Institute of Company Secretaries of India
ICSI Executive Assistant Recruitment 2026 for 20 Posts
Short Details of Notification
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India has invited online applications for 20 Executive Assistant posts through Advertisement No. 04/2026. ICSI is a statutory body established under the Company Secretaries Act, 1980. The vacancies may be located at Headquarters in New Delhi or Noida, CCGRT centres, regional offices and chapter offices across India.
The application link is open for the period stated by ICSI from 22 July 2026 to 12 August 2026. Candidates need a Commerce graduation and at least three years of experience. The correct official maximum age is 35 years as on 1 July 2026. These figures come from the five-page ICSI advertisement and correct contradictory figures shown by the discovery website.
Important Dates
| Event | Official Date |
|---|---|
| Online application link active from | 22 July 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 12 August 2026 |
| Eligibility cut-off date | 01 July 2026 |
| Written test date | Not specified in Advertisement No. 04/2026 |
Application Fee
| Item | Official Position |
|---|---|
| Application fee | No application fee is stated in Advertisement No. 04/2026 |
| Application mode | Online electronic application only |
| Hard-copy submission | Not required; candidates should retain a printout |
Age Limit as on 01 July 2026
| Age Requirement | Official Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | No minimum age is prescribed in Advertisement No. 04/2026 |
| Maximum age | 35 years |
Age, qualification and experience are assessed using 1 July 2026 as the cut-off date. ICSI states that it may alter, modify or relax eligibility conditions for deserving candidates; the advertisement does not provide a category-wise numerical age-relaxation table.
Vacancy Details – Total 20
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant | 8 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20 |
The recruitment is for ICSI chapter offices, regional offices, CCGRTs and Headquarters at New Delhi or Noida. Posting and transfer may be anywhere in India. ICSI may increase, decrease or decide not to fill the advertised vacancies according to organisational requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
| Requirement | Official Details |
|---|---|
| Educational qualification | Graduate in Commerce |
| Experience | Minimum three years |
| Training experience | Training forming part of a degree or diploma curriculum is not counted |
| Computer knowledge | Proficiency in computer applications is essential |
| Recognition | Qualifications must be from recognised universities or institutions in India or abroad; autonomous-institution courses must have the stated equivalence/approval |
Candidates employed by a Central or State Government, autonomous body, statutory body or PSU must produce a No Objection Certificate from the present employer during original document verification. Applicants must fill every qualification and experience field accurately; incomplete or vague applications may be rejected.
Pay Scale and Work Profile
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay level | Level 4 under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
| Pay range | Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100 |
| Approximate gross salary | Rs. 6.51 lakh per annum |
| Location | Anywhere in India |
Indicative chapter-office duties include supporting smooth office operations and member/student services, handling bank operations jointly within approved limits, checking receipt and payment vouchers, supporting Managing Committee agendas and minutes, following purchase procedures, authenticating MIS reports and completing other duties assigned by ICSI Headquarters. Duties in other offices will be decided by the respective directorate or office.
Exam Pattern
| Particular | Official Details |
|---|---|
| Test type | Objective type written test with multiple-choice questions |
| Basic Accounting | Included |
| General English | Included |
| Basic Mathematics | Included |
| Computer Knowledge | Included |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Included |
| Reasoning | Included |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | Included |
| Questions, marks and duration | Not specified in Advertisement No. 04/2026 |
ICSI reserves the right to shortlist only applicants it considers most suitable for the written test and to set eligibility benchmarks and qualifying marks. Merely applying or meeting basic eligibility does not create a right to be called for the test.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Application scrutiny and shortlisting | ICSI may restrict the number called for the written test |
| Objective written test | Covers the seven notified subject areas |
| Original document verification | Required after the written test for candidates in the list of consideration |
| Final decision | Subject to ICSI eligibility, benchmark and selection decisions |
Applicants must keep a valid email account and check it regularly because ICSI may communicate by email instead of post. Original documents are required only at the verification stage; candidates should not send hard copies, CVs or certificates to the Institute with the online application.
How to Apply
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the official ICSI Recruitment Management System from the link below. |
| 2 | Read Advertisement No. 04/2026 and verify Commerce graduation, three-year experience and age eligibility as on 1 July 2026. |
| 3 | Choose applicant registration if not already registered and provide a valid personal email address and contact details. |
| 4 | Complete the online resume form carefully. Avoid the special characters identified in the advertisement and use concise entries in institution and responsibility fields. |
| 5 | Upload a resume file not exceeding 100 KB. Enter degree percentages by rounding down to the lower whole number as instructed by ICSI. |
| 6 | Review every qualification, experience and personal-information field before submitting the electronic application. |
| 7 | Submit by 12 August 2026 and take a printout of the completed online form for personal records. |
| 8 | Do not send the printed application, CV or certificates to ICSI. Keep originals ready for verification if shortlisted after the written test. |
Applicants must not provide incorrect information or suppress material facts. Discovery websites are not application authorities; use only the ICSI notification and recruitment portal linked in the Important Links table.
Important Links
| Action Name | Link Button | Action Name | Link Button |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apply Online | CLICK HERE | Download Notification | CLICK HERE |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE | Join WhatsApp Group | CLICK HERE |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many ICSI Executive Assistant vacancies are available in 2026?
ICSI Advertisement No. 04/2026 lists 20 Executive Assistant posts: UR 8, EWS 2, OBC 5, SC 3 and ST 2.
What is the last date for ICSI Executive Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 12 August 2026.
What is the age limit for ICSI Executive Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The maximum age is 35 years as on 1 July 2026. The advertisement does not prescribe a minimum age.
What qualification is required for ICSI Executive Assistant?
A candidate must be a Graduate in Commerce from a recognised university or institution.
Is experience required for the ICSI Executive Assistant post?
Yes. A minimum of three years of experience is required. Training that formed part of a degree or diploma curriculum is not counted.
What is the ICSI Executive Assistant salary?
The post is in Level 4 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100, with approximate gross salary of Rs. 6.51 lakh per annum.
What is the ICSI Executive Assistant selection process?
ICSI may shortlist applicants for an objective written test. Original document verification follows the written test for candidates within the zone of consideration.
What subjects are covered in the ICSI Executive Assistant written test?
The notified topics are Basic Accounting, General English, Basic Mathematics, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and General Knowledge and Current Affairs.