Overview
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has announced seven new examination centres for the CS December 2026 session, expanding access for students in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. This is an examination-centre notification rather than a recruitment drive; therefore, the total number of posts or vacancies is not applicable.
The new centres are located in Begusarai, Darbhanga, Ayodhya, Saharanpur, Haridwar, Ratnagiri and Rewa. Eligible CS students will be able to select these cities while submitting their online examination enrolment forms, subject to availability and the conditions specified by ICSI.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) |
| Post Name | CS December 2026 Examination Enrolment |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; 7 new exam centres announced |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | icsi.edu |
State-Wise List of New Exam Centres
| State | New Examination Centre |
|---|
| Bihar | Begusarai |
| Bihar | Darbhanga |
| Uttar Pradesh | Ayodhya |
| Uttar Pradesh | Saharanpur |
| Uttarakhand | Haridwar |
| Maharashtra | Ratnagiri |
| Madhya Pradesh | Rewa |
Candidates should check the examination-enrolment portal for the centre code displayed against each city before final submission. The selected city and code must match, as requests for changes after the prescribed correction period may not be accepted.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | December 2026; detailed timetable TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
The exact enrolment window, late-fee deadline, correction period and programme-wise examination timetable will be issued separately. Students should regularly monitor their registered email address and the official portal.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Students must be validly registered with ICSI for the relevant CS programme or examination stage.
- Candidates should have completed the applicable registration, examination and training requirements for the module or group in which they intend to appear.
- Entry to the CS course is generally available after Class 12, subject to the prevailing CSEET and programme-specific rules.
- Executive and Professional Programme students must satisfy the applicable registration cut-off dates and other requirements prescribed for the December 2026 session.
- Simply selecting a new examination centre does not establish eligibility to sit for the examination.
Age Limit
- No specific upper age limit has been announced for choosing the new examination centres.
- Eligibility will be determined by the candidate’s valid course registration and compliance with ICSI examination rules.
- Students should confirm programme-specific conditions through their online account before enrolling.
Fees
- Candidates must pay the prescribed examination fee for their programme, module or group.
- The exact fee structure for the December 2026 session will be available in the examination-enrolment instructions.
- A late fee may apply if the form is submitted after the regular deadline.
- Any fee for centre, module or medium changes will be governed by the notified correction rules.
- Online payment receipts should be downloaded and retained for future reference.
Selection Process
There is no recruitment selection process attached to this notification. Examination participation will broadly involve the following stages:
- Eligibility and registration verification: ICSI will verify the student’s registration status and eligibility for the selected programme, module or group.
- Examination enrolment and centre allotment: Candidates must submit the online form and select an available examination city. Final allotment may depend on capacity and administrative requirements.
- Admit card and examination: Eligible students will receive an admit card showing the final centre address, reporting instructions and examination schedule.
How to Apply
- Visit the official ICSI website at icsi.edu.
- Open the student or examination services section and locate the link for the December 2026 examination enrolment.
- Sign in using the registration number, password and other required credentials.
- Confirm personal details, programme, module or group, examination medium and eligibility information.
- Open the examination-centre selection menu and choose Begusarai, Darbhanga, Ayodhya, Saharanpur, Haridwar, Ratnagiri or Rewa, as applicable.
- Carefully verify the city name and corresponding centre code displayed on the portal. Selection is generally subject to available capacity.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through the available online payment method.
- Submit the form and download the acknowledgement page and payment receipt.
- Review the application during the correction window, if provided. The admit card should later be checked to confirm the final allotted venue, which may differ from the preferred city in exceptional circumstances.
Important Links
FAQs
1. How many new centres have been added for the CS December 2026 examination?
ICSI has added seven new examination centres across five states.
2. Which states have received the new CS examination centres?
The centres are in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
3. Can a candidate change the selected examination centre later?
A change may be permitted during the notified correction window, subject to availability, applicable fees and ICSI rules. Candidates should select their preferred city carefully while enrolling.
