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SEBI Grade A 2026

Securities and Exchange Board of India Officer Grade A

SEBI Grade A is one of the most coveted regulatory body exams. Officers oversee capital markets regulation, investor protection, and securities law enforcement. Three-phase selection: Phase I (Screening), Phase II (Descriptive), and Interview.

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Age Limit

21-30 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD +10)

Fee

₹1000

Salary Range

₹75,000 - ₹1,40,000

Pay Level

Scale of Pay applicable to Grade A officers

Salary Range (Monthly)

₹75,000 - ₹1,40,000

Key Posts

Officer Grade A in General, Legal, IT, Engineering, Research streams at SEBI

National-level recruitment examination for Officer Grade A posts in SEBIGeneral & Legal & Information Technology & Official Language & ResearchAll India — liable to be posted at any SEBI office (Mumbai HQ, Regional/Local offices)

Pay Levels & Salary

Pay Level	Monthly Range
SEBI Grade A	₹₹69,400 + DA + HRA + Other Allowances (total CTC ~₹28 - ₹30 LPA)

Application Fee

₹1000

General/OBC

Free

SC/ST/Women

Free

PwBD/ESM

Tie-Breaking Rules

Higher aggregate marks in Phase-II
Higher marks in Interview
Older candidate placed higher

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Eligibility

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or equivalent. CA/CS/CFA/ICWA/LLB preferred for specialist streams.

Age Limit

21-30 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD +10)

Age Relaxation by Category

Category	Relaxation
General	No relaxation
SC/ST	+5 years
OBC (NCL)	+3 years
PwD	+10 years
Ex-Servicemen	+5 years

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS (Male)	₹1000
SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen	₹100

Exam Pattern

Phase I (Paper 1 - Screening)

100 Questions120 minsTotal Marks: 100-0.25 per wrong

Section	Questions	Max Marks	Duration
General Awareness (Financial Markets & Economy)	40	40	—
Quantitative Aptitude	20	20	—
English Language	20	20	—
Reasoning	20	20	—

Phase II (Paper 2 - Descriptive)

0 Questions120 minsTotal Marks: 100

Section	Questions	Max Marks	Duration
Commerce, Accountancy, Management, Finance, Economics	0	100	120 min

Syllabus

Financial Markets & Securities
SEBI Regulations
Current Affairs
Indian Economy
Capital Markets

Posts & Pay Levels

Vacancies

NaN

Tentative Total

Nationality & Citizenship

✓Citizen of India

Educational Qualification

All Posts (General)

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) or CA/CS/CMA/CFA or PG from a recognized University

Age Limits & Relaxation

Age Bands

Age Band	DOB Not Earlier Than	DOB Not Later Than
Up to 30 years

Age Relaxation by Category

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years (up to 35 years)
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years (up to 33 years)
PwBD	10 years
PwBD + OBC	13 years
PwBD + SC/ST	15 years
Ex-Servicemen	5 years

Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Rules

Sons/Daughters/DependentsNot eligible

Non-Graduate ESM for Group BNot eligible

Category Certificate Rules

EWS CertificateValid EWS certificate as per government norms

OBC Creamy LayerOBC candidates must not belong to creamy layer on the crucial date

⚠ Candidature liable to be cancelled at any stage

How to Apply

Apply viaOnline at https://sebi.gov.in

Photo Rules

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature scanned copy

Application Fee

₹1000

General

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Women

₹100

SC/ST

₹100

PwBD

₹undefined

ESM

Payment: Online — Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI

Non-refundable

Correction Window

Opens

Closes

₹

1st Correction

₹

2nd Correction

Max corrections allowed. Latest corrected application treated as valid.

Admission Certificate & Exam Day

Admit CardDownload As notified on SEBI website before exam before exam

PrintoutRequired

Accepted Photo IDs

Aadhaar Card / printout of E-AadhaarVoter ID CardDriving LicensePAN CardPassportID Card issued by University/College/SchoolEmployer ID Card (Govt./PSU)Any other photo-bearing ID issued by Central/State Government

Phase-I (Screening) — Online Objective Screening Test

100 Questions100 Marks60 min

+1 per correct−0.25 per wrongSectional timingObjective, Multiple ChoiceEnglish and Hindi

Section	Questions	Marks	Per Q
General Awareness (including Financial/Capital Markets)	25	25	1
Quantitative Aptitude	25	25	1
English Language	25	25	1
Reasoning Ability	25	25	1
Total	100	100	1

Phase-II — Paper 1 — Multiple Choice Questions (Stream-specific)

100 Marks40 min

−0.25 per wrongObjective, Multiple ChoiceEnglish and Hindi

Phase-II — Paper 2 — Descriptive Paper (Stream-specific)

100 Marks60 min

Descriptive — Essay, Case Study, AnalysisEnglish

Answer Key Policy

Tentative KeyReleased for candidate review

Fee RefundableNo

Final KeyUsed for result calculation

Normalization & Re-evaluation

NormalizationApplied if multiple shifts. Purpose: Score equalization if multiple shifts are conducted

Re-evaluationNot allowed

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Stage	UR	OBC/EWS	SC/ST/Others
phase I
phase II

Shortlisting & Merit Rules

Final Merit Basis

Phase-II + Interview combined marks

Phase I To Phase II

Category-wise shortlisting from Phase-I screening

Phase II To Interview

Based on Phase-II (Paper 1 + Paper 2) aggregate

Phase I Marks Not Counted

Phase-I is only for screening — not counted in final merit

Scribe & Compensatory Time

Extra Time20 minutes per hour of examination for eligible candidates

Own ScribeAllowed

Opt-inMust opt during application form

Auto-eligible for Scribe

✓PwBD blindness
✓PwBD locomotor disability (both arms affected-BA)
✓PwBD cerebral palsy

Scribe Requirements

• Scribe must not be a candidate of the same examination
• Scribe qualification must be one step below the qualification prescribed for the post
• Scribe cannot assist more than one candidate in the same examination
• Candidate must opt for scribe in the application form
• Scribe arrangement at own expense if own scribe opted

Additional Rules

• Even eligible candidates not availing scribe still get compensatory time
• No attendant other than scribe allowed inside examination hall

Document Verification

Conducted BySEBI at the time of interview/joining

Required Documents

Graduation/PG degree certificates and mark sheets
Professional qualification certificates (CA/CS/CMA/LLB etc.) if applicable
Date of birth certificate (Matriculation/10th)
Caste/Category certificate if applicable
EWS certificate if applicable
PwBD certificate if applicable
NOC from current employer if applicable
Experience certificates if applicable
Valid photo ID proof

Tie-Breaking Rules

1Higher aggregate marks in Phase-II
2Higher marks in Interview
3Older candidate placed higher

Misconduct & Debarment

Post-exam Analysis Methods

Log analysisPhotograph verificationBiometric verificationCCTV review

Offense	Debarment
Using unfair means of any kind — copying, electronic devices, written material on body/paper	Permanent debarment / 3-7 years
Impersonation / procuring impersonation by any person	7 years / permanent
Possession of mobile phone, bluetooth devices, wireless devices, spy cameras, electronic gadgets inside exam hall	3-5 years
Taking away exam material (rough sheets, question paper) from exam hall	1-3 years
Leaving examination venue before completion of due exit procedure	1-2 years
Misbehaving, intimidating or threatening exam functionaries	2-3 years
Obstructing conduct of examination / instigating others not to take examination	3 years
False statements / fabricated documents / suppressing material information	1-5 years
Appearing in exam with forged admit card / identity proof	3-5 years
Possession of firearms/weapons or threatening exam functionaries with force	7 years
Taking snapshots, making videos of question papers or exam material	7 years
Sharing exam terminal through remote desktop / LAN / VAN	7 years
Attempt to hack or manipulate examination servers / data / systems	7-10 years
Candidate acting as scribe in same examination or providing false scribe declaration	3-5 years

⚠ Cases may be referred to police or investigating agencies.

Public Disclosure Policy

Disqualification Rule

Candidates found guilty of misconduct or suppression of material facts are liable to be disqualified at any stage.

Important Warnings

⚠SEBI Grade A is among the highest-paying government exams in India.

⚠Phase-I is only a screening test — serious preparation needed for Phase-II domain papers.

⚠Capital Market / Securities Market knowledge is essential even for non-General streams.

⚠Mere eligibility does not confer right of appointment.

⚠SEBI reserves the right to modify/cancel the recruitment at any stage.

⚠Selected officers are initially posted at Mumbai HQ with transfers to regional offices possible.

2025 Cycle — Complete Timeline

Year2025

⚠ All dates are tentative and subject to change.

Vacancies

Total100

Per-post breakdown not yet published.

Previous Year Cut-Offs

No cut-off data available yet.