ICSI Young Professional Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Pay and How to Apply
Are you a qualified Company Secretary looking for a well-paid first job in a government setting? The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has invited applications for 5 Young Professional posts on contract. You will work in the Central Facility Centres of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs at Manesar, Haryana, processing company and LLP e-forms. The pay starts at ₹75,000 a month and rises to ₹85,000 by the third year, which is a good package for a young member who has just qualified. The post is only for ICSI members, so it suits those who already hold the CS qualification and want hands-on work with the Companies Act.
The online window is open from 6 November 2026 and closes on 20 November 2026. Only ICSI members can apply, and the age limit is 32 years as on 1 November 2026. This guide covers the pay, age, selection steps and the conditions that can cancel your candidature. Keep reading till the end, and use GovtJobsAlert.in to track more Haryana government jobs.
What Are the Key Highlights of ICSI Young Professional Recruitment 2026?
For this drive ICSI is engaging Young Professionals for the Central Facility Centres (CRC, C-PACE, CSC and CPC) of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. The engagement is on contract and full-time. The place of work is the Central Facility Centres at Manesar, near Gurugram, so you must be ready to work from there on a full working day basis. Think about your travel or stay before you apply, because the notice says no TA or DA is paid for the selection process or for joining.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) |
| Post | Young Professional (contractual) |
| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Pay | ₹75,000 to ₹85,000 a month |
| Job Location | IICA, Plot No. 6, 7, 8, Sector 5, IMT Manesar, near Gurugram, Haryana 122050 |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Application Window | 6 November 2026 to 20 November 2026 |
How Many Vacancies Are There in ICSI Young Professional 2026?
| Post | Vacancies | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Young Professional | 5 | Contractual, full-time |
The notice gives only the total of 5 posts. It does not give any category-wise split. ICSI also reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies, to leave posts unfilled, or to cancel the whole recruitment without giving a reason.
What Is the Eligibility for ICSI Young Professional 2026?
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Member of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India |
| Experience | Post-qualification experience of up to one year will be considered |
| Preference | Candidates with at least one year of post-qualification experience are preferred |
| Cut-off date | 1 November 2026 for age, qualification and experience |
Training that forms part of the CS course curriculum is not counted as experience. The header of the notice prefers one year of experience, while the Experience section says up to one year will be considered. Both lines are printed as they are, so a fresh member should still apply and read the official notice once more. If you have at least one year of post-qualification experience, mention it clearly in the resume form, since the notice prefers such candidates.
You must also have good moral character with no criminal antecedents or FIR against you. If any is found at any stage, your candidature will stand cancelled.
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| All candidates | 32 years as on 1 November 2026 |
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The notice mentions no age relaxation for any category. Work out your exact age on 1 November 2026 before you apply, not on the day you fill the form. The contract can also end when you turn 35.
What Is the Salary for ICSI Young Professional 2026?
| Year of Contract | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|
| 1st year | ₹75,000 |
| 2nd year | ₹80,000 (includes a yearly increment of ₹5,000) |
| 3rd year | ₹85,000 (includes a yearly increment of ₹5,000) |
The pay is a consolidated monthly remuneration. A Young Professional also gets an extra ₹2,500 per day for attending office on Sundays and holidays, when the respective ROC decides the work needs it.
The contract is initially for one year. It can be extended every year for up to two more years, based on performance and requirement, or until you turn 35, whichever is earlier. A review is held at the end of each year. The work is full-time, and you cannot take up any other assignment during the contract.
What Will You Do as a Young Professional?
You will examine and process e-forms under the Companies Act 2013 and the LLP Act 2008 and their rules, in the CRC, C-PACE, CSC or CPC office where you are placed. Every professional has to clear a minimum number of forms or targets set by the Central Facility Centre. Work above the benchmark carries significant weight in the yearly review.
The working week is Monday to Saturday, with 48 hours a week, which may depend on achieving the targets.
What is the Selection Process for ICSI Young Professional 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Screening | Applications are screened by the Selection Committee |
| Final selection | Shortlisted candidates are informed about the final selection process |
| Verification | Original documents are checked at a later stage |
| Orientation | Selected candidates attend an orientation programme on CFC functions |
The notice does not describe any written test or interview, and it does not fix a date for any stage. ICSI will contact you by e-mail and not by post, so use an e-mail address you check regularly. Be ready with your original documents, because they are verified at a later stage.
Is There Any Application Fee for ICSI Young Professional 2026?
The notice does not mention any application fee.
How to Apply Online for ICSI Young Professional 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the official ICSI recruitment application link (given in Essential Links below) between 6 and 20 November 2026 |
| 2 | Use Internet Explorer or Google Chrome with JavaScript turned on. Do not use Mozilla Firefox or any other browser |
| 3 | Fill the online resume form completely, using your own valid e-mail address |
| 4 | Round each percentage down to the lower whole number. For example, 49.8% is entered as 49%. Convert grades into percentages |
| 5 | Avoid special characters such as quotes and &. Keep the university, specialisation and address entries short |
| 6 | Upload a resume file of not more than 100 KB |
| 7 | Submit the form and take a printout for your records |
Do not send the printout, your CV or your certificates to ICSI by post. Original documents are asked for at a later stage. Incomplete or vague applications will be rejected, so fill every field. You will not get a separate acknowledgement, so the printout is your only proof that you applied.
What Are the Important Dates for ICSI Young Professional 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 6 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 20 November 2026 |
| Cut-off date for age, qualification and experience | 1 November 2026 |
Conditions That Can Cost You the Job
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| False or missing information | If you do not meet the eligibility, or have given false information or hidden a fact, your candidature stands cancelled. If found after joining, the contract can be terminated |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form will straightway disqualify you |
| Criminal record | A criminal antecedent or FIR leads to cancellation of candidature |
| Nature of contract | The contract is purely temporary (non-official) and ICSI can end it at any time without giving reasons |
| No claim | Young Professionals engaged on contract under this scheme shall not have any right to claim any engagement or employment in the Government of India or ICSI |
| Travel | No TA or DA is paid for the selection process, for joining or on completion |
| Delays | ICSI takes no responsibility for delay or loss of applications or messages |
| Disputes | Any dispute is subject to the courts at New Delhi |
ICSI Young Professional Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download ICSI Young Professional Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for ICSI Young Professional Recruitment 2026
- Visit ICSI Young Professional Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you are an ICSI member aged 32 or below on 1 November 2026, this is a solid start to your career with steady monthly pay and real work on company law filings. Complete the form well before 20 November 2026. Browse more other government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in for similar openings.