IDAS Recruitment 2022: Notification, Dates, Eligibility, Application Form, Pattern, Result

The Indian government’s Ministry of Defence employs IDAS officers, who are Group-A gazetted civilian officers. In most cases, they are hired through the Union Public Service Commission’s (UPSC) annual Civil Services Examination, also known as the IDAS Exam. The syllabus for the Main test is decided by the themes, which are divided into nine papers. The written tests for IDAS Recruitment are the Preliminary and Mains. Candidates who pass the Preliminary and Main exams are eligible for an interview. Those that pass the interview will receive two years of training. After finishing the course, candidates are employed in the Indian Defence Services’ accounting department in a variety of roles.

The Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) is a category “A” level central government of India gazetted civil service. that was formed to provide financial advice, accounting, and auditing services to the Defence Services and allied organisations such as Ordnance Factories, Indian Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard), Military Engineer Services, Border Roads Organization, Defence Research and Development Organization, and so on. As a result, the Indian Defence Accounts Service is in charge of the Indian government’s largest budget allocation, the armed forces budget.

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IDAS Recruitment 2022 Notification

The IDAS announcement is released by the Maharashtra State Council of Examination in August of the examination year. The IDAS 2022 formal notification is likely to be issued on the official website soon. UPSC Latest News is available here for candidates.

The IDAS announcement is a crucial document that informs applicants about the examination and registration processes. The IDAS Exam announcement contains critical information such as exam dates, exam pattern, curriculum, and exam day procedures.

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IDAS Recruitment Exam Overview

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS)
Organising Body	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Level	National
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Exam Phases	Preliminary Mains Interview
Exam Mode	Offline
Exam Duration	150 Minutes
Post Name and Purpose	The Army, Air Force, Navy, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and other related organizations, offer financial advice, payment, and internal auditing and accounting activities.
Exam Helpdesk	011-23098543 / 23385271 / 23381125 / 23098591
Official Website	https://www.upsc.gov.in/

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IDAS Recruitment Exam Dates 2022

According to the UPSC timetable, the UPSC Preliminary test 2022 will be place on June 5, 2022. The IDAS Main test will be held on September 16, 2022. The table below shows the tentative exam dates for IDAS 2022:

Title	IDAS Exam Date (Tentative)
Prelims Official Notification Date	February 02, 2022
Commencement  of Online Application Process	February 02, 2022
Last Date of Online Application Submission (Till 6:00 PM)	February 022, 2022
Prelims Exam Admit Card Issue	May 2022
Preliminary Examination Date	June 05, 2022
IDAS Civil Services Main Examination Date	September 09 – 25, 2022

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IDAS Recruitment Eligibility Criteria 2022

The IDAS Eligibility Criteria 2022 has yet to be published. Until the official announcement is posted, candidates can apply the eligibility standards from the previous year, i.e. 2021. The eligibility conditions are unlikely to alter significantly, therefore applicants should keep to the information from last year.

To take the IDAS exam, candidates must meet the eligibility requirements. There are two parts to the eligibility criteria:

Educational Qualifications

Candidates who wish to become instructors after passing the IDAS Examination should have the following educational credentials. Any of the following qualifications must be present in the candidate:

• A degree from a Central, State, or Deemed University
  
• A correspondence or distance learning degree is one that is achieved through correspondence or distant learning.
  
• A university diploma from a public institution.
  
• A qualification equivalent to one of the above that has been recognised by the Indian government.

The following candidates may take the test, but they must show proof of eligibility from the proper authorities at their institution/university at the time of the main examination; if they fail any subject, they will not be allowed to take the exam.

• Candidates who have passed their final examinations for their MBBS degree but have not yet completed their internship
  
• Candidates who have passed the final exams of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), ICSI, and ICWAI
  
• A degree from a private university
  
• Any degree from an university outside of India that has been recognised by the Association of Indian Universities is acceptable (AIU)

Overall Eligibility Criteria

The age restriction and other essential eligibility conditions for candidates are listed in below:

Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 21 years old. The top age limit is as follows: Up to 32 years in general. Up to 35 years for OBCs Up to 37 years for SC/ST. Applicants who fall behind in other areas, as well as those who are physically handicapped, are offered a reprieve on the maximum age limit.

Nationality: To be considered for the Indian Revenue Service, a candidate must meet one of the following requirements:
1. Indian nationality.
2. Someone who has permanently relocated to India from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam.

Number of Attempts Allowed:
General Candidates: 6 attempts.
OBC Candidates: 9 attempts.
SC/ST Candidates: No Limits.

Points to Remember:
The interview is one of the most important components of the IDAS test. It’s vital that you communicate well with the interviewers.
As a result, you should focus on honing your communication skills and body language. Certain abilities are innate in some applicants.
Some people need to practise in order to become effective communicators of their thoughts. Candidates with poor communication skills should seek guidance from those who have already completed the Civil Services Examinations.

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IDAS Recruitment Application Form 2022

All applicants are advised to apply for the test only after thoroughly reviewing the eligibility conditions. To take the exam, candidates must fill out and submit the IDAS application form online. Candidates can fill out the IDAS exam application form by following the procedures below.

• Candidates can only apply online at http://www.upsconline.nic, the UPSC’s official website.
  
• The method of payment is likewise online.
  
• Candidates who wish to pay online must use net banking at any SBI branch across the country, or a visa card, credit card, or debit card.
  
• Applicants are encouraged to submit only one application.
  
• In some cases, if more than one application is made, the applicant must ensure that the application with the most recent RID (Registration ID) is complete in all areas.
  
• Candidates who work for the government, government-owned industrial ventures, or other similar institutions, or in the corporate companies, can apply directly to the Commission.
  
• Candidates who are currently employed by the government, whether permanently or temporarily, as casual or daily rated employees, or as employees of public undertakings, must submit an undertaking stating that he has informed his written office / Head of Department that he has applied for the examination.

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IDAS Recruitment 2022 Admit Card

After candidates have completed the application form, they must download the admission card, which is available one month (about) after the application form is released. The IDAS admit card contains vital information such as the exam date, location, and time.

IDAS Admit Card 2022 Download Instructions

The Civil Service Admit Card, which contains all of the candidate’s vital information such as name, roll number, timing & centre data, and so on, is available for download.

On the IDAS admit card, candidates will find the following information:

• Roll Number
• Exam Day Instructions
• Photo
• Signature
• Subject Applied
• Name
• Date of Birth
• Exam Date, Time and Venue

Steps to Download the IDAS Prelims Admit Card 2022

1. Go to https://upsconline.nic.in/.
   
2. By clicking on the link, you can access e-Admit Cards.
   
3. Then select e-Admit Cards for various UPSC tests.
   
4. Please click Here once again. After reading the instructions, select Yes.
   
5. Select By Roll Number or Registration Id to get started.
   
6. After downloading your Admit Card, print it out.

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IDAS Recruitment Exam Pattern 2022

The IDAS preliminary exam is only used for screening purposes. The IDAS prelims test scores will be used to calculate their final rank, but not to determine their eligibility to take the UPSC Main examination.

Two papers with objective-type questions make up the preparation examination:

• Both papers are solely used as a screening test and have a 200-point value.
  
• CSAT is Paper II of the Preliminary Exam, and to qualify for the Mains, a candidate must score at least 33%.
  
• The prelims Paper I is a current affairs exam, whereas Paper II, or CSAT, is an aptitude test.

Date	Morning Session (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM)	Afternoon Session (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
September 09, 2022	Paper-I (Essay)	No Paper
September 17, 2022	Paper-III (General Studies-I)	Paper-III (General Studies-II)
September 18, 2022	Paper-IV (General Studies-III)	Paper-V (General Studies-IV)
September 24, 2022	Paper-A (Indian Languages)  Kannada Sanskrit Bengali Nepali Punjabi Gujarati Kashmiri Konkani Sindhi (Devanagari/Arabic Script) Marathi Telugu Assamese Bodo Maithili Hindi Tamil Santhali (Devanagari/Olchiki Script) Dogri Urdu Muri Oriya	Paper-B English
September 25, 2022 (Sunday)	Paper-VI (Optional Paper-I)  Electrical Engineering Botany Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science Sociology Public Administration Geography Law Commerce & Accountancy Psychology Agriculture Civil Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Philosophy Statistics Chemistry Economics History Geology Political Science & International Relations Medical Science Physics Anthropology Zoology Management Literature of any one of the following languages: (Assamese/Bengali/Bodo/Dogri/ Gujarati/Hindi/Kannada/Kashmiri/ Konkani/Maithili/Malayalam/Manipuri/ Marathi/Nepali/Oriya/Punjabi/Sanskrit/ Santhali/Sindhi/Tamil/Telugu/Urdu/ English)	Paper-VII (Optional Paper-II)  Electrical Engineering Botany Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science Sociology Public Administration Geography Law Commerce & Accountancy Psychology Agriculture Civil Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Philosophy Statistics Chemistry Economics History Geology Political Science & International Relations Medical Science Physics Anthropology Zoology Management Literature of any one of the following languages: (Assamese/Bengali/Bodo/Dogri/ Gujarati/Hindi/Kannada/Kashmiri/ Konkani/Maithili/Malayalam/Manipuri/ Marathi/Nepali/Oriya/Punjabi/Sanskrit/ Santhali/Sindhi/Tamil/Telugu/Urdu/ English)

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IDAS Recruitment Prelims Syllabus 2022

The IDAS preliminary assessment is only used for screening purposes. The marks earned in the UPSC Preliminary exam qualify a candidate to take the UPSC Mains exam, but they are not used to determine a candidate’s ultimate rank.

Paper I Prelims Syllabus (200 marks)

• Important events in the United States and throughout the world.
  
• The history of India and the Indian National Movement India’s Geography The Economic Geography of India and the World Constitution are presented clearly and cohesively.
  
• Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, and Other Aspects of Indian Politics and Governance
  
• Poverty, inclusion, demographics, social sector activities, and other facets of economic and social growth all require attention.
  
• Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change are examples of General Science subjects that do not require subject expertise.

Paper-II Prelims Syllabus (200 marks)

• Comprehension
• Communication skills;
• General Numeracy fundamentals (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (at the level of Class X), Data analysis and interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. – Class X level)
• Communication skills;
• Mental aptitude
• Logical reasoning and analytical abilities;
• Decision-making and problem-solving

Note 1: The Preliminary test will be a qualifying paper only, with a score of at least 33 percent required to advance to the Civil Services (Mains) exam.

Note 2: Both Paper I (current affairs) and Paper II (aptitude exam) will have 200-point multiple-choice, objective-style questions, and each paper will be granted two hours.

Note 3: To be evaluated, a candidate must take both Civil Services (Preliminary) examination papers. As a result, a candidate will be rejected if he or she does not appear in both papers of the (Prelims) test.

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IDAS Recruitment Mains Syllabus 2022

The IDAS Main Exam is designed to evaluate a candidate’s academic knowledge and ability to communicate it consistently. The IDAS Mains exam is used to assess applicants’ overall intellectual abilities as well as their conceptual understanding.

The Civil Services Main Exam is designed to evaluate an aspirant’s academic talents as well as his or her ability to communicate clearly and coherently.

Paper	Topics
Paper I – Modern Indian language – 300 Marks	Vocabulary and Usage Precis Writing Translation from English to the Indian language and vice-versa Comprehension of given passages Short Essay
Paper-II – English – 300 marks	The purpose of the paper is to assess the applicants’ ability to read and comprehend significant discursive writing as well as their ability to speak effectively and appropriately in both English and Hindi. A general pattern of questions is as follows: Vocabulary and Usage A brief essay Writing with precision Comprehending the sections that have been presented to you
Paper III – Essay – 250 Marks	Candidates will be required to write an essay on a certain topic. The letter should be written in the candidate’s preferred medium or language. They will be expected to stay focused on the topic of the essay, order their thoughts logically, and write coherently. The ability to articulate yourself clearly and effectively will be rewarded.
Paper IV – General Studies – I250 Marks	The industrial revolution, international wars, redrawing of state boundaries, cocolonization-decolonization, political theories such as communism, capitalism, and socialism, and their forms and consequences on society will all be covered in world history. Society in India Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism, and secularism are all concepts that have been discussed recently. From ancient to present times, Indian culture will cover the most important parts of Art Forms, Literature, and Architecture. The country’s post-independence consolidation and reorganization. globalization Indian Society’s Highlights, India’s Diversity Women’s roles, and orgaorganisationorganisationpulation, as well as related concerns like poverty and development, urban urbanisation urbanisation eir challenges, and solutions. Physical characteristics of the world’s physical geography: Factors influencing the placement of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various areas of the globe (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); distribution of significant natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) (including India). Significant events, characters, and topics in modern Indian history from the middle of the eighteenth century to the present. The many stages of the Freedom Struggle, as well as significant contributors/contributions from various sections of the country.
Paper V – General Studies II – 250 Marks	Issues emerging from the creation and execution of government policies and interventions for development in diverse areas. The impact of established and developing country policies and politics on India’s interests, as well as the Indian diaspora. Historical foundations, history, characteristics, amendments, major clauses, and fundamental structure of the Indian Constitution. The organization and mandate of important international institutions and agencies. Conflict resolution techniques and institutions are hampered by the separation of powers between distinct entities. The involvement of NGOs, SHGs, diverse groups and organizations, funders, charities, institutions, and other players in development processes and the development industry The Indian constitutional system is compared to those of other countries. Structure, operation, the conduct of business, authorities, and privileges, and issues that arise in Parliament and State Legislatures. The Executive and Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government’s structure, organization, and operation; pressure organizations and formal/informal associations, and their involvement in the Polity. Characteristics of the Appointment under the Representation of the People Act. Various Constitutional Bodies’ constitutional offices, powers, tasks, and responsibilities Various quasi-judicial, statutory, and regulatory bodies Functions and obligations of the Union and States, as well as concerns and challenges related to the federal framework, devolution of authorities and money to local levels, and obstacles therein. In a democracy, what is the role of the civil service? India and its Surrounding Areas neighborhood actions Groupings and agreements involving India and/or influencing India’s interests at the bilateral, regional, and global levels. Citizens’ charters, transparency and accountability, and institutional and other measurements are all important components of governance, transparency, and accountability. E-governance applications, models, successes, and limits are all important aspects of governance, transparency, and accountability. Welfare initiatives implemented by the Centre and States for vulnerable sectors of the population, as well as the effectiveness of these schemes; processes, laws, institutions, and bodies established for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Issues about the growth and administration of the social sector/health, education, and human resources services Poverty and hunger-related issues.
Paper VI – General Studies III – 250 Marks	Developments in science and technology, as well as their applications and impacts in everyday life. The mandates of various security units and agencies. Direct and indirect agriculture subsidies, as well as minimum support prices. Relationships between progress and extremism’s expansion. Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security, and Disaster Management are all topics that need to be addressed. External state and non-state actors have a role in posing threats to internal security. Concerns of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; animal-rearing economics. The economy, changes in industrial policy, and their influence on industrial growth are all outcomes of liberalization. India’s land reforms. Conservation, pollution, and destruction of the environment, as well as environmental impact assessment. Major crops, cropping patterns in different sections of the nation, various types of irrigation and irrigation systems, storage, transportation, and marketing of agricultural output, and related challenges and limits; e-technology in the help of farmers. The Indian Economy includes concerns connected to planning, mobilization resources, growth, development, and employment. Objectives, functioning, limits, and redesigning of the Public Distribution System; Internal security threats posed by communication networks, the role of the media and social networking sites in internal security threats, the fundamentals of cyber security, and money laundering and prevention. The growth that is inclusive and the difficulties that arise as a result. Border security concerns and their management. Budgeting by the government. Management of disasters and disasters The extent and significance of the food processing and allied sectors in India, as well as their location, upstream and downstream requirements, and supply chain management, are all discussed. Indian achievements in science and technology; technology indigenization and development of new technologies IT, Space, Computers, robots, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and concerns connected to intellectual property rights are all areas where awareness is needed. The linkage between organized crime and terrorism. Infrastructure includes energy, ports, roads, airports, and railways, among other things. Models of investment
Paper VII – General Studies IV – 250 Marks (Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude)	This exam will feature questions designed to assess the candidates’ views and approaches to problems of integrity, public probity, and his problem-solving approach to a variety of challenges and conflicts he may confront in interacting with society. Concepts of emotional intelligence and its applications in administration and governance. Attitude: its meaning, structure, and function; its impact on cognition and behavior; political and social attitudes; and social influence and persuasion Moral scholars and philosophers from India and throughout the world have contributed. Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations, and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance To identify these features, questions may employ a case study technique. Integrity, impartiality, nonpartisanship, objectivity, devotion to public service, empathy, tolerance, and sympathy for the weaker sections are all essential qualities for civil service. The following major topics will be discussed. Ethics and Human Interaction: Ethics in Human Actions: Essence, Determinants, and Consequences; Dimensions of Ethics; Ethics in Private and Public Relationships Human Values – lessons from great leaders, reformers, and administrators’ lives and teachings; the importance of family, community, and educational institutions in instilling values.
Paper VIII – Optional Subject – Paper I – 250 Marks	Anyone optional subject is available to candidates.
Paper XI – Optional Subject – Paper II -250 Marks	Anyone optional subject is available to candidates.

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IDAS Recruitment Personality Test

Candidates can request an interview in their preferred language. The UPSC would be responsible for locating translators. Candidates’ marks will be counted for merit ranking on all examinations except Papers A and B. The IDAS Personality Test has a total of 275 points. The IAS (UPSC CSE) Interview Strategy can be found here.

The Commission, on the other hand, shall have the authority to set qualifying marks in any or all of the exam papers. Aspirants can read the entire details on UPSC’s official website.

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IDAS Recruitment Preparation Books

Candidates who are serious about acing the exam should read the books listed below to help them prepare. The books that IDAS recommends are listed in the table below:

Name of the Book	Name of the Author
27 Years UPSC IAS / IPS Prelims Topic – Wise Solved Papers 1 & 2 12th Edition Paperback – 1	Mrunal Patel (Author)
Civil Services & Other Competitive Examinations Paperback	Rajiv Mehrishi
Ethics Integrity & Aptitude – Paper 4 Paperback	Arihant Experts (Author)
General Studies Paper 1: for Civil Services Preliminary Examination & State Examinations Paperback	McGraw Hill
Mission IAS – Prelim/ Main Exam, Trends, How to prepare, Strategies, Tips & Detailed Syllabus (English, Paperback)	(Dr.Md. Usmangani Ansari)

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IDAS Recruitment Answer Key 2022

After the selection process is concluded, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) provides the answer keys for all of the examinations.

For objective-type tests, the UPSC answer key is only available on the Commission’s official website. Answer keys for the IAS exam, CDS, NDA, CMS, IES, CAPF Assistant Commandant, CISF AC, and Engineering Services have been released by UPSC (Preliminary).

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IDAS Recruitment Result 2022

India’s main recruiting organisation, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), is in charge of administering the country’s most prestigious entrance exams in order to shortlist candidates for various central government positions.

The UPSC, one of India’s constitutional authorities, administers the Civil Services Examination, Engineering Services Examination, NDA & NA Examination, CDS, CAPF, CMS, and IES/ISS Examination. The Commission is also in charge of disseminating the results of the investigation.

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IDAS Recruitment Previous Year Cutoff Marks

The Civil Services Preliminary Exam, often known as the screening step, will kick off the selection process (CSP). The bulk of applicants will be quite interested in the likely cut-off marks after taking the preliminary test.

The UPSC Preliminary Cutoff will determine who is eligible to take the Main Exam, which will be place in September. After a year, the UPSC will release the IDAS cutoff score. Aspirants are unclear whether or not to start studying for the Main Exam before the preliminary results are released. As a result, we’ve compiled the UPSC General Studies (Paper-I) cutoff scores, which are based exclusively on merit.

Category	Cut Off Marks
General	90-105
EWS	80-100
OBC	90-100
SC	80-90
ST	75-80

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IDAS Recruitment Salary Structure 2022

The hierarchy of this Group “A” service is well-organized, and the pay rates for each grade are attractive. Significant information about IDAS-related grades and pay scales can be found in the table below.

Grade	Designations in different offices				Pay Scales
	HQ	PCDA/CDA	Factory Side	Integrated Financial Advice (IFA) Side
Junior Time Scale	Assistant Controller General of Defence Accounts (ACGDA)	Assistant Controller of Defence Accounts (ACDA)	Assistant Controller of Finance and Accounts (ACFA)	Deputy Integrated Financial Advisor (Dy IFA)	15600-39100 + Grade Pay 5400
Senior Time Scale	Senior CGDA	Deputy Controller of Defence Accounts (DCDA)	Deputy Controller of Finance and Accounts (DCFA)	Senior Dy IFA	15600-39100 + Grade Pay 6600
Junior Administrative Grade (JAG)	Deputy CGDA	Joint Controller of Defence Accounts	Joint Controller of Finance and Accounts	Joint IFA	15600-39100 + Grade Pay 7600
Non Functional Selection Grade of JAG	Senior Deputy CGDA	Additional Controller of Defence Accounts	Additional Controller of Finance and Accounts	Additional IFA	37400-67000 + Grade Pay 8700
Senior Administrative Grade	Joint CGDA	Controller of Defence Accounts (CDA)	Controller of Finance and Accounts (CFA)	IFA	37400-67000 + Grade Pay 10000
Higher Administrative Grade	Principal Controller of Defence Accounts	Principal Controller of Finance and Accounts	Principal IFA	67000 (annual increment @3%) – 79000
Higher Administrative Grade +	Additional CGDA	–	–	–	75500 (annual increment @3%) – 80000
Apex	Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA)	–	–	–	80000 (Fixed)

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IDAS Recruitment FAQs