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Public Feedback Invited on Proposed Articled Assistant Stipend Rates Under New Training Scheme

By Conferenza Editorial Team

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has cleared proposed stipend rates for articled assistants under the 2-year practical training programme. ICAI is now seeking public comments and suggestions on the draft regulatory changes until 5 August 2026.

The Institute has received in-principle approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for new stipend rates applicable to articled assistants pursuing the 2-year practical training component under the New Scheme of Education & Training. The proposed changes include amendments to the Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988.

How to Submit Your Feedback

As required under Section 30(3) of the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, the draft notification has been published in Part III Section 4 of the Gazette of India (Extraordinary) dated 25 June 2026. The Institute is now inviting suggestions and objections from all stakeholders.

Deadline for Comments: 5 August 2026 (30 days from 4 July 2026, when the Gazette notification became publicly available)

Submission Process

To share your feedback, fill out the online form accessible at the link provided in the official announcement. Your input will be reviewed by the Council for consideration.

Where to Find the Details

  • The full Gazette notification with draft amendments is available on the ICAI website
  • The proposed stipend rates have also been published for public review
Who should respond: Articled assistants, employers, training principals, and other affected parties are encouraged to submit their views on the proposed changes.
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This is a simplified summary of an official announcement by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). For the authoritative version, refer to the official ICAI announcement. Conferenza is not affiliated with ICAI.