ICAI Opens Registrations for CA January 2026 Exams Observers at observers.icaiexam.icai.org

ICAI Opens Registrations for CA January 2026 Exams Observers at observers.icaiexam.icai.org

The examination department of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has made an official announcement dated October 07, 2025, regarding “Empanelment of Members to act as Observers at the Examination Centres for the Chartered Accountants’ Examinations, January 2026.”

The Chartered Accountants (CA) January 2026 examinations are scheduled to take place from January 5 to 17, 2026, for the Final, Intermediate and Post Qualification Course Examinations, and on January 18, 20, 22, and 24, 2026, for Foundation Examinations.

The 648th meeting of the examination committee, held on May 8 and 9, 2024, has decided that there should be a cooling period for one attempt after three consecutive attempts for the observer role at CA examination centres.