UPSC Junior Accounts Officer Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a vacancy circular to fill 02 posts of Junior Accounts Officer in its office on a deputation (including short-term contract) basis. This is a Group-B, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post under the General Central Service. The pay is fixed at Level-8 (Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The last date to apply is 20 April 2026.

UPSC Junior Accounts Officer Recruitment 2026 - 02 Posts

The Union Public Service Commission, India's premier constitutional body responsible for conducting civil services examinations and advising on government appointments, is looking to fill 2 Junior Accounts Officer positions at its headquarters in Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi. This vacancy circular (File No. A-35021/02/2020-Admn.II) was issued on 19 February 2026. If you are a serving government officer with experience in accounts and finance, this is a great chance to work at one of India's most respected institutions.

Who Can Apply?

This post is open on deputation basis for officers currently working in:

• Central Government
• State Governments or Union Territories
• Universities or recognized research institutes
• Public sector undertakings
• Statutory or autonomous organisations

Eligibility Condition (a) - Service Requirement

You must meet one of these conditions:

• Option 1: Hold an analogous post on regular basis (or equivalent) in your parent cadre or department, OR
• Option 2: Have 2 years of regular service in the grade at Level-7 (Rs. 44,900-1,42,400) in the pay matrix in your parent cadre or department

Eligibility Condition (b) - Qualification and Experience

Along with the service requirement above, you must also have one of these:

• Option 1: Passed the Subordinate Accounts Service (SAS) examination or equivalent examination conducted by any of the organised Accounts Departments of the Central Government, OR
• Option 2: Successfully completed training in cash and accounts conducted by the Institute of Secretariat and Management (or equivalent training) with 4 years of experience in cash, accounts, and budget work

Important Notes:

• Officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for deputation
• Deputationists are not eligible for promotion

Age Limit

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

Salary

• Pay Level: Level-8 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix
• Pay Range: Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100 per month (basic pay)
• Grade Pay (pre-revised): Rs. 4,800 (Pay Band 2: Rs. 9,300-34,800)
• Dearness Allowance: 60% of basic pay (as per January 2026 rates)
• House Rent Allowance: 27% of basic pay for Delhi (X-category city)
• Transport Allowance: Rs. 3,600 per month (higher TPTA rate for Delhi)
• Estimated gross salary (minimum): Approximately Rs. 92,600 per month
• Pay and deputation terms are regulated under DoPT O.M. No.6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010 (as amended)

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification. This is a deputation vacancy where applications are forwarded through proper channel.

Selection Process

This is a deputation post and does not involve any written exam or interview conducted by UPSC for candidates. The selection is based on:

1. Merit-based screening of applications received through proper channel
2. Document verification of eligibility, service records, and ACRs

The deputation period (including short-term contract) shall ordinarily not exceed 3 years.

How to Apply

You need to apply through both online and offline modes:

1. Fill the Bio-data form (Annexure-I) in duplicate as per the prescribed proforma given in the vacancy circular
2. Get the forwarding certificate (Annexure-II) from your employer or Head of Office
3. Attach the required documents (see below)
4. Apply online on the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in/vacancy-circulars
5. Send the completed application by post to: Ms Aparna Srivastava, US (Admn.II), Room No. 11, Annexe Building, UPSC, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069

Note: Applications not forwarded through proper channel or received without required certificates and documents will not be accepted.

Required Documents

• Integrity Certificate
• Statement of penalties (major/minor) imposed during the last 10 years (if no penalty, submit a nil certificate)
• Vigilance Clearance Certificate
• Attested photocopies of ACRs for the last 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25), attested by an officer of the rank of Under Secretary or above
• Forwarding Certificate from employer (Annexure-II format)

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 19 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 20 April 2026 (within 60 days of publication in Employment News)

Note: The Government encourages gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Handle checking of all types of bills, supplementary bills, and contingent bills for TA/DA, honorarium, grants, wages, professional services, office expenses, and other administrative expenditure
• Manage pay and allowances processing for all employees including Chairman/Members, Group A, C, and Ex-Cadre officials
• Prepare and verify budget estimates, revised estimates, and appropriation accounts of UPSC
• Monitor quarterly income tax returns (24Q and 26Q), income tax assessment, and Form-16/16A generation
• Keep records of GPF advance/withdrawal, HBA, motor car and PC advance registers
• Work on reconciliation of expenditure, bill control registers, and monthly expenditure statements under Major Head 2051
• Assist in preparing replies to audit objections, Parliament questions, and parliamentary standing committee queries
• Follow up on post-retiral benefits including pension, gratuity, DCRG, leave encashment, and CGEGIS for retired officials