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Government jobPay Level 5Group CNon‑gazetted

Auditor (C&AG and other departments)

लेखा परीक्षक

Pay Level 5 post via SSC CGL in audit offices under the C&AG, CGDA and others — assisting audit parties and checking accounts.

Offices under the C&AG, Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) and other departments · central government

In-hand pay at joining, per month

₹48,000–₹56,000

Lower in small towns, higher in metros. Work out your own city below.

Exam
SSC CGL
Qualification
Graduate
Age limit
18–27 years
Transfers
Within the state
Work hours
Regular office hours; touring in field audit wings
Probation
2 years

Estimated in-hand / month

₹50,568

Gross ₹55,440 · CTC ≈ ₹7.4 lakh/yr

Level 5

Where are you posted?

Joining

Auditor (C&AG and other departments) · rates as of January 2026 (DA 60%). Excludes CGHS, GPF/insurance deductions and special allowances. Estimate only.

New to pay slips? Read how in-hand salary is worked out.

What you will actually do

  • Checking vouchers, bills and registers of the audited office
  • Preparing audit notes and working papers for the Assistant Audit Officer
  • Maintaining records of objections and replies
  • Going on audit tours as a member of the audit party (in C&AG offices)
  • Pre-audit and payment of bills in defence accounts offices

A typical day

In a C&AG audit office you travel with the party and spend the day going through cash books, bills and stock registers, noting anything that does not add up for the AAO to take up. In a defence accounts office the work is at one desk: checking pay, contractor or supply bills before payment. Either way it is detailed checking work with fixed hours, and the pace is steady rather than rushed.

Stress2/5
CalmIntense
Public dealing2/5
LittleConstant
Field work3/5
DeskOutdoors

Promotion path

Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.

  1. Auditor (C&AG and other departments) (joining)

    Pay Level 5

    ₹48,000–₹56,000 in-hand

  2. Senior Auditor

    3–5 years · Level 6 · via dpc

    ₹57,000–₹67,000 in-hand

  3. Assistant Audit Officer

    After passing the SAS examination; timing depends on vacancies · Level 8 · via departmental exam

    ₹76,000–₹88,000 in-hand

Promotion timelines vary by cadre and vacancies. If not promoted, MACP gives a pay upgrade after 10, 20 and 30 years.

How to get in

SSC CGLOnce a year

Staff Selection Commission

  1. 1.Tier-I computer-based test
  2. 2.Tier-II computer-based test (including computer knowledge module)
  3. 3.Document verification

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Age 18–27. SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years (more for SC/ST/OBC PwBD), as per the notification.

The good

  • Low-stress work with regular hours
  • Quick first promotion to Senior Auditor
  • A clear exam route to a gazetted post

The hard parts

  • Level 5 starting pay is modest for a CGL post
  • Touring in field audit wings
  • CGDA postings can be far from home

Postings

Depends on the department. C&AG auditors go to an Accountant General (Audit) office in the allotted state. CGDA auditors can be posted to defence accounts offices across India, often in cantonment towns.

Central government job securityNPS with a 14% government contributionLeave Travel Concession (LTC)Medical cover (CGHS in covered cities)

Questions people ask

What is the in-hand salary of Auditor (C&AG and other departments)?+

Auditor (C&AG and other departments) is a Pay Level 5 post with a starting basic pay of ₹29,200. At current rates (DA 60%, January 2026), the starting in-hand salary is roughly ₹48,000–₹56,000 a month, depending on whether you are posted in a Z, Y or X class city.

What is the qualification and age limit for Auditor (C&AG and other departments)?+

Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Age: 18–27 years. Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years (more for SC/ST/OBC PwBD), as per the notification.

Which exam do I need to clear for Auditor (C&AG and other departments)?+

SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission).

Is Auditor in C&AG different from Auditor in CGDA?+

Yes. C&AG auditors audit civil departments and tour within a state. CGDA auditors handle defence payments and audit, and are liable to all-India transfer.

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Accountant / Junior Accountant

लेखाकार

Pay Level 5

Pay Level 5 desk post via SSC CGL in accounts offices under the C&AG, CGA and others — compiling accounts and settling claims.

₹48,000–₹56,000 in-handSSC CGL

Assistant Audit Officer (C&AG)

सहायक लेखा परीक्षा अधिकारी

Pay Level 8

Group B gazetted, Pay Level 8 post under the C&AG via SSC CGL — auditing government departments, with regular audit tours.

₹76,000–₹88,000 in-handSSC CGL

Tax Assistant (CBDT / CBIC)

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Pay Level 4

Pay Level 4 desk job in the Income Tax or GST/Customs department via SSC CGL — mostly office work, steady hours.

₹42,000–₹50,000 in-handSSC CGL

Books to prepare for SSC CGL

  • Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

    R.S. Aggarwal (S. Chand)

    The standard practice book for arithmetic. Strong on volume of questions; weak on shortcuts, so pair it with solved papers.

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  • SSC Mathematics Chapterwise Solved Papers

    Kiran Prakashan

    Thousands of actual SSC questions sorted by topic. The quickest way to see what is really asked.

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  • Objective General English

    S.P. Bakshi (Arihant)

    Grammar rules with exam-style practice sets. Good for error spotting and sentence improvement.

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Sources

This profile is being reviewed. Confirm details in the latest official notification. Salary computed from pay rules as of January 2026.