FAQs for Candidates – ICAI Campus Placement Programme
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Candidates
ICAI Campus Placement Programme (April – May 2026)
To support newly qualified Chartered Accountants participating in the ICAI Campus Placement Programme (April–May 2026), ICAI has compiled answers to commonly asked questions.
These FAQs are based on queries received from candidates who participated in earlier campus placement drives.
For any assistance regarding registration, eligibility, or participation, candidates may contact:
Email: cajob@icai.in
Placement Portal: https://icaiplacements.icai.org
Stages in the Campus Placement Process
Candidates participating in the campus placement programme generally go through the following steps:
- Read the general guidelines mentioned in the official announcement.
- Review the FAQ document to clarify doubts.
- Complete online registration on the ICAI placement portal.
- Submit the undertaking through the candidate login.
- Pay the registration fee of ₹1,500 (inclusive of taxes) to receive a Centre Code (e.g., DEL / MUM / KOL).
- Participate in the first round of company shortlisting.
- Provide online consent (Round 1) to shortlisted organisations.
- Participate in the second round of company shortlisting (if applicable).
- Provide online consent (Round 2) for interviews.
Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Participate in the April–May 2026 Campus Placement?
| Candidate Category | Eligibility Conditions |
|---|---|
| January 2026 CA Final Pass Candidates | Must have cleared both groups in the January 2026 CA Final exam and complete articleship on or before 30 June 2026. |
| November 2025 CA Final Pass Candidates | Must have passed the exam and complete articleship between 1 March 2026 and 30 June 2026. Must not have participated in the Dec 2025 – Jan 2026 campus drive. Registration should include ‘N’ after the roll number (e.g., 600001N). |
| Reverification / Revaluation Candidates | Candidates whose verification results were declared after 31 January 2026 and who did not participate in the previous campus drive. Registration must include ‘N’ after the roll number. |
Articleship Completion Requirement
Candidates who passed the January 2026 CA Final examination but will not complete articleship by 30 June 2026 are not eligible for this campus placement programme. Such candidates may participate in the next campus placement cycle.
Candidates Below 21 Years of Age
Candidates who have completed articleship and Advanced ICITSS / MCS, but are below 21 years of age, cannot apply for ICAI membership yet.
Such candidates must obtain special permission from ICAI before participating in campus interviews.
Requests should be sent to:
Roll Number for Campus Registration
Candidates must register using the roll number under which they cleared their CA Final examination (latest successful attempt).
Online Registration Process
Registration for the campus placement programme must be completed online through:
https://icaiplacements.icai.org
Selection of Interview Centres
During registration, candidates must choose their preferred placement centres.
Centre Selection Method
Candidates may choose:
- One Big Centre, and
- One Small Centre
Example:
| Big Centres | Small Centres |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | Durgapur |
| Bengaluru | Nagpur |
| Chennai | Rajkot |
| Hyderabad | Lucknow |
| Jaipur | Raipur |
| Kolkata | Bhopal |
| Mumbai | Ernakulam |
| New Delhi | Visakhapatnam |
| Pune | Patna |
| Vadodara | |
| Ranchi | |
| Ratlam | |
| Guwahati | |
| Noida | |
| Thane | |
| Bhubaneswar | |
| Chandigarh | |
| Kanpur | |
| Coimbatore | |
| Indore |
Editing the Registration Form
Candidates can edit their registration form until the final submission is completed.
Once the form is submitted and a Centre Code is generated, the form cannot be edited online.
Any corrections must be requested via email to cajob@icai.in before the candidate database is shared with organisations.
Change of Email or Profile Details
If a candidate enters incorrect details such as an email address, they should immediately send a request to: cajob@icai.in
Requests should be submitted before 30 April 2026 to ensure the correct information is shared with recruiters.
Opportunities at Smaller Centres
If a candidate is not selected at the big centre, their profile will be transferred to their second-choice smaller centre.
After this transfer:
- The candidate will receive four new opportunities to give consent to companies at the smaller centre.
Pre-Placement Presentations
Pre-Placement Talks (PPTs) will not be conducted physically at the interview centres.
Instead, shortlisted candidates can access company presentations through their candidate login on the placement portal.
These presentations provide information about:
- Job role
- Location of posting
- Salary structure (CTC)
- Other employment details
Group Discussion (GD)
Some companies may conduct Group Discussions (GD) during the interview process.
The details will be communicated to candidates via:
- Registered email ID, or
- Placement portal notifications
Candidates should regularly check their email and portal login.
Shortlisting by Companies
The shortlisting process is completely managed by participating organisations.
Typical factors considered include:
- Academic performance
- Number of attempts in examinations
- Articleship completion status
- Additional qualifications or achievements
The maximum number of shortlisted candidates is generally limited to 10 times the number of vacancies declared.
If the number of eligible candidates exceeds this limit, companies may use random selection methods.
Second Round of Shortlisting
Companies may conduct a second round of shortlisting if they receive insufficient consents in the first round.
The second round may include candidates who:
- Were not shortlisted in Round 1
- Were shortlisted but did not give consent
- Gave consent to three or fewer companies
Candidates shortlisted in Round 2 must provide consent within the specified timeline.
Interview Attendance Requirement
Candidates must attend all interviews for which they have given consent.
However, once a candidate:
- Receives a job offer, and
- Submits the acceptance declaration,
they cannot appear for further interviews.
Interview Schedule and Venue
- Interviews are typically conducted between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
- All interviews will be conducted in physical mode at designated centres.
- Venue details will be published on the placement portal.
Documents Required for Interviews
Candidates must carry:
- Printed Photo Identity Card from the placement portal
- Printout of their online candidate profile
Companies may request additional documents, which will be communicated through the portal.
Online Payment of Registration Fee
The registration fee of ₹1,500 must be paid online.
Accepted payment methods include:
- Credit Cards
- Debit Cards
Cash payments are not permitted.
Payment Issues
If payment is successful but a Centre Code is not generated, candidates should:
- Wait 24 hours for the system to generate the code.
- If the code is still not generated, make the payment again before the registration deadline.
Any extra payment will be refunded.
Refunds for the April–May 2026 programme are expected to be processed in July 2026.
Commitment Policy
If a candidate accepts a job offer during the campus placement process but fails to join the organisation, the following consequences may apply:
- Payment of ₹5,000 commitment charges to ICAI
- Possible disciplinary action by ICAI
- Disqualification from future campus placement programmes
- Deactivation of access to the ICAI job portal
Candidates are expected to maintain professional standards consistent with the reputation of the ICAI.
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