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Inviting Comments on the Proposed Recruitment Rules for the Post of Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) (Level–8 in Pay Matrix)

Proposed Recruitment Rules for Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) - 2025

The Defence Accounts Department (DAD) has issued a notice inviting comments on the proposed revision of Recruitment Rules (RRs) for the post of Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO). This revision follows the publication of Recruitment Rules for Senior Accounts Officers and aims to streamline the promotion path for AAOs.

Important: Stakeholders and individuals are invited to submit their comments via Speed Post or email to hqadmin8.dad@hub.nic.in within 30 days from the date of the notice (published January 15, 2026).

Post Overview

Name of Post Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO)
Number of Posts 3720 (Subject to variation)
Classification General Central Services, Group 'B' Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
Pay Level Level-8 (Rs. 47,600 – 1,51,100)
Upgradation Non-functional upgradation to Level-9 after 4 years of regular service in Level-8

Eligibility & Recruitment Method

1. Age Limit

For direct recruits, the age limit is not exceeding 30 years. Government servants may receive a relaxation of up to five years in accordance with Central Government orders.

2. Educational Qualifications

  • Essential: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.
  • Desirable: Commerce Graduate, or holding ICWA/CA/CS from recognized institutes.

3. Method of Recruitment

Vacancies will be filled in the following order of priority:

  1. Promotion
  2. Deputation/Absorption (if promotion fails)
  3. Direct Recruitment (if both above fail)

Promotion Criteria & Feeder Grades

Departmental candidates must have successfully completed their probation and passed the Subordinate Accounts Service (SAS) Examination. Key feeder grades include:

Feeder Grade Pay Level Required Service
Private Secretaries Level-7 1 Year
Senior Auditors Level-6 3 Years
Senior Translation Officers Level-7 1 Year
Data Entry Operator (C) Level-6 3 Years
Librarian Grade-III Level-6 3 Years

Probation and Training

  • Direct Recruits: 2-year probation period. Must pass the Subordinate Accounts Service Examination for confirmation.
  • Training: All direct recruits must undergo two weeks of mandatory training at a Regional Training Centre or other recognized institutes like NIFM or ISTM.
  • Group 'B' Promotees: No probation period is required for those promoted within Group 'B'.

For more details, you can download the full official notice and draft schedule below:

Download Full PDF Notice

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