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Company Secretary (CS)

CS Qualified → Compliance Officer / Company Secretary → Board Advisor → Chief Governance Officer / Independent Consultant

Duration

3–4 years total (CSEET + Executive + Professional + 15 months training)

Stream

COMMERCE

Entry Salary

₹5,00,000–₹9,00,000/year (qualified CS in a listed company)

5-Year Salary

₹12,00,000–₹25,00,000/year (senior compliance, governance roles)

Eligibility

Pass 10+2 from any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts all eligible). Register with ICSI. Clear CSEET to enter Executive Programme.

Entrance Exam Details

ExamCSEET (CS Executive Entrance Test) + CS Exams
Conducting BodyInstitute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
ScheduleCSEET — January, May, July, November (4 times/year). CS Executive — June, December.
PatternCSEET: Computer-based, 140 MCQs in 2 hours — Business Communication, Legal Aptitude, Economic Environment, Quantitative Aptitude. CS Executive: Descriptive papers — Company Law, Tax Law, Corporate Governance.

Career Progression

CS QualifiedCompliance Officer / Company SecretaryBoard AdvisorChief Governance Officer / Independent Consultant

Expected Salary Range

Entry Level (Year 1)

₹5,00,000–₹9,00,000/year (qualified CS in a listed company)

Starting salary for freshers

After 5 Years (Experienced)

₹12,00,000–₹25,00,000/year (senior compliance, governance roles)

With relevant experience and specialisation

Preparation Roadmap

Register with ICSI after 12th. CSEET is relatively easy — 60% pass rate. CS Executive requires serious study of corporate law, tax, and governance. Can be done alongside B.Com/BBA graduation. CS + CA is a powerful dual qualification for corporate governance. ICSI study material is sufficient for preparation.

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CMA (Cost Accountant) — management accounting focus
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