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Accountant Cum Clerk

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Accountant Cum Clerk administered by NCESS Authority (Karnataka).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NCESS Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-07-20 Posting Jurisdiction: Karnataka

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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 Accountant Cum Clerk?

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 2026-07-20. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NCESS Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must visit the official NCESS recruitment portal to initiate the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email ID, mobile number, and generating unique login credentials.

Log in to complete the detailed profile, uploading scanned copies of the matriculation certificate, degree certificates, experience letters, and category certificates in the prescribed PDF format.

Fill out the online application form for Accountant Cum Clerk, carefully entering academic percentages, previous employment details, and selecting preferred examination centers from the available list.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to save the transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the system-generated confirmation page, and regularly check the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card prior to the exam.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Accountant Cum Clerk 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 Examination (Objective Type)	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General English, General Awareness & Current Affairs
Stage 2: Domain Knowledge & Skill Test	50 Marks, 60 Minutes (Qualifying)	Double Entry Bookkeeping, Tally ERP/Prime Operations, Preparation of Trial Balance & Balance Sheet, Computer Typing Test (35 wpm in English)
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying Stage	Verification of Original Academic Degrees, Caste/Category Certificate Validation, No Objection Certificate (NOC) for serving employees, Medical Fitness Standards as per Central Govt Rules
Stage 4: Final Merit List Compilation	Based on Stage 1 Marks	Aggregate Marks in Written Exam, Resolution of Tie-cases by Date of Birth, Allocation of Category-wise Vacancies

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Accountant Cum Clerk position at NCESS falls under Level 4 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an initial Entry Basic Pay of Rs. 25,500. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53%, the DA amounts to Rs. 13,515. Since NCESS is located in Thiruvananthapuram (classified as a Class Y city), the House Rent Allowance (HRA) is calculated at 20% of the basic pay, equating to Rs. 5,100. The Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), totaling Rs. 5,508. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 49,623. Mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution (10% of Basic + DA, amounting to Rs. 3,902) and professional tax/health insurance, total around Rs. 4,500. Consequently, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary for a newly recruited employee is approximately Rs. 45,123, making it a highly competitive entry-level central government package.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the post of Accountant Cum Clerk at NCESS strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Vertical reservation is implemented with a 10% quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Furthermore, in compliance with DoPT mandates, women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Accountant Cum Clerk

What is the probation period for the Accountant Cum Clerk post at NCESS?

The selected candidates will be on a probation period of two years, during which their performance and conduct will be monitored before confirmation.

Will there be any normalization of marks in the written examination?

Normalization is applied only if the written examination is conducted in multiple shifts, using the standard equipercentile method approved by DoPT.

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

No, there is no mandatory service bond, but selected candidates must give a formal undertaking to serve the institute for a minimum specified period or serve proper notice.

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written exam and skill test?

The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/EWS candidates and 35% for OBC/SC/ST candidates in both the written exam and the qualifying skill test.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

The primary posting will be at the NCESS headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, though employees are liable to be transferred to any field station if required.

What is the syllabus for the Domain Knowledge section of the exam?

The domain syllabus covers basic accounting principles, ledger maintenance, bank reconciliation, GST and TDS compliance, GFR 2017 rules, and office procedure manuals.