ICSI Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 05 Director, Executive and More Posts

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is recruiting for 05 posts including Director, Executive and other positions in 2026. ICSI is a premier professional body established under an Act of Parliament to regulate and develop the profession of Company Secretaries in India. These positions are managerial and executive roles at the institute's headquarters and regional offices. Selected candidates will be responsible for administrative, academic, regulatory and operational functions across various departments. The recruitment is conducted directly by ICSI and offers a career in a professional regulatory institution serving the corporate sector. This is an all-India posting with positions available across ICSI offices.

Important Dates (Typical / Indicative)

Vacancy Breakdown (Typical / Indicative)

Educational Qualification

• Director Posts: Post Graduate degree/MBA/CA/CS/ICWA from recognized university with 15-20 years of relevant experience in senior management positions
• Executive Posts: Graduate degree in any discipline from recognized university with 5-10 years of relevant experience
• Other Posts: Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification as specified in detailed notification
• Professional qualifications like CA, CS, CMA preferred for specific positions
• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office mandatory

Age Limit

Age as on closing date of application:

Age Relaxation:

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Certificate of Indian citizenship required at document verification stage

1. Visit the official ICSI website at www.icsi.edu under 'Careers' or 'Recruitment' section
2. Read the detailed notification carefully and check eligibility criteria
3. Click on 'Apply Online' link for the desired post
4. Register with valid email ID and mobile number to generate login credentials
5. Fill the online application form with personal, educational and experience details
6. Upload scanned copies of photograph (50 KB), signature (20 KB) and relevant certificates in prescribed format
7. Pay the application fee through online mode (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking)
8. Submit the application form and take printout of the system-generated application for future reference
9. No need to send hard copy unless specifically mentioned in the notification

Application Fee

Note: Application fee is non-refundable. Payment gateway charges as applicable.

1. Shortlisting: Applications will be screened based on eligibility criteria, educational qualifications and relevant experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for further selection process.

1. Written Test/Skill Test (if applicable): For certain posts, a written examination or skill assessment test may be conducted covering domain knowledge, general awareness, reasoning and computer proficiency.

1. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview before an expert panel. Interview will assess professional competence, subject knowledge, communication skills, leadership qualities and suitability for the position.

1. Document Verification: Candidates provisionally selected will undergo detailed document verification including educational certificates, experience letters, caste certificate, age proof and other relevant documents.

1. Medical Examination: Final selected candidates may be required to undergo medical fitness examination as per ICSI standards before appointment.

1. Final Selection: Merit list will be prepared based on performance in interview and verification. Selected candidates will receive appointment letters with joining instructions.

Selection Pattern (Interview-Based)

As this is a direct recruitment for managerial/executive positions, selection is primarily through Personal Interview.

Interview Assessment Areas:

• Domain knowledge and professional expertise
• Leadership and managerial capabilities
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of ICSI functions and corporate governance
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Note: If written test is conducted, pattern will be notified separately. No negative marking unless specified.

For Director Level Posts

• Strategic management and organizational leadership
• Corporate governance and regulatory framework
• Financial management and budgeting
• Human resource management and team building
• Professional body administration and management
• Company law and securities regulations
• Policy formulation and implementation
• Stakeholder management and communication

For Executive Level Posts

• Functional area expertise (Administration/Academics/Operations as applicable)
• Office management and coordination
• Professional education and training methodology
• Examination and evaluation systems
• Member services and grievance handling
• Corporate Secretaryship and company law basics
• Computer applications and digital literacy
• Communication skills and report writing

For Other Posts (If Applicable)

• General knowledge and current affairs
• Basic computer operations and MS Office
• Office procedures and correspondence
• Reasoning and quantitative aptitude
• English language and comprehension
• Domain-specific technical knowledge

General Awareness for All Posts

• ICSI structure, functions and objectives
• Role of Company Secretaries in India
• Recent developments in corporate sector
• Government policies and regulatory changes
• Professional ethics and conduct

Salary Structure (Typical / Indicative)

Major Allowances:

• Dearness Allowance (DA): Currently 50% of Basic Pay (revised twice yearly)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): 24%/16%/8% based on city classification
• Transport Allowance: ₹3,600 - ₹7,200 per month
• Other Benefits: Medical reimbursement, LTC, children education allowance, pension/NPS contributions, professional development support

Note: Actual salary depends on city of posting, qualifications and experience. Annual increments and performance-linked incentives as per ICSI rules.

ICSI offers structured career progression for employees with opportunities to move from Executive to Deputy Director, Director, Joint Secretary and Secretary levels based on performance and experience. Regular training programs, exposure to professional development activities and inter-departmental transfers enhance skills and career prospects. Employees also benefit from working closely with the CS profession and corporate governance domain, opening opportunities in regulatory bodies and corporate sector.

Admit cards or interview call letters will be released approximately 10-15 days before the scheduled interview date on the ICSI official website. Shortlisted candidates can download their call letters using registration number and password from the careers/recruitment section. The call letter will contain details of interview date, time, venue and documents to be carried. No separate communication will be sent by post.

Final results will be declared on the ICSI website within 3-4 weeks after completion of interviews and document verification. Selected candidates' names and registration numbers will be published in the merit list. Appointment letters will be issued to successful candidates via email and registered post with joining formalities. Results can be checked on the official website using application/registration number.

For interview-based selections, candidates typically need to score minimum 60% marks in the personal interview to be considered for selection. Category-wise cutoff scores may vary with SC/ST candidates requiring around 50-55% and OBC candidates around 55-58% in the interview. Actual cutoff depends on number of vacancies, candidates' performance and organizational requirements. Previous year trends show competitive selection with 20-30 candidates interviewed per vacancy.

All India Posting - Interviews conducted at:

North: New Delhi (ICSI Headquarters), Noida, Gurgaon

West: Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune

South: Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad

East: Kolkata

Central: Indore, Bhopal

Note: Interview venue details will be specified in the call letter. ICSI has regional offices across India and selected candidates may be posted at any office based on organizational requirements.