UPSC Recruitment 2025: Accounts Officer (Level-9) on Deputation Basis

UPSC Recruitment 2025: Accounts Officer (Level-9) on Deputation Basis

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites applications for the post of Accounts Officer (General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) in Level-9 of the Pay Matrix on Deputation (Including Short Term Contract) basis.

Important Dates

• Date of Vacancy Circular: 01.02.2025
• Last Date for Application: Within 60 days of the publication in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar

Vacancy Details

• Post Name: Accounts Officer (General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial)
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Pay Scale: Level-9 of the Pay Matrix (Rs. 53100-167800)

Eligibility Criteria

1. Deputation (Including Short Term Contract):

• Officers of Central Government/State Governments/Union territories/Universities/recognized research institutes/public sector undertakings/statutory or autonomous organizations.
• Holding analogous posts on a regular basis or with two years’ service in Level-8 of the Pay Matrix.
• Educational Qualifications and Experience:
  • Pass in Subordinate Accounts Services or equivalent exam with two years’ experience in cash, accounts, and budget work; or
  • Completion of training in cash and accounts with five years’ experience in cash, accounts, and budget work.

1. Age Limit:

• Maximum: 56 years as of the closing date of receipt of applications.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Pre-auditing and signing of all types of bills.
• Monitoring of budget and all reports and returns.
• Signing of various financial reports and last pay certificates.
• Liaison with Pay & Accounts Office, Principal Accounts Office, Bank of Maharashtra, other UPSC sections, and PFMS team.
• Coordination with vendors for income tax returns.
• Interaction with Ministry of Finance and other departments for fund allocation and audit settlements.
• Spot payments of TA to candidates and honorarium to advisors.
• Handling examination advances and adjustment bills.
• Implementation of tasks assigned by senior officers.

How to Apply

• Application Submission:
• Submit the application along with bio-data in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-I) and required certificates/documents to:
  • Shri K. N. Bhutia, Under Secretary (Admn.II), Room No. 11, Ground Floor, Annexe Building, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069 within 60 days of the publication of the Vacancy Circular.
• Ensure the application is forwarded through the proper channel with the necessary certificates.

Important Links

• Official Notification
• Application Form (Annexure-I)
• Certificate Proforma (Annexure-II)