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NHAI Accountant Syllabus 2025 – Exam Pattern, Domain Topics & Preparation Strategy
NHAI Accountant Syllabus 2025 – Exam Pattern, Domain Topics & Preparation Strategy

NHAI Accountant Syllabus 2025 – Exam Pattern, Domain Topics & Preparation Strategy

Author: Divyanshu Kr Ranjan Published: November 1, 2025

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced recruitment for the Accountant (Group-C) post. This opportunity is especially valuable for candidates who have completed CA Inter or CMA Inter and have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. The maximum age limit for this post is 30 years.


NHAI Accountant Recruitment 2025 is a great opportunity for commerce and finance graduates to secure a government job in one of India’s most reputed authorities – the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
This post explains the exam pattern, domain syllabus, and preparation strategy, along with recommended mock tests.


📌 Exam Pattern (CBT)

The selection is based only on an online computer-based test.
There is no interview.

Part

Section

Questions

Marks

Part I (General)

Logical Reasoning / Mental Ability

10

10

 

Quantitative Aptitude

10

10

 

General Knowledge

10

10

 

English Language (Verbal Ability)

10

10

Part-II (Domain)

Accounting, Costing, Taxation, Audit, FM & related subjects

80

80

Total

 

120

120

  • Exam Duration: 2 Hours

  • Negative Marking: 0.25 mark for each wrong answer

  • Domain Subject Weightage: Highest (80 Marks) → Needs serious preparation


📚 Detailed Syllabus (Domain Part – 80 Marks)

1. Financial Accounting

  • GAAP, Accounting Process & Journal / Ledger

  • Bank Reconciliation Statement

  • Final Accounts (Company Format)

  • Accounting Standards & Ind AS Overview

  • Share Capital / Bonus / Rights / Buyback / ESOP

  • Cash Flow & Fund Flow Statements

  • Rectification of Errors and Notes to Accounts

2. Income Tax

  • Residential Status & Tax Liability

  • Salary Income, House Property, Capital Gain, Business & Profession, IFOS

  • Sec 80 Deductions, Exemptions

  • TDS, Advance Tax, ITR Filing, Set-off & Carry Forward

3. GST & Customs

  • Time, Place & Value of Supply

  • ITC Rules

  • GST Returns, E-way Bill, TCS & TDS

  • Registration & Exemptions

4. Cost Accounting

  • Material, Labour & Overhead Costing

  • Cost Sheet, Budget, Standard & Marginal Costing

  • ABC (Activity Based Costing)

  • Methods of Costing

5. Financial Management

  • Time Value of Money

  • Cost of Capital & Capital Budgeting

  • Working Capital Management

  • Ratios Analysis

  • Leverage & Financing Decisions

6. Company Law

  • Formation of the Company

  • Directors & Management

  • Dividend, Buyback & Bonus Issue

  • Audit & Auditors

  • Books of Accounts & Administration

7. Mercantile & Industrial Law

  • Contract Act, Negotiable Instruments Act, Sale of Goods Act

  • PF, ESI, Bonus, Gratuity, Minimum Wages, etc.

8. Auditing

  • Audit Techniques & Documentation

  • Internal Control System

  • Audit Report, Verification of Assets & Liabilities

  • Audit of Companies


🔥 Preparation Strategy

Section

Strategy

General Section (40 Marks)

Practice daily quizzes & focus on accuracy

Domain Section (80 Marks)

Revise ICAI /ICMAI University Commerce core concepts + Attempt topic-wise MCQs

Mock Tests

Take full-length mock tests to improve time management


🎯 Recommended Course & Mock Tests

NHAI Accountant Course + Full Mock Test Series
👉www.financecareer.in

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🙋‍♂️ FAQs

Question

Answer

Is there an interview for NHAI Accountant?

No, selection is based on CBT only.

What is the difficulty level of the exam?

Moderate. Similar to CMA/CA/B.Com level concepts.

Is the job permanent?

Yes, it is a Government Job under NHAI.

Which part should I focus more on?

Domain Subjects (80 Marks) have the highest weightage.

Do I need coaching?

Not compulsory, but structured MCQ practice boosts selection chances.


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