{"id":4152,"date":"2025-07-02T21:28:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T15:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=4152"},"modified":"2025-10-16T17:15:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T11:45:24","slug":"indian-civil-accounts-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-civil-accounts-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Civil Accounts Service: ICAS Full Form, Eligibility, Salary, Job Profile &#038; Career Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-civil-accounts-service\/#What_is_the_Indian_Civil_Accounts_Service\" >What is the Indian Civil Accounts Service?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-civil-accounts-service\/#Indian_Civil_Accounts_Service_History\" >Indian Civil Accounts Service History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-civil-accounts-service\/#Indian_Civil_Accounts_Service_Roles_and_Responsibilities\" >Indian Civil Accounts Service Roles and Responsibilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-civil-accounts-service\/#Eligibility_for_Indian_Civil_Accounts_Service\" >Eligibility for Indian Civil Accounts Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-civil-accounts-service\/#How_to_Become_an_Indian_Civil_Accounts_Service_Officer\" >How to Become an Indian Civil Accounts Service Officer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-civil-accounts-service\/#Indian_Civil_Accounts_Service_Training_Process\" >Indian Civil Accounts Service Training Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-civil-accounts-service\/#Indian_Civil_Accounts_Service_Salary_Structure_7th_Pay_Commission\" >Indian Civil Accounts Service Salary Structure (7th Pay Commission)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-civil-accounts-service\/#Career_Progression_in_Indian_Civil_Accounts_Service\" >Career Progression in Indian Civil Accounts Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-civil-accounts-service\/#Why_Choose_Indian_Civil_Accounts_Service\" >Why Choose Indian Civil Accounts Service?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-civil-accounts-service\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-civil-accounts-service\/#Indian_Civil_Accounts_Service_FAQs\" >Indian Civil Accounts Service FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a Group \u2018A\u2019 Central Civil Service under the Ministry of Finance. Established in <\/span><b>1976<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ICAS plays a vital role in managing the <\/span><b>accounting and financial reporting functions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Government of India. Officers of ICAS are responsible for maintaining transparency and fiscal discipline across various ministries through the Indian Civil Accounts Organisation (ICAO).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article provides comprehensive insights into the <\/span><b>ICAS full form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, roles and responsibilities, <\/span><b>ICAS officer salary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, eligibility, recruitment process, training, and career progression.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Indian_Civil_Accounts_Service\"><\/span><b>What is the Indian Civil Accounts Service?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is tasked with overseeing government accounting, internal audits, expenditure control, and treasury operations. It was carved out to separate auditing from accounting functions to strengthen financial management within the Indian government structure.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>ICAS Full Form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Indian Civil Accounts Service<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cadre Type<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Group \u2018A\u2019 Central Service<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Governing Ministry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Controlling Authority<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Controller General of Accounts (CGA)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>ICAS Full Form<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>ICAS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stands for <\/span><b>Indian Civil Accounts Service<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a premier Group \u2018A\u2019 service responsible for handling the accounting and financial management system of the Government of India. It operates under the <\/span><b>Ministry of Finance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public financial operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Civil_Accounts_Service_History\"><\/span><b>Indian Civil Accounts Service History<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) was established in 1976 to streamline and strengthen the government\u2019s accounting and financial management system, following the separation of accounting and auditing functions in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Civil_Accounts_Service_Roles_and_Responsibilities\"><\/span><b>Indian Civil Accounts Service Roles and Responsibilities<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICAS officers hold critical financial management roles across ministries and government departments. Their main responsibilities include<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Key Role<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Description<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Government Accounts Management<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designing systems, formats, and procedures for managing Union and State government accounts.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Accounting Rules &amp; Manuals<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formulating and optimizing manuals and rules as per the Government Accounting Rules, 1990.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Financial Statements<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing monthly and annual accounts and monitoring revenue and expenditure.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Cash Reconciliation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reconciling government cash balances with the RBI.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Audit &amp; Compliance<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducting internal audits and monitoring financial discipline.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>HR Development<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinating training and human resource initiatives within ICAO.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of now, ICAS consists of nearly <\/span><b>9,000 employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including <\/span><b>226 officers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_for_Indian_Civil_Accounts_Service\"><\/span><b>Eligibility for Indian Civil Accounts Service<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must appear for the <\/span><b>UPSC Civil Services Examination<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where ICAS is one of the service preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Criteria<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nationality<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian citizen<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age Limit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 to 32 years (general category)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor&#8217;s degree from a recognized university<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attempts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 (General), 9 (OBC), Unlimited (SC\/ST)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Become_an_Indian_Civil_Accounts_Service_Officer\"><\/span><b>How to Become an Indian Civil Accounts Service Officer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the detail to become an <\/span><b>Indian Civil Accounts Service Officer<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Clear UPSC Civil Services Exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Includes Prelims, Mains, and Personality Test.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Indicate ICAS in the preference list.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Choose ICAS in UPSC\u2019s service preference order.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Get Allocated Based on Rank and Vacancy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Rank and preference determine service allocation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Civil_Accounts_Service_Training_Process\"><\/span><b>Indian Civil Accounts Service Training Process<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICAS officers undergo a <\/span><b>three-phase structured training<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Training Phase<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Institution<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phase I<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Institute of Financial Management (NIFM), Faridabad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 months + foreign study tour<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phase II<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Institute of Government Accounts and Finance (INGAF)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the schedule<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phase III<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-the-job training in Pay &amp; Accounts Offices (87 PAN India)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practical field training<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Civil_Accounts_Service_Salary_Structure_7th_Pay_Commission\"><\/span><b>Indian Civil Accounts Service Salary Structure (7th Pay Commission)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, salary details are mentioned:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Grade<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Basic Pay Level<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Salary Range (\u20b9)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistant Controller of Accounts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b956,100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deputy\/Asst. Controller General of Accounts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 11<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b967,700 \u2013 \u20b978,800<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deputy Controller General \/ Controller<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 13<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91,18,500 \u2013 \u20b91,44,200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chief Controller of Accounts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91,82,200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Principal Chief Controller of Accounts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b92,05,400<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional Controller General of Accounts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 16<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b92,25,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controller General of Accounts (CGA)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apex Scale<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b92,50,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Additional Benefits:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dearness Allowance (DA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House Rent Allowance (HRA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel Allowance (TA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Facilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government Accommodation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pension &amp; Retirement Benefits<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Career_Progression_in_Indian_Civil_Accounts_Service\"><\/span><b>Career Progression in Indian Civil Accounts Service<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICAS officers enjoy a structured hierarchy and career growth:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistant Controller of Accounts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deputy Controller\/Asst. CGA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controller of Accounts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chief Controller of Accounts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Principal Chief Controller of Accounts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional Controller General of Accounts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controller General of Accounts (CGA)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; 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If you&#8217;re interested in ensuring financial compliance, transparency, and public governance, ICAS is a prestigious path with robust training, promising remuneration, and esteemed positions like the Controller General of Accounts. Begin your journey by preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Exam, listing ICAS in your service preferences, and steadily climbing through the ranks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Civil_Accounts_Service_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Indian Civil Accounts Service FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-4154 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-4154{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-4154 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-4154{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-4154.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-4154.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-4154.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-4154.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-4154.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1751458473\"><div id=\"sp-ea-4154\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-4154\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-41540\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse41540\" aria-controls=\"collapse41540\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the full form of ICAS?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse41540\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4154\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-41540\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The ICAS full form is Indian Civil Accounts Service. This service is distinct from other civil services in that it specialises in public finance and accounting.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-41541\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse41541\" aria-controls=\"collapse41541\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How can I join ICAS?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse41541\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4154\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-41541\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Appear for the UPSC Civil Services Exam and opt for ICAS in preferences.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-41542\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse41542\" aria-controls=\"collapse41542\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the salary of an ICAS officer?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse41542\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4154\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-41542\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Starting from \u20b956,100 to \u20b9250,000 per month, depending on rank.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-41543\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse41543\" aria-controls=\"collapse41543\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the training process for ICAS?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse41543\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4154\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-41543\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3-phase training at NIFM, INGAF, and field offices.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-41544\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse41544\" aria-controls=\"collapse41544\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Do ICAS officers work in foreign missions?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse41544\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4154\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-41544\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, senior ICAS officers may be posted as financial advisors in embassies.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Know about Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) eligibility, ICAS full form, officer salary, career growth, job profile, and how to become an ICAS officer via UPSC. 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