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Divisional Accountants-Manipur Cadre

O/o the Principal Accountant General

Babupara, Imphal West-795001

Congratulations! 1) Shri Paritosh Kumar, 2) Smt. Elangbam Thajamanbi & 3) Shri Jitendra Kumar, on being promoted to Divisional Accounts Officer -II w.e.f. 01-01-2026.

Snippets of the Divisional Accountants

Brief History

Divisional Accountants cadre is one of the oldest cadres of the country. It was created more than 150 years ago, in the year 1855. Subsequently, according to the recommendations of different committees of Public Works Accounts in 1858, 1889, the duties, responsibilities and status of the Divisional Accountants cadre were finalized

Recruitments 

The Recruitment to the post of divisional accountant is regulated by the Indian Audit & Accounts Department (Divisional accountants) recruitment rules, 1988 subject to such exceptions as may have been authorized by the Comptroller & Auditor General

Initial Pay

Divisional Accountants draws the Level-6 (Rs 35400- 112400/-) in the 7th CPC pay matrix of the Accounts and Entitlement Offices of Indian Audit and Accounts Department

Hierarachy Of Promotions 

Divisional Accountant. 

Divisional Accounts Officer-II. 

Divisional Accounts Officer-I. 

Sr. Div. Accounts Officer

Posting Categories 

Very Heavy Divisions-Sr Divisional Accounts Officers.

Heavy Divisions-Divisional Accounts Officers Gr-I.

Medium Divisions-Divisional Accounts Officers Gr-II.

Light Divisions-Divisional Accountants

Deputation 

The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding his appointment in the same or some other organisation or Department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed three years


Functions of the Divisional Accountants

01

As Accountant

As the compiler of the accounts of the division in accordance with the prescribed rules and from the data furnished to him 

02

As Internal Checker 

Entrusted with the responsibility of

applying certain preliminary checks to the initial accounts, vouchers etc.

03

As Financial Assistant

As the general assistant and adviser to the Divisional Officer in all matters reating to the accounts and budget estimates or to the operation of financial rules generally.