MGCUB Recruitment Dossier

Accountant

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Accountant administered by MGCUB Authority (Jharkhand).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MGCUB Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Jharkhand

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Accounts Officer	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-06-03
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Assistant Professor	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2022-12-20

Active Procurement Tenders by MGCUB

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
For Augmentation of Pilot Plant Facility Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Design Construction and Supply of Two Inland Cutter Sucti Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Empanelment for Supply of Medicines on Day to Day Basis for Local Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Gas Chromatography Transformer Oil Gas Analyser Gc Toga Link Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Accountant?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from MGCUB Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain mgcub.ac.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official MGCUB recruitment portal, select the non-teaching recruitment notification, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email address and mobile number to generate login credentials.

Log in with credentials to fill out the detailed application form, entering personal details, academic qualifications, and specific professional accounting experience as required by the MGCUB recruitment guidelines.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate for age proof, degree certificates, category certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph and signature in the prescribed JPEG/PDF formats.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via the integrated payment gateway using Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or UPI, and download the generated fee receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the admit card and examination schedule announcements.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Accountant is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Written Test (Paper I - General Aptitude)	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Awareness, Reasoning Ability, Mathematical Concepts, English/Hindi Language Proficiency, and Basic Computer Operations.
Stage 2: Written Test (Paper II - Domain Knowledge)	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Financial Accounting, Costing, Auditing, Government Accounting Rules (GAR), General Financial Rules (GFR 2017), Income Tax, and GST regulations.
Stage 3: Practical Skill Test (Computer & Tally)	Qualifying Only, 60 Minutes	Hands-on assessment of Tally ERP/Prime, MS Excel spreadsheets, data entry speed, and generation of financial statements and balance sheets.
Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic degrees, experience certificates, caste/category certificates, and a standard medical fitness assessment by an authorized medical board.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Accountant post at Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Bihar (MGCUB) is classified under Group B and mapped to Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The Entry Basic Pay is Rs. 35,400. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% amounting to Rs. 18,762, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Z cities (like Motihari) calculated at 10% (Rs. 3,540), the allowances are highly structured. Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 1,800 plus DA on TA (Rs. 954), totaling Rs. 2,754. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 60,456. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 5,416) and professional tax/health schemes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 54,500. This competitive compensation package is subject to future revisions under the upcoming 8th Pay Commission guidelines.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the post of Accountant at MGCUB strictly adheres to the statutory reservation policies issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Age relaxation is granted as follows: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A vertical reservation of 10% is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) as per central mandates. Furthermore, women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee, promoting gender diversity and equal opportunity in central university recruitment.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Accountant

What is the probation period for an Accountant at MGCUB?

The selected candidates will be placed on a probation period of two years, which may be extended by the competent authority based on performance evaluation.

Will there be normalization of marks across different shifts?

Yes, if the written examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure fairness across all sessions.

Is there any service bond required to be signed upon joining?

No, there is no mandatory service bond, but selected candidates must serve the university as per the standard Central University terms and conditions.

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written examination?

The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/EWS candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates in each paper, subject to final merit list rankings.

Where will the primary posting location be for this cadre?

The primary posting will be at the Mahatma Gandhi Central University campus in Motihari, Bihar, with liability to serve in any university department.

Are candidates allowed to use calculators during the domain-specific exam?

No, physical calculators or any electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited; any required calculations must be done manually on the provided rough sheets.