• Name: PO & RMS Accountant Examination

• Conducted by: Department of Posts, India

• Frequency: Typically held annually

• Mode: Written examination with theoretical and practical components

• Eligibility: Postal Assistants (PAs) or Sorting Assistants (SAs) with a minimum of 3 years of service as of the eligibility deadline

Salary Details

1. Postal Assistant in SBCO

• Basic Pay: ₹9,910

• Grade Pay: ₹2,400

• Pay Scale: ₹5,200–₹20,200

• Gross Pay:

  • X Cities: ₹35,181

  • Y Cities: ₹31,343

  • Z Cities: ₹29,306

• Net Salary (after deductions): ₹32,565 (X Cities), ₹28,728 (Y Cities), ₹26,690 (Z Cities)

• Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), Medical Allowances, and other special allowances

Note: Salaries may vary based on city classification and other factors.

2. Accountant at India Post

• Estimated Average Salary: ₹26,750 per year

• Salary Range: ₹19,875 (25th percentile) to ₹38,700 (75th percentile) annually 

Note: These figures are based on available data and may vary.

Career Growth

Promotion Path for Postal Assistants

After 5 years of service:

Eligible to appear for the Inspector of Posts/Postmaster Examination

Potential promotions include Assistant Postmaster, Postal Inspector, Superintendent of Post Offices, and Senior Superintendent of Post Offices.

Key Responsibilities of SBCO Accountant

Transaction Verification & Voucher Examination:

Examine lists of transactions (SB-60) from Head Offices (H.O.) and Sub-Offices (S.O.)

Conduct general checks of vouchers for completeness and validity

Verify that account numbers, amounts, and interest on closed accounts match the corresponding vouchers 

Journal Management & Financial Reconciliation:

Maintain the Consolidated Journal (SB-72)

Reconcile daily and progressive totals across all columns in the journal

Ensure totals match the corresponding figures in the Head Office Cash Book