How to become AAO through SSC CGL Exam?

The Assistant Audit Officer is a top-level gazetted Group B post under the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. It’s like being a superhero in the world of auditing! This job is one of the most desired government jobs in India with a high pay scale, perks, and benefits. It’s like winning a lottery! Many people wonder about the process to get selected as the Assistant Audit Officer and getting the job of their dreams. It’s like being on a treasure hunt! You can become an Assistant Audit Officer in CAG by knowing all about the details and selection procedure along with eligibility criteria, job profile, and salary of AAO. It’s like being a detective!

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Assistant Audit Officer via SSC CGL Exam-Exam Overview

Name Of Post	Assistant Audit Officer
Exam Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission
Ministry	Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG
Group	Group “B” Gazetted (None Ministerial)
Grade Pay	4800
Pay Level	Pay Level 8 (Rs 47600 to 151100)
Selection Process	SSC CGL examination contains 2 Tiers

How to Become an Assistant Audit Officer?

To become an Assistant Audit Officer in CAG, you have to appear in the SSC CGL exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Graduation is the first condition for you to apply for the SSC CGL exam. Once you have applied for the SSC CGL exam, you will fill out the post-preference order in the application form. You should fill the Group B post in preference order and submit it. The basic pay of AAO is Rs 47600 which means the Assistant Audit Officer’s Salary is Rs 83,000 to Rs 74,0003. If you’re dedicated to becoming an Assistant Audit Officer, you must appear for the SSC CGL exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission living anywhere in India. The exam consists of 4 tiers and it needs good preparation and practice to be successful.

Assistant Audit Officer Eligibility Criteria

All those candidates who want to take the SSC CGL exam to get the post of AAO, must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Assistant Audit Officer Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University OR
• Desirable Qualification: CA/CS/MBA/Cost & Management Accountant/ Masters in Commerce/ Masters in Business Studies
• During the period of probation direct recruits shall have to qualify for the “Subordinate Audit/ Accounts Service Examination” in respective branches for confirmation and regular appointment as Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.

Age Limit for Assistant Audit Officer:

The age limit of the general category must not exceed 30 years. However, there is age relaxation for other categories as given below:

S.No	Category	Age Relaxation
1	OBC	3 years
2	ST/SC	5 years
3	PH + Gen	10 years
4	PH + OBC	13 years
5	PH + SC/ST	15 years
6	Ex-Servicemen (Gen)	3 years
7	Ex-Servicemen (OBC)	6 years
8	Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)	8 years

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Assistant Audit Officer Selection Process

The selection process for Assistant Audit Officer involves an SSC CGL exam (Tier 1 & 2 Tier) as mentioned below. A candidate must clear the cut-off marks for both Tiers to qualify.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern
Section	Subject	No. of Questions	Max. Marks	Exam Duration
1	General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	50	60 minutes(For VH & Candidates suffering from Cerebral Palsy: 80 minutes)
2	General Awareness	25	50
3	Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
4	English Comprehension	25	50
	Total	100	200

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern
S. No.	Papers	Exam Duration
1	Paper-I: (Compulsory for all posts)	2 hours 30 minutes
2	Paper-II: Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)	2 hours
3	Paper-III: Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer	2 hours

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How to apply for Assistant Audit Officer in CAG?

Here are 4 easy steps needed to apply for the Assistant Audit Officer exam as and when SSC releases the CGL notification:

1. Get a one-time registration on the official website of SSC at http://ssc.nic.in.
2. Get the login credentials containing the registration number and password.
3. Login with the details and apply online for the SSC CGL exam 2023, when the notification comes

Assistant Audit Officer in CAG: Salary & Job Profile

An Assistant Audit Officer’s job profile is to assist the Audit Officer or Senior Audit Officer in conducting various departmental audits of government organizations. The Assistant Audit Officer’s total in-hand salary can be up to Rs 70,000 in X cities. As an Assistant Audit Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring that all audits are conducted efficiently and effectively while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. You will also be responsible for presenting your findings to senior management in a clear and concise manner.

Here are the complete salary details:

Pay Level of Posts	Pay Level-8
Payscale	Rs 47600 to 151100
Grade Pay	4800
Basic pay	Rs 47600
HRA (depending on the city)	X Cities (24%)	11,424
Y Cities (16%)	7,616
Z Cities (8%)	3,808
DA (Current- 17%)	8,092
Travel Allowance	Cities- 3600, Other Places- 1800
Gross Salary Range (Approx)	X Cities	70,716
Y Cities	66,908
Z Cities	63,100

FAQs

How can I become an Assistant Audit Officer?

Apply for the SSC CGL exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to become an Assistant Audit Officer,

What will be the mode of examination, will it be conducted online or offline?

The SSC CGL exam will be conducted online.