{"id":41591,"date":"2025-08-08T16:07:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T10:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/?p=41591"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:04:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T06:34:24","slug":"employee-company-secretary-identification-number-ecsin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/employee-company-secretary-identification-number-ecsin\/","title":{"rendered":"Employee Company Secretary Identification Number (eCSIN)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Employee Company Secretary Identification Number (eCSIN) is a unique identification number issued to every Company Secretary (CS) in employment in India. It was introduced by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) through the eCSIN Guidelines, 2019, and made mandatory from 01.10.2019 to ensure transparency and traceability in the appointment and cessation of Company Secretaries. eCSIN must be generated after 30 days from the date of appointment. eCSIN is used in various RoC filings such as MGT-7, DIR-12, disclosures made to the stock exchange in the listed companies, etc.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Must Generate eCSIN and When?<\/h2>\n<p>Every Associate (ACS) or Fellow (FCS) member of ICSI who takes up an employment position is required to generate an eCSIN. This includes full-time, part-time, or contractual appointments in private firms where the <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/maximum-turnover-limit-for-a-proprietorship-firm-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwj3-9fckOCTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQag\">proprietorship firm turnover limit<\/a> might necessitate professional secretarial oversight.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Companies registered under the Companies Act<\/li>\n<li>Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)<\/li>\n<li>Government and semi-government bodies<\/li>\n<li>Financial institutions<\/li>\n<li>Private firms<\/li>\n<li>Foreign companies with operations in India<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An eCSIN must also be generated when the CS resigns, retires, is terminated, or otherwise ceases to be employed. The eCSIN must be generated within 30 days from the date of appointment of a company secretary or cessation of the appointment, as these are critical <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/event-based-compliances-in-a-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwj3-9fckOCTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQbA\">event based compliances in a company<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Exemption from eCSIN Requirement<\/h2>\n<p>Certain categories of Company Secretary (CS) members are exempt from generating eCSIN, as per ICSI guidelines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Current members of Parliament or State\/Union Territory legislative assemblies.<\/li>\n<li>Members of the judiciary, tribunals, and quasi-judicial bodies.<\/li>\n<li>Officers serving in central or state civil services and related disciplines.<\/li>\n<li>Personnel in the armed forces and paramilitary organisations.<\/li>\n<li>Members employed within central or state government departments, regulatory bodies, or government agencies.<\/li>\n<li>Registered advocates in India holding valid membership with a recognised Bar Council.<\/li>\n<li>Individuals possessing valid certification from any other professional institute in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Any additional exemptions are granted explicitly by the ICSI Council.<\/p>\n<h2>Structure of eCSIN<\/h2>\n<p>The Employee Company Secretary Identification Number (eCSIN) is an 18-character alphanumeric code assigned to each Company Secretary in employment. The structure of the number is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>First character<\/strong>: Indicates the purpose \u2013 \u2018E\u2019 for Employment or \u2018R\u2019 for Resignation\/Cessation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Second character<\/strong>: Represents membership status \u2013 \u2018A\u2019 for Associate Member, \u2018F\u2019 for Fellow Member.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Next 6 digits<\/strong>: The ICSI membership number of the CS.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Next 1 character<\/strong>: A single alphabet representing the financial year (e.g., A = 2019-20, B = 2020-21, and so on).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Last 9 digits<\/strong>: A system-generated unique serial number for identification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Details Required for Generating an eCSIN<\/h2>\n<p>Before generating an eCSIN, a Company Secretary need to provide the following information<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>ICSI Membership Number ACS or FCS<\/li>\n<li>Corporate Identification Number (CIN) of the employer or its registration number (for non-company employers)<\/li>\n<li>Job title or designation held in the organisation<\/li>\n<li>Relevant dates, such as:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Offer letter issuance date<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Date of consent or acceptance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Date of formal appointment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>If applicable, date of resignation or notice of cessation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Date of actual cessation or termination of employment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Process to Generate eCSIN<\/h2>\n<p>The process of generating eCSIN is digital, simple, and without any cost. Follow the following steps:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Login to the ICSI eCSIN Portal<\/h3>\n<p>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/stimulate.icsi.edu\/ecsin\">ICSI eCSIN portal<\/a>, and go to the \u201cMembership Registration\u201d section.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Select Membership Type<\/h3>\n<p>Choose whether you are an ACS or FCS and enter your registration number and date of birth.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Fill in Employment Details<\/h3>\n<p>The CS must enter the following information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Name and designation<\/li>\n<li>Date of appointment or cessation<\/li>\n<li>Employer\u2019s name and address<\/li>\n<li>Corporate Identification Number (CIN), PAN, or registration number of the employer<\/li>\n<li>Nature of employment (full-time\/part-time\/consultancy and Click on \u2018Submit\u2019 to proceed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. Declaration and Submission<\/h3>\n<p>Once the information is entered, the CS must verify the accuracy and click on \u201cGenerate eCSIN.\u201d A PDF document is generated as proof of issuance.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Use in Corporate Filings<\/h3>\n<p>The generated eCSIN must be quoted in the consent letter issued by the CS and submitted to the company. This letter is attached with relevant forms, such as DIR-12, filed with the Registrar of Companies; understanding the <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/learn\/purpose-of-filing-dir-12\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwj3-9fckOCTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQbg\">dir-12 form purpose<\/a> is vital for accurate reporting.<\/p>\n<p>Each member can have only one active eCSIN at any given time, unless they hold additional valid positions as allowed under specific provisions.<\/p>\n<h2>Searching Existing eCSIN Records<\/h2>\n<p>To review eCSIN history:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Input a date range to view both active and inactive eCSINs generated during that period.<\/li>\n<li>Optionally, you can download the full list, useful for recordkeeping or audits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Use of eCSIN<\/h2>\n<p>The eCSIN must be mentioned on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The consent or appointment letter was accepted by the CS<\/li>\n<li>The resignation or cessation letter issued by the CS<\/li>\n<li>Form DIR-12 (Appointment or Resignation of KMP\/Directors)<\/li>\n<li>Board Resolution<\/li>\n<li>Annual Return MGT-7 and Secretarial Audit Reports MR-3, which are essential <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kanakkupillai.com\/annual-compliance-of-a-private-limited-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwj3-9fckOCTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQaQ\">compliances for private limited company<\/a> entities.<\/li>\n<li>In listed companies, disclosures made to stock exchanges or in corporate governance reports may include details of KMP appointments, and eCSIN can be kept on record to verify such disclosures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Multiple eCSINs and Dual Roles<\/h2>\n<p>A CS is allowed only one active employment-related eCSIN. However, special provisions for professionals who serve in dual capacities, such as in a holding company and its subsidiary, to have a:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A second eCSIN may be allowed after submitting the required documents, such as board resolutions and consent letters<\/li>\n<li>Approval is required from ICSI<\/li>\n<li>The member must maintain clarity on which company is the primary employer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This provision is tightly monitored to prevent misuse or overlapping responsibilities that may lead to conflicts of interest.<\/p>\n<h2>Revocation or Update of eCSIN<\/h2>\n<p>If you make any mistake while generating an eCSIN or if the employment is incorrectly reported, the CS must immediately revoke or update the eCSIN. Members are required to log in to the portal, select the generated eCSIN, and request revocation with supporting remarks. It is pertinent to note that the ICSI keeps a record of all active, revoked, and historical eCSINs for future reference.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Employee Company Secretary Identification Number (eCSIN) is a unique identification number issued to every Company Secretary (CS) in employment in India&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":41592,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"no","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-41591","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-general"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.1 (Yoast SEO v27.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Employee Company Secretary Identification Number (eCSIN)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Employee Company Secretary Identification Number (eCSIN) - 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