Accounts Cadre, Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ posts, Recruitment Rules, 2024 in Department of Atomic Energy 

Name of posts.

Accountant.

*Subject to variation dependent on workload.

Age-limit for direct recruits.

Not applicable.

Period of probation, if any.

By promotion:

(i)       eighty  per  cent.  posts  on  the  basis  of  departmental  qualifying examinations;

(ii)   twenty per cent. posts on the basis of Seniority-cum-fitness.

(a)       Senior Clerk or Stenographer Grade I or Personal Assistant in level-6 in the pay matrix (Rs.35400-112400);

(b)      Upper Division Clerk or Stenographer Grade ‘D’ in level-4 in the pay matrix (Rs.25500- 81100) with three years of regular service in the grade.

(2) Promotion through seniority-cum-fitness:

(a)       Senior Clerk in level-6 in the pay matrix (Rs.35400-112400) with two years regular service in the grade; failing which

(b)      Upper Division Clerk in level-4 in the pay matrix (Rs.25500-81100) with eight years of regular service in the grade;

Note 1:- The crucial date for computing the period of eligibility for promotion shall be 1st January of the vacancy year.

Note 2.- Candidates from Stenographer Cadre shall possess minimum educational qualification of Bachelors Degree from a recognised University.

Note 3.- The inter-se-seniority, while preparing the panel by Departmental Promotion Committee shall be based on the eligibility of feeder cadre officers.

Note 4.- Promotees shall undergo training from the Administrative  Training  Institute,  Department  of Atomic Energy during the period of probation.

For Department of Atomic Energy Secretariat:

1.         Joint Controller (Finance and Accounts), Department of Atomic Energy –Chairperson;

2.         Deputy Controller of Accounts, Department of Atomic Energy– Member;

3.         Under                              Secretary (Administration), Department of Atomic Energy– Member.

For constituent units of Department of Atomic Energy:

1.Director (P&A) or Chief Administrative Officer of the Unit – Chairperson;

2. Administrative Officer-III or Dy. Establishment Officer of the unit concerned- Member;

3.  Administrative Officer-III of another unit – Member;

4.  Deputy Controller of Accounts or

Not applicable.

Note 5:- Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully completed probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

Senior Accounts officer as the case may be of the unit concerned- Member.

Group ‘B’ Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering confirmation) consisting of:

For Department of Atomic Energy Secretariat:

1. Deputy Secretary or Director in charge of Centralised Cadre in Department of Atomic Energy – Chairperson;

2.Under Secretary of Centralised Cadre, Department of Atomic Energy – Member;

3.Deputy Controller of Accounts, Department of Atomic Energy – Member.

For Constituent Units of Department of Atomic Energy:

1.   Director  (Personnel & Administration) or Chief Administrative                          Officer- Chairperson;

2.  Administrative Officer – III/ Deputy Establishment Officer of Unit concerned – Member

3.         Deputy Controller of Accounts/ Senior Accounts Officer as the case may be of the unit concerned – Member.

3.  Assistant Accounts Officer.

*Subject to      variation dependent on workload.

By promotion:

(i)        Eighty  per   cent.   posts  on   the   basis   of  departmental qualifying examination.

(ii)      Twenty per cent. posts on the basis of seniority-cum-fitness.

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Assistant Accountant in level-7 in the pay matrix (Rs. 44900-142400) with three years of regular service in the grade.

(2)   Promotion through seniority-cum-fitness:

Assistant Accountant in level-7 in the pay matrix (Rs.44900-142400) with eight years of regular service in the grade.

Note 1.- Eligible candidates for promotion through departmental qualifying examination are required to appear for written examination. Those candidates who qualify in written examination are required to appear for interview.

Note 2.- The crucial date for computing the period of eligibility for promotion shall be the 1st January of the vacancy year.

Note 3.- Promotees shall undergo Training from the Administrative Training Institute, Department of Atomic Energy during the period of probation.

Note 4.- The inter se seniority, while preparing the panel by Departmental Promotion Committee shall be based on the eligibility of feeder cadre officers.

Note 5.- Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully completed probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

1.     Additional Secretary or Joint Secretary in-Charge of the Centralized                            Cadre- Chairperson;

2.     Chief Controller of Accounts, Department of Atomic Energy- Member;

3.    Joint Controller (Finance and Accounts) of any Constituent Unit of the Department – Member;

4.  Deputy Secretary or Director in the Department of Atomic Energy- Member.

Group ‘B’ Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering                       confirmation) consisting of:

1.Additional Secretary or Joint Secretary in-Charge of the Centralized                            Cadre- Chairperson;

2. Deputy Secretary or Director of the Centralized Cadre in the Department of Atomic Energy- Member;

3. Joint Controller (Finance and Accounts) of any Constituent Unit of the Department – Member.

Not applicable.

3)   Senior Accounts Officer.

*Subject      to                    variation dependent on workload.

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Assistant Accounts Officer in Level 8 in the pay matrix (Rs.47600-151100) with five years of regular service in the grade.

Note 1.- The crucial date for computing the period of eligibility for promotion shall be the 1st January of the vacancy year.

Note 2.- Selection shall be made on merit after assessing the suitability of the candidates based  on their service record and Annual Performance Appraisal Report and after interviewing the eligible candidates by a duly constituted Departmental Promotion Committee.

Note 3.- Promotees shall undergo Training from the Administrative Training Institute, Department of Atomic Energy during the period of probation.

Note 4.- Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully completed probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

1.         Additional Secretary or Joint Secretary- In-Charge of Centralized Accounts Cadre, Department of Atomic Energy – Chairperson;

2.         Chief Controller of Accounts, Department of Atomic Energy – Member;

3.         Controller, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre – Member;

4.         Internal Financial Adviser of any Unit – Member.

Group ‘A’ Departmental Confirmation Committee  (for considering                     confirmation) consisting of:

1.         Additional Secretary or Joint Secretary in-Charge of the Centralized Cadre- Chairperson;

2.         Deputy Secretary or Director of the Centralized Cadre in the Department of Atomic Energy- Member;

3.         Joint Controller (Finance and Accounts) of any Constituent Unit of the Department – Member.

Not applicable.

4.     Deputy Controller of Accounts.

*Subject         to                      variation dependent on workload.

Selection.

By Promotion:

Senior Accounts Officer in level-10 in the pay matrix (Rs.56100-177500) with two years of regular service in the grade.

Note 1.- The crucial date for computing the period of eligibility for promotion shall be 1st January of the vacancy year.

Note 2.- Eligible officers are required to appear for written examination followed by interview. The marks obtained in the written examination will be taken into consideration by the Departmental Promotion Committee while recommending the names for empanelment.

Note 3.- Promotees shall undergo Training arranged by Administrative Training Institute, Department of Atomic Energy after appointment.

Note 4.- The inter se seniority, while preparing the panel by Departmental Promotion Committee shall be based on the eligibility of feeder cadre officers.

Note 5.- Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully completed probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

By Deputation: Officers from All-India Services or Central services Group ‘A’ or Central Government or State Government or Union territories–

(a) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the Parent Cadre or Department, and

(b) Possessing Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University with two years of regular service in Accounts Cadre in level-10 in the pay matrix (Rs.56100-177500).

Note 1.- The Department Officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.

Note 2.- The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation of Department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed three years.

Note 3.– The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years, as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

1.         Additional Secretary or Joint Secretary-in-Charge                                         of Centralized Accounts Cadre, Department of Atomic Energy – Chairperson.

2.         Chief Controller of Accounts, Department of Atomic Energy – Member.

3.         Controller, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre – Member.

4.   Internal Financial Adviser, Heavy Water Board or Directorate of Purchase and Stores or Nuclear Recycle Board or Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in rotation – Member.

Not applicable.

5. Joint Controller (Finance and Accounts) / Budget and Planning Officer.

*Subject to variation dependent                         on workload.

Selection.

By Promotion:

Deputy Controller of Accounts in level-11 in the pay matrix (Rs.67700- 208700) with five years regular service in the grade.

Note 1.- The crucial date for computing the period of eligibility for promotion shall be the 1st January of the vacancy year.

Note 2.- Selection through promotion shall involve interview of the candidates

Note 3.- Promotees shall undergo training arranged by Administrative Training Institute, Department of Atomic Energy after appointment.

Note-4.- The inter se seniority, while preparing the panel by Departmental Promotion Committee shall be based on the eligibility of feeder cadre officers.

Note 5.- Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully completed probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have      already      completed      such qualifying or eligibility service. By Deputation:

Officers from All-India Services or Central services Group ‘A’ or Central Government or State Government or Union territories–

(a) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the Parent Cadre or Department; and

(b) Possessing Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University with five years of regular service in Accounts Cadre in level-11 in the pay matrix (Rs.67700-208700).

Note 1.- The Department Officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.

Note 2.- The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation of Department  of the Central Government  shall ordinarily not to exceed three years.

Note 3.– The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years, as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

1 Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy – Chairperson;

2. Director, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre – Member;

3.   Additional Secretary or Joint Secretary- In-charge of                   Centralised

Administration                             Cadre, Department of Atomic Energy – Member;

4.         Chief Controller of Accounts, Department of Atomic Energy – Member;

5.         A nominee of Secretary from                   outside                   the Department – Member.

Not applicable.

6.      Internal Adviser.

*Subject  to dependent workload.

variation on

Selection.

(ii)   83.34 per cent. by deputation.

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Joint   Controller   (Finance   and   Accounts)   in   level-12 (Rs.78800-209200)  in  the  pay  matrix  with  five  years  of regular service in the grade.

Note 1.- The crucial date for computing the period of eligibility for promotion shall be the 1st January of the vacancy year.

Note 2.- Selection through promotion shall involve interview of the candidates.

Note 3.- Promotees shall undergo training arranged by Administrative Training Institute, Department of Atomic Energy after appointment.

Note-4.- The inter se seniority, while preparing the panel by Departmental Promotion Committee shall be based on the eligibility of feeder cadre officers.

Note 5.- Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully completed probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

By Deputation:

Officers from All-India Services or Central services Group

‘A’ under the Central Government–

(a) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the Parent Cadre or Department and

(b) Possessing Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University with five years of experience in Accounts and Finance in level-12 in the pay matrix (Rs.78800-209200).

Note 1.- The Department Officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.

Note 2.- The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation of Department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed three years.

Note 3.– The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty-six years, as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

1.         Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy – Chairperson;

2.         Director, Bhabha  Atomic Research                         Centre- Member; or

3.         Additional Secretary or Joint                     Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy- Member;

4.         Head of the concerned Unit- Member;

A nominee of Secretary in the relevant discipline from outside the department- Member.

Not applicable.