The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has announced an opportunity for eligible members to serve as General Observers (GOs) for the upcoming CS Examinations in June 2025. If you are a qualified Company Secretary (CS) looking to contribute to the smooth conduct of examinations while earning an honorarium, this could be a great opportunity for you!
Key Details
Examination Dates: June 1–10, 2025
Application Window: April 7–28, 2025 (via ICSI Observer Portal)
Honorarium: ₹1,400 per day
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, members must meet the following criteria:
✅ Membership Status: Must be an active ICSI member for at least 3 years without any breaks.
✅ Age Limit: Between 25–65 years as of the application date.
✅ No Conflict of Interest:
No relatives (as per ICSI’s broad definition) appeared in the June 2025 exams.
Not associated with coaching centers, ICSI study centers, or oral tuition classes.
Not a current Council/Regional Council/Chapter Committee member.
No pending disciplinary/criminal proceedings.
❌ Exclusions:
Members appearing in any ICSI exams (including PMQ) in June 2025.
Counsellors, CS Mentors, or those with trainees appearing at their preferred exam center.
How to Apply?
Update Your Contact Details (if needed) in the ICSI Membership Portal.
Register via ICSI Observer Portal (opens April 7, 2025).
Submit Before Deadline: April 28, 2025 (no late applications accepted).
Important Dates
📅 Portal Opens: April 7, 2025
📅 Portal Closes: April 28, 2025
📅 Duty Allotment: Second week of May 2025
Why Should You Volunteer?
✔ Contribute to Exam Integrity – Ensure fair and smooth conduct of CS exams.
✔ Earn an Honorarium – ₹1,400 per day for your service.
✔ Networking Opportunity – Engage with ICSI’s examination process.
Final Notes
Empanelment is session-specific – Reapply for future exams.
No guarantee of selection – ICSI retains discretion in observer allocation.
Queries? Email observer@icsi.edu for clarification.
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🔗 Apply Here: https://observer.icsi.edu
Disclaimer: The information is based on the official ICSI notice. For exact terms, refer to the original document.
1. What is the role of a General Observer (GO) in ICSI exams?
A: GOs oversee the fair and smooth conduct of CS examinations at designated centers, ensuring compliance with ICSI rules.
2. Who is eligible to apply as a General Observer?
A: ICSI members aged 25–65, with 3+ years of continuous membership, and no conflicts of interest (e.g., no relatives appearing in exams).
3. Can a member with trainees appearing in June 2025 exams apply?
A: No. If any trainee is appearing at the center where the member wishes to be an observer, they are ineligible.
4. What is the honorarium for General Observers?
A: ₹1,400 per day (no additional allowances).
5. How can I apply to be a General Observer?
A: Via the ICSI Observer Portal (April 7–28, 2025). No offline applications accepted.
6. What is the exam period for June 2025 CS Examinations?
A: June 1–10, 2025 (observers may be assigned for specific dates).
7. Can a member appearing in PMQ exams apply as an observer?
A: No. Members taking any ICSI exam (including PMQ) in June 2025 are disqualified.
8. Is there an age limit for General Observers?
A: Yes, minimum 25 years and maximum 65 years as of the application date.
9. Can Regional Council members apply?
A: No. Members of ICSI’s Council, Regional Councils, or Chapter Committees are not eligible.
10. What if my contact details (email/phone) are outdated?
A: Update them in the ICSI Membership Portal before applying. Portal credentials are sent only to registered contacts.
11. Can a member associated with a coaching center apply?
A: No. Those linked to private coaching, ICSI study centers, or oral tuition classes are ineligible.
12. How are observers assigned to exam centers?
A: ICSI discretionarily allocates centers based on need. Preference may be given to local members.
13. Is prior experience required to be a General Observer?
A: No, but members must meet eligibility criteria.
14. What documents are needed for application?
A: None explicitly mentioned, but membership details will be verified.
15. Can I choose my preferred exam center?
A: The portal may allow preferences, but final allotment is at ICSI’s discretion.
16. What if I have a relative appearing in the exams?
A: You are ineligible if any relative (as per ICSI’s broad definition) is appearing anywhere in June 2025 exams.
17. When will selected observers be notified?
A: By the second week of May 2025.
18. Is empanelment valid for future exams?
A: No. Members must reapply for each exam session (e.g., Dec 2025).
19. What if disciplinary action is pending against me?
A: Members with pending disciplinary/criminal cases (in India/abroad) are ineligible.
20. Whom to contact for queries?
A: Email observer@icsi.edu for clarifications.
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