Vacancies: 1 · Posts: 1 designation · Type: Deputation / Absorption · Mode: Online registration + hard copy through proper channel · Fee: Not mentioned · Apply: By 23 November 2026 · Salary: Level-8 (₹47,600–1,51,100) · Selection: Deputation on service record · Location: Bengaluru
UIDAI invites serving officers for one Assistant Account Officer post on deputation (Foreign Service terms) at its Technology Centre in Bengaluru. Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), a statutory body under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology established under the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016, issues Aadhaar numbers and performs authentication. The post is in the public digital identity sector.
The vacancy is at the Technology Centre, Aadhaar Complex, NTI Layout, Tata Nagar, Kodigehalli, Bengaluru – 560 092, Karnataka. Applications must reach by 23 November 2026.
Serving Central Government, State Government, PSU or Autonomous Organisation officers with the required grade and accounts qualifications may apply online at the UIDAI Career Portal and then forward the signed hard copy through proper channel.
⚠️ Application Alerts: check these before you submit the form.
- Applications must be forwarded through proper channel with cadre clearance, vigilance clearance and APARs; mere online submission confers no right.
- Minimum residual service of 3 years as on the closing date is required.
- Candidates may not withdraw candidature after applying.
- Late or incomplete applications may not be considered; private candidates are not eligible.
📋 Official Source Chain: where the facts in this article were confirmed.
- Official notice: Circular F. No. HQ-12016/1/2021-HR-HQ, dated 9.2026 — Download from UIDAI Career Portal
- Official application route: Online at https://career.uidai.gov.in; then signed hard copy through proper channel to the printed Bengaluru address.
- Official updates page: UIDAI Career Portal
- Last checked: 19 October 2026, 3:34 PM IST
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Who Should Apply? (Quick Eligibility Check)
Serving officers with ≥5 years of government service + accounts qualification (CA/Cost Accountant/MBA Finance or SAS/ISTM or 5 years of accounts experience) + analogous or 3 years at Level-7 or 5 years at Level-6 (or equivalent) → Assistant Accounts Officer – 1 post
Hard disqualifier: private candidates are not eligible. Minimum residual service of 3 years as on the closing date is required.
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Date | September 2026 (signed 23 September 2026) | Completed |
| Application Start | Not separately stated | Open now |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 November 2026 | Open now |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | Not applicable | — |
| Correction Window | Not mentioned | — |
| Admit Card / Call Letter | Not applicable | — |
| Exam / Interview Date | Not applicable | — |
Quick Overview – UIDAI Assistant Account Officer Recruitment 2026
- Organisation: Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
- Sector: Central Government
- Recruitment / Exam Name: Assistant Account Officer on deputation
- Notification / Advertisement No.: F. No. HQ-12016/1/2021-HR-HQ / Notice No. 95/2026
- Post(s): Assistant Accounts Officer
- Total Vacancies: 1
- Job Location: Technology Centre, Bengaluru
- Job Type / Nature: Deputation / Absorption – deputation on Foreign Service terms for five years (minimum three years)
- Salary: Pay Matrix Level-8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100) of the 7th Central Pay Commission
- Apply Between: Not separately stated to 23 November 2026
- Apply Online: UIDAI Career Portal (open until 23 November 2026)
- Notification PDF: Circular F. No. HQ-12016/1/2021-HR-HQ
- Send Application To: Director (HR), Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Aadhaar Complex, NTI Layout, Tata Nagar, Kodigehalli, Technology Centre, Bengaluru – 560 092
- Official Portal: UIDAI Career Portal
What Posts Are Available? – Post-wise Vacancy & Eligibility
One post of Assistant Account Officer is available at the Technology Centre, Bengaluru. It is a single-seat deputation vacancy.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification & Experience | Age Limit (UR) | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Account Officer | 1 | Serving officers (≥5 years govt service) holding analogous posts or with 3 years regular service in Level-7 or 5 years in Level-6 (or equivalent in State/PSU/Autonomous) + Chartered Accountant / Cost Accountant / MBA (Finance) or SAS/equivalent or ISTM Cash & Accounts Training or at least 5 years accounts experience. Desirable: basic computerised office skills. | Below 56 years as on the closing date | Level-8 (₹47,600–1,51,100) |
No category-wise reservation breakup is printed in the advertisement.
Who Is Eligible for UIDAI 2026? – Education, Age & Domicile
Nationality, Domicile & Basic Requirements
- Nationality: The notice does not state a nationality condition.
- Domicile / local condition: The notice does not state a domicile condition.
Educational Qualification
Essential: Officers from the Central Government holding analogous posts on a regular basis in the parent cadre/department, or with three years of regular service in the Pay Matrix Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (₹44,900 – 1,42,400) or with five years of regular service in the Pay Matrix Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400); or officers from State Government/Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous Organisation holding regular post in corresponding grades with requisite experience.
Plus professional qualifications of Chartered Accountant / Cost Accountant / MBA (Finance), or having passed SAS/equivalent examination of organised Accounts Cadre of Central/State Government, or having completed Cash & Accounts Training organised by ISTM; or having at least five years’ experience in handling accounts-related work.
Only officers who have completed at least five years of government service may apply. Minimum residual service should be 3 years as on the closing date. Officers holding analogous post in the parent organisation may be preferred. Desirable: basic skills for working in a computerised office environment.
Equivalent pay scales for PSUs, Public Sector Banks and LIC are printed in the circular for dissimilar structures.
- Qualification must be held by: Not separately stated beyond eligibility as on closing date.
What Is the Age Limit?
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | Not printed | Below 56 years as on the closing date | — |
Examples:
- ✅ A 54-year-old candidate born on 23 November 1971 — eligible (as on 23 November 2026).
- ❌ A 57-year-old candidate born on 23 November 1969 — not eligible (one full year over the limit).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
Additional Requirements
Minimum residual service of 3 years as on the closing date. Cadre clearance and availability for immediate relieving required.
Reservation & PwBD Suitability
- Reservation: No category-wise reservation breakup is printed in the advertisement.
- PwBD: Not specified in the notice.
What Is the Salary? – Pay Scale & Benefits
The post carries Pay Matrix Level-8 of the 7th Central Pay Commission {₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100}. During deputation, salary, allowances, joining time, medical benefits and travelling allowance are as per the Unique Identification Authority of India (Appointment of Officers and Employees) Regulations, 2020 and the Unique Identification Authority of India (Salary, Allowances and other Terms and Conditions of Service of Employees) Regulations, 2020.
In case of appointment from an organisation with dissimilar pay structure or Dearness Allowance pattern, only the pay is protected and not the perquisites, as per paragraph 5.1(ii)(b) of DoPT Office Memorandum no. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay II), dated 17.6.2010.
Leave is regulated by the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972. Officers may continue CGHS medical facilities from the parent organisation or avail the Medical Reimbursement Scheme of UIDAI.
Benefits (as printed): Medical facilities (CGHS continuation or UIDAI scheme), leave as per CCS rules, pay protection as above.
What Is the Application Fee?
| Category | Application Fee | Other Printed Charges | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | Not mentioned | — | Not mentioned |
Payment mode: Not mentioned (deputation basis; no fee printed).
How to Apply? (Step-by-Step)
- Open the UIDAI Career Portal (open until 23 November 2026).
- Submit the application online through the portal within the prescribed time limit.
- Download/print the duly filled online application form generated through the Career Portal.
- Submit the signed hard copy to your Cadre Controlling Authority/Parent Organisation for forwarding through proper channel.
- The Cadre Controlling Authority forwards the signed hard copy, duly attested/certified, only if services can be spared immediately, accompanied by cadre clearance, vigilance/disciplinary clearance, ACRs/APARs for the last five years (attested on each page by an officer not below Under Secretary or equivalent), and the certificate in Annex-I.
- Ensure the complete application reaches Director (HR), Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Aadhaar Complex, NTI Layout, Tata Nagar, Kodigehalli, Technology Centre, Bengaluru – 560 092 by 23 November 2026.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting only the online application without forwarding through the proper channel.
- Missing the residual service of 3 years as on the closing date.
- Forwarding without attested APARs for the last five years or the Annex-I certificate.
- Applying as a private candidate.
- Delaying cadre clearance so the hard copy arrives after 23 November 2026.
What Can Get Your Application Rejected?
| Rule | What the notice says | Clause |
|---|---|---|
| Late or incomplete applications | Applications that are received after the last date or are incomplete may not be considered. | 6.7 |
| Withdrawal after applying | Individuals who apply for the post may not withdraw their candidature subsequently. | Note 2 |
| Private candidates | Since the post is to be filled on deputation basis, private candidates are not eligible. | Note 3 |
| Services cannot be spared | Applications of individuals whose services cannot be spared by the cadre controlling authority may not be forwarded. | 6.3 |
| Mere online submission | Mere submission of an online application by the applicant shall not confer any right... unless the application is duly forwarded through proper channel along with the requisite documents. | 6.6 |
| Authority discretion | The Authority reserves the right to withdraw this circular at any time, without assigning any reason. | 7 |
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ಯಾರು ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಬಹುದು?
ಕೇಂದ್ರ/ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸರ್ಕಾರ, ಪಿಎಸ್ಯು ಅಥವಾ ಸ್ವಾಯತ್ತ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಸೇವೆಯಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು, ಕನಿಷ್ಠ 5 ವರ್ಷಗಳ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಸೇವೆ, ಸಾದೃಶ್ಯ ಹುದ್ದೆ ಅಥವಾ ಲೆವೆಲ್-7ರಲ್ಲಿ 3 ವರ್ಷ ಅಥವಾ ಲೆವೆಲ್-6ರಲ್ಲಿ 5 ವರ್ಷ ಸೇವೆ, ಜೊತೆಗೆ ಸಿಎ/ಕಾಸ್ಟ್ ಅಕೌಂಟೆಂಟ್/ಎಂಬಿಎ (ಫೈನಾನ್ಸ್) ಅಥವಾ ಎಸ್ಎಎಸ್ ಅಥವಾ ಐಎಸ್ಟಿಎಂ ತರಬೇತಿ ಅಥವಾ 5 ವರ್ಷಗಳ ಲೆಕ್ಕಪತ್ರ ಅನುಭವ.
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ಸಂಬಳ ಏನು?
7ನೇ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ವೇತನ ಆಯೋಗದ ಲೆವೆಲ್-8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100).
ಅಧಿಕೃತ ವೆಬ್ಸೈಟ್: https://career.uidai.gov.in
How Are Candidates Selected?
- Applications are received online and then through the proper channel with required clearances and APARs.
- Selection is on a deputation basis among eligible officers whose services are spared.
- No interview stage is mentioned in this notice.
- UIDAI reserves the right to post the selected officer at any other location based on suitability or administrative reasons.
No written examination is mentioned in this notice.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst's Take – Is This Recruitment for You?
This is a five-year deputation (Foreign Service terms, minimum three years) for one Assistant Accounts Officer post at UIDAI’s Technology Centre in Bengaluru. Selection rests on service records, clearances and availability for immediate relieving rather than a written test. Pay is Level-8 with protection of basic pay only if the parent organisation’s structure differs.
Best fit: Serving accounts officers already in Level-7 or Level-6 (or analogous/equivalent) who hold CA, Cost Accountant, MBA (Finance), SAS or ISTM training (or five years of accounts experience) and can secure cadre clearance quickly.
Who should skip: Private-sector candidates, officers with less than three years of residual service, or those unable to get parent-organisation clearance before 23 November 2026.
Practical tip: Start the online application early and initiate cadre clearance immediately, because the hard copy must reach Bengaluru by 23 November 2026 and mere online submission confers no right.
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What Documents Are Required?
At Application
- Duly filled, signed and attested/certified hard copy of the online application.
- Cadre clearance from the Cadre Controlling Authority.
- Vigilance/disciplinary clearance.
- Copies of ACRs/APARs for the last five years, duly attested on each page by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary to the Government of India or equivalent.
- Certificate from the forwarding authority in the prescribed format at Annex-I.
At Document Verification / Joining
Not separately specified beyond the documents required for forwarding; parent organisation certifies availability for relieving.
⚠️ Document Alert Specific to This Recruitment
- APARs for the last five years must be attested on each page by an officer not below Under Secretary rank or equivalent.
- Annex-I certificate on the organisation’s letterhead is mandatory.
- Minimum residual service of three years as on the closing date must be confirmed by the forwarding authority.
What Are the Service Conditions? – Probation, Bond & Posting
The period of deputation shall be five years. The lending organisation may relieve an officer for a lesser period, as per its policy/rules/regulations, subject to a minimum of three years.
During deputation, recruitment, appointment, salary, allowances, joining time, medical benefits and travelling allowance follow the UIDAI (Appointment of Officers and Employees) Regulations, 2020 and the UIDAI (Salary, Allowances and other Terms and Conditions of Service of Employees) Regulations, 2020. Leave is regulated by the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972. Terms are also governed by DoPT Office Memorandum no. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay II), dated 17.6.2010.
If the parent organisation’s pay structure or DA pattern is dissimilar, only pay is protected, not perquisites. UIDAI reserves the right to post the selected officer at any other location or select a candidate for another location based on suitability or administrative reasons. Medical facilities: continuation of CGHS or UIDAI Medical Reimbursement Scheme.
What Happens After Selection?
- The parent organisation relieves the officer for the deputation period (minimum three years).
- The officer joins UIDAI on Foreign Service terms under the stated regulations.
- Posting is at the Technology Centre, Bengaluru, subject to UIDAI’s right to post elsewhere.
✅ Confirmed: five-year deputation (min. three years), pay protection rules, medical and leave as printed. ❓ Not specified: exact joining formalities beyond relieving and terms of deputation.
General Instructions & Important Rules
Applications complete in all respects must be forwarded through proper channel. The forwarding authority verifies particulars against service records and certifies that the officer fulfils eligibility and can be relieved. UIDAI may change the number of vacancies at any time in its discretion. The circular is addressed to various Ministries, State Governments, PSUs, banks, IITs, Central Universities and others for wide publicity. The Authority reserves the right to withdraw the circular at any time without assigning any reason.
Contact & Helpline
Tel.: 011-23478564
Email: dd.hr-hq@uidai.net.in
(Deputy Director, UIDAI Head Office)
⚠️ Contact details are from the official notification/website. Verify before contacting. Never pay money to anyone offering job assistance. Report fraud at cybercrime.gov.in.
Important Links – UIDAI Assistant Account Officer 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | UIDAI Career Portal (open until 23 November 2026) |
| Notification PDF | Circular F. No. HQ-12016/1/2021-HR-HQ |
| Official Recruitment Page | UIDAI Career Portal |
FAQs – UIDAI Assistant Account Officer 2026
What is the last date to apply for UIDAI Assistant Account Officer 2026?
23 November 2026. No extension has been announced as of 19 October 2026. Complete applications through proper channels must reach by this date.
What is the age limit for UIDAI Assistant Account Officer?
Below 56 years as on the closing date. The notice does not print a separate date for calculating age beyond the closing date. A minimum residual service of 3 years is also required.
Is there an exam for UIDAI Assistant Account Officer, or is it interview-based?
No written examination or interview stage is mentioned in this notice. Selection is on a deputation basis among eligible officers whose services are spared, and applications are forwarded through the proper channel.
What is the salary for Assistant Account Officer posts in this recruitment?
Pay Matrix Level-8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100) of the 7th Central Pay Commission. During deputation, pay and allowances follow UIDAI regulations; only basic pay is protected if the parent organisation’s structure differs.
Can final-year students apply for this recruitment?
No — the notice requires serving officers who have completed at least five years of government service. Final-year students or private candidates are not eligible.
Is this Assistant Account Officer post a permanent government job?
No — a deputation engagement on Foreign Service terms for five years (minimum three years), not a permanent post. The officer retains lien in the parent organisation.
Can candidates from other states apply?
Yes. The notice does not state a domicile or residence condition. Serving officers from Central/State Government, PSUs or Autonomous Organisations across India may apply if otherwise eligible.
Where will selected candidates be posted?
At the Technology Centre, Bengaluru. UIDAI reserves the right to post the selected officer at any other location based on suitability or administrative reasons.
What should I know before applying?
Here's the catch — mere online submission does not confer any right; the hard copy must be forwarded through proper channel with clearances and APARs by 23 November 2026, and residual service of three years is mandatory.
Before You Apply: Quick Self-Check
- You meet the age and qualification conditions as on the closing date.
- You accept the nature of this job: Deputation / Absorption.
- You can produce every required document and certificate at verification.
- You are ready for the selection stage that applies to your post: Deputation on service record through proper channel.
- You accept the posting terms: Technology Centre, Bengaluru, with UIDAI’s right to post elsewhere.
📄 Primary source: Circular F. No. HQ-12016/1/2021-HR-HQ, Unique Identification Authority of India (Human Resource Division), dated 9.2026 (Circular). The recruitment facts above come from that notice; tips and estimates are labelled where they appear.
