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Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG) of India conducts the Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS) Exam to recruit Auditors and Accountants in the field offices of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department. The recruitment process consists of three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
Latest Notification
The UPSC (IAAS) notification 2022 has been released on February 02, 2022. It has important information like eligibility criteria, vacancies, syllabus, important dates, and other details. The Prelims is scheduled to be conducted on June 05, 2022.
Registration
All the candidates should apply for the exam only after checking the eligibility criteria. Candidates can follow the following steps to fill out the application form for the IAAS Recruitment Exam.
- Visit the Official Website of UPSC.
- Look for the notification displaying new registration. Click on it.
- Fill in all the necessary details in the registration form like Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, Contact number, Email Id, etc.
- Click on Submit.
- Note down the system-generated registration ID and Password.
- Log in with the registration ID and Password on the IAAS Exam official website.
- Fill in all the necessary information in the application form such as educational details, preference for exam centers, etc.
- Now, candidates need to upload the scanned images of their signature and a passport-sized photograph.
- Preview the application form and make required corrections if any.
- Pay the application fee and submit it.
Syllabus
The candidates planning to appear for IAAS Exam 2022 should know the accurate syllabus for both exams beforehand.
IAAS Syllabus For Prelims
The syllabus is given below
IAAS Prelims Syllabus For General Studies Paper 1
- Current events of national and international importance.
- History of India and Indian National Movement.
- Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
- Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
- Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
- General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity, and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization.
- General Science
IAAS Prelims Syllabus For General Studies Paper 2
- Comprehension Interpersonal skills including communication skills.
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability.
- Decision-making and problem-solving.
- General mental ability.
- Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level).
- Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. — Class X level).
IAAS Mains Syllabus
The syllabus is given below:
| Topic | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Compulsory Papers | |
| Business Mathematics & Statistics (Paper D) |
|
| Auditing (Paper E) |
|
| Optional Papers | |
| Macro Economics (Paper A1) |
|
| Indian Finance System (Paper A2) |
|
| Economics Principles and Indian Economic Problems (Paper A3) |
|
| Business Regulatory Framework (Paper B1) |
|
| Cost and Management Accounting (Paper B2) |
|
| Advance Accountancy (Paper B3) |
|
| Business Management (Paper C1) |
|
| Direct and Indirect Taxation (Paper C2) |
|
| Information Technology and Application in Business (Paper C3) |
|
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates need to fulfill the eligibility criteria for the Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS). The eligibility criteria have three components:
IAAS Age Limit 2022
The eligibility criteria for the IAAS Exam in the age limit are as follows:
- Candidates from the General Category applying for the IAAS Exam must be between a minimum of 21 years and a maximum of 30 years.
- Relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit for the SC/ ST candidates.
- Relaxation of 3 years in the upper age limit for the OBC candidates.
- Relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit for a candidate from the State of Jammu & Kashmir
- Relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit for Defence Services Personnel
- Relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit for Ex-servicemen including Commissioned officers and ECOs/ SSCOs who have rendered at least 5 years of Military Service and have been released.
- Relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit for ECOs/ SSCOs who have completed an initial period of assignment of 5 years of Military Service.
- Relaxation of 10 years in the upper age limit for Blind, Deaf-Mute, and Orthopedically Handicapped Persons.
IAAS Educational Qualification 2022
To be eligible for the IAAS Exam, one must qualify for one of the following criteria under Educational Qualification. The criteria are –
- Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from any of the recognized universities.
- Candidates who have appeared for the qualifying examination and are awaiting results or those who are yet to appear for the qualifying examination are also eligible for the Preliminary Examination. Such candidates have to produce proof of passing the said examination along with the application for the Main Examination.
- Candidates with professional and technical qualifications recognized by the Government or its equivalent are also eligible to apply.
- Candidates who have passed the final year of MBBS or any Medical Examination but are yet to complete the internship can also appear for the Main Examination. However, they must submit a certificate from the concerned University that they have passed the final professional medical examination.
IAAS Nationality 2022
Candidates applying must fit any one of the following conditions/ criteria:
- A Citizen of India
- A subject of Nepal
- A subject of Bhutan
- A candidate who is a Tibetan refugee who shifted to India before January 1, 1962, and intends to permanently settle in India.
- Candidates with an Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, and Ethiopia or Vietnam intending to permanently settle in India.
Application Fee
- The Application Fees for the IAAS Preliminary Exam is INR 100 (for the General Category).
- The Application Fees for the IAAS Main Exam is INR 200 (for the General Category).
Exam Pattern
IAAS Exam is conducted in two levels – Prelims and Main Exam. Aspirants should have proper knowledge of the Exam Patterns to prepare efficiently for the exam.
IAAS Exam Pattern For Prelims
The Exam Pattern for Prelims is as follows:
| Paper | Marks | Time Duration | Language Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper – 1 | 200 Marks | 120 minutes | Hindi/ English |
| Paper – 2 | 200 Marks | 120 minutes | Hindi/ English |
IAAS Exam Pattern For Mains
The Exam Pattern for Mains is as follows:
| Paper | Subject | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper A | Optional Language Subject | 300 Marks |
| Paper B | English | 300 Marks |
| Paper To be Counted For Merit (Ranking) | ||
| Paper 1 | Essay | 250 Marks |
| Paper 2 | General Studies 1 | 250 Marks |
| Paper 3 | General Studies 2 | 250 Marks |
| Paper 4 | General Studies 3 | 250 Marks |
| Paper 5 | General Studies 4 | 250 Marks |
| Paper 6 | Optional Subject Paper – 1 | 250 Marks |
| Paper 7 | Optional Subject Paper – 2 | 250 Marks |
| Subject Total (Written Test) | 1750 Marks | |
| Personality Test | 275 Marks | |
| Grand Total | 2025 Marks | |
Eligibilty Criteria
Candidates need to fulfill the eligibility criteria for the Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS). The eligibility criteria have three components:
IAAS Age Limit 2022
The eligibility criteria for the IAAS Exam in the age limit are as follows:
- Candidates from the General Category applying for the IAAS Exam must be between a minimum of 21 years and a maximum of 30 years.
- Relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit for the SC/ ST candidates.
- Relaxation of 3 years in the upper age limit for the OBC candidates.
- Relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit for a candidate from the State of Jammu & Kashmir
- Relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit for Defence Services Personnel
- Relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit for Ex-servicemen including Commissioned officers and ECOs/ SSCOs who have rendered at least 5 years of Military Service and have been released.
- Relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit for ECOs/ SSCOs who have completed an initial period of assignment of 5 years of Military Service.
- Relaxation of 10 years in the upper age limit for Blind, Deaf-Mute, and Orthopedically Handicapped Persons.
IAAS Educational Qualification 2022
To be eligible for the IAAS Exam, one must qualify for one of the following criteria under Educational Qualification. The criteria are –
- Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from any of the recognized universities.
- Candidates who have appeared for the qualifying examination and are awaiting results or those who are yet to appear for the qualifying examination are also eligible for the Preliminary Examination. Such candidates have to produce proof of passing the said examination along with the application for the Main Examination.
- Candidates with professional and technical qualifications recognized by the Government or its equivalent are also eligible to apply.
- Candidates who have passed the final year of MBBS or any Medical Examination but are yet to complete the internship can also appear for the Main Examination. However, they must submit a certificate from the concerned University that they have passed the final professional medical examination.
IAAS Nationality 2022
Candidates applying must fit any one of the following conditions/ criteria:
- A Citizen of India
- A subject of Nepal
- A subject of Bhutan
- A candidate who is a Tibetan refugee who shifted to India before January 1, 1962, and intends to permanently settle in India.
- Candidates with an Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, and Ethiopia or Vietnam intending to permanently settle in India.
Exam Pattern
IAAS Exam is conducted in two levels – Prelims and Main Exam. Aspirants should have proper knowledge of the Exam Patterns to prepare efficiently for the exam.
IAAS Exam Pattern For Prelims
The Exam Pattern for Prelims is as follows:
| Paper | Marks | Time Duration | Language Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper – 1 | 200 Marks | 120 minutes | Hindi/ English |
| Paper – 2 | 200 Marks | 120 minutes | Hindi/ English |
IAAS Exam Pattern For Mains
The Exam Pattern for Mains is as follows:
| Paper | Subject | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper A | Optional Language Subject | 300 Marks |
| Paper B | English | 300 Marks |
| Paper To be Counted For Merit (Ranking) | ||
| Paper 1 | Essay | 250 Marks |
| Paper 2 | General Studies 1 | 250 Marks |
| Paper 3 | General Studies 2 | 250 Marks |
| Paper 4 | General Studies 3 | 250 Marks |
| Paper 5 | General Studies 4 | 250 Marks |
| Paper 6 | Optional Subject Paper – 1 | 250 Marks |
| Paper 7 | Optional Subject Paper – 2 | 250 Marks |
| Subject Total (Written Test) | 1750 Marks | |
| Personality Test | 275 Marks | |
| Grand Total | 2025 Marks | |
Syllabus
The candidates planning to appear for IAAS Exam 2022 should know the accurate syllabus for both exams beforehand.
IAAS Syllabus For Prelims
The syllabus is given below
IAAS Prelims Syllabus For General Studies Paper 1
- Current events of national and international importance.
- History of India and Indian National Movement.
- Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
- Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
- Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
- General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity, and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization.
- General Science
IAAS Prelims Syllabus For General Studies Paper 2
- Comprehension Interpersonal skills including communication skills.
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability.
- Decision-making and problem-solving.
- General mental ability.
- Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level).
- Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. — Class X level).
IAAS Mains Syllabus
The syllabus is given below:
| Topic | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Compulsory Papers | |
| Business Mathematics & Statistics (Paper D) |
|
| Auditing (Paper E) |
|
| Optional Papers | |
| Macro Economics (Paper A1) |
|
| Indian Finance System (Paper A2) |
|
| Economics Principles and Indian Economic Problems (Paper A3) |
|
| Business Regulatory Framework (Paper B1) |
|
| Cost and Management Accounting (Paper B2) |
|
| Advance Accountancy (Paper B3) |
|
| Business Management (Paper C1) |
|
| Direct and Indirect Taxation (Paper C2) |
|
| Information Technology and Application in Business (Paper C3) |
|
