforts are sincere then there is nobody that can stop you from getting your dream post.

All the best to all the aspirants for future exams. Keep dreaming.

Thanks for all the upvotes.

Edit :

1. Why I got rejected? Their was a column for Ticket Number where I wrote an Extra 1. So Because of Wrong Ticket Number, I got rejected.

1. Promotions: AEO in ED has best promotions when it comes to CGL jobs. After completion of 3 years you'll be promoted to EO and after completing 2 years as EO you'll be eligible for promotion to Assistant Director which is a Group A post. Restructuring is on cards and you might see more vacancies in ED in coming years. Overall promotion wise best job.
2. Transfer and Posting : Except for CGL 2017, they've never asked for preferences and posting is done randomly. But you can apply for transfer to your homestate after completion of 3 years on grounds such as Medical Emergency , Spouse etc. You will be transferred on promotion. I find this better than CBIC and CBDT because their you have to stay at a particular place. Here their is a hope that you'll return to you're homestate after sometime.
3. Work life Balance - It depends on which post you are working and what station you are posted at. At lower posts and at busier stations, it is drudgery like any government job. At smaller station and higher posts you enjoy more power and work is not much.Being an investigative agency, its work includes field work and that may sometimes lead to some scary situations for officers involved. But mostly financial investigation is about paperwork, files, excel sheets and spending long hours finding money trail. Some people are good at it and enjoy work. Others simply do as much is expected from them and no more. I Hope I've answered all of your questions. You are free to ask any doubts if you still have any.

-Sameer Kumar