Articleship Registration & Eligibility
CA students can commence their 2-year articleship after passing either group of CA Intermediate (New Scheme). Registration must be done on the ICAI portal within 30 days of joining.
You can commence your 2-year articleship after passing either Group 1 or Group 2 of CA Intermediate (New Scheme 2023). You do not need to clear both groups before starting. However, to appear for CA Final, you need to clear both groups of Intermediate and be in the last 6 months of your articleship.
Complete the registration on the ICAI SSP portal within 30 days of joining your principal CA firm. Both you and your principal CA must fill in the required details. Upload the joining letter and deed of articles. ICAI sends the acknowledgement after processing.
↗ ICAI SSPUnder the New Scheme 2023, CA articleship is 2 years (reduced from 3 years under the old scheme). The articleship must be served under a practising chartered accountant holding a Certificate of Practice (COP).
Yes, with conditions. After completing at least 1 year (12 months) of articleship, you can apply for transfer on grounds specified by ICAI (such as firm closure, relocation, marital reasons, or mutual consent). Apply through the SSP portal. Transfers in the first year require specific approval.
