What is the ICAI SSP Portal?

The ICAI Self-Service Portal (SSP) is the centralized online platform of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, used by members and students to manage registrations, articleships, and certificates.

How do new students register on the SSP Portal?

Go to eservices.icai.org, select 'New Student Cell', enter your personal details, upload required educational certificates, and pay the registration fees online.

What are the stipend rates for article assistants?

Stipend rates are determined by city population slabs. Minimum stipends range from **₹2,000** (cities under 2 Lakh population) to **₹3,000** (2-20 Lakh population) and **₹4,000** (over 20 Lakh population) per month.

How do members approve articleship contracts on SSP?

Members log in to their SSP profile, go to 'Member Functions' > 'Article Menu', view pending contracts submitted by students (Form 102/103), and approve them using a digital signature or OTP.

How do you book articleship stipends in Tally Prime?

Debit the **Article Stipend Expense** ledger (Indirect Expenses) and credit the **Bank** ledger using a payment voucher (F5) or credit **Stipend Payable** u/s payroll.

ICAI SSP Portal Guide: Registration, Login & Services

Managing a Chartered Accountancy practice or pursuing student registration in India requires using the ICAI Self-Service Portal (SSP).

The portal provides digital tools to manage member profiles, student applications, articleship registrations, and firm records.

1. Logging in to the ICAI SSP Portal

The ICAI SSP portal (eservices.icai.org) provides centralized profiles:

Student Portal: Access course registrations, exam applications, articleship status, and certificate downloads.
Member Portal: Manage membership renewals, firm registrations, COP (Certificate of Practice) applications, and articleship approvals.

2. Registering on the SSP Portal for New Students

New students (joining Foundation or Direct Entry schemes) can register on the portal:

Go to eservices.icai.org and click on **First Time User (New Student)**.
Enter your mobile number, email address, and personal details to generate user credentials.
Log in, select your course entry scheme, upload educational documents, and make the registration payment online.
Once verified by regional offices, a unique registration number (e.g., NRO, WRO, SRO) is generated.

3. Registering on the SSP Portal for Members

Existing members and students must migrate historical records by clicking **Existing Member/Student Login**.

Enter your membership/registration number, authenticate via email/mobile OTP, set a new password, and verify that your historical training data is correct.

4. Case Study: Booking Articleship Stipend in Tally Prime

A CA firm located in Mumbai (population > 20 Lakh) pays a monthly stipend of **₹4,000** to an article assistant.

To manage payroll compliance:

The firm registers the articleship deed on the SSP portal, detailing the student and the partner.
The firm pays the monthly stipend (minimum ₹4,000) using a bank transfer before the **10th of the following month**.
The accountant records the transaction in Tally, debiting the stipend expense ledger.

Entry: Payment of Articleship Stipend (F5 Payment Voucher)
Debit:  Article Stipend Expense Account (P&L) ₹4,000
Credit: Main Bank Account                            ₹4,000

5. Minimum Monthly Stipend Rates for Article Assistants

ICAI mandates minimum stipend rates based on city population slabs:

City Population Slab	1st Year Stipend	2nd Year Stipend	3rd Year Stipend
Slab A: Population ≥ 20 Lakh	₹4,000 / month	₹5,000 / month	₹6,000 / month
Slab B: Population 2 Lakh - 20 Lakh	₹3,000 / month	₹4,000 / month	₹5,000 / month
Slab C: Population < 2 Lakh	₹2,000 / month	₹3,000 / month	₹4,000 / month

6. Configuring Stipend Ledgers in Tally Prime

To manage firm payroll natively in Tally:

Tally Stipend Ledger:

Go to **Gateway of Tally > Create > Ledger**. Create **Article Stipend Expense** under **Indirect Expenses**.

Set **Is GST Applicable** to **Not Applicable**. For firms employing multiple article assistants, use Tally Payroll to track individual balances and generate monthly payslips.

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SSP Portal: Journey through Registration, Login, and Services