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Aspirants can expect the Assistant Audit Officer exam to be conducted in the month of April. Aspirants can expect the numbers to be around 600. The age should be below 30 years to be eligible for this post.

Latest Notification

The notification of the Assistant Audit Officer Recruitment 2022 has been released for the year 2022. Candidates can check the detailed notification at www.ssc.nic.in for the post of Assistant Audit Officer. The application process started on December 23, 2021, and ended on January 23, 2022.

Registration

Candidates can visit the official website to apply for the Assistant Audit Officer Recruitment 2022. Given below are the steps that will help you apply for the exam.

Step 1: Visit the official website of SSC.

Step 2: Click on the link showing the Assistant Audit Officer Recruitment 2022 application process.

Step 3: Register with a valid mobile number and email ID.

Step 4: Login on the portal and fill in your details.

Step 5: Check the details and upload your scanned documents.

Step 6: Pay the fees and click on submit.

Step 7: After the submission of the application form, download it and check the details. Keep the application document safe for future purposes.

Syllabus

Aspirants should know the syllabus to boost their preparation and make sure they do not miss any topic/concept for their exam. The detailed syllabus for the Assistant Audit Officer exam is given below.

Subject	Syllabus
General Intelligence &Reasoning	It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal types. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial orientation, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc. The topics are, Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Figural Analogy, Semantic Classification, Symbolic/Number Classification, Figural Classification, Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series, Problem Solving, Word Building, Coding & de-coding, Numerical Operations, symbolic Operations, Trends, Space Orientation, Space Visualization, Venn Diagrams, Drawing inferences, Punched hole/ pattern- folding& un-folding, Figural Pattern-folding and completion, Indexing, Address matching, Date & city matching, Classification of centre codes/roll numbers, Small & Capital letters/numbers coding, decoding and classification, Embedded Figures, Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence.
General Awareness	Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates’ general awareness of the environment around them and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research.
Quantitative Aptitude	The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be the computation of whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage. Ratio & Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Allegation, Time and distance, Time & Work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds, Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles, Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base, Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary angles, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram & Pie chart.
English Comprehension	Candidates’ ability to understand correct English, his basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested.
Statistics	Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data – Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection; Tabulation of data; Graphs and charts; Frequency distributions; Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions. Measures of Central Tendency - Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles. Measures of Dispersion- Common measures dispersion – range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion. Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis – Different types of moments and their relationship; the meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis. Correlation and Regression – Scatter diagram; simple correlation coefficient; simple regression lines; Spearman’s rank correlation; Measures of association of attributes; Multiple regression; Multiple and partial correlations (For three variables only). Probability Theory – Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes’ theorem. Random Variable and Probability Distributions – Random variable; Probability functions; Expectation and Variance of a random variable; Higher moments of a random variable; Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential distributions; Joint distribution of two random variables (discrete). Sampling Theory – Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and nonprobability sampling techniques (simple random sampling, stratified sampling, multistage sampling, multiphase sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling, purposive sampling, convenience sampling and quota sampling); Sampling distribution (statement only); Sample size decisions. Statistical Inference - Point estimation and interval estimation, properties of a good estimator, Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood method, Least squares method), Testing of hypothesis, Basic concept of testing, Small sample and large sample tests, Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F statistic, Confidence intervals. Analysis of Variance - Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data. Time Series Analysis - Components of time series, Determinations of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods. Index Numbers - Meaning of Index Numbers, Problems in the construction of index numbers, Types of an index number, Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of index numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers, Uses of Index Numbers.
Finance and Economics	Financial Accounting: Nature and scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic concepts and Conventions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Basic concepts of accounting: Single and double entry, Books of original Entry, Bank Reconciliation, Journal, Ledgers, Trial Balance, Rectification of Errors, Manufacturing, Trading, Profit & loss Appropriation Accounts, Balance Sheet Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure, Depreciation Accounting, Valuation of Inventories, Non-profit organisations Accounts, Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self-Balancing Ledgers.
Economics and Governance	Comptroller & Auditor General of India –Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility. Finance Commission-Role and functions. Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Microeconomics: Definition, scope and nature of Economics, Methods of economic study and Central problems of an economy and Production possibilities curve. Theory of Demand and Supply: Meaning and determinants of demand, Law of demand and Elasticity of demand, Price, income and cross elasticity; Theory of consumer’s behaviour, Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach, Meaning and determinants of supply, Law of supply and Elasticity of Supply. Theory of Production and cost: Meaning and Factors of production; Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale. Forms of Market and price determination in different markets: Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly and Price determination in these markets. Indian Economy: Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectors, Role of Agriculture, Industry and Services-their problems and growth National Income of India-Concepts of national income, Different methods of measuring national income. Population-Its size, rate of growth and its implication on economic growth. Poverty and unemployment- Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes and incidence of unemployment. Infrastructure-Energy, Transportation, Communication. Economic Reforms in India: Economic reforms since 1991; Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation and Disinvestment. Money and Banking: Monetary/ Fiscal policy- Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of commercial Banks/RRB/Payment Banks. Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments. Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003. Role of Information Technology in Governance. Questions in Paper-I will be of Matriculation Level, Paper-II of 10+2 Level, and in Paper-III and Paper-IV of Graduation Level.

Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants should study the notification document carefully to know the detailed eligibility criteria. They must ensure to meet the criteria to avoid future chaos or disqualification from the exam.

If you fail to meet the eligibility criteria, you will be disqualified and strict actions will be taken. Given below are the detailed eligibility criteria that you can check before applying for the Assistant Audit Officer Recruitment 2022.

A candidate must be either:

a citizen of India, or
a subject of Nepal, or
a subject of Bhutan, or
a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India

Assistant Audit Officer Educational Qualification 2022

The candidates should have the following educational qualification to be eligible for the application process:

Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute.
Chartered Accountant or Cost & Management Accountant or Company Secretary or Masters in Commerce or Masters in Business Studies or Masters in Business Administration (Finance) or Masters in Business Economics.
During the period of probation direct recruits shall have to qualify the “Subordinate Audit/ Accounts Service Examination” in respective branches for confirmation and regular appointment as Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer.

Assistant Audit Officer Age Limit 2022

The candidate should be below 30 years of age to be eligible for the Assistant Audit Officer Recruitment 2022 exam. However, there are age relaxation given to various candidates based on their categories as listed below in the table.

Category	Age relaxation available in upper age limit
SC/ST	5 Years
OBC	3 Years
PwD (Unreserved)	10 Years
PwD (OBC)	13 Years
PwD (SC/ST)	15 Years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date.
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof	3 Years
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ST)	8 Years

Application Fee

The application fee for the Assistant Audit Officer Recruitment 2022 is Rs 100. However, women candidates and candidates belonging to ST, SC, PwD, and ex-servicemen categories are exempted from paying the application fee.

Candidates can pay the fees online via BHIM, net banking, debit/credit cards or any other payment gateway. Candidates can also pay via offline challan by visiting the nearest bank for the same.

Exam Pattern

Candidates should know the Assistant Audit Officer Exam pattern as described below.

Subject	Number of questions	Maximum marks	Time allowed
General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	50	1 hours
General Awareness	25	50
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
English Comprehension	25	50

Eligibilty Criteria