SEBI Grade A is considered one of the top government finance careers in India, offering strong career growth, work-life balance, job security and one of the highest salary structures among regulatory bodies.
⭐ Key Highlights
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Post Name |
Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) |
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Organization |
SEBI |
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Exam Stages |
Phase I, Phase II & Interview |
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Salary (Approx.) |
₹1,43,000 – ₹1,84,000 per month depending on accommodation |
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Job Location |
Across India (SEBI Regional Offices) |
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Mode of Exam |
Computer Based (Online) |
📅 Important Dates
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Date |
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Online Application Starts |
October 30, 2025 |
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Last Date to Apply |
November 28, 2025 |
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Phase I Exam |
January 10, 2026 |
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Phase II Exam |
February 21, 2026 |
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Interview |
To be notified |
(Dates as per official notification)
🎓 Eligibility (General Stream)
Candidate must have any one of the following:
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Master’s Degree / PG Diploma (2 years) in any discipline, OR
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Bachelor’s Degree in Law / Engineering, OR
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CA / CMA / CS / CFA
Age Limit:
Not more than 30 years (Relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen)
🧠 SEBI Grade A Exam Pattern (General Stream)
Phase I (Screening)
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Paper |
Subjects |
Marks |
Time |
Cut-off |
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Paper 1 |
General Awareness, English, Reasoning, Quant, Financial Awareness |
100 |
60 min |
30% |
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Paper 2 |
Commerce, Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, Economics |
100 |
40 min |
40% |
Aggregate Cut-off: 40%
Marks of Phase I not counted in final merit.
Phase II (Merit Based)
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Paper |
Subjects |
Marks |
Time |
Weightage |
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Paper 1 |
English Descriptive (Essay, Precis, Comprehension) |
100 |
60 min |
1/3 |
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Paper 2 |
MCQs on Finance, Accounts, Costing, Companies Act, Economics, Management |
100 |
90 min |
2/3 |
Aggregate Cut-off: 50% (overall)
Phase III (Interview)
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Candidates may choose Hindi or English
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Final merit = 85% Phase II + 15% Interview
📚 SEBI Grade A General Stream Syllabus (Domain)
Commerce & Accountancy
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Accounting Standards, Ind AS
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Financial Statements & Ratios
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Cash Flow / Fund Flow
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Cost Accounting & Cost Sheet
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Marginal / Standard Costing
Management
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Planning, Organizing, Leadership, Control
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Organizational Behaviour
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HRM Concepts
Finance
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Time Value of Money
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Capital Budgeting Decisions
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Cost of Capital
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Financial Markets & Instruments
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Risk & Return Models
Costing
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Overheads, Labor, Material
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Budgeting & Variance Analysis
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Activity-Based Costing
Companies Act
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Company Formation
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Directors & Meetings
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CSR & Audit Requirements
Economics
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National Income
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Inflation
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Monetary & Fiscal Policy
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International Trade & Balance of Payments
🎯 Preparation Strategy (Finance Career Guidance)
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Area |
Strategy |
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Phase I Paper 1 |
Focus on Financial Awareness + practice mocks daily |
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Phase I & II Paper 2 |
Revise CA/CMA foundation & intermediate core topics |
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Phase II English |
Practice drafting structured, concise content |
Mock tests & consistency are key to selection.
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WhatsApp Channel |
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Important Links |
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To Download Notification 2025 PDF |
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🙋♂️ FAQs
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Question |
Answer |
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Is SEBI Grade A a permanent job? |
Yes, it is a central government regulatory job. |
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Does Phase I matter in final merit? |
No, Phase I is for screening only. |
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Is coaching necessary? |
Not mandatory. Strong self-study + mock practice works. |
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Which stream is best for commerce students? |
General Stream. |
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Is there negative marking? |
Yes, 0.25 mark deduction per wrong answer. |