Company Secretary
In-house legal expert and compliance officer guiding company governance.
Overview
A Company Secretary is an in-house legal expert and compliance officer of the company. He or she is an expert in corporate and securities laws, capital market and corporate governance. They provide guidance to company directors about how their organisations should be directed, managed or controlled.
Where they work
- Corporate Governance and Secretarial Services
- Corporate Laws Advisory and Representation Services
- Financial Market Services
- Management Services
Work environment
It is a desk job. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day. This may vary from organisation to organisation.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You pay attention to details
- You can keep accurate records of expenses and income
- You like to work with numbers
- You like to solve problems
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in any stream
- 2Pursue CS foundation course, followed by executive and professional courses
Alternative route 2
- 1Pursue CS foundation course along with a Bachelor's in Commerce or Law or any related field. Follow this up with CS executive and professional courses
Alternative route 3
- 1Pursue CS foundation course along with a Bachelor's, follow it up with a Master's in Commerce/Law/Business Administration or any related subject and then do the CS professional course
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This course is offered by the Department of Law.
Government institutes
- National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- National Law University, New Delhi
- Indian Law Society's Law College, Pune, Maharashtra
- National Law University, Hyderabad, Telangana
- West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
- Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- National Law University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Symbiosis Law School, Pune, Maharashtra
- Army Institute of Law, Mohali, Punjab
- School of Law, Christ University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- KIIT School of Law, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
- Amity Law School, New Delhi
- Jindal Global Law School, Sonipat, Haryana
- School of Law, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad, Telangana
Distance learning
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Management Trainee → Senior Manager or Assistant General Manager
- 2Trainee Company Secretary → Company Secretary → Senior Company Secretary or Regulatory Compliance Manager
- 3Finance or Legal Advisor → Compliance Expert or Legal Head Consultant
Expected income
₹34,000 – ₹1,05,000 per month or more
Figures are indicative and subject to change.
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Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Commerce, Any Stream.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to analysing.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Avani Mishra — Topped Company Secretary Examinations in 2015 and became the youngest CS in India. A graduate of the National Law Institute University, she works in legal research and consultancy.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 205 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://in.talent.com/salary?job=company+secretary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.