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About the Organisation
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) is a statutory authority under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. It is responsible for administering the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) in accordance with Section 125(3) of the Companies Act.
IEPFA handles matters related to unclaimed shares, dividends, matured deposits, debentures, and their interests. It also promotes investor awareness, education, and protection across India.
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is a statutory body established under the Company Secretaries Act, 1980. ICSI and IEPFA have a formal understanding for deployment of CS professionals and CS intermediate/executive passed candidates on contract basis at IEPFA's New Delhi office.
This is a direct opportunity for young Company Secretaries and CS Intermediate/Executive passed students to gain government-level work experience in investor protection and regulatory compliance.
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Vacancy Details
- Post 1: Young Professional (YP) – 06 Posts
- Post 2: Assistant Young Professional (AYP) – 18 Posts
- Total Posts: 24
- Job Location: IEPFA Authority, Ground Floor, Jeevan Vihar Building, 3, Parliament Street, New Delhi – 110001
- Job Type: Contractual basis (Temporary/Non-official)
- Contract Period: Initially 11 months; extendable yearly up to a maximum of 2 more years based on performance and requirement
- Application Mode: Online only
Eligibility Criteria
Cut-off Date for All Eligibility Criteria (Age, Qualification, Experience): 01 June 2026
Age Limit (as on 01.06.2026)
- Maximum Age: Below 40 years
- Young Professional (YP): Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ACS/FCS)
- Assistant Young Professional (AYP): Must have passed the Intermediate/Executive examination of ICSI
- Young Professional: Minimum 1 year of post-qualification work experience is mandatory
- Assistant Young Professional: Freshers with excellent communication skills and interpersonal analytical skills may apply
- Both positions require good working knowledge of technology-based computer skills
- Training experience forming part of the CS course curriculum will NOT be counted towards total experience
Salary & Benefits
- Young Professional (YP): ₹75,000/- per month (consolidated)
- Assistant Young Professional (AYP): ₹40,000/- per month (consolidated)
- Yearly increment applicable if contract extends beyond 11 months
- No TA/DA admissible for appearing in the selection process, joining, or on completion of assignment
Important Dates
- Application Portal Opens: 08 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 14 June 2026
- Selection Process Date: Will be communicated via email
Application Fee
Not mentioned in official notification.
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Selection Process
- Screening of applications by the Selection Committee
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the final selection process
- Selected candidates will undergo an orientation programme to get acquainted with IEPFA functions
- ICSI reserves the right to call only suitable candidates for the selection process
- Decision of ICSI/IEPFA on all matters regarding eligibility, shortlisting, and selection shall be final
Job Responsibilities
- Processing of all e-Forms related to unclaimed shares, dividends, matured deposits, debentures, and their interest for transfer to the rightful owner(s)
- Promotion of investor education, awareness, and protection activities
- Distribution of disgorged amounts among eligible and identifiable applicants – shareholders, debenture-holders, or depositories who suffered losses due to wrong actions by any person – in accordance with court orders
- Handling Court Cases and RTI matters pertaining to IEPFA
- Any other purposes incidental to the functions of IEPFA as assigned from time to time
Required Documents (to keep ready for verification)
- Updated Resume/CV (upload file not exceeding 100KB at time of online application)
- ACS/FCS membership certificate (for Young Professional post)
- ICSI Intermediate/Executive pass certificate (for Assistant Young Professional post)
- Experience certificate from previous/current employer (for Young Professional)
- Age proof document
- Valid photo ID proof
- Good moral character certificate (no criminal antecedents or FIR)
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How to Apply
- Visit the official ICSI website: www.icsi.edu
- Click on the online application link: Click Here to Apply Online
- Use Windows Explorer (6.x to 11.x) or Google Chrome only; ensure JavaScript is enabled
- Do NOT use Mozilla Firefox, Netscape Navigator, or any other browser
- Fill in the online Resume Form carefully with all required details
- Do not enter special characters like " " / ' ' / & etc. in the form
- Upload your resume file (must not exceed 100KB)
- Enter percentage as a rounded-down whole number (e.g. 49.8% should be entered as 49%)
- Take a printout of the completed online form for your reference
- No hard copy of the application or certificates should be sent to ICSI
- Application link is active from 08 June 2026 to 14 June 2026 only
Important Instructions
- All eligibility criteria (age, qualification, experience) are computed as on 01 June 2026
- The contract is purely temporary and non-official in nature; it can be terminated at any time by ICSI without assigning any reason
- Engagement will be on a full working day basis at IEPFA office, New Delhi only
- Candidates must be of good moral character with no criminal antecedents or FIR registered against them
- Neither the YP/AYP nor any of their relatives should be related to any business in the share market
- Candidates must have a valid email address and must check it regularly for selection process information
- Mere submission of application does not guarantee shortlisting or selection
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the selection process or joining/completing the assignment
- Canvassing in any form will straightaway disqualify the candidature
- ICSI reserves the right to increase/decrease vacancies or cancel the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason
- All legal disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in New Delhi only
Important Links
- Official Website: View
- Official Notification PDF: Download
- Apply Online Link: Click Here
- Help Desk Email: hr.dept@icsi.edu
