Eligibility Criteria

• Cadre Eligibility: Open to Group 'C' employees (e.g., MTS, Postman, PA/SA) with requisite regular service in the pay levels specified.

• Service Eligibility: Candidates must have completed the required number of years in their current pay level, as per the departmental guidelines.

• Age Limit: Age relaxations apply as per government norms for reserved categories.

• Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university is typically required.

Examination Pattern

• Mode: The examination is conducted in an open book format.

• Papers:

  • Paper I: Financial Rules and Procedures, Bookkeeping.

  • Paper II: Practical Application of Financial Rules.

• Duration: 3 hours per paper.

• Maximum Marks: 100 per paper.

• Qualifying Marks: Candidates must achieve a minimum of 45% in each paper and 50% aggregate to qualify.

Salary Details

• Pay Level: Level 8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100) as per the 7th Pay Commission.

• Grade Pay: ₹4,800.

• In-hand Salary: Approximately ₹70,000 to ₹80,000 per month, depending on the city of posting and applicable allowances.

• Allowances:

  • Dearness Allowance (DA): As per government norms.

  • House Rent Allowance (HRA): Varies by city classification (X, Y, Z cities).

  • Transport Allowance (TA): As per government norms.

Career Growth

• Promotional Path:

  1. Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO)

  2. Accounts Officer (AO)

  3. Senior Accounts Officer (SAO)

  4. Principal Accounts Officer (PAO)

• Advancement Criteria: Promotions are based on departmental service, performance in departmental examinations, and availability of vacancies.

• Training: Candidates may undergo training programs to enhance their skills and knowledge for higher responsibilities.