UIDAI Assistant Accounts Officer Recruitment 2026

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) — the government body behind Aadhaar — is looking for 1 Assistant Accounts Officer for its Technology Centre in Bengaluru on deputation (Foreign Service terms). The post carries Pay Matrix Level-8 with a salary band of Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100 per month. If you are a Central or State Government officer or a PSU employee in an analogous accounts role and want to serve at one of India's most important digital identity organisations, the last date to submit your application through proper channel is 14 May 2026.

UIDAI Assistant Accounts Officer Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post

UIDAI was established under the Aadhaar Act, 2016 and is responsible for issuing Aadhaar numbers and managing the authentication infrastructure used by over a billion Indians. This vacancy circular (F. No. HQ-12029(11)/4/2020-HR-HQ, dated 30.03.2026) invites applications from officers currently serving in eligible pay grades for a 5-year deputation at UIDAI's Technology Centre located in Bengaluru. Private candidates are not eligible — this opening is strictly for serving government and PSU officers.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification (Group A — Service)

• Officers from the Central Government holding analogous posts on a regular basis in the parent cadre/department; or
• Officers with 3 years of regular service in Pay Matrix Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400); or
• Officers with 5 years of regular service in Pay Matrix Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400); or
• Officers from State Government / PSU / Autonomous Organisation holding regular posts in corresponding grades with requisite experience.

Essential Qualification (Group B — Professional)

• Professional qualification of Chartered Accountant (CA) / Cost Accountant (CMA) / MBA (Finance); or
• Having passed SAS or equivalent examination of organised Accounts Cadre of Central/State Government; or
• Having successfully completed Cash & Accounts Training organised by ISTM; or
• Having at least 5 years of experience in handling accounts-related work.

Desirable

• Basic skills for working in a computerised office environment.

Important Notes

• Only officers who have completed at least 5 years of government service may apply.
• Minimum 3 years of residual service must remain as on the closing date of the application.
• Private candidates are not eligible. This post is on deputation only.
• Officers holding analogous posts in the parent organisation will be preferred.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: below 56 years as on the closing date of the application (14 May 2026).
• No minimum age is specified beyond the service experience requirements.

Salary

• Pay Matrix Level-8: Rs. 47,600 – Rs. 1,51,100 per month (7th Central Pay Commission)
• During deputation, salary, allowances, joining time, medical benefits, and travelling allowance will be as per UIDAI Regulations 2020.
• Leave will be regulated by Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972.
• Since this is a non-technical post, technical allowance is not applicable.
• Officers from organisations with dissimilar pay structures — only the pay shall be protected, not perquisites.

Application Fee

• No application fee is required for this deputation post.

Selection Process

1. Scrutiny of Applications — Applications forwarded through proper channel are reviewed by UIDAI's HR Division for eligibility.
2. Cadre Clearance Check — Certificate from the forwarding officer (Annex II) confirming cadre controlling authority approval is mandatory.
3. ACR/APAR Review — Copies of Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs/APARs) for the last 5 years, attested by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary, are evaluated.
4. Final Selection — UIDAI selects the most suitable candidate based on service record and profile match.

How to Apply

1. Fill in the application form in the format given in Annex I of the vacancy circular.
2. Get the application forwarded through your cadre controlling authority / forwarding officer — direct applications will not be accepted.
3. Attach the forwarding certificate in the format of Annex II, along with cadre clearance and self-authenticated copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years.
4. Send the complete application package by post to: Director (HR), Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Aadhaar Complex, NTI Layout, Tata Nagar, Kodigehalli, Technology Centre, Bengaluru – 560 092.
5. Applications must reach UIDAI in complete form by 14 May 2026. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Important Dates

• Circular Date: 30 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 14 May 2026
• Deputation Period: Up to 5 years (minimum 3 years)

• Handle all accounts-related work at the UIDAI Technology Centre, Bengaluru, including preparation and maintenance of financial records.
• Assist in budgeting, financial planning, and monitoring of expenditure against sanctioned budgets.
• Prepare and submit financial statements, audit reports, and returns as required by UIDAI regulations.
• Manage cash transactions, bank reconciliation statements, and coordinate with the central accounts team at UIDAI Head Office.
• Review and process bills, claims, and reimbursements in compliance with central government financial rules.
• Liaise with internal auditors, statutory auditors, and government oversight bodies during audit proceedings.
• Maintain compliance with UIDAI Salary, Allowances and Terms of Service Regulations 2020 for processing employee financial matters.