UIDAI Assistant Account Officer Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is hiring 1 Assistant Account Officer at its Head Office in New Delhi on deputation basis (Foreign Service terms). The post carries Pay Matrix Level-8 (Rs. 47,600 - Rs. 1,51,100) under the 7th Central Pay Commission. You need to send your application through proper channel before 20 May 2026. Only serving government officers with the right qualifications and experience can apply.

UIDAI Assistant Account Officer Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

UIDAI is the statutory authority responsible for issuing Aadhaar numbers to all residents of India. It works under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). This recruitment is for the Assistant Account Officer position at the UIDAI Head Office, 4th Floor, Bangla Sahib Road, Gole Market, New Delhi. The deputation is on Foreign Service terms for a period of up to 5 years.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

You must be a serving officer from one of these backgrounds:

• Central Government officers holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre/department
• OR officers with 3 years of regular service in Pay Matrix Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 - Rs. 1,42,400)
• OR officers with 5 years of regular service in Pay Matrix Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400)
• OR officers from State Government, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), or Autonomous Organisations holding regular posts in corresponding grades with the required experience

Additionally, you must have one of the following:

• Professional qualification as Chartered Accountant (CA), Cost Accountant, or MBA (Finance)
• OR passed the SAS/equivalent examination of the organized Accounts Cadre of Central/State Government
• OR successfully completed Cash & Accounts Training organized by ISTM
• OR at least 5 years of experience in handling accounts-related work

Desirable Qualification

• Basic skills for working in a computerized office environment

Other Conditions

• Only officers who have completed at least 5 years of government service may apply
• Minimum 3 years of residual service is required as on the closing date
• Private candidates are not eligible since this is a deputation post

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 56 years as on the closing date of application (20 May 2026)

Salary

• Pay Matrix Level-8 under the 7th Central Pay Commission
• Basic pay range: Rs. 47,600 - Rs. 1,51,100 per month
• During deputation, your salary, allowances, joining time, medical benefits, and travelling allowance will follow UIDAI regulations
• You can continue with the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) from your parent organization, or use UIDAI's Medical Reimbursement Scheme
• Aadhaar Housing Complex for residential accommodation may be available at DDU Marg, New Delhi

Application Fee

• No application fee is required for this deputation post

Selection Process

1. Screening of applications based on eligibility criteria
2. Document verification of qualifications, experience, and service records
3. Interview (if required, at the discretion of UIDAI)

There is no written examination for this post. Selection is based on your qualifications, experience, and service record. Officers holding analogous posts in the parent organisation may be preferred.

How to Apply

1. Download the Application Form (Annex I) from the official UIDAI notification
2. Fill in all details carefully in the prescribed format
3. Get the Certificate from your Forwarding Officer (Annex II) along with cadre clearance from your Cadre Controlling Authority
4. Attach attested copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years (attested by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary)
5. Send the complete application through proper channel to: Director (HR), Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), 4th Floor, Bangla Sahib Road, Behind Kali Mandir, Gole Market, New Delhi - 110 001
6. Make sure your application reaches before 20 May 2026 — late or incomplete applications will not be considered

Important Dates

• Notification date: 20 March 2026
• Last date to apply: 20 May 2026

• Handle accounting and financial management tasks for UIDAI Head Office
• Prepare budget estimates, revised estimates, and expenditure statements
• Monitor funds utilization and ensure compliance with government financial rules
• Manage salary processing, allowances, and employee claims
• Keep records of receipts and payments following government accounting standards
• Assist in internal and external audit processes and prepare audit responses
• Work with banks and treasury for fund management and reconciliation
• Follow all applicable government financial rules, GFR provisions, and UIDAI regulations