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CGA Withholding Deputation Applications for Assistant Accounts Officers Till May 2026

CGA Withholding Deputation Applications for Assistant Accounts Officers Till May 2026

CGA Withholds Deputation Applications for Assistant Accounts Officers Till May 31, 2026

Office Memorandum No: A-65061(55)/112/2022-Group B-CGA-Part(7)/475
Date: November 10, 2025
Issuing Authority: Controller General of Accounts (CGA), Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure

Key Highlights

The Controller General of Accounts (CGA) has issued an important Office Memorandum regarding the forwarding of deputation applications for Assistant Accounts Officers (AAOs). This decision comes in response to the current vacancy position and anticipated vacancies in the AAO grade.

Important Decision

The Competent Authority has decided to withhold the forwarding of deputation applications for Assistant Accounts Officers until May 31, 2026. This measure has been taken considering the prevailing vacancy situation and upcoming vacancies in the AAO grade.

Effective Date

The withholding of deputation applications will become effective from November 15, 2025.

Important Exemptions

The withholding decision will not be applicable in the following cases:

  • Any AAO wanting to apply for Direct Recruitment
  • Officers who are already out on deputation

Reference Document

This Office Memorandum makes reference to an earlier OM No. A-65061(55)/81/2021-Group B-CGA/335 dated September 6, 2022, on the same subject matter.

Issuing Authority Details

Signed by: Jyoti Vinod
Designation: Sr. Accounts Officer (HR-3)
Office: Controller General of Accounts
Address: Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan, E-Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi – 110023

What This Means for AAOs

Assistant Accounts Officers planning to apply for deputation positions should be aware that their applications will not be forwarded by the CGA office from November 15, 2025, until May 31, 2026. However, those interested in direct recruitment opportunities or officers already on deputation remain unaffected by this decision.

This directive has been issued with the approval of the Competent Authority and is effective immediately for all concerned officers under the CGA.

Download Official Order

Source: Controller General of Accounts (CGA), Ministry of Finance, Government of India
Document Reference: E-13057, OM No. A-65061(55)/112/2022-Group B-CGA-Part(7)/475
Date of Issue: November 10, 2025

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