ICSI Executive Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Complete Notification Breakdown

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has released ADVT. NO. 04/2026 announcing recruitment for 20 posts of Executive Assistant on an all-India basis. These positions will be filled for ICSI Headquarters, CCGRTs, Regional Offices and Chapter Offices located across India.

This guide recasts the official notification into a structured, easy-to-follow format to help prospective assessee-candidates understand the eligibility, selection process, job role, and application procedure in one place.

1. Overview of the Recruitment

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is a statutory professional body constituted under the Company Secretaries Act, 1980. It functions under an Act of Parliament and is entrusted with the responsibility of regulating and promoting the profession of Company Secretaries in India.

1.2 Post Details at a Glance

  • Advertisement No.: 04/2026
  • Designation: Executive Assistant
  • Nature of Posting: All-India basis (transferable across locations)
  • Place of Posting:
    • Headquarters – New Delhi / Noida
    • CCGRTs – Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad & Manesar
    • Regional Offices – New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai & Chennai
    • Chapter Offices – across India
  • Pay Level: Level 4 under 7th CPC Pay Matrix – ₹25,500 to ₹81,100
  • Approximate Gross Annual Salary: ₹6.51 lakh
  • Maximum Age Limit: 35 years as on 01.07.2026
  • Total Vacancies: 20

1.3 Important Dates

  • Opening of Online Application Link: 22.07.2026
  • Closing Date for Online Submission: 12.08.2026
  • Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification & Experience: 01.07.2026

Note
The cut-off date of 01.07.2026 is crucial for verifying age, educational eligibility and work experience. Any qualification or experience acquired after this date will not be considered for eligibility purposes.

2. Vacancy Distribution & Reservation

2.1 Category-Wise Breakup

Total number of Executive Assistant posts: 20

Reservation as notified:

  • UR: 08
  • EWS: 02
  • OBC: 05
  • SC: 03
  • ST: 02

Note
The reservation policy applicable will be as per the Service Rules of ICSI. Candidates claiming reservation must ensure they possess valid category certificates as required under the applicable rules.

3. Eligibility Criteria

Before filling the online form, each candidate must self-assess their eligibility as per the conditions mentioned in the advertisement.

3.1 Age Criteria

  • Upper Age Limit: 35 years
  • Reference Date: Age will be computed as on 01.07.2026

Any relaxation, if applicable as per internal rules or government guidelines, would be governed by ICSI’s recruitment framework, but the advertisement specifically prescribes 35 years as the maximum age.

3.2 Educational Qualification

  • Minimum Prescribed Qualification:
    • Graduate in Commerce from a recognized university or institution.

All degrees must be obtained from universities/institutions recognized in India or abroad. Where the qualification is from an autonomous institution, the course must be equivalent to those recognized/approved by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) / UGC / AICTE.

3.3 Experience Requirement

  • Minimum Experience: 3 years
  • Nature of Experience: Post-qualification experience relevant to the post, in administrative/finance/accounts/office management or related areas, depending on the institutional needs.

Important Clarification
Training or apprenticeship that forms part of the curriculum of any Degree / Diploma course will not be treated as professional experience for the 3-year experience requirement. Only post-qualification work exposure will be accepted.

4. Role & Responsibilities

The job profile of Executive Assistant will vary slightly depending on whether the candidate is posted in a Chapter Office or in another office such as HQ, Regional Office or CCGRT. ICSI has provided an indicative list of responsibilities for Chapter Offices.

4.1 Indicative Job Content – Chapter Offices

Executive Assistants posted at Chapter Offices are expected to handle a wide array of administrative and support functions. The following are the key indicative duties:

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