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Assistant Accountant General (Entry Level)

Assistant Accountant General (Entry Level)

Entry-level IA&AS officers handling basic audits, account maintenance, or entitlement functions at state AG offices. They build foundational skills. Their role supports oversight by managing tasks.

Deputy Accountant General (Early Level)

Deputy Accountant General (Early Level)

Early-level officers overseeing specific audit sectors or state accounts, focusing on compliance and reporting. They focus on detailed duties. Their work ensures accuracy. Their contribution aids transparency.

Senior Deputy Accountant General (Early-Mid Level)

Senior Deputy Accountant General (Early-Mid Level)

Early-to-mid-level officers managing larger audit portfolios or entitlement divisions, supervising junior staff. They balance oversight roles. Their expertise drives compliance. Their impact enhances accountability.

Accountant General (Mid-Level)

Accountant General (Mid-Level)

Mid-level officers heading state AG offices, responsible for state accounts and audit reports submitted to legislatures. They provide strategic input. Their skills optimize outcomes. Their impact strengthens governance.

Principal Accountant General (Mid-Senior Level)

Principal Accountant General (Mid-Senior Level)

Mid-to-senior officers leading major state or central audit units, managing high-level financial oversight. They handle critical portfolios. Their leadership shapes strategy. Their role boosts efficiency.

Additional Deputy CAG (Senior Level)

Additional Deputy CAG (Senior Level)

Senior officers assisting Deputy CAGs in central headquarters, coordinating national audit strategies and policies. They ensure systemic success. Their vision drives policies. Their impact elevates oversight.

Deputy CAG (Top Tier - Headquarters)

Deputy CAG (Top Tier - Headquarters)

Top-tier roles under CAG, overseeing entire audit domains (e.g., Defence, Railways) and advising on national fiscal accountability. They lead audit strategy. Their decisions shape frameworks. Their impact defines transparency.

Director General of Audit / Member of Audit Board (Top Tier - Field/Headquarters)

Director General of Audit / Member of Audit Board (Top Tier - Field/Headquarters)

Highest IA&AS positions, leading specialized audit wings or serving on CAG’s advisory board for national financial governance. They head fiscal oversight. Their vision transforms systems. Their impact sets benchmarks.