NITMANIPUR Recruitment Dossier

Accounts Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Accounts Officer administered by NITMANIPUR Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NITMANIPUR Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-05-19 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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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?

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 2026-05-19. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NITMANIPUR Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NIT Manipur recruitment portal, navigate to the non-teaching recruitment section, and complete the One-Time Registration by providing a valid email and mobile number.

Log in with generated credentials to fill out the detailed application form, entering personal details, academic qualifications, and professional accounts experience accurately.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, degree certificates, experience letters, caste certificate if applicable, signature, and a recent passport-sized photograph in specified formats.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via the integrated payment gateway using Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or UPI, and download the transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated PDF for future reference, and regularly check the portal for the release of the written exam admit cards.

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: Written Test (Screening)	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, General Awareness, Basic Computer Operations
Stage 2: Domain Knowledge Test (Descriptive)	100 Marks, 180 Minutes	Government Accounting, General Financial Rules (GFR 2017), CCS Pension & Leave Rules, Audit Procedures, Budgeting and Financial Management
Stage 3: Personal Interview	100 Marks, 30 Minutes	Leadership and Communication, Financial Decision Making, Problem Solving Scenarios, Knowledge of NIT Act and Statutes
Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Original Academic Degrees, Experience Certificates Validation, Caste/Category Validity Check, Physical Fitness Clearance

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Accounts Officer post at NIT Manipur is classified as a Group 'A' post, positioned at Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with an entry basic pay of Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 29,733), the salary is highly competitive. Since Imphal is classified as a Class 'Z' city, the House Rent Allowance (HRA) is calculated at 9% of the basic pay, amounting to Rs. 5,049. Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), totaling Rs. 5,508. The gross monthly salary accumulates to approximately Rs. 96,390. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583) and professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 87,390, subject to future 8th CPC revisions.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the post of Accounts Officer at NIT Manipur strictly adheres to the reservation policies mandated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Age relaxation is granted to reserved categories: 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) in line with central guidelines. Furthermore, women candidates and PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee, ensuring equal opportunity and promoting gender diversity within central autonomous institutions.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Accounts Officer

What are the minimum qualifying marks for the written and domain tests?

General and EWS candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks in each stage, while OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates require a minimum of 45% to qualify for the next stage of the selection process.

Is there a normalization process applied to the exam scores?

If the written examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard percentile-based normalization method approved by the DoPT will be applied to ensure equity and fairness across sessions.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for this post?

No, there is no mandatory service bond, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before being confirmed in the permanent cadre of the institute.

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

The selected candidates will be on probation for a period of two years, which may be extended by the competent authority based on performance evaluation and service conduct.

Does the exam include questions on the NIT Act and Statutes?

Yes, the Stage 2 Domain Knowledge Test includes specific questions regarding the NIT Act 2007, First Statutes of NITs, and the financial powers of NIT authorities.

Can the selected Accounts Officer be transferred outside Imphal?

No, the post is institutional and the primary posting will remain at the NIT Manipur campus in Imphal, though official tours to other institutes or ministries may be required.