DOS Accounts Officer (Finance) Recruitment 2026Out

• Applicants must be Central Services Group-A officers serving in Central Government Ministries or Departments and meet the prescribed service conditions: an analogous post held on a regular basis or 05 years of regular service in Pay Level 10.
• A graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian university or institution is essential.
• Desirable credentials include passing the Subordinate Accounts Service Examination of an organized Central Government Accounts Department, or completing relevant accounts, budget or financial accounting training at ISTM or another recognized institute.
• Officers should have substantial knowledge and responsible-level experience in financial accounting, examination of financial proposals and financial advice.
• Officers already working in DOS/ISRO are not eligible.

• Obtain the official notification and use the bio-data format provided in Annexure-A.
• Enter the required personal, educational and service details, including career progression, present appointment and positions held during the preceding 15 years.
• Sign the completed proforma and affix a recent passport-size colour photograph.
• Arrange attested ACR/APAR copies for the last 05 years, the completed Annexure-B employer certificate and a No Objection Certificate from the Cadre Controlling Authority.
• Submit the application through the Ministry, Department or competent forwarding authority; direct applications will not be considered.
• Have the application forwarded to Director (Personnel & Administration), Department of Space, Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road, Bengaluru - 560 094, within 30 days of the Office Memorandum dated 26 October 2026.

About the appointment

The Department of Space has issued Office Memorandum No.A.26012/1/2023-I (Vol.II), dated 26 October 2026, for one Accounts Officer (Finance) position. The appointment is on deputation in the Office of Joint Secretary (Finance), Department of Space Secretariat, Bengaluru, with pay at Level 11 under the 7th CPC.

Eligibility and responsibilities

This opportunity is for Central Services Group-A officers working in Central Government Ministries or Departments who satisfy the prescribed service conditions. Graduation from a recognized Indian university or institution is essential. The notice also identifies accounts examination credentials or relevant institutional training as desirable. Officers serving in DOS/ISRO cannot apply.

The selected officer will examine financial proposals involving budgets, projects, civil works, manpower, purchases, engineering contracts and global tenders. The role also includes financial advice on references received by the Joint Secretary (Finance) Office, including matters concerning service rules.

Preparing and forwarding the application

Use Annexure-A for the signed bio-data and affix a recent passport-size colour photograph. The form requires service and career progression details, the nature of the current appointment and positions held during the preceding 15 years.

Applications must go through proper channel to the Director (Personnel & Administration), Department of Space, Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road, Bengaluru - 560 094. The forwarding period is 30 days from the issue of the memorandum; direct submissions are not accepted.

Service records and certifications

Attach attested ACR/APAR copies for the last 05 years and the Cadre Controlling Authority's No Objection Certificate. Annexure-B must confirm the application particulars, qualifications, experience, vigilance and disciplinary status, and integrity. It must also address major or minor penalties during the last 10 years and confirm immediate relief if the officer is selected. Applications lacking the required documents will not be considered.

Deputation conditions

Selection takes account of qualifications, relevant experience, interview performance and APAR gradings. The deputation period, including an immediately preceding ex-cadre appointment in a Central Government organization or department, cannot exceed 5 years. The notice also specifies mandatory cooling-off periods of 3 years for posts up to Joint Secretary level and one year for Additional Secretary level posts.