Accountants and Auditors Recruitment Exam is an exam conducted by Staff Selection Commission for the selection of eligible candidates for the posts of Auditors and Accountants for the Indian Audit and Accounts Department (IAAD). This department is functioning under Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of Indian Government. The candidates are selected for the maintaining of accounts and audits for different departments under Central Government. The exam is very difficult and large numbers of candidates apply for the test each year. The exam is conducted two times in a year.

Structure of Accountants and Auditors Recruitment Exam

The recruitment of the candidates for the Auditors and Accountants is on the basis of the written test. The written test consists of objective type format of multiple choice questions. The test consists of 200 questions and the time allotted for the exam will be of two hours. Each question is provided with four options. From the given alternatives, correct answer has to be selected by the candidates and they need to mark it in the OMR answer sheet. The test is to evaluate the candidates’ general intelligence, general awareness, English language and Mathematics. The questions for the test will be asked in English and Hindi.

Syllabus for Accountants and Auditors Recruitment Exam

The written test consists of questions from five different sections. The questions are asked from the following topics.

Section 1: General Intelligence (50 Questions) (50 Marks)

• Understanding instructions
• Determining relationships
• Similarities
• Relevance
• Drawing conclusions
• Intellectual functions

Section 2: General Awareness (50 Questions) (50 Marks)

• Current events
• India and its neighboring countries
• History
• Culture
• Geography
• Economic Scene
• General Polity
• Scientific Research

Section 3: Comprehension and Writing Ability of English (50 Questions) (50 Marks)

• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Sentence structure
• Synonyms and antonyms
• Comprehension of passages

Section 4: Arithmetic (50 Questions) (50 Marks)

• Percentages
• Ratio and proportion
• Average
• Estimates
• Rounding numbers
• Use of tables and graphs
• Mensuration
• Time and distance
• Ratio and time

Eligibility Criteria for Accountants and Auditors Recruitment Exam

The candidates who have a degree from any recognized University in any discipline can apply for the Accountants and Auditors Recruitment Exam. The age limit of the candidates must be between 18 and 25 years. The age relaxation is provided for the SC/ST candidates and other reserved category candidates. Other candidates who are working in different departments can apply for the test and they are provided with certain relaxations.

How to Apply for Accountants and Auditors Recruitment Exam?

The exam notification for the Accountants and Recruitment exam will be published in almost all leading news papers of India. The candidates have to prepare the application form as per the format given in the notification. The completed form should be send to the Staff Selection Commission with a Central Recruitment Fee Stamps available from any Post Offices. The SC/ST/PH candidates and the female candidates are exempted from the payment of application fee.

How to fill the Form for the Accountants and Auditors Recruitment Exam?

The form should be as per the format suggested in the exam notification. The form should be filled by the candidate himself. The application form may be in the written or typed format. A clear photograph with plain background must be affixed in the place provided in the form. The data entered in the form should be using a black pen. The signature of the candidates and their guardian must be clear and should be there in the appropriate column for that. The Central recruitment Fee Stamp should be send with the form. The filled form should reach before the last date with all enclosures.

Important Dates (Tentative)

• Blank application forms and other particulars are published in the Employment News: In the month of July, 2012
• Last date for submission of applications: In the last Week of August, 2012
• Accountants and Auditors Recruitment Exam: Third Week of November, 2012

List of Centers for Assistants Grade Exam

• Delhi
• Jaipur
• Dehradun
• Hyderabad
• Vishakhapatnam
• Chennai
• Madurai
• Kolkata
• Port Blair
• Gangtok
• Bhubaneswar
• Ranchi
• Mumbai
• Nagpur
• Panaji
• Ahmadabad
• Allahabad
• Patna
• Lucknow
• Guwahati (Dispur)
• Itanagar
• Imphal
• Shillong
• Aizwal
• Kohima
• Agartala
• Bangalore
• Thiruvananthapuram
• Kochi
• Raipur
• Bhopal
• Chandigarh
• Shimla
• Jammu
• Srinagar

Contact Address for the Accountants and Auditors Recruitment Exam

• Address : Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission, Rukmini Nagar, P.O. Assam Sachivalaya, Guwahati, Assam – 781006
• Website: www.ssc.nic.in

College Accepting the Accountants and Auditors Recruitment Exam Score

Indian Audits and Accounts Department (IAAD)

Reference Books for Accountants and Auditors Recruitment Exam

• Business English and Communication by Clark
• 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary by Wilfred Funk and Norman Lewis
• A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by Aggarwal R. S
• Numerical Ability & Mathematical Aptitude by Aditham B. Rao
• A Communicative Grammar of English by Geoffrey Leech
• Quantitative Aptitude by IPSR publications
• Higher Algebra by Bernard & Child, Algebra Made Easy by K.P. Basu
• Numerical Aptitude by R.S. Agarwal
• Verbal reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
• Alexander Dictionary of English Idioms
• Wren and Martin English Grammar
• Verbal Ability by Arun Sharma
• A Modern Approach to Non Verbal Reasoning by R. S. Aggarwal
• Coaching Centers for Accountants and Auditors Recruitment Exam
• National Institute of Advanced Learning
• Career Launcher
• Arpan Institute
• Prism Center for Education
• Progress Coaching Centre
• Success Guru
• Achievers Tutorials
• Dhaliwal Institute of Competition
• Pratham
• Brilliant Tutorials Private Limited
• DAMS
• Sahil Study Circle
• CAT Guroo
• S.S.B. Interviews Coaching
• Institute of Career Management
• Rachna A.C.A. of Career Education
• DISSA
• Institute of Career Management
• Rachna A.C.A. of Career Education
• APEX Academy
• Ascent Education
• Fundas and Competitions
• Brain Strom Academy
• Rajendra institute of Higher Studies
• New Career Academy
• Paramount Coaching Centre
• Vedic Academy

Study Plan for Accountants and Auditors Recruitment Exam

Various study materials for the exam are available in the website. The candidates can collect it from the website and prepare with the help of those materials. Various reference books are available in the website. Short notes have to be prepared by the candidates from the reference books and as well as other text books. Self tests will be conducted by the candidates for the self evaluation of the candidates. The candidates have to follow the study plan correctly for the entrance exam. They need to attempt the exam without fear.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The exam score will be available from the official website of Staff Selection Commission www.ssc.nic.in. The candidates can check the website for their result.

Score Validity

The score of the exam will be valid for one year.