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Accounts Officer Asst Accounts Officer

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

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NITP Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Level-14 (₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200) Cutoff Date: 2025-05-02 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	Level-14 (₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200)	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 Level-14 (₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200) 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 2025-05-02. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NITP Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NIT Patna recruitment portal, click on the non-teaching recruitment link, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email ID and mobile number.

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

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, degree certificates, experience certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), and a recent passport-sized photograph and signature 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 generated fee receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, print the confirmation page for future reference, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the CBT admit cards.

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 Test (CBT) Screening	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness and Current Affairs
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Test	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Government Accounting Rules 1990, General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017, FRSR (Fundamental Rules and Supplementary Rules), NPS and Pension Rules, Audit and Commercial Accounts
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying / No Marks	Verification of Original Academic Degrees, Experience Certificates Validation, Caste and Category Certificate Check, Standard Medical Fitness Examination by Authorized Medical Board
Stage 4: Final Merit List Formulation	Based on Stage 2 Marks	Compilation of Stage 2 Domain Test Scores, Application of Tie-Breaking Rules, Category-wise Merit Allocation, Final Recommendation by NIT Patna Board of Governors

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Accounts Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer positions at NIT Patna are mapped to Level 10 (Entry Basic Pay of INR 56,100) and Level 7 (Entry Basic Pay of INR 44,900) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix respectively. For a Level 10 Accounts Officer, the monthly compensation structure includes a Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at the current rate of 53% (INR 29,733). House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Patna (Class Y city) is allocated at 20% of the basic pay (INR 11,220). Transport Allowance (TA) is set at INR 3,600 plus DA on TA (INR 1,908), totaling INR 5,508. This yields a robust Gross Monthly Salary of approximately INR 1,02,561. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (INR 8,583) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately INR 93,000, making it a highly lucrative central government cadre.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the Accounts cadre at NIT Patna strictly adheres to the statutory reservation policies mandated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. 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-NCL), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A vertical reservation of 10% is strictly implemented for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in accordance with central guidelines, women candidates and SC/ST/PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee to promote diversity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Accounts Officer Asst Accounts Offi

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the CBT and Domain Specialization tests?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is 40% for General/EWS candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates, though actual merit cutoffs are typically higher depending on vacancy ratios.

Is there a normalization process applied to the exam scores?

Yes, if the Computer Based Test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method approved by DoPT is utilized to ensure parity across sessions.

Does this recruitment require a service bond to be executed upon joining?

No, there is no mandatory service bond, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period and provide a minimum of one month's notice before resigning.

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

The selected candidates will be on a probation period of two years, which may be extended by the competent authority at NIT Patna based on performance evaluation.

Are professional qualifications like CA, ICWA, or MBA Finance given preference in the syllabus or selection?

While the syllabus is uniform, candidates possessing CA, ICWA, or MBA (Finance) receive preference during the document verification and interview/screening stages for the Accounts Officer post.

What are the primary posting locations for the selected Accounts Officers?

The primary and permanent posting location is the NIT Patna campus. However, officers are liable for transfer to any extension centers or satellite campuses as decided by the Institute.