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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
The Gazette of India
CG-DL-E-04062026-273130
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PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (i)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
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NEW DELHI, MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026/JYAISHTHA 11, 1948
MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI
(Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 1st June, 2026
G.S.R. 429(E)– In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the post of Accounts Officer in the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, namely:-
1. Short title and commencement. - (1) These rules may be called the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Accounts Officer, Group 'B' Post, Recruitment Rules, 2026.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Number of post, classification and level in pay matrix. - The number of post, its classification and level in the pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the Schedule annexed to these rules.
3. Method of recruitment, age-limit, other qualifications, etc. – The method of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications and other matters relating to the said post shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the said Schedule.
4. Disqualification. - No person, -
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(a) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living; or
(b) who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person,
shall be eligible for appointment to the said post:
Provided that the Central Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any person from the operation of this rule.
5. Power to relax. - Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order, and for reasons to be recorded in writing, and in consultation with the Union Public Service Commission, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons.
6. Saving. - Nothing in these rules shall affect reservation, relaxation of age-limit and other concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, the ex-servicemen, the other
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(ii) with five years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in level-6
(Rs. 35400-112400) of the pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and
(b) Possessing any one of the following qualifications: -
(i) Pass in the Subordinate Accounts Service conducted by any of the organised accounts Department of the Central Government.
(ii) Successful completion of training in the cash and accounts work conducted by the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management or recognised training institute and a minimum of three years experience in cash, accounts and budget work.
Note 1.- The departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, the deputationist shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.
Note 2.- The period of deputation (including short-term contract) including period of deputation (including short-term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed three years.
Note 3.- The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) shall not be exceeding fifty six years as on the closing date of receipt of application.
If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition.
(12)
Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of: -
(1) Joint Secretary (Establishment) – Chairman;
(2) Director or Deputy Secretary (Concerned Division) – Member;
(3) Director or Deputy Secretary (Integrated Finance Division) – Member; and
(4) Director or Deputy Secretary (Establishment) – Member.
Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment.
(13)
Consultation with Union Public Service Commission is not necessary.
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backward classes and other special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.
SCHEDULE
Name of post. | Number of post. | Classification. | Level in pay matrix. | Whether selection post or non-selection post.
(1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5)
Accounts Officer. | 1* (2026) * Subject to variation dependent on workload. | General Central Service, Group 'B', Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. | Level 7 (Rs. 44900-142400). | Selection post.
Age-limit for direct recruits.
(6)
Not Applicable.
Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits.
(7)
Not Applicable.
Whether age and educational qualification prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees. | Period of probation, if any. | Method of recruitment, whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/absorption and percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods.
(8) | (9) | (10)
Not applicable. | Not applicable. | By Promotion failing which by deputation including short-term contract.
In case of recruitment by promotion or deputation or absorption, grades from which promotion or deputation / absorption to be made.
(11)
Promotion:
Accountant in pay level-6 (Rs. 35400 – 112400) with five years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in the parent cadre or department and having successfully completed two to four weeks mandatory training as prescribed by the department.
Note. - Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their senior 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 their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
Deputation (Including Short-Term Contract):
Officers of the Central Government or State Government or Union territory Administration or Autonomous or Statutory organisation or public sector undertakings or university or recognised research institution:
(a) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
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(ii) with five years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in level-6
(Rs. 35400 – 112400) of the pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and
(b) Possessing any one of the following qualifications: -
(i) Pass in the Subordinate Accounts Service conducted by any of the organised accounts Department of the Central Government.
(ii) Successful completion of training in the cash and accounts work conducted by the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management or recognised training institute and a minimum of three years experience in cash, accounts and budget work.
Note 1.- The departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, the deputationist shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.
Note 2.- The period of deputation (including short-term contract) including period of deputation (including short-term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed three years.
Note 3.- The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) shall not be exceeding fifty six years as on the closing date of receipt of application.
If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition.
(12)
Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of: -
(1) Joint Secretary (Establishment) – Chairman;
(2) Director or Deputy Secretary (Concerned Division) – Member;
(3) Director or Deputy Secretary (Integrated Finance Division) – Member; and
(4) Director or Deputy Secretary (Establishment) – Member.
Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment.
(13)
Consultation with Union Public Service Commission is not necessary.
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