The SEBI Grade A 2026 notification is expected to be released soon for the recruitment of Assistant Manager posts. Candidates interested to appear for the exam should clearly understand the eligibility criteria. It is important to check that you meet all requirements, including age limit, educational qualifications, and nationality, as failure to meet any of these at any stage can lead to cancellation of your candidature. In this blog, we have provided the complete information about the SEBI Grade A eligibility, covering age limits, qualifications, and other important details.
What is the eligibility criteria for SEBI Grade A 2026?
As per the previous cycle's SEBI Grade A notification, candidates must be Indian citizens and should not be older than 30 years to be eligible for the exam. Applicants must have a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field, depending on their chosen stream, such as General, Legal, IT, Engineering, Research, or Official Language. The official application dates are released along with the SEBI Grade A notification.
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What is the age limit to appear for the SEBI Grade A exam?
The candidate must not be more than 30 years old, based on the reference date mentioned in the SEBI Grade A notification. Age relaxation will be provided for candidates from reserved categories, as per the government rules.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Maximum Age Limit | 30 years as per the reference date mentioned in the notice PDF |
| Date of Birth Condition | Candidate must have been born on or after a certain specified date as per the Notice PDF |
| Age Relaxation | Age relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per Government of India rules |
What are the age relaxations for SEBI Grade A officers?
The upper age limit for SEBI Grade A is relaxable. The relaxation years will be added to the upper age limit for categories eligible for relaxation. Check out the table below for more details.
| Category | Relaxation (in years) | Maximum Age (Years) |
|---|
| General (UR) | No Relaxation | 30 |
| SC/ST | 5 | 35 |
| OBC | 3 | 33 |
| Ex-Servicemen including ECO/SSCO discharged after 5 years of service |
| – General | 5 | 35 |
| – OBC | 8 (5+3) | 38 |
| – SC/ST | 10 (5+5) | 40 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) |
| – General | 10 | 40 |
| – OBC | 13 (10+3) | 43 |
| – SC/ST | 15 (10+5) | 45 |
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What is the SEBI Grade A education qualification required?
The SEBI Grade A educational requirement is a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant discipline depending on the stream. The qualification must be from a recognized university or institute. We have provided the stream wise educational qualification required in the table below:
| Stream | Educational Qualification | Experience (if any) |
|---|
| General | Master's Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma (minimum two years) in any discipline OR Bachelor's Degree in Law OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering OR Chartered Accountant (CA)/ Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)/ Company Secretary (CS)/ Cost Accountant. (Equivalent PG Diploma recognized by the Association of Indian Universities.) |
| Legal | Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognized University/ Institute. | Desirable: Two years post-qualification experience as an Advocate (including as an associate in an Advocate's/ Solicitor's Office or Law Firm) after enrollment under the Advocates Act, 1961. |
| Information Technology (IT) | Bachelor's Degree in Engineering in any branch OR Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with a Post Graduate qualification (minimum two years) in Computer Science/ Computer Application/ Information Technology from a recognized University/ Institute. |
| Research | Master's Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma (minimum two years) in one of the following: Economics/ Commerce/ Business Administration/ Econometrics/ Quantitative Economics/ Financial Economics/ Mathematical Economics/ Business Economics/ Agricultural Economics/ Industrial Economics/ Business Analytics OR Finance/ Quantitative Finance/ Mathematical Finance/ Quantitative Techniques/ International Finance/ Business Finance/ International & Trade Finance/ Project & Infrastructure Finance/ Agri. Business Finance OR Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Statistics & Informatics/ Applied Statistics & Informatics/ Data Science/ Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning/ Big Data Analytics OR Master's in Mathematics with one-year PG Diploma in Statistics or related subjects. |
| Official Language | Master's Degree in Hindi/ Hindi Translation with English as a subject at Bachelor's level OR Master's Degree in Sanskrit/ English/ Economics/ Commerce with Hindi as a subject at Bachelor's level OR Master's Degree in both English and Hindi/ Hindi Translation. |
| Engineering (Electrical) | Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute. | Desirable: (i) Working knowledge of electronic systems (CCTV, fire alarm, UPS, etc.) (ii) Experience in maintenance of lifts, pumps, AC plants, etc. (iii) Experience in administering construction projects with knowledge of PERT/CPM. |
| Engineering (Civil) | Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute. | Desirable: (i) Experience in maintenance of office/residential properties. (ii) Experience in construction project administration with PERT/CPM knowledge. (iii) Working knowledge of Computer-Aided Design (CAM/CAD), MS Project/Primavera, and tender evaluation. (iv) Experience in structural rehabilitation works. (v) Experience in Construction and Project Management. |
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How many attempts are allowed for SEBI Grade A posts?
There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the SEBI Grade A exam, as per the official notification. Candidates can apply multiple times, provided they continue to meet all the prescribed eligibility criteria.
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