The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has officially announced the examination schedule for the upcoming Company Secretaries (CS) June 2026 session. Aspiring company secretaries can now access the detailed timetable for both the Executive and Professional Programmes on the institute's website. This schedule is designed for candidates following the updated Syllabus 2022.
CS June 2026 Exam: Key Dates and Timings
The examinations are scheduled to be held from June 1, 2026, to June 7, 2026. All papers will be conducted in a single morning shift. In a candidate-friendly move, ICSI has allocated a dedicated 15-minute reading time before the commencement of each paper. The exam will begin at 9:15 AM, following the reading window from 9:00 AM, and conclude at 12:15 PM.
Furthermore, the institute has reserved three additional days—June 8, 9, and 10, 2026—as contingency dates to manage any unforeseen emergencies or special situations that may arise.
Executive Programme Examination Schedule
For the CS Executive Programme, the exams will be held group-wise over the seven-day period. The detailed day-by-day schedule is as follows:
- June 1, Monday: Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws (Group 1)
- June 2, Tuesday: Capital Market and Securities Laws (Group 2)
- June 3, Wednesday: Company Law and Practice (Group 1)
- June 4, Thursday: Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws (Group 2)
- June 5, Friday: Setting Up of Business, Industrial and Labour Laws (Group 1)
- June 6, Saturday: Tax Laws and Practice (Group 2)
- June 7, Sunday: Corporate Accounting and Financial Management (Group 1)
Professional Programme Examination Schedule
The CS Professional Programme examinations will run concurrently. The schedule includes important open-book exams for elective subjects.
- June 1, Monday: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) – Principles and Practice (Group 1)
- June 2, Tuesday: Strategic Management and Corporate Finance (Group 2)
- June 3, Wednesday: Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances (Group 1)
- June 4, Thursday: Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency (Group 2)
- June 5, Friday: Compliance Management, Audit and Due Diligence (Group 1)
- June 6, Saturday: Elective 2 – Open Book Exam (Group 2)
- June 7, Sunday: Elective 1 – Open Book Exam (Group 1)
It is important to note that the elective subjects offer a wide range of specializations, including Arbitration, GST & Corporate Tax Planning, Labour Laws, Banking and Insurance, Insolvency and Bankruptcy, CSR, Internal Audit, Intellectual Property Rights, and emerging areas like Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security.
How to Download the Official Timetable
Candidates are urged to download the timetable directly from the official ICSI portal to avoid any discrepancies. Follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official website of ICSI.
- Navigate to the 'Examinations' or 'Latest Announcements' section on the homepage.
- Look for the notification or link pertaining to the CS June 2026 examination timetable.
- Click on the link to open the official PDF document.
- Download and save the file for your reference and preparation planning.
Students must carefully verify their programme, group, and elective subjects as per their registration. The ICSI has advised all candidates to regularly check the official website for any subsequent updates or changes to the announced schedule. With the dates now public, aspirants have a clear roadmap to structure their study plan effectively for the crucial examinations.
