The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the official notification inviting applications from eligible candidates for Director (Legal) and Executive Officer posts in various specializations. A total of 109 vacancies have been announced across different professional fields including Chartered Accountancy, Law, Company Secretary, Sustainability, Economics, Infrastructure and Information Technology.
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and age criteria can apply online through the official ICAI website within the given dates. Important details such as vacancy distribution, eligibility requirements, salary, application process and selection procedure are provided below. Candidates are advised to carefully review all instructions before applying.
Overview of ICAI Executive Officer Recruitment 2026
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, important dates, application fees, eligibility, salary and other requirements.
| Organisation | The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) |
| Advertisement No. | 04/2026/HRD/03 |
| Post Name | Director (Legal), Executive Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 109 |
| Category | Government |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT) and Interview |
Important Dates
The registration process for ICAI Executive Officer recruitment has already started. Refer to the table below for the application submission deadline.
| Application Start Date | 01 April 2026 |
| Last Date of Application | 15 April 2026 |
Vacancy Details of ICAI Recruitment 2026
| Post | Specialization | No. of Posts |
| Director | Legal | 1 |
| Executive Officer | Chartered Accountant (CA) | 75 |
| Executive Officer | Legal | 15 |
| Executive Officer | Company Secretary (CS) | 2 |
| Executive Officer | Sustainability | 3 |
| Executive Officer | Economics | 1 |
| Executive Officer | Infrastructure | 2 |
| Executive Officer | Information Technology (IT) | 10 |
Eligibility Criteria of ICAI Executive Officer Vacancies
| Post | Qualification | Experience | Maximum Age |
| Director (Legal) | Bachelor’s Degree in Law | Minimum 22 years post qualification experience in legal matters | 55 years |
| Executive Officer (CA) | Chartered Accountant | Experience not essential | 25 years |
| Executive Officer (Legal) | Bachelor’s Degree in Law | Experience not essential | 25 years |
| Executive Officer (CS) | Company Secretary | Experience not essential | 25 years |
| Executive Officer (Sustainability) | Ph.D. in Sustainability | Experience not essential | 30 years |
| Executive Officer (Economics) | Ph.D. in Economics | Minimum 2 years post qualification experience | 30 years |
| Executive Officer (Infrastructure) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Civil Engineering or Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture | Minimum 2 years experience in infrastructure planning or project execution | 27 years |
| Executive Officer (Information Technology) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Computer Science or Information Technology | Minimum 2 years experience in Information Technology function | 27 years |
Salary Details
Director (Legal) post is offered under Pay Level 16 with a basic pay range of Rs. 2,05,400 to Rs. 2,24,400. The initial approximate annual compensation is about Rs. 54 lakhs.
Executive Officer posts are offered under Pay Level 10 with a basic pay range of Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500. The initial approximate annual compensation is about Rs. 15.51 lakhs.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| All Candidates | Rs. 500 |
The application fee must be paid online during the application process. The fee is non-refundable.
Selection Procedure
Selection for Executive Officer posts will be conducted through a Computer Based Test followed by an Interview.
The Computer Based Test will include objective type questions and descriptive questions. Negative marking of 0.25 marks will apply for each wrong answer in the MCQ section.
Final selection will be based on performance in both the test and interview as per ICAI norms.
How to Apply for ICAI Executive Officer Recruitment 2026
Candidates must apply online through the official ICAI website. Follow the steps below to complete the application process.
Visit the official website www.icai.org
Find the recruitment section and open Advertisement No. 04/2026/HRD/03
Read the complete notification carefully
Click on the apply link and complete registration
Fill the online application form with correct details
Upload required documents such as photograph, signature and certificates
Pay the application fee online
Submit the application and take a printout for future reference
ICAI Official Notification & Apply Link
Official Website: www.icai.org
Advertisement Notification: Download ICAI Advertisement No. 04/2026/HRD/03
Direct Online Apply Link