Assistant Accounts Officer – SSC
Quick Info
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹47,600 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University; professional qualifications like CA/CS/MBA are desirable.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — refer official notification for details on the Subordinate Accounts Service exam during probation.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Applications are invited for the Assistant Accounts Officer role in the Indian Audit & Accounts Department, a premier Group B Gazetted post. This position features a competitive salary range of ₹47,600–₹1,51,100 per month, aligned with Pay Level 8 of the 7th CPC. A Bachelor's Degree is the mandatory requirement, though candidates with professional accounting backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. This role is ideal for those seeking a stable government career with significant responsibilities in financial auditing and accounting.
- The maximum age limit is 30 years, with a minimum age requirement of 18 years as of the cutoff date.
- Selection involves a multi-stage Computer Based Examination including a specialized paper on Finance and Economics.
- Proficiency in the regional language of the allocated state is required at the matriculation level.
- The application fee is ₹100, while women and reserved category candidates are completely exempted.
- Recruits are liable for All India Service and may be posted in various offices across the country.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level-8 (₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100) in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
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 salary for Assistant Accounts Officer is in Pay Level 8, which is ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100 per month.
A Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University is required; professional degrees like CA or MBA Finance are desirable.
Yes, candidates must qualify in Tier-I and Tier-II, including Paper-III (General Studies-Finance and Economics).