Indian Communication Finance Services (ICFS), which was founded in 1973, was formerly known as the Indian Post & Telecommunication Accounts and Finance Service (IP&TAFS). This service’s primary function is to offer accounting and financial support to the Indian Post and Telecommunication
Department.
Department of Posts and Department of Telecommunications which were the sole provider of the communications needs of the country. This services contributes to the largest share of Non-Tax Revenue collection/assessment for Government of India.
Candidates appointed to the service through the Civil Service Examination shall be on probation for a period of two years and shall attend such Training and undergo such examination/tests as may be prescribed from time to time in various training centers as decided by the Cadre Controlling Authority. The indicative training for probationers is as follows:-
| Sl. No. | Module | Institution | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Foundation Course | DoPT designated institution | 16 days |
| 2. | Professional Training Course | National Institute of Finance Management, Faridabad | 44 weeks |
| 3. | Departmental Training | National Institute of Communication Finance, Ghitorni, New Delhi | 36 weeks |
The Department of Posts and the Department of Telecommunications are served by ICFS Gr. “A” officers. The officer may be posted to vacant Junior Time Scale positions that are available at that time in various offices within these Departments after successfully completing the probationary period. The majority of these offices are located throughout India’s UTs and State Capitals, with the headquarters in Delhi.
Designations held by ICFS Officers in Department Of Telecommunication and Department Of Posts
| Grade | Dept. of Telecom | Dept. of Post | The minimum qualifying service for promotion | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headquarter | Field | Headquarter | Field | ||
| Junior Time Scale | Assistant Chief Accounts Officer | Assistant Chief Accounts Officer | Assistant Chief Accounts Officer | Assistant Chief Accounts Officer | Entry level |
| Senior Time Scale | Assistant Director-General | Deputy Controller of Communication Accounts | Assistant Director-General | Deputy Director | On completion of 4 years in the service |
| Junior Administrative Grade | Director | Joint Controller of Communication Accounts | Director | Director | On completion of 9 years in the service |
| Senior Administrative Grade | Deputy Director-General / Joint Administrator | Controller of Communication Accounts | Deputy Director-General / General Manager | General Manager | On completion of 13–17 years in the service |
| Higher Administrative Grade | Senior Deputy Director-General | Principal Controller of Communication Accounts | — | — | Senior Administrative Grade Officers with three years of regular service in the Grade as on 1st January |
| Higher Administrative Grade+ | Advisor (Finance) | — | — | — | Officers in Higher Administrative Grade or Senior Administrative Grade Officers with three years of regular service in the Grade as on 1st January |
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