New Mandatory iGOT Course Requirements for CCAS Cadre
The Department of Expenditure, under the Ministry of Finance, has issued a fresh directive regarding professional development for the Central Civil Accounts Service (CCAS) cadre. In a memorandum dated February 25, 2026, the O/o Controller General of Accounts has mandated continuous, role-specific capacity building for all Senior Accounts Officers (Sr.AOs) and Assistant Accounts Officers (AAOs).
Impact on APAR
This is no longer just "optional" learning. The completion of these prescribed courses is now a formal component of the officer's Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR). A new Comprehensive Assessment Framework has been introduced for the 2025-26 reporting period, which corresponds to the 2026-27 APAR cycle. Successful completion of mandated assessments will be reported directly in the APAR.
Approved Courses for Sr.AOs
| Course Name | Provider | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Noting and Drafting | ISTM | Functional |
| Team Building and Management* | ISTM | Behavioural |
| Budget Formulation in GoI* | Dept. of Expenditure | Domain |
| Microsoft Excel Advanced | Microsoft | Functional |
| Advanced Accounting Processes | Dept. of Expenditure | Domain |
| Public Finance* | AJNIFM | Functional |
*Identified for comprehensive level-2 assessment.
Approved Courses for AAOs
| Course Name | Provider | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel Advanced* | Microsoft | Functional |
| Office Procedure | ISTM | Functional |
| Code of Conduct for Govt Employees | ISTM | Functional |
| Banking and Reconciliation* | Dept. of Expenditure | Domain |
| Compilation of Accounts* | Dept. of Expenditure | Domain |
| Interpersonal Skills | ISTM | Behavioural |
*Identified for comprehensive level-2 assessment.
For more details on course durations and specific Content IDs, download the full official memorandum below:
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