ICAI begins 64th campus placement registrations for April-May 2026: Check city-wise schedule

Apart from these major hubs, the institute will also conduct placement drives in Pune, Ahmedabad and Jaipur, along with 20 smaller centres to ensure wider participation and regional accessibility. ICAI said the detailed schedules for these locations are available on its official placement portal.

New addition this year: ‘Standardised orientation; introduced across all centres

The CA Institute has introduced a standardised orientation programme for candidates across all centres. The sessions are designed to familiarise candidates with the placement process, employer expectations and career opportunities available to Chartered Accountants.

It will also include interview preparation support and practical guidance to improve candidate readiness.

The institute has reported strong participation from recruiters, with companies from multiple sectors already registering for the campus drive. The placement programme will be conducted across nine major centres, including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad and Jaipur.

ICAI conducts its campus placement programme three times a year as a centralised platform to connect newly qualified Chartered Accountants with recruiters. In the previous cycle, the institute recorded over 10,200 job offers, with the highest domestic package reaching Rs 32.33 lakh per annum.

Earlier, ahead of the placement cycle, ICAI also conducted the CA Career Catalyst Programme 2026 in virtual mode from March 15 to March 22. The programme included domain-focused sessions in areas such as taxation, finance, audit, consulting, mergers and acquisitions, as well as emerging fields like forensic accounting and offshore accounting. Candidates were also given training in group discussions, HR interviews and one-on-one mentoring sessions.