The UPSC is looking for Assistant Directors (Cost) for the Ministry of Finance's Department of Expenditure. This is a full-time job in New Delhi, but you might work anywhere in India. If you get selected, you'll be paid between ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 according to Level 10 of the 7th Pay Matrix. This is a great chance for those interested in the Indian Cost Accounting Service Examination. Make sure you're familiar with the Indian Cost Accounting Service syllabus for the Assistant Director (Cost) Examination.
UPSC Indian Cost Accounting Service – Assistant Cost Director Exam
Complete Course
Guided by CA Rahul Kumar Sir (Qualified ICOAS in 2016)
(Qualified ICOAS in 2016, Senior UPSC IAS Faculty, Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi)
Course Features:
- 100 Hours Live & Recorded Lectures (Backup till 2026/27 exam)
- Weekly 2 Live Evening Lectures – Perfect for Working Professionals
- Topic-wise Study Material
- 100% Syllabus Coverage
Test Series:
- Topic-wise MCQ Practice
- Test Portal for MCQs Practice
- 2 Full-Length Mock Tests
- Detailed Test Analysis
Interview Preparation:
- 30 Hours Interview Guidance
- Study Material on Interview Preparation
- Most Probable Questions + Model Answers
- Mock Interviews by UPSC-level Interview Panel
Extra Benefits:
- Doubt Clearing Sessions
- Course Valid Till Selection
- Strategy sessions by previous ICOAS Toppers
Fee Structure: Fee – ₹20,000
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Announcement - FRESH BATCH OF LIVE CLASSES FOR ASSISSTANT COST DIRECTOR (ICOAS) WILL START FROM SEPTEMBER 1st,2025
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UPSC Notification for Indian Cost Accounting Service
To apply for the UPSC Assistant Director (Cost) Recruitment 2026, candidates must have qualifications recognized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or the Institute of Cost Accountants of India. The age limit for URs/EWSs is 35 years, with relaxations for OBCs, SCs/STs, and PwBDs. The selection process involves a Recruitment Test and Interview to evaluate all applicants fairly. This recruitment drive offers eligible candidates a valuable opportunity to advance their careers within the esteemed UPSC framework.
| Exam Organizing Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Job Category | UPSC |
| Job Title | Assistant Director (Cost) under Office of Chief Adviser Cost, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance |
| Employment Type | Full Time Regular |
| Job Location | All India |
| Pay Scale | 7th Pay Matrix Level (₹ 56,100/- to ₹ 1,77,500/-) |
| Vacancy | 36 |
| Qualification | A qualification recognized for enrolment in the Register of Members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India. |
| Age Limit | 35 years for URs/EWSs,
38 years for OBCs, 40 years for SCs/STs and 45 years for PwBDs. |
| Selection Process | Through Recruitment Test and Interview. |
| Application Fees | ₹ 25/- No fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates of any community. |
| Other Eligibility | SC/ST/OBC/EWS as per GOI Rules |
| Starting Date of Online Application | TO BE NOTIFIED |
| Last Date of Application | TO BE NOTIFIED |
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UPSC Assistant Director Number of Posts and Reservation
A total of 36 vacancies were announced for the recruitment of assistant directors. Number of Posts and Reservation are tabulated below
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 15 |
| EWS | 4 |
| OBC | 10 |
| SC | 5 |
| ST | 2 |
| PwBD | 2 |
| Total | 36 |
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Age
Not exceeding 35 years as on normal closing date. Not exceeding 40 years for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes candidates as on normal closing date in respect of the vacancies reserved for them. Not exceeding 38 years for Other Backward Classes candidates as on normal closing date in respect of the vacancies reserved for them. Relaxable for regularly appointed Central/U.T. Government Servant upto Five years as per instructions/orders issued by Govt. of India from time to time. For age concession applicable to some other categories of applicants, please see relevant paras of the ‘Instructions and Additional Information to Candidates for Recruitment by Selection.’
Essential Qualification
Essential:- A qualification recognized for enrolment in the Register of Members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India.
Note 1:- Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission for reason to be recorded in writing in case of candidates otherwise well qualified.
Note 2:- Recruitment to the post of Assistant Director (Cost) shall be made by direct recruitment on the basis of selection to be made by the Commission.
Note 3:- The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be as advertised by Union Public Service Commission for receipt of applications from candidates in India
Duties of Assistant Director (Cost)
Cost Analysis/Cost Examination Appraisal of capital intensive projects, Cost benefit analysis of projects, Determining fair prices, Studies on cost reduction and cost efficiency.
How to Apply for Assistant Director (Cost)
- Apply only through the website http://www.upsconline.nic.in. Other modes of application won't be accepted.
- Upload documents/certificates supporting your claims in the application. Each claim should have its own PDF file. The file size should not exceed 1 MB for most modules and 2 MB for the "UPLOAD OTHER DOCUMENT" module. Make sure the documents are clear when printed, scanned at 200 dpi in grayscale.
- Here's what you need to upload:
- a) Birth certificate or mark sheet showing your date of birth.
- b) Educational certificates or provisional certificates with mark sheets.
- c) Any equivalent qualification certificates.
- d) Experience certificates from your previous employers, mentioning your duration of employment, duties performed, and pay details.
- e) Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) from the competent authority.
- f) Declaration and community certificate (OBC) if claiming reservation, stating non-creamy layer status.
- g) Disability certificate issued by a Medical Board if applying under the PwBD category.
- h) Any other supporting documents.
If any document is not in Hindi or English, provide a transcript attested by a Gazetted officer or notary.
Remember, the closing date for online applications is crucial for meeting the requirements.