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GPSC Accounts Officer Class-2 Recruitment 2026 – 20 Posts | Gujarat Finance Department | Apply Online

Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) – Finance Department, Government of Gujarat · Posted 11 Apr 2026

Total posts20
Qualification B.Com / CA (ICAI) / ICWA/CMA (ICMAI) / Company Secretary (ICSI) from recognised University; Computer Knowledge (CCC) mandatory for appointment
SalaryAs per norms
Last date21 Apr 2026

In short

1. Post Name & Vacancy Details

Post Name Total UR EWS SEBC SC ST PwD Ex-SM
Accounts Officer (હિસાબી અધિકારી), Class-2 20 08 01 06 02 03 01 00

Women Reserved Posts (out of above):

UR EWS SEBC SC ST
02 01 02 01 01

PwD Reserved Post Detail:

  • Total PwD reserved: 01 (Hard of Hearing / Deaf category – HH/D)
  • PwD with 40% or more disability eligible for reservation
  • PwD Certificate must be in Form V/VI/VII as per RPwD Rules 2017

Note: Vacancies are tentative. GPSC reserves the right to increase/decrease vacancies. A waitlist of 20% per category will also be prepared.


2. Educational Qualification

Essential: Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (B.Com) OR Chartered Accountant (CA) from ICAI OR ICWA/CMA from ICMAI OR Company Secretary (CS) from ICSI — from any recognised University/Institution under UGC Act 1956.

Additional requirements (mandatory at appointment):

  • Basic Computer Knowledge (CCC or equivalent) as per Gujarat Civil Services Rules 1967
  • Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both

Note: Candidates appearing in final year/semester of qualifying examination are also eligible for Preliminary Exam, subject to producing proof of passing at Main Exam stage.


3. Age Limit (as on 21.04.2026)

  • Minimum Age: 20 Years
  • Maximum Age: 37 Years

Age Relaxation:

Category Relaxation
SC / ST / SEBC / EWS (Male) of Gujarat origin 5 Years (max up to 45 years)
SC / ST / SEBC / EWS (Female) of Gujarat origin 10 Years (incl. 5 yrs female relaxation, max up to 45 years)
Unreserved (General) Women 5 Years (max up to 45 years)
PwD (Divyang) 10 Years (max up to 45 years)
Ex-Servicemen (min. 5 years military service) Military service + 3 years
Gujarat Govt. Employees No exclusive relaxation

4. Salary / Pay Scale

Pay Matrix Level Pay Scale (7th CPC)
Level-08 ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400/- per month

Additional allowances as per Government rules. No increment during 2-year probation period (increment approved by competent authority on satisfactory completion). Promotion opportunities to higher posts as per recruitment rules.


5. Selection Process

Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination (Objective / MCQ type) — Screening Test Only:

Paper Subject Marks Duration Date
Paper-1 General Studies 200 Marks 3 Hours 07 June 2026
Paper-2 Accountancy and Auditing 200 Marks 3 Hours 28 June 2026
Total   400 Marks    
  • Medium: Gujarati and English
  • Standard: Graduate level (MCQ)
  • This is a screening test only — marks NOT counted in final selection
  • Approx. 15× the number of vacancies will be called for Main Exam
  • Attendance in both papers is mandatory — absence in either leads to cancellation

Stage 2 – Main (Written) Examination (Descriptive / Conventional Type):

Paper Subject Marks Duration
Paper-1 Gujarati Language 150 Marks 3 Hours
Paper-2 English Language 150 Marks 3 Hours
Paper-3 General Studies 200 Marks 3 Hours
Paper-4 Accountancy and Auditing-I 200 Marks 3 Hours
Paper-5 Accountancy and Auditing-II 200 Marks 3 Hours
  Total 900 Marks  

Stage 3 – Viva Voce (Personal Interview): 100 Marks

  • Approx. 3× the number of vacancies called for Viva

Final Selection: Based on Main Written Exam marks + Viva Voce marks combined

Exam centres: Preliminary – Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar (additional centres if needed) | Main Exam – Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar | Viva – Gandhinagar


6. Application Fee

Category Fee
Unreserved (General) – UR ₹100 + Postal charges (Post Office) OR ₹100 + Service charges (Online)
SC / ST / SEBC / EWS / PwD / Ex-Servicemen (Gujarat origin) No Fee
  • Separate fees for Preliminary and Main Exam; currently only Prelim fee required
  • Fee once paid is non-refundable
  • Last date for Post Office payment: 22 April 2026
  • Last date for Online payment: 22 April 2026 (11:59 PM)

7. Important Dates

Event Date & Time
Application Start Date 07 April 2026 (1:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply Online 21 April 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date to Pay Fee 22 April 2026
Preliminary Exam – Paper-1 (General Studies) 07 June 2026
Preliminary Exam – Paper-2 (Accountancy & Auditing) 28 June 2026
Main (Written) Exam 13–16 December 2026 (Tentative)

8. Required Documents (at Main Exam / Viva Stage)

  • SSC (10th) Certificate & Marksheet (Date of Birth proof)
  • B.Com / CA / CMA / CS Degree and all semester/year marksheets
  • Category Certificate – SC/ST/SEBC/EWS (as per valid format and within validity period)
  • Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for SEBC (valid for 3 financial years)
  • EWS Certificate in prescribed format (valid for 3 financial years)
  • PwD Disability Certificate – Form V/VI/VII as per RPwD Rules 2017 (min 40% disability)
  • Ex-Servicemen Discharge Book copy (if applicable)
  • NOC from present employer (if working in Govt./PSU/Co-operative body)
  • Widow Certificate + Affidavit of non-remarriage (if applicable) — for 5% bonus marks
  • CCC Certificate (Computer Knowledge) — mandatory before final appointment
  • Organization Name: Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) – Finance Department, Govt. of Gujarat
  • Advertisement No.: 06/2026-27
  • Post Name: Accounts Officer (હિસાબી અધિકારી), Class-2
  • Total Vacancy: 20 Posts
  • Application Mode: Online
  • Job Location: Across Gujarat
  • Application Start Date: 07 April 2026 (1:00 PM)
  • Last Date to Apply: 21 April 2026 (11:59 PM)
  • Preliminary Exam (Paper-1): 07 June 2026
  • Preliminary Exam (Paper-2): 28 June 2026
  • Main (Written) Exam: 13–16 December 2026 (Tentative)
  • Application Fee: ₹100 + charges (Free for SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/PwD/Ex-SM)
  • Official Website: gpsc.gujarat.gov.in | Apply: gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in
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Important dates

  1. 7 Apr 2026

    Application Start · done

  2. 21 Apr 2026

    Last Date to Apply · done

Eligibility

B.Com / CA (ICAI) / ICWA/CMA (ICMAI) / Company Secretary (ICSI) from recognised University; Computer Knowledge (CCC) mandatory for appointment
ExperienceNot required (freshers can apply)
SalaryAs per norms

Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per the official notification.

Vacancy details · 20 posts

Total 20 posts. The category-wise break-up is given in the official notification.

Selection process

Written exam, followed by document verification — see the official notification for details.

How to apply

  1. Visit https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in
  2. Click "Online Application" → "Apply" → find Advt. No. 06/2026-27 → click "Apply Now"
  3. Login with OTR (One Time Registration) number and DOB — register first if not done
  4. Fill Personal Details — name, DOB, gender, category
  5. Fill Communication Details — address, mobile, email (type manually — no copy-paste)
  6. Fill Other Details — disability, widow, ex-serviceman, sports details
  7. Fill Language Details — tick languages known
  8. Upload Photograph — white background, with date, JPG, max 10 KB, 5 cm × 3.6 cm; date not older than 1 year from last date
  9. Upload Signature — on white paper, black/blue ink, JPG, max 10 KB, 2.5 cm × 7.5 cm
  10. Fill Education Details and Experience Details (if applicable)
  11. Accept Declaration → click Save / Submit
  12. Note your Application Number and Confirmation Number
  13. Pay ₹100 fee via Post Office or online (UR candidates only)
  14. Download and print confirmed application form

Note: OTR alone does NOT mean your application is submitted. Complete the full online application separately. Use "Edit" option for corrections — do NOT submit a new application.

 

Important notes

  • Prelim Exam has TWO papers on DIFFERENT dates — 07 June and 28 June 2026; attendance in both is mandatory
  • Both B.Com graduates and CA/CMA/CS professionals are eligible — a wide eligibility net
  • Widow candidates get 5% bonus marks — affidavit of non-remarriage is mandatory
  • SEBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate must be valid (3 financial years from issue date)
  • OBC (SEBC) candidates applying for UR posts will NOT get any age or fee relaxation
  • Candidates in Govt./PSU service must inform their department within 7 days of applying
  • CCC computer certificate is mandatory before final appointment letter
  • Waitlist of 20% per category will be maintained as per exam rules
  • This website is not affiliated with GPSC — always verify from the official website at gpsc.gujarat.gov.in
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