Introduction
Full form of AAO is Assistant Audit Officer. This is a top-level gazette group B post under the comptroller and Audit General of India. It is one of the most desired government jobs in India with a high pay scale, perks and benefits.
How to become an AAO officer
You must have either of the following qualifications to be eligible for Assistant Audit Officer:
AAO Stages of Examination
Two tier written objective exam, followed by three (descriptive). After that there will be document verification (and preferably an interview as well).
Job Description AAO
The full form of AAO is assistant audit officer. It is a newly added post in SSC, CGL, and also one of the most sought after two (because of highest grade pay).
You will be posted under The Indian Audit & Accounts Department, the organization responsible for auditing the accounts of Central/State governments and Public sector companies. Your job profile, in general, will be to assist the Audit Officer and Sr. Audit Officer in conducting various departmental audits. The audits may involve financial, performance, and compliance aspects. It is a gazetted officer post and most of the times, you will be taking a decision at the section level and reporting it to the higher authorities.
Working Timings of AAO
In Assistant Audit Officer, you will have a proper work schedule. Daily you will be going in the morning and coming back to your home in the evening, no extra work hours and working in shifts. At certain times, it may also involve some travelling during the inspection.
Career Growth
As an AAO who has passed the SAS exam, there is a possibility for career growth through four promotions in the pipeline. The positions to which you may be promoted are: