Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Recruitment 2026: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released Advertisement No. No. 07/2026/HRD/04, inviting applications for 50 vacancies for Executive Officer. Initial posting for all roles is at Delhi/Noida, with the liability to transfer anywhere in India. Interested candidates can apply beforeย 31 July 2026.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is a statutory body established in 1949 by an Act of Parliament to regulate and develop the profession of Chartered Accountancy in India. Over its 77-year journey, ICAI has earned recognition as the worldโs largest professional accounting body. It functions under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and is responsible for setting accounting and auditing standards, regulating the conduct of its members, and conducting the Chartered Accountancy examinations. ICAI serves millions of members and students across India and maintains a strong international presence through bodies such as IFAC and SAFA.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Recruitment 2026 โ Details:
| Organization Name | Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) |
| Job Role | Executive Officer |
| Job Category | Govt Jobs |
| Qualifications | CA |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Total Vacancies | 50 Posts |
| Salary | Rs. 56,100 โ 1,77,500/- |
| Job Location | Delhi / Noida |
| Last Date | 31 July 2026 |
Detailed Eligibility:
Educational Qualification:
- Chartered Accountant
Desirable Skill Sets:
- In-depth knowledge of one or more of the following areas โ Accounting/ Auditing/ Financial Reporting /Direct and Indirect Tax laws / and related laws.
- Research and drafting ability (technical papers, policy notes, standards).
- Analytical and review skills for compliance and regulatory evaluation.
- Effective communication, presentation, and stakeholder coordination.
- Proficiency in MS Office, ERP/accounting systems, and digital learning tools.
- Research-oriented mindset with ability to prepare concept notes and discussion papers on evolving tax issues.
- Basic understanding of Coding and programming languages.
- Familiarity with financial markets, investor protection laws, securities regulations (SEBI, RBI, etc.), and financial literacy initiatives.
Role Overview:
- The incumbent will support the Instituteโs committees, boards, and departments in executing their mandates relating to accounting, auditing, taxation, corporate laws, financial reporting etc.
Age Limit(As on 30 June 2026):
- Executive Officer:ย 25 Years
Salary Details:
- Pay Level 10 โ Basic Pay (56,100 โ 1,77,500) Initially approx. Rs. 15.68 lakhs per annum
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Vacancy Details:
- Executive Officer:ย 50 Posts
Selection Process of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Recruitment 2026:
Written Test:
Computer-Based Test (CBT):
- Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) + Descriptive Questions
- Total Questions: 122
- 120 MCQs
- 2 Descriptive Questions
- Total Marks: 150
- Exam Duration: 150 Minutes
Marking Scheme:
- MCQs: 1 mark for each correct answer (120 marks)
- Descriptive Questions: 15 marks each (30 marks)
Negative Marking:
- MCQs: 0.25 mark deducted for every incorrect answer
- Descriptive Questions: No negative marking
Final Selection:
- The final selection will be based on the performance in the written test and interview process.
Application Fees:
- An application fee of โน500 (Rupees Five Hundred only) (Non โ refundable), inclusive of all applicable taxes,
Payment Mode: Application fee shall be payable by the candidates at the online portal.
How to Apply for Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Recruitment 2026?
Applications must be submitted online only through the ICAI recruitment portal on or beforeย 31 July 2026.
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Important Dates:
- Start of Online Applications: 18 July 2026
- Last date of Submission: 31 July 2026
- Date of Written Test: 16 August 2026
