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Accounts Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Accounts Officer administered by MGCUB Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MGCUB Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-06-03 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Accounts Officer?

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 2026-06-03. 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 active advertisement for non-teaching positions, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email ID and mobile number.

Log in with the generated credentials to fill out the detailed application form, including personal details, academic qualifications, and professional accounting experience as required for the post.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, degree certificates, category certificate (if applicable), and a recent passport-sized photograph and signature in the prescribed format.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online through the integrated payment gateway using Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card, and download the transaction receipt for future reference.

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

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Accounts Officer 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 - MCQ)	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Awareness, Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language Proficiency, Basic Computer Literacy
Stage 2: Domain Knowledge Test (Paper II - Descriptive)	100 Marks, 180 Minutes	Central Government Accounts, General Financial Rules (GFR 2017), FR & SR Rules, Government Audit and Budgeting, Pension and CCS Rules
Stage 3: Document Verification & Interview	50 Marks, No Fixed Duration	Verification of Original Academic Credentials, Experience Certificate Validation, No Objection Certificate (NOC) Verification, Personality and Communication Assessment, Domain Competency Evaluation
Stage 4: Final Merit List	Based on Cumulative Score	Aggregate Score Compilation, Tie-breaking Rule Application, Medical Fitness Clearance, Character and Antecedents Verification

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Accounts Officer post at Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Bihar (MGCUB) is classified under Pay Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% (Rs. 29,733), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Z city (Motihari) at 9% (Rs. 5,049), and Transport Allowance (TA) at Rs. 1,800 plus DA thereon (Rs. 2,754), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately Rs. 93,636. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) comprise 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583), alongside minor professional tax and health scheme deductions. This yields a net in-hand monthly salary of approximately Rs. 84,500. This structure is subject to future revisions under the proposed 8th CPC guidelines, ensuring robust financial growth and career progression.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

MGCUB strictly adheres to the reservation policies mandated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Vertical reservation provides a 10% quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 15% for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 27% for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL). Age relaxations are granted as per central norms: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Women candidates and PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee, promoting gender diversity and equal opportunity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Accounts Officer

What are the qualifying cutoff marks for the written examination?

Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% in each paper for the General/EWS categories, and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories to be considered for the next stage.

Is there a normalization process applied to the test scores?

If the written examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure equity across different difficulty levels.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for this post?

No, there is no mandatory service bond, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before permanent absorption.

What is the duration of the probation period for an Accounts Officer at MGCUB?

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

Does the syllabus include state-specific financial rules or strictly central rules?

The syllabus strictly focuses on Central Government rules, including GFR 2017, Central Civil Services (CCS) Rules, and Union Budgeting procedures.

Where will the selected Accounts Officer be posted?

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