Company Secretary (CS)

For 10th: Completion of 10th grade.
For 12th: Completion of 12th grade in any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts).
Training: Completion of the Company Secretary (CS) course offered by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

CS Foundation Program (now replaced by CS Executive Entrance Test – CSEET) after 12th grade.
CS Executive Program after passing CSEET or direct entry for graduates.
CS Professional Program after clearing the Executive Program.

CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET): Entry-level test for the CS course.
CS Executive Program: Second level, pursued after clearing CSEET or via direct entry for graduates.
CS Professional Program: Advanced level, pursued after clearing the Executive Program.
Management Training: Practical training under a practicing Company Secretary or a company for a specified period.

Corporate sector: Handling corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and advisory services for companies.
Law firms: Providing legal and secretarial services related to corporate law and compliance.
Consulting firms: Offering consultancy in corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and other corporate legal matters.
Financial institutions: Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and advising on corporate governance issues.
Government agencies: Working in regulatory bodies or public sector enterprises, ensuring compliance with corporate laws.
Academia: Teaching and research in the field of corporate law and governance.
Self-employment: Setting up an independent practice providing secretarial and compliance services to various businesses.