The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) examination is conducted to recruit candidates for various Group B and Group C posts in the government of India. One of the posts that candidates can be selected for through SSC CGL is the Auditor.
The Auditor post is typically in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department under the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG). The job responsibilities of an Auditor include:
- Auditing Accounts: Auditors examine and verify the financial accounts and records of various government departments and organizations to ensure accuracy and compliance with established norms.
- Verification of Expenditure: Auditors are responsible for scrutinizing the expenditure incurred by government departments to ensure that it is within budgetary limits and in accordance with rules and regulations.
- Reporting: After conducting audits, Auditors prepare reports highlighting their findings and observations. These reports are submitted to higher authorities for further action.
- Compliance Checking: Auditors ensure that government departments adhere to financial rules and regulations in their financial transactions and activities.
- Internal Controls: They assess the internal control systems in place within organizations to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and effectiveness.
To prepare for the SSC CGL examination for the Auditor post, candidates should focus on the relevant syllabus, which includes topics such as General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language. Additionally, there may be a paper specifically related to Finance and Accounts for some posts.
