NCST Recruitment Dossier

Accounts Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Accounts Officer administered by NCST Authority (Haryana).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NCST Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-02-28 Posting Jurisdiction: Haryana

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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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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
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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 2026-02-28. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NCST Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must visit the official NCST or UPSC recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal, educational, and contact details to generate unique login credentials.

Log in with OTR credentials to select the Accounts Officer post, then fill out the detailed application form with academic qualifications, professional experience, and preferred examination center choices.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate for age proof, degree certificates, caste/category certificates, and passport-sized photograph and signature conforming to the specified dimensions and formats.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, noting that female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are fully exempted from this payment.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page for future reference, 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 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 Recruitment Test (CBRT)	300 Marks, 120 Minutes	General English, Indian Economy, General Mental Ability, Current Events of National and International Importance
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	200 Marks, 120 Minutes	Government Accounting Rules 1990, Financial Management, General Financial Rules (GFR 2017), Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, Audit Procedures
Stage 3: Personal Interview	100 Marks, 30 Minutes	Assessment of personality, Communication skills, Leadership traits, Domain knowledge in public finance, Suitability for a constitutional body like NCST
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Stage	Verification of original academic certificates, Caste and experience certificates verification, Comprehensive medical fitness assessment by an authorized government medical board

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Accounts Officer post in the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) is a Group 'B' Gazetted position classified under Level 8 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Pay Band Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100). The entry-level basic pay is Rs. 47,600. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% (Rs. 25,228), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 14,280), and Transport Allowance (TA) at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 5,508), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately Rs. 92,616. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic + DA (Rs. 7,283) and Professional Tax/CGEGIS (Rs. 350), the estimated net in-hand monthly salary for a newly recruited Accounts Officer in a Class X city stands at approximately Rs. 84,983.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the consolidated guidelines and Office Memorandums (OM) 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 Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (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). Furthermore, all women candidates, SC, ST, and PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Accounts Officer

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written examination?

The minimum qualifying marks are determined by the commission, typically set at 50% for General/EWS, 45% for OBC, and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD categories in each paper.

Will there be normalization of marks across different shifts?

Yes, if the Computer Based Recruitment Test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard multi-shift percentile-based normalization method will be applied to ensure equity.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for the Accounts Officer post?

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

What is the duration of the probation period for a newly appointed Accounts Officer?

The selected candidates will be on probation for a period of two years, during which they must undergo prescribed training and pass departmental exams.

Does the syllabus include specific government accounting rules?

Yes, the syllabus heavily emphasizes the Government Accounting Rules 1990, Compilation of Treasury Rules, and the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017.

Where will the selected Accounts Officers be posted?

The initial posting will be at the NCST Headquarters in New Delhi, with transfer liabilities to any of its Regional Offices located across India.