Auditor (C&AG) — Pay Level-5, SSC CGL 2026
Auditor under C&AG is a stable Pay Level-5 post with government audit responsibility and a structured promotion track within the Indian Audit and Accounts Service.
Pay Level
Pay Level-5
Pay Range
₹29,200–92,300
Age Limit
18–27 years
Ministry
C&AG
About this post
Auditor under C&AG is a Pay Level-5 (₹29,200 basic pay) Group-C post posted to various Accountant General offices across India. The role involves auditing accounts of government departments, public sector undertakings, and statutory bodies under the supervision of senior audit officers.
Core responsibilities include examination of vouchers and expenditure accounts, preparation of audit notes and inspection reports, and maintenance of audit records. Auditors work within well-defined audit mandates under the Comptroller and Auditor General of India's guidelines.
The promotion track for Auditor is: Auditor → Senior Auditor → Superintendent Auditor — a structured progression within the IA&AS cadre. Pay Level-5 with HRA and DA makes this a competitive entry point for candidates from smaller cities where C&AG offices are located.
Age limit: 18–27 years. Any Bachelor's degree qualifies. Vacancies are distributed across C&AG offices nationally. This post typically has high vacancy counts in CGL.
Key responsibilities
- Examination of vouchers and expenditure accounts of government entities
- Preparation of audit notes and inspection para drafts
- Maintenance of audit files, registers, and internal records
- Reporting financial irregularities to senior audit officers
Posting & transfer
Posted across India to C&AG Accountant General offices.