Yes Articleship is Compulsory for Company Secretary (CS) Course. You will not receive the certificate of CS course unless you submit proof of the same. The salary level of Articleship will not be higher than Rs15000.

You will have to acquire practical training after completing the intermediate or final level examination to obtain an Associate Membership of ICSI. It can be completed in companies sponsored by ICSI or under the guidance of a practicing company secretary.

It is essential since it gives valuable insight into the working of the corporate sector and also provides practical exposure to industry standards.