ICAI Opens Application Window for Empanelment of Members to Act as Observer at CA January 2027 Exams:

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has opened the application window for the empanelment of members for the CA January 2027 examinations, including the Advanced ICITSS Test. Through this window, eligible members are allowed to act as an observer.

The CA Intermediate Examinations are scheduled to be held on 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th January 2027, while the CA Foundation Examinations are on 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th January 2027.

The window is open for the period between October 21, 2026, and November 20, 2026. The ICAI Observer Portal can be accessed at https://observers.icaiexam.icai.org/.

The selected members will be provided Rs 5000 per day or session and a conveyance allowance of Rs 500 per day (to cover the cost of local travel) for all cities. The assignment schedule is anticipated in the last week of December 2026.

Key Details to Keep In Mind:

1. The Observer Portal can be accessed using the ICAI Membership Number and password or via SSP credentials.

2. Eligible members must empanel afresh for every examination cycle.

3. Make sure your registered professional address and city are updated in ICAI records before applying.

Eligibility Criteria

Members willing to act as an observer should fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

(a) His/her age should not be more than 65 years as of the date of empanelment, i.e., October 21, 2026.

(b) His/her name should be borne on the Register of Members as of July 01, 2024, and continues to be borne to date.

(c) Neither he/she nor any of his/her relations or dependents will be appearing in the ensuing Chartered Accountants (Intermediate & Foundation) Examinations January 2027 in any examination centres in India or abroad.

(d) He/she should not be providing any coaching to students for any of the examinations/test conducted by the Council of the Institute in any institutions/organisations, including regional councils/branches of the Institute, and also private coaching.

(e) He/she should be convicted by any court of law, and no disciplinary proceedings should be pending against him/her, either by the ICAI/Disciplinary Directorate or by any other organisation, both in India and abroad.

(f) He/she should be connected to the ICAI as an elected/co-opted member of the Council/Regional Council/Managing Committee of any branch/chapter of the ICAI.

(g) He/she shall abide by the Guidelines for Observers and/or any other instructions.