JNCASR Junior Accounts Officer Recruitment 2026

JNCASR has released notification for 1 Junior Accounts Officer post at their Bengaluru campus. Candidates with a B.Com degree (55% marks) and a certified course in Computer Applications can apply online. Last date to apply is 31 March 2026. Salary starts from Rs. 47,600 per month under Level 8 of the 7th CPC, plus allowances.

JNCASR Junior Accounts Officer Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) is an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It is also a Deemed-to-be-University. JNCASR has invited applications for 1 Junior Accounts Officer post under the Unreserved (UR) category through Advertisement No. JNC/AO/01/2026. Selection will be through a Computer-Based Online Test conducted in Bengaluru, covering General Aptitude and a Skill Test on Government of India financial rules and ERP proficiency.

Who Can Apply?

• Essential Qualification: You need a Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com) with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade from a recognised university.
• Computer Course: You must also have a certified course in Computer Applications.
• Experience: You need a minimum of 6 years of experience in Pay Level 6 (or equivalent), or 2 years in Pay Level 7 (or equivalent), in Account and Budget work at a Central/State Government body, Autonomous organisation, PSU, University, or recognised research institution.
• Citizenship: You must be an Indian citizen.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master's degree in Commerce or Financial Management
• PG Diploma in Computer Applications
• Certificate course in ERP/MIS

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 30 years as on 31 March 2026 (last date of receipt of applications).
• Age Relaxation for JNCASR Staff: Regular staff at JNCASR get relaxation as per Government of India norms.
• Temporary/Project/Outsourced Staff: Those working in JNCASR for a continuous period of 3 years or more get one-time age relaxation equal to their service period, but upper age limit cannot exceed 50 years.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary in Pay Level 8 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
• Basic pay starts from Rs. 47,600 per month and can go up to Rs. 1,51,100 per month.
• You will also get DA, HRA, Transport Allowance and other admissible allowances as per Central Government rules.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 500 (Application Fee) + Rs. 450 (Processing Fee) = Rs. 950 total
• SC / ST / Women / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender: Rs. 0 (Application Fee) + Rs. 450 (Processing Fee) = Rs. 450 total
• Payment Mode: Online only (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
• Fees once paid are non-refundable.

Selection Process

Selection will be done through a Computer-Based Online Test conducted in Bengaluru. The question paper will be in English only.

1. Part A - General Aptitude Test (40 marks): Covers Logical Reasoning (15 questions), Numerical Reasoning (5 questions), Verbal Reasoning (15 questions), and General Awareness (5 questions). Each question carries 1 mark.
2. Part B - Skill Test (60 marks): Covers ERP Proficiency (10 questions) and Government of India Rules (50 questions) including FR/SR, GFR, Pension, Income Tax, GST, RTI, and CCS rules. Part B is qualifying in nature and will be evaluated only for candidates who clear Part A.

The top scorer in Part B will be selected. Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for each wrong answer.

How to Apply

1. Go to the JNCASR official website at www.jncasr.ac.in.
2. Navigate to the "Openings" section and find the Junior Accounts Officer advertisement.
3. Register yourself on the online application portal.
4. Fill in the application form with your personal, educational, and experience details.
5. Upload required documents: marksheets (Class 10 onwards), experience certificates, caste certificate, NOC (if applicable), and a recent passport-size photograph.
6. Pay the application and processing fee through the online payment gateway.
7. Submit your application before the deadline.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 23 January 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 31 March 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Admit Card Date: To be announced

• Verify accounts payable and receivable transactions and maintain accurate financial records
• Perform bank and ledger reconciliations to resolve discrepancies in financial records and bank statements
• Assist in preparing financial statements, reports, and support auditing processes
• Handle day-to-day bookkeeping, data entry, and process expense reports
• Manage payroll processing, NPS contributions, and retirement benefit settlements including leave encashment and gratuity
• Verify invoices and claims before payment, upload payments and utilization certificates on PFMS
• Assist with budget preparation, financial forecasting, and analysis of income and expenses
• Ensure compliance with institute policies, tax laws, and Government of India financial regulations