UIDAI Accountant Recruitment 2026

UIDAI is looking to fill 1 Accountant post on deputation basis at its Regional Office in Bengaluru. Only serving Central Government, State Government, PSU or Autonomous Organisation employees can apply — private candidates are not eligible. You apply offline through proper channel, and the extended last date to send your application is 31 August 2026. Selected candidates get a salary under Pay Level-5 of the 7th CPC (Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 per month).

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Accountant Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the statutory body under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) that issues Aadhaar numbers to Indian residents, has invited applications for 1 Accountant post at its Regional Office in Bengaluru, to be filled purely on deputation (Foreign Service terms) basis for a period of five years (minimum three years). The last date for receiving applications, originally 20 April 2026, has been extended to 31 August 2026 — though your age and other eligibility criteria will still be checked as on 20 April 2026. This is a lateral-move opportunity for government and PSU employees already working in accounts-related roles, not for fresh graduates or private-sector candidates.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Graduate in Commerce, or graduate in any stream with 3 years of experience in accounts-related work in a Government organisation.
• Central Government Officers: You should be holding an analogous Accountant post on regular basis in your parent department, or have 3 years of regular service in Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100), or 5 years of regular service in Pay Level-3 (Rs. 21,700-69,100) of the 7th CPC.
• State/PSU Officers: Officers from State Government, UT Government, PSU or Autonomous Organisations holding a regular post in the corresponding grade with the required experience can also apply.
• Desirable: Basic skills for working in a computerized office environment.
• Only serving government or PSU employees can apply for this post — private candidates are not eligible.

Age Limit

• Your age should be below 56 years as on the closing date for the application (20 April 2026).
• You must have a minimum residual service of 3 years as on the closing date.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary under Pay Matrix Level-5 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 per month).
• Your pay, allowances, joining time and medical benefits will follow UIDAI's Salary, Allowances and Terms and Conditions of Service Regulations, 2020.

Selection Process

Your application goes through the following steps:

1. Eligibility Screening: UIDAI checks your application, cadre clearance and APARs against the eligibility criteria.
2. Preference: Officers already holding an analogous post in their parent organisation are generally preferred. Once you apply, you cannot withdraw your candidature.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form (Annex I) and forwarding officer's certificate (Annex II) from uidai.gov.in.
2. Fill in the application and get it forwarded by your department or organisation through "proper channel."
3. Attach your cadre clearance and attested copies of your APARs for the last 5 years.
4. Send the complete application to Director (HR), UIDAI, Regional Office, 3rd Floor, South Wing, Khanija Bhavan, No. 49, Race Course Road, Bengaluru – 560 001.
5. Make sure your application reaches UIDAI before 31 August 2026 — late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 19 February 2026
• Eligibility Cut-off Date: 20 April 2026
• Extended Last Date to Apply: 31 August 2026

• Handle day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping for the Regional Office
• Prepare budget estimates, expenditure statements and financial reports
• Process bills, payments and reimbursement claims
• Maintain cash books, ledgers and other financial records
• Assist in internal and statutory audits
• Ensure compliance with government financial rules and UIDAI regulations
• Coordinate with the Finance Division at UIDAI Head Office for reporting