UPSC Junior Accounts Officer Recruitment 2026 has been announced vide Vacancy Circular dated 19.02.2026 for filling up 02 posts of Junior Accounts Officer (General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) in Level-8 (Rs. 47600–151100) of the Pay Matrix in the Office of UPSC on deputation (including short-term contract) basis.
UPSC Junior Accounts Officer Recruitment 2026 invites applications from Officers of Central Government or State Government or Union Territories or Universities or recognized research institutions or public sector undertakings or statutory or autonomous organizations. The appointment is on deputation including short-term contract basis in accordance with the prescribed eligibility conditions.
UPSC Junior Accounts Officer Recruitment 2026 outlines the essential qualifications, experience, duties and responsibilities, age limit, period of deputation and procedure for forwarding applications through proper channel. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
UPSC Junior Accounts Officer Recruitment 2026 – Recruitment Overview
Please check the NOTIFICATION before applying
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission |
| Post Name | Junior Accounts Officer |
| Group | Group ‘B’ Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Pay Level | Level 8 (Rs. 47600–151100) |
| Mode of Recruitment | Deputation (including short-term contract) |
| Total Vacancies | 02 |
| Date of Vacancy Circular | 19.02.2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Vacancy Circular | 19.02.2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | Within 60 days of publication in Employment News |
| Closing Date for Age Limit | Closing date of receipt of applications |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Accounts Officer | 02 | Level 8 (Rs. 47600–151100) |
Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Service Condition | Holding analogous posts on regular basis; or with two years’ service in Level-7 (Rs. 44900–142400) in the pay matrix or equivalent |
| Educational Qualification | Passed Subordinate Accounts Service or equivalent examination conducted by organized Accounts Departments of the Central Government; or successfully completed training in cash and accounts course conducted by the Institute of Secretariat and Management or equivalent training with four years’ experience in cash, accounts and budget work |
| Departmental Officers | Officers in feeder category in direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for deputation |
Age Limit: Please check age using the AGE CALCULATOR
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications |
Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Matrix Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Accounts Officer | Level 8 | Rs. 47600–151100 |
Pay of the selected candidate shall be regulated as per Department of Personnel & Training O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010 as amended from time to time.
Application Process
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Through proper channel |
| Proforma | Prescribed proforma (Annexure-I) |
| Forwarding Authority | Cadre Controlling Authority |
| Address | Under Secretary (Admn.II), Room No. 11, Annexe Building, UPSC, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069 |
| Online Application | Candidates must also apply online on the website of UPSC under vacancy circulars |
Applications not forwarded through proper channel or received without requisite certificates and necessary documents shall not be entertained.
Documents Required
- Integrity certificate
- Statement of major/minor penalties imposed during last 10 years (or Nil certificate)
- Vigilance clearance certificate
- Attested photocopies of ACRs for the last five years (2020-21 to 2024-25)
- Bio-data in prescribed format
Important Instructions
- Period of deputation including short-term contract shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
- Deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.
- The candidates who apply for the post will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently.
- Government strives to have a workforce reflecting gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Applications not received within the stipulated period or without complete documents will not be considered.
Official Website / Reference
Official Website: https://www.upsc.gov.in
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