IFSCA Grade A Notification 2025: IFSCA Recruitment Notification 2025 is yet to be released. Candidates waiting for the release of the IFSCA Grade A Recruitment 2025 Notification should check the article below to understand the previous year's vacancies, syllabus, and eligibility criteria, so they can prepare in advance.
IFSCA Notification 2025
The selection process of IFSCA involves three stages i.e. Phase 1, Phase 2 & Phase 3. Candidates must know that the final selection list will be prepared on the basis of candidates' performance in Phase 2 and 3 with a weightage of 85% and 15%, respectively.
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IFSCA Grade A Notification 2025
The notification for this year is not yet out so we have shared last year's notification. You will find all the important details such as application dates, exam dates, exam pattern, syllabus and more in the official notification. The official IFSCA Grade A Notification PDF can be downloaded from the direct link given below. We have attached last year's notification below to help you understand the details better. We will update the link once this year's notification is out.
Download IFSCA Grade A Notification 2024 PDF
IFSCA Grade A Recruitment 2025 Overview
Now, when you have downloaded the IFSCA Grade A Notification PDF, get a brief of the important details on IFSCA Assistant Manager Recruitment 2025 in the table below.
| Particulars | Important Details |
|---|
| Exam Body | International Financial Services Centres Authority |
| Post Name | Grade A Officer/ Assistant Manager |
| Vacancies | To be announced |
| Category | Center Govt Jobs |
| Salary | Rs. 1,43,000/- per month |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | IFSCA |
IFSCA Grade A Vacancy 2025
The IFSCA Vacancy 2025 has not been released. You can also check out the category wise IFSCA Grade A Vacancy for the previous year in General Stream in the given table.
| Category | IFSCA Vacancy (2025) | IFSCA Vacancy (2024) | IFSCA Vacancy (2023) |
|---|
| UR | TBU | 6 | 10 |
| EWS | TBU | 2 | 1 |
| OBC | TBU | 4 | 5 |
| SC | TBU | 2 | 3 |
| ST | TBU | 1 | 1 |
| Total | TBU | 15 | 20 |
For the year 2024, out of the 15 posts, 2 posts were for legal stream and the rest were for general stream.
IFSCA Grade A Notification Important Dates
One must keep a complete track of the IFSCA Recruitment which is why we have provided a complete table on all the important dates of IFSCA.
| Events | Important Dates (2025) | Important Dates (2024) |
|---|
| IFSCA Grade A Notification Release Date | TBU | 27th March 2024 |
| IFSCA Grade A Apply Start Date | TBU | 28th March 2024 |
| IFSCA Grade A Apply End Date | TBU | 8th May 2024
12th July 2024 (Extended) |
| IFSCA Grade A Application Reopen Date | TBU | 6th June 2024 to 12th July 2024 |
| IFSCA Grade A Phase 1 Exam Date | TBU | 1st September 2024 |
| IFSCA Grade A Phase 2 Exam Date | TBU | 13th October 2024 |
| IFSCA Grade A Interview Date | TBU | 16th to 18th December 2024 |
IFSCA Grade A Apply Online Link
For the position of Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) for General Stream & Legal Stream, IFSCA accepts applications from qualified applicants. Candidates can access the online application window again only within the specified dates. No other methods of application was accepted by the organization.
Check IFSCA Grade A Application Form 2025
Steps to Apply for IFSCA Grade A 2025
Check out the steps below to know the complete process to apply online:
- Visit the official website of IFSCA or click on the above link
- Enter the details asked for such as your name, email id, and mobile number
- A provisional registration number and password will be sent to the registered Email ID and Mobile number
- On receiving the registration no. and password, log in to complete the application procedure
- Fill up the personal, academic details, and communication details carefully
- Upload the photograph, signature, Left Hand Thumb Impression, and other required details
- Verify the details entered in the form before paying the application fee
- After verification, pay the required application fee for the IFSCA Recruitment 2025
- Your application form for IFSCA Recruitment 2025 will be accepted provisionally after you have paid the application fee.
IFSCA Recruitment Application Fees
The aspirants must note that their application forms are accepted only if they pay the applicable fee. Below is the IFSCA Grade A application fee details for various categories:
| Category | Application Fees |
|---|
| UR/OBC/EWS | Rs.1000/- |
| SC/ST | Rs.100/- |
IFSCA Grade A Eligibility Criteria
The exam conducting authority will release the IFSCA Grade A Recruitment 2025 eligibility along with the official notification. Candidates can refer to the previous year's notification PDF to understand the eligibility criteria. Candidates should confirm that they meet the IFSCA Grade A Eligibility prior to filling the forms. This must be done so as to avoid the cancellation of the candidature at any stage of the selection process.
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IFSCA Grade A Educational Qualification
The educational qualification that a candidate must possess for IFSCA Recruitment 2025 is described in the table below.
| Posts | Educational Qualification |
|---|
| General Stream | Master's Degree with specialization in Statistics/ Economics/ Commerce/ Business Administration (Finance) / Econometrics.
OR
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/ Computer Science/ Master's in Computer Application/ Information Technology.
OR
Bachelor's degree in commerce with CA, CFA, CS, ICWA.
OR
Bachelor's degree in Law or in any other discipline from a recognized University |
| Legal Stream | Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognized University/Institute |
IFSCA Grade A Age Limit
Here, aspirants can check the maximum age limit for IFSCA Grade A Recruitment 2025 as of the reference date which is expected to be out soon . Various age relaxations have also been provided to the candidates according to their categories. Check out detailed IFSCA Grade A Eligibility.
| Post | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|
| Grade A Officer | 30 years |
IFSCA Grade A Selection Process
The selection process for IFSCA Grade A Officer involves three phases. These phases are:
- Phase I (online screening examination consisting of two papers of 100 marks each)
- Phase II (online examination consisting of two papers of 100 marks each)
- Phase III (Interview)
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IFSCA Recruitment Exam Pattern
The Exam pattern for the phase 1 & phase 2 online examination is different. The detailed exam pattern for both streams and both phases are given below:
IFSCA Grade A Phase 1 Exam Pattern
Here are some of the important highlights for IFSCA Phase 1 Pattern:
- For both Paper 1 & Paper 2, the maximum marks are 100 marks each.
- For Paper 1, the cut off is 30% and for paper 2 of both streams, the cut off is 40% each.
- The duration for both the papers remain same. The duration is 60 minutes each for Paper 1 & Paper 2.
- The aggregate cut off percentage for both Paper 1 & 2 is 40%.
- In Paper 1, for each section 25 questions are asked for 1 marks each.
- For Paper 2 of General Stream, 50 questions are asked for 2 marks each.
| Papers | Subjects |
|---|
| Paper I (Common for both the streams) | MCQs
GA (financial sector)
English language
Quantitative Aptitude
Test of Reasoning- |
| Paper II | General Stream
MCQs on General knowledge, Current events of national and international importance, Economic & social development (sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, and demographics), Commerce, Accountancy, Management, Finance & costing, Indian Economy, Global Economy, 5 year plans, Central Govt's initiatives/ Schemes in the financial sector.
Legal Stream
MCQs on Specialized subject related to stream |
IFSCA Phase 2 Pattern
Only those candidates who will clear Phase 1 will sit for Phase 2. The IFSCA Phase 2 Pattern is given below:
- The duration for both the papers is 60 minutes each.
- The maximum marks are 100 marks each for both Paper 1 & Paper 2.
- For Paper 1, the cut off is 30% and for paper 2 of both streams, the cut off is 40% each.
- For Paper 1, the weightage is 1/3rd and for paper 2 of both streams, the weightage is 2/3rd each.
- The aggregate cut off for both Paper 1 & 2 is 40%.
| Papers | Subjects |
|---|
| Paper I (Common for both streams) | English (Descriptive Test)
Precis Writing – 35 marks
Essay writing – 30 marks
Comprehension- 35 marks |
| Paper II | General Stream
MCQs on subjects like IFSCA Act, Union Budget, Economic Survey, Banking, Capital Market, Insurance, Pension Funds, Bullion, GIFT
City, GIFT IFSC, IFSCA, Global Financial Centres etc.
(50 questions X 2 marks each)
Legal Stream
MCQs on Specialized subject related to stream |
IFSCA Grade A Syllabus
The IFSCA releases the detailed syllabus along with the notification. The Phase 1 consists of 4 subjects and the Phase 2 consists of various subjects. Get the detailed IFSCA Grade A Syllabus for both the phases and enhance your preparation level.
IFSCA Grade A Phase I Syllabus 2025
Check IFSCA Assistant Manager Syllabus 2025 for Phase 1 Paper 1 below.
| Subjects | Syllabus |
|---|
| English Language | 1. Reading Comprehension
2. Vocabulary
3. Synonyms & Antonyms
4. Fillers
5. Error Detection
6. Sentence Rearrangement
7. Word Swap
8. Idioms & Phrases |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 1. HCF and LCM
2. Simplification & Approximation
3. Quadratic Equation
4. Percentage
5. Ratio & Proportion
6. Profit & Loss
7. Time & Distance
8. Average
9. SI & CI
10. Mensuration
11. Problems on Trains
12. Mixtures & Allegation
13. Probability
14. Permutation & Combination
15. Indices and Surds
16. Partnership
17. Boats & Streams |
| Reasoning | 1. Arithmetical Reasoning
2. Puzzle
3. Direction Sense Test
4. Alpha Numeric Series
5. Logical Reasoning
6. Data Sufficiency
7. Venn Diagrams
8. Analogy
9. Clocks & Calendars
10. Coding Decoding
11. Passage Based Deriving Conclusions
12. Statement – Conclusions
13. Number, Ranking & Time Sequence
14. Statement – Arguments |
| General Awareness | 1. General knowledge
2. Current events of national and international importance
3. Economic and social development (sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, and demographics)
4. Commerce
5. Accountancy
6. Management
7. Finance and costing
8. Indian Economy
9. Global Economy
10. Five year plans
11. Central Government's initiatives/ Schemes in the financial sector |
IFSCA Grade A Phase II Syllabus 2025
Phase 2 will be descriptive as well as objective tests. Paper 1 will be descriptive in nature. Candidates will have to attempt essays, comprehension, and precis.
IFSCA Grade A General Stream Syllabus 2025 For Phase 2 Paper 2
The paper 2 of IFSCA Phase 2 will have MCQs. The detailed IFSCA Grade A General Stream Syllabus for Phase 2 Paper 2 is below:
| IFSCA Grade A General Stream Syllabus 2025 – Phase 2 Paper 2 |
|---|
| IFSCA Act, IFSCA, IFSC, GIFT IFSC, GIFT City and Global Financial Centres |
| Union Budget — Concepts, approach and broad trends & Economic Survey |
Banking
(i) Structure and Functions of Financial Institutions
(ii) Functions of Reserve Bank of India
(iii) Banking System in India – Structure and Developments, Financial Institutions –
SIDBI, EXIM Bank, NABARD, NHB, NaBFID etc.
(iv) Recent Developments in Global Financial System and its impact on Indian Financial
System
(v) Role of Information Technology in Banking and Finance
(vi) Non-Banking System
(vii)Developments in Digital Payments |
Capital Market
(i) Role and Functions of Regulatory bodies in Financial Sector.
(ii) Primary and Secondary Markets (Forex, Money, Bond, Equity, etc.), functions,
instruments, recent developments
(iii) Basics of Derivatives: Forward, Futures and Swap
(iv) Spot and Derivative market of Precious Metals |
Insurance
(i) History of Indian Insurance, principles of Insurance;
(ii) Risk and uncertainty, pooling and diversification of risk, Indemnity and Insurable
interest;
(iii) Legal foundations of Insurance, basics in Group/Health Insurance/Pensions;
Intermediation: role in mobilising savings, evolution of various types and Bancassurance in India;
(iv) Functions performed by Insurers: Product design, pricing, distribution, underwriting,
claims, Investment and Reinsurance;
(v) Insurance lines and products: Property-Liability, Life Insurance and Annuities and
Health Insurance; Liability risks and Insurance, valuation and Solvency requirements,
Specialist Insurance lines in India – Agricultural and Export Credit Guarantee; Reinsurance, GIC of India, obligator sessions and retention of risk within the Country. |
Pension Sector
(i) Status of pension sector in India
(ii) Types of retirement schemes in India and their features
(iii) National Pension System
(iv) Atal Pension Yojana
(v) Annuity Plans
(vi) Basics of investment |
IFSCA Grade A Legal Stream Syllabus 2025 For Phase 2 Paper 2
The paper 2 of IFSCA Phase 2 will have MCQs. The detailed IFSCA Grade A Legal Stream Syllabus for Phase 2 Paper 2 is below:
| IFSCA Grade A Legal Stream Syllabus 2025 – Phase 2 Paper 2 |
|---|
| Criminal Law – Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Chapters I, II, III, IV, V, VA, VI, IX, XVII, XXI, XXII, XXIII); Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. |
| Law of Evidence – Indian Evidence Act, 1872 |
| Corporate Law – Companies Act, 2013; Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008; Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Part I, Part II) |
IFSCA Act and the following Acts:
1. Reserve Bank of India Act,1934
2. Insurance Act, 1938
3. Banking Regulation Act, 1949
4. Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act,1956
5. Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation Act, 1961
6. General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972
7.Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992
8. Depositories Act, 1996
9. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999
10. Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
11. Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005
12. Government Securities Act, 2006
13. Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
14. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 2013
15. Factoring Regulation Act, 2011 |
IFSCA Grade A Salary
The pay scale of IFSCA Assistant Managers (Grade A Officers) is Rs. 44500-2500(4)-54500-2850(7)-74450-EB-2850(4)-85850-3300(1)-89150 (17 years). The gross salary that a IFSCA Grade A Officer receives is Rs. 1,43,000.
