The Indian Communication Finance Service (ICFS) earlier known as Indian Post & Telecommunication Accounts and Finance Service (IP&TAFS) is Group “A” Central Civil Services of the Union of India. The Service was started in the year 1972 for prudent and professional management of the finances of the Department of Posts and Department of Telecommunications which were the sole provider of the communications needs of the country. This service provides accounting and financial services to the Indian posts and telecommunications departments. This services contributes to the largest share of Non-Tax Revenue collection/assessment for Government of India.
Indian Post & Telecommunication Accounts and Financial
Roles and Responsibilities
- Assessing and collecting the License Fee and the Spectrum usage charges from the telecom licensors.
- Conducting 2G, 3G, 4G spectrum auction.
- Making of policies in the departments of telecom and posts.
- Managing finances in the departments of telecom and posts.
- Conducting internal audits in the departments of telecom and posts.
- Accounting in the departments of telecom and posts.
- Managing pensions in the departments of telecom and posts, MTNL and BSNL.
Training
The training starts at LBSNAA at Mussourie, the same as that for IAS officers.
The below table gives the details of the training undergone by the IP&TAFS probationers.
| Module | Institution | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Course | LBSNAA, Mussourie | 16 days |
| Professional Training Course | National Institute of Finance Management, Faridabad | 44 weeks |
| Department Training | National Institute of Communication Finance, New Delhi | 36 weeks |
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