Account Officer

Job Description:

Account Officer, plan and forecast the budgetary requirements of the Air Force. He also required analyzing the cost and fund requirements; monitor the expenditure and unit funds. Account Officer not only function as a financial controller but also diversify financial activities in welfare and inter-personal relationships, which have great impact on the morale of the Air Force.

How to join:

(i)      Type of Entry                           -        Direct Entry through UPSC.

(ii)      Mode of Selection                       -        Through Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and getting through Air Force Selection Board (AFSB). 

(iii)     Advertisement Schedule                -        Advertised in all National Leading Newspapers/Employment News in the month of July every year.

(iv)     Status Awarded                          -        Accounts Officer.

Qualification:

Academics            -    B.Com/B.Com (Hons.)           60% and above.

                                      M.Com                             50% and above.

Age                    -    20 to 23 years                     B.Com

                             20 to 25 years                     M.Com

Note: Age is relaxable up to 27 years of age for candidates with AICWA/Chartered/Registered/Incorporated Accountant together with B. Com. or M. Com. Degree.

See Examination Details in APYL Career Counselor under ‘Examinations in India’.

Remuneration:

Starting salary is Rs. 8,250, which reaches Rs. 10,050 within 6/7 years.

Note: Short Service Commission for Women is open since 1992.  The Women are also inducted as an Account Officer in the Air Force. All other qualifications and eligibility conditions remain the same except; they must be unmarried.  Length of Short Service Commission is upto 7 years and extendable upto 10 years.