ICAI Recruitment 2026: Applications Open for 70+ Posts Including Legal, HR, IT & CA Domains
ICAI has invited applications for 70+ posts including Legal, HR, IT and CA domains; last date to apply is March 25, 2026.
The Institute ofChartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has invited applications for recruitment to more than 70 posts across different departments. The recruitment includes positions such as Deputy Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Section Officer and Assistant. Candidates from fields like Chartered Accountancy, Law, Human Resources, Information Technology, Media Management and others can apply.
The online application process started on March 11, 2026 and the last date to submit applications is March 25, 2026. Applications can be submitted only through the official ICAI website in the online mode.
ICAI is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament in 1949 for regulation and development of the Chartered Accountancy profession in India.
Posts and Vacancies
| Post | Number of Vacancies |
| Deputy Secretary | 2 |
| Assistant Secretary | 38 |
| Section Officer | 24 |
| Assistant | 10 |
| Total | 74 |
Domains Under Assistant Secretary Posts
| Domain | Vacancies |
| Chartered Accountant | 25 |
| Legal | 3 |
| Company Secretary | 1 |
| Economics | 1 |
| Sustainability | 2 |
| Human Resources | 3 |
| Information Technology | 2 |
| Media Management | 1 |
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria vary depending on the post and domain. Some key requirements include:
- Deputy Secretary: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with at least 12 years of experience.
- Assistant Secretary: Relevant professional qualification with minimum 7 years of experience.
- Section Officer: Master’s degree with 5 years of experience.
- Assistant: Master’s degree with minimum 3 years of experience.
Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age |
| Deputy Secretary | 39 years |
| Assistant Secretary | 32 years |
| Section Officer | 30 years |
| Assistant | 28 years |
Selection Process
The selection process will include a Computer Based Test (CBT) and interview for certain posts.
The CBT will consist of multiple-choice questions and descriptive questions. The exam will test candidates on general awareness, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English language and domain-specific subjects.
Salary
| Post | Approximate Annual Salary |
| Deputy Secretary | ₹21.23 lakh |
| Assistant Secretary | ₹18.43 lakh |
| Section Officer | ₹12.68 lakh |
| Assistant | ₹12 lakh |
The salary package includes basic pay, dearness allowance, house rent allowance, transport allowance and benefits under the National Pension System.
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay an application fee of ₹500, which is non-refundable.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Start of Online Application | March 11, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | March 25, 2026 |
Interested candidates are advised to carefully read the eligibility conditions before applying. ICAI has also clarified that candidates can apply for only one position code, and applications must be submitted online within the specified deadline.
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