CAG Senior Accounts Officer Senior Audit Officer Recruitment Rules 2026 notice has been issued by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, New Delhi. The notice informs stakeholders about the proposed amendment to the Recruitment Rules for the posts of Senior Accounts Officer and Senior Audit Officer in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.
Under the CAG Senior Accounts Officer Senior Audit Officer Recruitment Rules 2026, the Indian Audit and Accounts Department proposes to amend the Recruitment Rules governing the posts of Senior Accounts Officer and Senior Audit Officer. The draft notification and schedule outlining the proposed rules have been prepared in accordance with instructions issued by the Department of Personnel and Training.
The CAG Senior Accounts Officer Senior Audit Officer Recruitment Rules 2026 notice clarifies that the document has been issued only to invite comments and suggestions from stakeholders regarding the draft Recruitment Rules. The notice specifically states that it should not be interpreted as a vacancy circular or advertisement for recruitment.
According to the CAG Senior Accounts Officer Senior Audit Officer Recruitment Rules 2026, the draft Recruitment Rules and schedule have been uploaded on the official website of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Stakeholders are invited to review the draft and submit comments or suggestions in the specified format mentioned in the notice.
The CAG Senior Accounts Officer Senior Audit Officer Recruitment Rules 2026 provides details regarding the number of posts, classification, pay level, qualifications, and recruitment methods for the posts of Senior Accounts Officer and Senior Audit Officer in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.
The CAG Senior Accounts Officer/Senior Audit Officer Recruitment Rules 2026 schedule indicates that the posts fall under the General Central Service category and are classified as Group ‘A’ Gazetted Non-Ministerial positions. Both posts are placed in Level-10 of the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission.
The CAG Senior Accounts Officer Senior Audit Officer Recruitment Rules 2026 also describes the proposed method of recruitment, which includes promotion, limited departmental competitive examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission, and direct recruitment through UPSC.
Stakeholders interested in the CAG Senior Accounts Officer Senior Audit Officer Recruitment Rules 2026 must submit their comments or suggestions in the prescribed format before the specified deadline mentioned in the notice.
CAG Senior Accounts Officer Senior Audit Officer Recruitment Rules 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India |
| Department | Indian Audit and Accounts Department |
| Notice Type | Draft Recruitment Rules – Inviting Comments |
| Posts Covered | Senior Accounts Officer, Senior Audit Officer |
| Service Category | General Central Service |
| Classification | Group ‘A’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Pay Level | Level 10 (Rs. 56100 – 177500) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Submission of Comments | 26.03.2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Senior Accounts Officer | 719 |
| Senior Audit Officer | 5143 |
Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised University or Institute |
| Computer Qualification | Higher secondary certificate with computer proficiency subject OR CCC course of NIELIT OR Diploma/Certificate in Computer Application from recognised institute |
| Language Proficiency | Language proficiency for the language specified for the State in which recruitment takes place |
Desirable Qualifications
| Qualification |
|---|
| Chartered Accountant |
| Cost Accountant |
| Company Secretary |
| Masters in Commerce |
| Masters in Business Studies |
| Masters in Business Administration (Finance) |
| Masters in Business Economics |
Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age for Direct Recruits | Not exceeding 32 years |
Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Accounts Officer | Level 10 | Rs. 56100 – 177500 |
| Senior Audit Officer | Level 10 | Rs. 56100 – 177500 |
Application Process
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| Submission Mode | Speed Post |
| Address | Shri Sumeet Kumar, Asstt. C&AG (N), O/o the C&AG of India, 9 Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, New Delhi – 110124 |
| Submission Requirement | Comments or suggestions on draft Recruitment Rules |
Documents Required
Not Mentioned in the Official Notification.
Important Instructions
- This notice invites comments and suggestions on draft Recruitment Rules.
- The notice should not be treated as a vacancy circular or recruitment advertisement.
- Stakeholders must submit comments in the format specified in the notice.
- The draft notification and schedule are available on the official website of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
- Comments must reach the office before the closing date mentioned in the notice.