ICAI Institute Recruitment 2026 for CA CS and Legal officers and more
The application form has opened today for recruitment of CA, CS,Legal officers and others recruitment. For some post the experience is required and for others experience is not required or not essential
Candidates will be selected through written test the date of which will be intimated in due course of time.
ICAI Recruitment 2026 Schedule
| Particulars | Date |
| Start of Application form | 1 April |
| Last date to submit the application form | 15 April |
Application fee
Rs.500 non refundable
Selection
S. No. Parameter Modalities & Marking Scheme 1 Mode of Examination Computer Based Test (CBT) 2 Medium / Language English 3 Question Paper Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) + Descriptive 4 Sections, Number of Questions and Marks General Section
Part A – MCQ: 30 Questions, 30 Marks
Part B – Descriptive: 02 Questions, 30 Marks
Technical Section
MCQ: 90 Questions, 90 Marks5 Total Marks 150 6 Exam Duration 150 minutes 7 Marks MCQ (120 questions): 1 mark each
Descriptive Questions (2): 15 marks each8 Negative Marking MCQ: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Descriptive Questions: Not Applicable
Position-Director – Legal / 2601
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognised University
Minimum 22 years of post – qualification experience in handling legal matters pertaining to Civil/ Commercial/ Service matters. 55 years as on 28.02.2026
Pay Level 16 – Basic Pay (205400 – 224400) – Initially approx. Rs. 54 lakhs per annum
Position-Executive Officer 2602
Chartered Accountant
Qualification- CA
Experience- Not Essential
No. of Vacancies 75
25 years as on 28.02.2026
In-depth knowledge of one or more of the following areas – Accounting/ Auditing/ Financial Reporting /Direct and Indirect Tax laws / and related laws.
• Research and drafting ability (technical papers, policy notes, standards).
• Analytical and review skills for compliance and regulatory evaluation.
Effective communication, presentation, and stakeholder coordination.
Proficiency in MS Office, ERP/accounting systems, and digital learning tools.
Research-oriented mindset with ability to prepare concept notes and discussion papers on evolving tax issues. Basic understanding of Coding and programming languages.
Familiarity with financial markets, investor protection laws, securities regulations (SEBI, RBI, etc.), and financial literacy initiatives.
Key Responsibility
Technical Research, Standards & Guidance
Taxation & Policy Advisory
Indirect Taxation (GST):
International Taxation & WTO
Corporate Restructuring & IBC/Valuation
Review & Oversight
Advisory & Disciplinary Functions
Capacity Building, Training & Knowledge Dissemination
Administrative Support
Executive Officer Legal
Qualification-Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized University.
25 years as on 28.02.2026
Number of Post-15
Desirable
• Strong knowledge of civil, corporate, commercial, service, and regulatory laws, with ability to interpret and apply statutes, rules, and judicial precedents. • Proficiency in legal research, drafting petitions, contracts, notices, affidavits, MoUs, and policy documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance. • Familiarity with the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, disciplinary mechanisms, ICAI regulations, Companies Act, SEBI, RBI, FEMA, and allied legislations. • Experience in coordinating with legal counsels, preparing case briefs, and managing litigation before courts, tribunals, and quasijudicial authorities. •Ability to vet agreements, monitor compliance, and ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory obligations. •Competence in conducting comparative legal analysis, preparing notes/opinions, and supporting committees with legal insights. • Strong written and verbal communication to prepare legal briefs, white papers, representations, regulatory responses, public consultations and policy submissions, and represent ICAI before stakeholders.
Executive Officer / 2604 Company Secretary
Qualification-Company Secretary
Number of posts 2
Desirable
Strong understanding of Companies Act, 2013, SEBI regulations, corporate governance frameworks, FEMA, and allied corporate laws. •Ability to prepare and review background material for various Certificate Courses developed by the Committee, along with undertaking related tasks as required. • Experience in preparing agendas, minutes, resolutions, and assisting in governance processes. • Proficiency in drafting policies, resolutions, agreements, notices, circulars, and compliance reports. •Ability to conduct regulatory research, analyze amendments in law, and provide actionable insights for committees and management. • Strong coordination skills to liaise with regulators, government authorities, internal committees, and professional bodies. •Capability to plan and execute secretarial, compliance, and governance projects efficiently. • Excellent written and verbal communication for drafting notes, reports, and providing guidance to management and members
Executive Officer/ 2605 – Sustainability
Qualification-Ph.D. in Sustainability
30 years as on 28.02.2026
Desirable
In-depth knowledge of sustainability, ESG principles, sustainable finance, impact investing, and climate risk assessment. • Skills in designing and conducting empirical research, surveys, case studies, and academic/industry collaborations. • Proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative analysis, sustainability reporting metrics, and life-cycle assessments. • Familiarity with all sustainability standards. • Awareness of sustainability-related regulations, disclosure requirements, and government guidelines in India and globally. • Strong ability to draft policy briefs, research papers, handbooks, white papers, and reports for diverse stakeholders
Executive Officer / 2606 Economics
Number of Post-1
Qualification-Ph.D. in Economics
30 years as on 28.02.2026
Experience-2 years post qualification experience
Executive Officer / 2607
Infrastructure
Number of Post 2
Age 27 Years as on 28 February 2026
Experience- 2 years post qualification experience
Executive Officers
Information Technology
Number of post 10
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Computer Science Engineering /Information Technology Engineering
Experience- Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience in Information Technology function. Specialisation in AI/ML/Cloud Computing (AWS /Azure) /Cyber security is desirable
