Government Jobs After CA 2023 - Government Vacancies, Salary, Scope

Top Government jobs for CAs

Every government organisation from small to big undertakings require chartered accountants to manage their finances, conduct audits or check corporate insolvency. Below listed are some government jobs for chartered accountants in a few government undertakings that conduct direct recruitments of CAs (CA inter qualified professionals):

1. Life insurance corporation of India (LIC) - LIC of India opens multiple positions every year for qualified and semi qualified CAs in India. Interested candidates can check the official website of LIC to know the job openings and process of recruitment. A CA's expertise in finance can help them achieve good career growth in this industry. Besides LIC, there are multiple government owned insurers in the general insurance category

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2. Gas authority of India limited (GAIL) - GAIL is a central public sector undertaking under the Ministry of petroleum and gas. It opens the positions for CAs at frequent intervals to apply and participate in its recruitment process.

3. National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)- NRHM is a scheme which was started by the Hon'ble Prime Minister on April 12, 2005. It is dedicated to provide quality healthcare facilities to rural people. CAs can apply for various positions in NRHM. The selection process at NRHM includes an examination and/or interview.

4. Public sector banks - PSB offer good opportunities for government jobs for chartered accountants in banking sector. Many public sector banks (government and semi-government) need qualified and experienced CAs to do daily work requirements. Banks such as state bank of India, central bank of India, punjab national bank, and even RBI require expertise of Chartered Accountants for smooth running of the organisations. Candidates will have to give IBPS or SBI exams for various roles at Public sector banks.

5. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) - Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a government organisation that conducts various civil services exams. UPSC conducts many exams such as civil service exams, engineering service, Indian Economic Service, Indian Statistical Service and more. CAs have the option to apply for several ministerial posts in UPSC. The selection process of UPSC is to clear the examinations and an interview.

6. Rural Regional Bank (RRBs) - Rural regional banks are government owned commercial banks that operate at regional level at various parts of the country. They are another avenue of govt job for CA. CAs can join the RRBs by going through the recruitment process conducted at frequent periods. RRBs are established with the aim of rural development so CAs can be part of national development too.

7. Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MRCL) - CAs can apply for various positions at the Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. It is one of the biggest organisations for metros and is owned and managed by the government. It opens vacancies for both state and the centre.

Also check -

• CA Foundation Exam
• CA Inter Exam
• CA Final Exam

Role of CAs in Government Sector

Chartered accountants have multiple roles to play in the government organisations. From taking care of finances, regular audits, to conducting various financial corporate checks, CAs play a major role in smooth functioning of industries. Depending on the area of expertise, CAs get a variety of responsibilities. Following are a few roles played by CAs in government organisations:

• Financial Analysts

• Branch Manager

• Tax Accountants

• Financial reporting managers

• Loans and Advances Head

• Credit Management department

• AGM, Zonal Head

• Auditors

• Treasury Manager

• Chief Manager (Accounts and Finance Departments)

• Assistant Administrative Officer (CA)

• Adjunct Administrative Officer (CA)

CA Government Job Selection Process

For securing a position in the government sector, CAs will have to pass through the selection process of the organisation applying for. Following is the most common selection process for CA in government sector:

• The common round of selection in any organisation is the written exam

• The written exam is followed by a personal interview.

• Depending on the role and the company, the selection procedure might be somewhat different in every organisation.

To land a government job after CA, professionals will have to sit in various rounds of scrutiny conducted by each organisation depending upon their requirements. An interview and a written exam are often part of the selection process. At many organisations, selection of CAs is done just by a personal interview.

CA Salary Details

Chartered accountancy programme offers the highest-paid salary package to the skillful professionals. CAs with good articleship experience and knowledge can earn high perks. Salaries of chartered accountants vary in every public sector. The reason for the standardised chartered accountant salary is the major growth in the financial sector. Eventually, it has led to the increase in the demand and jobs for CAs.

The salary of CA varies based on the position or role in the company and the sector of industry applied in. Banking sector offers jobs to CAs as scale II and scale III officers.

The average salary of a CAs in India is between Rs 8 to 9 lakhs per annum. However, the highest packages of a chartered accountant can be up to Rs. 50 to Rs. 60 lakhs per annum. For example, the salary range for the manager (accounts) at any well-established company is around Rs.1,25,000 to Rs. 2,15,000 per month. Moreover, CAs can get handsome annual packages while working abroad which can range from Rs. 70 to Rs. 80 lakhs. Chartered accountant’s salary depends on many factors such as experience, skills, job profile and location.

Additional Degrees with CA

CA certificate itself offers many opportunities to skilled professionals. However, adding another specialisation (along with CA certificate) in the curriculum vitae can be a benefit for getting high-salaried jobs. Following are certain options pursued by CAs:

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

• Tax Management Course

• Diploma in Insurance and Risk Management

• Corporate Management Course

• International Trade Laws and World Trade Organization

• Company Secretary (CS)

• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

• MBA in Finance