NIPERAHM Recruitment Dossier

Accountant Grade

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Accountant Grade 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 Direct Recruitment	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 Grade?

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

Access the official NIPERAHM recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, valid email, and mobile number to generate unique login credentials.

Log in to upload scanned copies of essential documents, including educational certificates, experience letters, caste validity certificates, and recent passport-sized photographs in the prescribed JPEG/PDF formats.

Fill out the detailed online application form, selecting the Accountant Grade cadre, and carefully verify all entered academic and professional details before proceeding to the next step.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via integrated payment gateways using Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or UPI, and download the generated payment receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form, print the confirmation page, and monitor the portal for the release of the CBT admit cards, which must be downloaded prior to the exam.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Accountant Grade 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: CBT Screening	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, General English, General Awareness, Basic Computer Literacy
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Corporate Accounting, Financial Management, Government Financial Rules (GFR 2017), Double Entry Bookkeeping, Income Tax and GST Regulations
Stage 3: Skill Test & Document Verification	Qualifying, 60 Minutes	Tally ERP/Prime Practical Test, MS Excel Spreadsheets and Formulas, Verification of Original Academic Credentials, Caste and Experience Certificate Validation
Stage 4: Medical Examination & Merit List	Qualifying	Comprehensive Medical Fitness Examination, Authorized Medical Board Evaluation, Final Merit List Compilation

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Accountant Grade at NIPERAHM is positioned at Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with an initial Entry Basic Pay of Rs. 35,400. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 18,762), the compensation package is highly competitive. For a Class Y city like Ahmedabad, the House Rent Allowance (HRA) at 20% amounts to Rs. 7,080. Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), totaling Rs. 5,508. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately Rs. 66,750. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 5,416) and Professional Tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 60,500. This structured pay scale ensures financial stability and aligns with the 8th CPC projections for future upward revisions.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the Accountant Grade at NIPERAHM 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), alongside mandated percentages for SC, ST, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) categories. Age relaxation is granted as per rules: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 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.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Accountant Grade

What is the probation period for the Accountant Grade at NIPERAHM?

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

Is there a service bond or agreement required upon joining?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service agreement or surety bond to serve the institute for a minimum period of one to two years as specified in the offer letter.

How are the cut-off marks and normalization calculated for the CBT?

If the CBT is conducted in multiple shifts, multi-shift normalization based on percentile scores is applied. Cut-offs are determined based on vacancy ratios, exam difficulty, and category-specific thresholds.

What are the primary posting locations for this cadre?

The primary posting will be at the NIPER Ahmedabad campus; however, the service carries an all-India transfer liability to other NIPER campuses or central offices if required.

Is proficiency in accounting software mandatory for selection?

Yes, candidates must pass a qualifying Skill Test in Tally and MS Excel, demonstrating proficiency in voucher entry, ledger maintenance, and financial reporting.

Will the syllabus align with the 8th CPC or standard government accounting?

The domain syllabus is aligned with standard professional accounting bodies and the Government Financial Rules (GFR 2017) of the Government of India, ensuring robust administrative competency.