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Accountant Direct Recruitment

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Accountant Direct Recruitment administered by NIPERAHM Authority (West Bengal).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIPERAHM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-07-22 Posting Jurisdiction: West Bengal

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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. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	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 NIPERAHM

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Accountant Grade	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-07-22
Accountant Under Nandigram Health District	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-07-22
Agricultural Sciences	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-07-22
Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board Asrb	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-07-22

Active Procurement Tenders by NIPERAHM

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Feb 04 2016 Dept of Zoology TENDER for Purchase of Equipment Doz Cas	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Feb 05 2016 Dept of Physics TENDER Phy Dst Pt 2016 01 Dt 05 02 2	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Feb 09 2018 Dept of Botanay TENDER for Procurement of Computational Ser	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
First Statutes for NIT S 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 Accountant Direct Recruitment?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) 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 2026-07-22. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NIPERAHM Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Visit the official NIPER Ahmedabad recruitment portal to initiate the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email, mobile number, and basic personal details to generate unique login credentials.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, entering academic qualifications, professional accounting experience, and preference for exam centers.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, degree certificates, category certificates, signature, and a recent passport-sized photograph conforming to specified dimensions and file sizes.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via integrated payment gateways (debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI), ensuring to download and save the generated payment receipt.

Submit the finalized application form and download the confirmation page; the admit card will be issued on the portal at least two weeks before the scheduled examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Accountant Direct Recruitment 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 (CBT)	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General Awareness with a focus on current economic affairs
Stage 2: Domain Knowledge Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Advanced Accounting, Financial Management, Costing, Government Budgeting, GFR 2017, Double Entry Bookkeeping, Taxation (GST and Income Tax)
Stage 3: Skill Test (Computer Proficiency)	Qualifying Only, 45 Minutes	Practical test on MS Excel, Tally ERP/Prime, Preparation of balance sheets, Data entry speed assessment
Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying	Verification of original academic certificates, Category claims, Experience certificates, Standard medical fitness examination by authorized medical officers

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Accountant post at NIPERAHM is classified under Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, featuring an entry basic pay of Rs. 35,400. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently set at 53% (amounting to Rs. 18,762), the salary structure is highly competitive. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y cities like Ahmedabad is calculated at 20% of the basic pay, which equals Rs. 7,080. 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. 66,750. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) account for 10% of the sum of basic pay and DA (Rs. 5,416), alongside minor deductions for Professional Tax and CGHS. Consequently, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary for a newly recruited Accountant is approximately Rs. 60,500, offering an excellent financial start in central government service.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. It provides a vertical reservation of 10% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), alongside standard quotas for SC, ST, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. Age relaxation is granted up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). In compliance with central mandates, women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee to promote diversity and equal opportunity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Accountant Direct Recruitment

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for the CBT?

The minimum qualifying marks in the Computer Based Test are 50% for General/EWS candidates and 45% for reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) candidates to be eligible for the next stage.

Will there be normalization of marks across different exam shifts?

Yes, if the CBT is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method approved by DoPT will be applied to ensure fair evaluation across varying difficulty levels.

Is there a service agreement bond required upon joining as an Accountant?

No, there is no mandatory service agreement bond for the Accountant post, but selected candidates must serve the stipulated probation period successfully.

What is the duration of the probation period for direct recruits?

Newly recruited Accountants will be on a probation period of two years, during which their performance and conduct will be monitored before confirmation in the permanent cadre.

Does the syllabus include central government financial rules?

Yes, the domain syllabus heavily features General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017, Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, and fundamental rules governing government accounting and budgeting.

Where will the selected Accountants be posted?

The primary posting will be at the NIPER Ahmedabad campus; however, the services are transferrable to any other NIPER campus across India under exceptional administrative requirements.