Overview The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has issued a recruitment notification for 129 Branch In-Charge positions under the Branch Human Resource Scheme (BHRS) 2022. This presents a significant opportunity for eligible graduates with relevant work experience to join ICAI, recognized as the world's largest professional accounting body. The application process for these positions is entirely online. Important Dates Last Date for Online Application: 19th July 2026 Vacancies & Pay Scale Organization: Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Name of Post: Branch in-Charge Total Number of Posts: 129 Job Type: Central Govt Job Discipline-wise Vacancies (Regional Council Breakdown): Central India Regional Council (CIRC): 42 Posts Eastern India Regional Council (EIRC): 7 Posts Northern India Regional Council (NIRC): 20 Posts Southern India Regional Council (SIRC): 29 Posts Western India Regional Council (WIRC): 31 Posts Category-Wise Vacancy, Minimum Experience & Annual Compensation (Approximate): Category-I: 6 Vacancies, 5 Years Minimum Experience, ₹7.45 Lakhs per annum Category-II: 1 Vacancy, 5 Years Minimum Experience, ₹6.33 Lakhs per annum Category-III: 8 Vacancies, 5 Years Minimum Experience, ₹5.59 Lakhs per annum Category-IV: 15 Vacancies, 3 Years Minimum Experience, ₹4.84 Lakhs per annum Category-V: 42 Vacancies, 3 Years Minimum Experience, ₹4.10 Lakhs per annum Category-VI: 57 Vacancies, 3 Years Minimum Experience, ₹4.10 Lakhs per annum Eligibility Criteria Minimum Educational Qualification: Graduate from a recognized University/Deemed University/Institution recognized by AICTE/UGC or appropriate statutory authority. Work Experience: Only full-time post-qualification experience will be counted. Part-time or freelancing work is not considered for eligibility. Articleship, internship, or any training that is a part of a qualification requirement will not be counted as work experience. The minimum experience required varies by category (5 years for Category-I, II, III; 3 years for Category-IV, V, VI). Age Limit: Candidates must be between 27 to 40 years of age as on 30th June 2026. Selection Process The document does not explicitly detail the selection process (e.g., written examination, interview stages, skill tests). Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the official advertisement PDF for comprehensive information regarding the selection methodology. How to Apply Candidates must follow the steps below to apply online for the Branch In-Charge positions: Visit the Official Website: Go to the official ICAI website at www.icai.org. Navigate to Recruitment Section: Look for the recruitment section and locate the advertisement specifically for Advertisement No. 01/2026/HRD/BHRS/07. Register Online: Click on the provided online application link and register yourself using a valid email ID and mobile number. Fill Application Form: Complete the online application form with all necessary personal, educational, and work experience details. Select Preferences: Choose your preferred region and provide up to three branch location preferences within the selected region. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of all required documents, including your photograph, signature, and relevant certificates. Pay Application Fee: Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹250 online. Submit & Print: Submit the filled application form and take a printout of the submitted form for your future reference and records. Important Links Download Advertisement PDF: https://resource.cdn.icai.org/93034hrd-aps5720.pdf Apply Online: https://icaibi26.onlineregistrationform.org/ICAIBI/
