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SEBI Grade A (Securities and Exchange Board of India Grade A Officer Exam) is a national competitive recruitment examination conducted by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Candidates appointed receive an estimated in-hand monthly salary of as per 7th CPC standards, with general eligibility requiring ages between 18 to 30/32 years.
SEBI Grade A recruits Assistant Managers to regulate India's securities market across General, Legal, IT, and other specialized streams.
| Stage | Mode | Subjects / Modules | Duration | Total Marks | Negative Marking | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | CBT (Objective (MCQ)) | General Awareness, English, Quant, Reasoning | 2 Hours | 200 | 0.25 per wrong answer | Moderate |
| Phase 2 | CBT (Objective + Descriptive) | Stream-specific paper and English Descriptive | 3 Hours | 200 | Varies by paper | Difficult |
| Interview | Personality Test (Board Interview) | Personal interview | - | 0 | Not applicable | Difficult |
Graduates/postgraduates in Finance, Law, IT or Economics
Aspirants seeking financial regulatory careers
Highly competitive aspirants targeting top regulator jobs
A: SEBI Grade A is conducted by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
A: Yes, SEBI Grade A is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.
A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.