The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Branch In-Charge Recruitment 2026

ICAI Branch In-Charge Recruitment 2026 for 129 Posts

ICAI Branch In-Charge Recruitment 2026 for 129 Posts

CAI Branch In-Charge Recruitment 2026 has been announced by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for 129 Branch In-Charge posts across its five Regional Councils. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) invites online applications from graduates for the position of Branch In-Charge under the Branch Human Resource Scheme (BHRS) 2022, vide Advertisement No. 01/2026/HRD/BHRS/07. Online applications start on 3rd July 2026, and the last date to submit the application is 19th July 2026. This article covers the complete overview, important dates, region-wise vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, application fee, selection process, and how to apply for ICAI Branch In-Charge Recruitment 2026.

ICAI Branch In-Charge Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is a statutory body set up in 1949 by an Act of Parliament for the regulation and development of the Chartered Accountancy profession in India, and is recognised as the world's largest professional accounting body. ICAI has invited applications for the post of Branch In-Charge for its various branches under the Regional Councils. The table below summarises the key details of ICAI Branch In-Charge Recruitment 2026.

Particulars	Details
Organization	The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Advertisement No.	01/2026/HRD/BHRS/07
Post Name	Branch In-Charge
Scheme	Branch Human Resource Scheme (BHRS) 2022
Total Vacancies	129
Qualification	Graduate from a recognized University
Age Limit	27 to 40 years as on 30.06.2026
Application Mode	Online only
Application Fee	₹250 (Non-refundable)
Selection Process	Computer Based Test (CBT) and Interview
Job Location	Branches under CIRC, EIRC, NIRC, SIRC and WIRC

Important Dates

Candidates applying for ICAI Branch In-Charge Recruitment 2026 should keep note of the following dates.

Event	Date
Start of Online Application	3rd July 2026
Last Date to Submit Online Application	19th July 2026

ICAI reserves the right to make any changes to these dates. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official ICAI website for updates.

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Region-Wise Vacancy Details

ICAI has announced a total of 129 Branch In-Charge vacancies, distributed across five Regional Councils and six Branch Categories (I to VI). Candidates may apply for one region and give up to three branch preferences within that region, irrespective of Branch Category.

Region	Region Total
Central India Regional Council (CIRC)	42
Eastern India Regional Council (EIRC)	7
Northern India Regional Council (NIRC)	20
Southern India Regional Council (SIRC)	29
Western India Regional Council (WIRC)	31
Total	129

Branch-Wise Vacancy List

The complete list of branches under each Regional Council, along with their Branch Category, is given below.

Branches under Central India Regional Council (CIRC)

Branch Name	Category
Bhagalpur	VI
Darbhanga	VI
Bilaspur	VI
Korba	VI
Raigarh	VI
Raipur	IV
Jamshedpur	V
Gwalior	V
Satna	VI
Beawar	V
Bharatpur	VI
Bhilai	V
Bhiwadi	VI
Chittorgarh	V
Churu	VI
Hanumangarh	VI
Jaipur	I
Jhunjhunu	V
Jodhpur	IV
Kishangarh	V
Nagaur	VI
Neemuch	VI
Sikar	V
Sriganganagar	VI
Tonk	VI
Udaipur	IV
Aligarh	VI
Bareilly	V
Bulandshahr	VI
Gautam Budh Nagar	III
Ghaziabad	III
Gorakhpur	V
Jhansi	VI
Lucknow	IV
Mathura	V
Meerut	IV
Moradabad	V
Muzaffarnagar	V
Saharanpur	VI
Varanasi	V
Dehradun	IV
Haldwani	VI

Branches under Eastern India Regional Council (EIRC)

Branch Name	Category
Dibrugarh	VI
Tinsukia	VI
Brahmapur	VI
Jharsuguda	VI
Durgapur	VI
Raniganj	VI
Siliguri	V

Branches under Northern India Regional Council (NIRC)

Branch Name	Category
Chandigarh	III
Ambala	V
Bahadurgarh	VI
Bhiwani	V
Faridabad	III
Gurugram	I
Kaithal	VI
Karnal	V
Rewari	VI
Rohtak	V
Sirsa	VI
Yamunanagar	VI
Himachal Pradesh (at Shimla)	V
Jammu and Kashmir (at Jammu)	V
Bhatinda	IV
Jalandhar	IV
Ludhiana	IV
Mandi Gobindgarh	VI
Patiala	V
Sangrur	V

Branches under Southern India Regional Council (SIRC)

Branch Name	Category
Anantapur	V
Kadapa	V
Kakinada	V
Kurnool	V
Ongole	V
Visakhapatnam	IV
Vizianagaram	VI
Ballari	VI
Belagavi	VI
Bengaluru	I
Hubballi	VI
Kalaburagi	VI
Udupi	V
Kannur	V
Kollam	VI
Kottayam	V
Thiruvananthapuram	IV
Puducherry	VI
Chengalpattu	IV
Madurai	V
Salem	V
Thoothukudi	VI
Tiruchirapalli	V
Tirunelveli	VI
Tirupur	V
Vellore	VI
Hyderabad	I
Khammam	VI
Nizamabad	VI

03 Jul 2026

3,991 posts

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Graduate from a recognized University.

Skill Sets Required

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant computer applications.
• Effective managerial, administrative, and organizational abilities.
• Strong relationship management and conflict resolution skills.

Work Experience Requirement

Only post-qualification, full-time work experience is counted. Part-time or freelancing work is not considered. Articleship, internship, or training experience that forms part of a qualification requirement is not counted towards years of work experience. Category-wise experience requirements are listed in the salary table below.

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 27 and 40 years of age as on 30th June 2026 to be eligible for ICAI Branch In-Charge Recruitment 2026.

Salary / Pay Scale

The compensation offered for the Branch In-Charge post varies by Branch Category, based on the minimum post-qualification experience required. Compensation includes Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and National Pension System (NPS), along with Leave Travel Concession, Gratuity, and other benefits as per service conditions.

• Category-I Branches: Minimum 5 years of experience - Compensation of approximately ₹7.45 lakhs per annum.
• Category-II Branches: Minimum 5 years of experience - Compensation of approximately ₹6.33 lakhs per annum.
• Category-III Branches: Minimum 5 years of experience - Compensation of approximately ₹5.59 lakhs per annum.
• Category-IV Branches: Minimum 3 years of experience - Compensation of approximately ₹4.84 lakhs per annum.
• Category-V & VI Branches: Minimum 3 years of experience - Compensation of approximately ₹4.10 lakhs per annum.

Branch Category	Minimum Post-Qualification Experience	Compensation Offered (Approx.)
Category-I	5 years	₹7.45 lakhs per annum
Category-II	5 years	₹6.33 lakhs per annum
Category-III	5 years	₹5.59 lakhs per annum
Category-IV	3 years	₹4.84 lakhs per annum
Category-V & VI	3 years	₹4.10 lakhs per annum

Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay an application fee of ₹250 (Rupees Two Hundred and Fifty only), non-refundable and inclusive of all applicable taxes, through the online portal. An application will be treated as complete only after successful payment of the fee; incomplete applications are liable to be rejected.

Selection Process

The selection process for ICAI Branch In-Charge Recruitment 2026 consists of a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by an Interview.

Computer Based Test (CBT)

Parameter	Details
Mode of Examination	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Medium / Language	English
Question Paper Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) + Descriptive
Total Marks	425
Exam Duration	180 minutes
Minimum Qualifying Marks	170

CBT Syllabus and Marks Distribution

Module Name	Number of Questions	Total Marks
English Comprehension	25	100
E-Mail Writing	2	50
Intermediate Level MS Excel	20	80
Intermediate Level MS Word	18	72
General Awareness	12	48
Basic Accounting	30	75
Total	107	425

Candidates can select their preferred test centre through the online portal. Centre allotment is made solely based on availability of seats and candidate preference, and no request for change of centre is entertained. ICAI reserves the right to cancel or add test cities depending on administrative feasibility.

Interview

Candidates who qualify the CBT will be called for an Interview. The minimum qualifying marks for the Interview are 30. Marks obtained in the Interview are added to the CBT marks to prepare the final merit list. Before the interview, ICAI will verify submitted document copies against originals; candidates with discrepancies will not be permitted to appear. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.

Required Documents

Candidates must upload all required documents in the prescribed format at the time of submitting the online application. Incomplete forms or illegible documents can lead to rejection of candidature at any stage of the recruitment process. Original educational certificates and other documents will be required for verification at the time of the Interview.

How to Apply

1.    Visit the official ICAI website and locate the Branch In-Charge Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. 01/2026/HRD/BHRS/07).

2.    Click on the online application / "Apply Here" link provided in the notification.

3.    Register with a valid, active email ID and mobile number.

4.    Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and experience details.

5.    Select your preferred region and give up to three branch location preferences.

6.    Upload all required documents in the prescribed format.

7.    Pay the application fee of ₹250 online.

8.    Submit the form and save a printout for future reference.

Only online applications are accepted. Applications received by post, hand, email, or any other mode will not be considered. The last date to apply online is 19th July 2026.

 

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