The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ( ICAI ) had opened the empanelment process for members to act as observers at the upcoming Chartered Accountants ( CA ) Examinations scheduled for September and November 2024 and extended the same to today, i.e. 20 August 2024.
The extension notification noted that, “It has been decided to extend the Last date of online empanelment of members to act as observers at the examination centres for the Chartered Accountants’ Examinations, September/November 2024, up to 20th August 2024.
The eligible Members who could not get empanelled, may now get themselves empanelled to act as observers for September/November 2024 examinations up to 20th August 2024.
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Kindly note that Eligible Members are required to empanel afresh in every exam cycle.
The members desirous may visit the Observer Portal ie. http://observers.icaiexam.icai.org and make online application to act as observer for September/November 2024 examinations upto 20th August 2024.
Kindly note that, The Examination Committee at its 648th Meeting held on 8th and 9th January 2024 among other things has decided that there should be a cooling off period for one attempt after three (3) consecutive attempts for Observership duties. The same be applicable w.e.f. May 2024 with retrospective details.”
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Examination Schedule
Foundation and Intermediate Examinations: 12th September to 23rd September 2024
Final and PQC Examinations: 1st November to 11th November 2024
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Empanelment Criteria
Eligible members must meet the following criteria:
Age Limit: Not more than 65 years as of 20th July 2024.
Membership: Registered as a member on or before 1st March 2022, with continuous registration.
Conflict of Interest: No relatives or dependents appearing for the exams in September/November 2024.
Non-Coaching Requirement: Not involved in coaching for any ICAI exams.
Legal and Disciplinary Record: No convictions or pending disciplinary actions.
Institutional Involvement: Not associated with ICAI in an elected/co-opted capacity.
Guideline Compliance: Must adhere to observer guidelines and instructions.
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Honorarium
Observers will receive ₹3000 per day per session, with additional conveyance reimbursement of ₹350 for ‘A’ class cities and ₹250 for other cities.
Observer Duties
Observers will be responsible for:
Collecting and ensuring the correct distribution of question papers.
Monitoring the examination process from collection to dispatch of answer sheets.
Submitting daily reports and final bills promptly.
Application Process Interested members could apply online at the ICAI Observer Portal between 20th July 2024 and 10th August 2024, which has now been extended to 20th August 2024.
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Details of self-selection assignments will be hosted in the first week of September 2024.
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