Assistant Audit Officer – SSC
Quick Info
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹47,600 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline; preference for CA, CMA, CS, M.Com, or MBA (Finance).
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior work experience is required for this Gazetted post.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Staff Selection Commission is recruiting for the prestigious Assistant Audit Officer position within the Indian Audit & Accounts Department under the C&AG. This Group B Gazetted post offers a lucrative monthly pay scale of ₹47,600–₹1,51,100 under Pay Level 8. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university to be eligible for this high-status role. It is a unique opportunity to join the only Gazetted post offered through the CGL examination, providing excellent career progression and administrative authority.
- Age limit is 18–30 years with applicable relaxations for reserved categories like SC, ST, and OBC.
- Selection is based on the Tier-I and Tier-II Computer Based Examinations, specifically requiring Paper-III of Tier-II.
- Candidates with a CA, CMA, CS, or M.Com degree are given desirable preference during the selection process.
- The application mode is strictly online via the official SSC portal with a deadline of June 22, 2026.
- Successful recruits will undergo a probation period and must pass the Subordinate Audit Service Examination for confirmation.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level-8 (₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100) in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix plus applicable central government allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Tier-I: Computer Based Examination (Objective Type) Tier-II: Computer Based Examination (Paper-I, II, and III) Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for specific posts Document Verification by User Departments
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS: ₹100 Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM: Exempted
Reservation
Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM, and PwBD as per Government Orders.
ESM reservation is applicable for Group C posts only.
Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.
PwBD candidates receive up to 15 years of age relaxation depending on category.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC website at https://ssc.gov.in.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered on the new portal.
- Login using your Registration Number and Password.
- Click on the 'Apply' link in the 'Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026' section.
- Fill in the required details and upload a live photograph and scanned signature.
- Pay the application fee online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Cards.
- Review the application form and submit.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Assistant Audit Officer role carries a Pay Level 8 scale ranging from ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100 per month plus allowances.
The essential qualification is a Bachelor's Degree in any subject from a recognized University or Institute.
The age limit for this post is 18 to 30 years as of August 1, 2026.