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Accounts Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Accounts Officer administered by NCH Authority (Karnataka).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NCH Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2024-02-24 Posting Jurisdiction: Karnataka

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Official Domain: nch.org.in | 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

Related Active Openings under NCH

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Accounts Clerk Cum Computer Operator Under	1 Openings	Rs. 19,900 - 21,700 (Level-2)	20-05-2026
Accounts Manager at Jagannath Dham Trust	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-05-2026
Annual General Transfers Order Dated of the PCS JB Officers	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-07-2026
Annual General Transfers Order Dated of PCS JB Officers	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-08-2026

Active Procurement Tenders by NCH

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Electrode Class A2 TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Eligible Bidders for Technical Evaluation RFP for Selection of System Integr	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Eligible Bidders in the Technical Bid TENDER Called for Purchase of Bicycles	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Equal Opportunity Cell Eoc 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 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 2024-02-24. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NCH Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NCH Authority recruitment portal, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal, educational, and contact details, and generate a unique login ID and password.

Log in to the portal, select the Accounts Officer post, and fill out the detailed application form including academic qualifications, professional experience in finance, and preferred exam centers.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, degree certificates, CA/CMA/MBA Finance credentials, caste certificate (if applicable), signature, and a recent passport-sized photograph in specified formats.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via integrated payment gateways using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to download the generated transaction receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card prior to the scheduled examination date.

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: Computer Based Screening Test	120 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General Awareness, and Basic Computer Applications.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Advanced Financial Accounting, Costing, Corporate Laws, Income Tax, GST, Government Financial Rules (GFR 2017), and Audit Procedures.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Personal Interview	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Assessment of communication skills, domain knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and verification of original academic and professional credentials.
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Merit List	Qualifying, No Marks	Standard medical fitness evaluation as per Central Civil Services rules and final ranking based on cumulative CBT and Interview scores.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Accounts Officer position at the NCH Authority is classified under Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, corresponding to a pre-revised Grade Pay of Rs. 5400. The entry-level basic pay for this cadre is established at Rs. 56,100 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53%, amounting to Rs. 29,733, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities calculated at 30% (Rs. 16,830), the compensation package is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816) brings the total Transport Allowance to Rs. 11,016. This results in an estimated Gross Monthly Salary of Rs. 1,13,679. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 1,04,000, offering excellent financial stability.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the consolidated guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, statutory reservations are strictly implemented for this recruitment. Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunity across all categories.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Accounts Officer

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the CBT?

The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/EWS, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD categories, though final selection depends on the merit list.

Will there be normalization of marks across shifts?

Yes, if the CBT is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure fairness and parity among candidates.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement?

Selected candidates must execute a service surety bond of Rupees Two Lakhs to serve the NCH Authority for a minimum period of two years.

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

The newly recruited Accounts Officer will be on probation for a period of two years, during which their performance and conduct will be closely evaluated.

Does the syllabus include Government Financial Rules (GFR)?

Yes, a significant portion of the domain specialization paper focuses on GFR 2017, Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, and government budgeting procedures.

Where will the initial posting of the selected candidates be?

The initial posting will be at the Headquarters of the NCH Authority in New Delhi, with liability to be transferred anywhere in India as per administrative requirements.