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Accounts Officer Asst Accounts Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Accounts Officer Asst Accounts Officer administered by NCMEI Authority (Uttar Pradesh).

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

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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 Asst 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 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NCMEI Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Visit the official NCMEI or Ministry of Education recruitment portal, initiate One-Time Registration by providing basic personal, contact, and educational details to generate a unique candidate ID.

Log in with OTR credentials, select the Accounts Officer or Assistant Accounts Officer post, and meticulously fill out the detailed academic, professional experience, and service history fields.

Upload scanned high-resolution copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, degree certificates, professional accounting qualifications, caste certificates, and passport-sized photographs in the specified formats.

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

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page for future reference, and regularly check the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card before the exam.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Accounts Officer Asst 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	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness with focus on Indian Economy
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Government Accounting Rules and Compilation, General Financial Rules (GFR 2017), Central Civil Services Pension Rules, Fundamental Rules and Supplementary Rules (FR & SR)
Stage 3: Document Verification and Personal Interview	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Verification of original academic and professional credentials, Assessment of administrative capability, Knowledge of minority educational rights and NCMEI Act
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Medical Examination	Qualifying Stage	Medical fitness standards evaluation as per Central Government rules, Character and antecedent verification

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) cadre at the NCMEI Authority is positioned at Level 8 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, featuring an entry basic pay of INR 47,600. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (amounting to INR 25,228), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities (like Delhi, where NCMEI is headquartered) calculated at 30% (amounting to INR 14,280), the salary structure is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is provided at INR 7,200 plus DA on TA (INR 3,816), totaling INR 11,016. This culminates in a robust Gross Monthly Salary of approximately INR 98,124. After mandatory statutory deductions, including 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) (INR 7,283) and CGHS/Professional Tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately INR 89,841, offering excellent financial stability.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the NCMEI Authority strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines. Age relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), subject to the submission of a valid income and asset certificate. Women candidates, SC, ST, and PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee. All reservation benefits require valid certificates issued by competent authorities in the prescribed Central Government format.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Accounts Officer Asst Accounts Offi

What is the minimum eligibility criteria for the Assistant Accounts Officer post?

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university and have passed the Subordinate Accounts Service (SAS) examination or possess equivalent experience in government accounting.

Is there a probation period for the selected Accounts Officer?

Yes, selected candidates will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and adaptability to government accounting procedures will be evaluated.

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

If the Computer Based Test is conducted across multiple shifts, a standard equi-percentile normalization method will be applied to ensure fair and balanced grading.

What is the primary posting location for the selected officers?

The primary posting location is at the NCMEI headquarters in New Delhi, although officers are subject to all-India service liability under exceptional administrative requirements.

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

No service bond is required, but candidates must submit a character and antecedent verification form along with a medical fitness certificate from an authorized medical board.

What is the syllabus weightage for financial rules versus general aptitude?

The domain-specific section on Government Accounting and Financial Rules carries 70% of the total weightage, while General Aptitude and English carry the remaining 30%.