The Biggest Paper in CS Executive
Setting Up of Business, Industrial & Labour Laws (SOBILAB) is the most voluminous paper in CS Executive Group 1 — 23 chapters, 471 pages. Many students feel overwhelmed. But here is the key: not all chapters are equal. ICSI exams consistently draw from 8–10 core chapters.
Chapter Overview
- Setting Up Business (Ch 1–7): Business structures, licensing, startup framework, Shops & Establishments, MSME registrations
- Industrial Laws (Ch 8–14): Factories Act, Industrial Disputes Act, Contract Labour Act, Trade Union Act, Minimum Wages, Payment of Wages
- Labour Laws (Ch 15–23): ESI Act, PF Act, Maternity Benefit Act, Gratuity Act, Bonus Act, Equal Remuneration Act, Code on Wages
Priority Topics
- Industrial Disputes Act 1947 — definition of industry, workman, retrenchment, layoff, closure (always asked)
- Factories Act 1948 — health, safety, welfare provisions; working hours; child labour
- Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act 1970 — registration, licensing
- ESI Act — coverage, contributions, benefits (especially medical and sickness benefit)
- PF Act — basic provisions, employer/employee contribution rates, exemptions
- Payment of Gratuity — eligibility, formula, maximum limit
The Smart Approach
Group Chapters 8–14 (Industrial Laws) as your core focus — these carry maximum exam weightage. Learn the legal thresholds and limits (e.g., ESI coverage up to ₹21,000/month salary) by making a "numbers sheet" with all key figures.
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90-Day Plan
- Days 1–30: Setting Up Business + Industrial Laws (Chapters 1–14)
- Days 31–60: Labour Laws (Chapters 15–23) + make numbers/dates sheet
- Days 61–80: Full revision + one past paper
- Days 81–90: Second past paper + targeted revision of missed topics