Overview
ICAI has announced a recruitment notification for 109 posts of Executive Officer and Director for the year 2026. The application window opens on 1 April 2026 and closes on 15 April 2026. Candidates with various qualifications such as CA, law degrees, company secretary, PhDs, and engineering degrees are eligible. The selection process involves a Computer Based Test followed by an interview. Salary ranges from ₹56,100 to ₹2,24,400 depending on the post, with additional benefits. The application fee is Rs 500.
Key Details
- Organization
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
- Qualification
- Director – Legal: Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Minimum 22 years, Executive Officer – 2602: Chartered Accountant, Executive Officer – 2603: Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Executive Officer – 2604: Company Secretary, Executive Officer – 2605: Ph.D. in Sustainability, Executive Officer – 2606: Ph.D. in Economics, Executive Officer – 2607: B.E./B.Tech (Civil) or B.Arch, Executive Officer – 2608: B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT)
- Vacancies
- 109
- Last date to apply
- 15-04-2026
Important Dates
| starting_date_for_apply_online | 01-04-2026 |
| last_date_for_apply_online | 15-04-2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
2601: 1; 2602: 75; 2603: 15; 2604: 2; 2605: 3; 2606: 1; 2607: 2; 2608: 10
Selection Process
Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by interview. CBT includes General Section (MCQ and Descriptive) and Technical Section (MCQ).
How to Apply
Visit the official ICAI website (https://www.icai.org)., Navigate to the 'Career' section or directly go to https://www.icai.org/post/career-in-icai., Locate the advertisement titled 'Advertisement No. 04/2026/HRD/03' or 'Recruitment for Director – Legal & Executive Officer (Regular Posts) 2026'., Click the 'Apply Online' or 'APPLY HERE' button., Register or log in to the ICAI online application portal., Fill out the online application form, selecting the appropriate position code (2601–2608)., Upload required documents as per the checklist., Pay the application fee of Rs 500 via the online payment gateway., Submit the application and download a printout of the filled form.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for ICAI Executive Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 109 Posts?
starting date for apply online: 01-04-2026; last date for apply online: 15-04-2026
What is the application fee?
all candidates: Rs 500 (Non-refundable)
What is the age limit?
Director – Legal: 55 years Executive Officer – 2602 to 2604: 25 years Executive Officer – 2605 to 2606: 30 years Executive Officer – 2607 to 2608: 27 years Age relaxation applicable as per rules.
What is the selection process?
Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by interview. CBT includes General Section (MCQ and Descriptive) and Technical Section (MCQ).