Assistant Audit Officer
A post filled through SSC CGL. Everything below is from the post table and rules of the official notice.
| Departments | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under O/o Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) |
|---|---|
| Group | B (Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) |
| Pay level (7th CPC) | Level 8: ₹47,600 entry basic pay a month |
| Age limit | 18-30 years (before relaxation) |
| Skill test | DEST (Tier-II Paper-I Section-IV): passage of about 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes; mandatory for all posts but qualifying (para 13.9.10.2-13.9.10.3). The CGL 2026 notice does not state a key-depressions-per-hour figure. |
Other conditions
- Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent (para 8.4.1).
- Desirable: CA, CMA, CS, M.Com, Masters in Business Studies, MBA (Finance) or Masters in Business Economics (para 8.1.1.2).
- State Cadre: certificate of proficiency in the State's regional/official language at Secondary level (para 8.1.2.1 ii).
- Must qualify the Subordinate Audit/Accounts Service Examination during probation (para 8.1.1.3).
- Shortlisted candidates also take Tier-II Paper-III (para 16.4).
Pay
The entry basic pay is the first cell of the level. In-hand pay adds DA (63% from 01-07-2026), HRA by city and transport allowance, minus deductions.
Prepare for SSC CGL
Notice explained
Age, education, fee and dates.
Typing / skill test practice
In the exam’s format.
SSC CGL Tier-I Mock Test 1
Original questions, timer and analysis.
SSC CGL Tier-I Mock Test 2
Original questions, timer and analysis.
Photo and signature size
With free resizers.
Other posts through SSC CGL
Assistant Section Officer Level 7Inspector of Income Tax Level 7Inspector (Central Excise / Preventive Officer / Examiner) Level 7Sub Inspector (CBI) Level 7Auditor Level 5Accountant / Junior Accountant Level 5Tax Assistant Level 4Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant Level 4Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Level 4Junior Statistical Officer Level 6
Source: SSC CGL 2026 notice, 21.05.2026, Para 2.1 (Pay Level-8), S.No. 1-2; para 8.1.1-8.1.2. Checked 13-11-2026. Job duties are not listed because the notice does not describe them.
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