Administrative Officer Grade-I, Manager Grade-I (Ministry of Defence) & Accounts Officer (UT of Ladakh) Exam 2026: Complete Guide

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) 2026 for recruitment to the posts of Administrative Officer Grade-I, Manager Grade-I / Section Officer, and Accounts Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates and experienced professionals aspiring for prestigious Group 'A' and Group 'B' administrative and finance positions in the Government of India.

Vacancy Details

1. Administrative Officer Grade-I

Organization: Naval Headquarters, Directorate of Civilian Personnel, Ministry of Defence

Total Vacancies: 08

UR: 04

EWS: 01

OBC: 02

SC: 01

2. Manager Grade-I / Section Officer

Organization: Canteen Stores Department (CSD), Ministry of Defence

Total Vacancies: 19

UR: 07

EWS: 03

OBC: 04

SC: 03

ST: 02

3. Accounts Officer

Organization: Finance Department, Union Territory of Ladakh

Total Vacancies: 32

UR: 02

EWS: 03

ST: 27

PwBD: 02

These vacancies will be filled through a common Recruitment Test followed by an interview.

Important Dates

Recruitment Test : 27 September 2026 (Sunday)

Timing : 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Mode of Exam :  Offline (Pen & Paper)

Admit Card Release : One week before examination

Detailed Syllabus

The Recruitment Test covers eight broad areas.

1. English Language

Topics likely to include:

Reading Comprehension

Vocabulary

Synonyms & Antonyms

Error Detection

Sentence Improvement

Para Jumbles

Grammar

Fill in the Blanks

Idioms & Phrases

2. General Mental Ability

Topics include:

Logical Reasoning

Analytical Reasoning

Coding-Decoding

Blood Relations

Direction Sense

Number Series

Statement & Assumptions

Data Interpretation

Seating Arrangement

Preparation Tip

3. Current Events of National and International Importance

Focus Areas:

Government Schemes

Defence Exercises

International Relations

Economic Developments

Science & Technology

Environment

Awards & Sports

Important Reports and Indices

Preparation Tip

4. Developmental Issues and Current Trends in Indian Economy

Important Topics:

Inflation

Fiscal Policy

Monetary Policy

Budget & Economic Survey

GDP Growth

Employment Trends

Infrastructure Development

Financial Inclusion

Government Welfare Schemes

Preparation Tip

5. Fundamentals of Computer Applications

Topics:

Computer Basics

Operating Systems

MS Office

Internet and Networking

Cyber Security

Digital Governance

Cloud Computing Basics

Data Management

Preparation Tip

6. Basics of Financial Aptitude

Important Areas:

Ratio & Proportion

Profit & Loss

Simple & Compound Interest

Time Value of Money

Budgeting

Accounting Fundamentals

Financial Statements

Government Accounting Basics

7. Human Resource Management

Topics:

Recruitment

Training & Development

Performance Appraisal

Motivation Theories

Leadership

Organizational Behaviour

Labour Welfare

Industrial Relations

8. Basics of Material Management

Topics:

Procurement

Inventory Control

Supply Chain Basics

Store Management

Vendor Management

Logistics

Government Procurement Principles

Preparation Strategy for 2026

Phase 1: Build Fundamentals (First 2 Months)

Focus on:

English Language

Mental Ability

Computer Awareness

Indian Economy Basics

Phase 2: Subject Consolidation (Next 2 Months)

Cover:

HRM

Material Management

Financial Aptitude

Current Affairs

Phase 3: Mock Test Phase (Last 2 Months)

Attempt:

Full-Length Mock Tests

Topic-wise Tests

Previous UPSC Recruitment Test Papers

Target:

85%+ accuracy

Effective time management

Reduction of negative marking