The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released the SEBI Grade A detailed notification on 30th October 2025 through its official website for the recruitment of 110 Assistant Managers in various streams such as General, Legal, Information Technology (IT), Research, Official Language, Engineering (Electrical), and Engineering (Civil).
The online application process has started today, and the last date to fill out the application form is 28th November 2025. In this blog, we have provided details about the SEBI Grade A 2025 notification, eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, the direct link to download the SEBI Grade A 2025 detailed notification PDF, and more.
SEBI Grade A Short Notification 2025 Out
The SEBI Grade A 2025 detailed notification has been released on 30th October 2025 for a total of 110 vacancies for the post of Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) across different streams. The detailed notification PDF includes complete information about eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, and important dates. The direct link to download the SEBI Grade A detailed notification is provided below.
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When will the SEBI Grade A Notification 2025 be released?
The SEBI Grade A detailed notification has been released today for the recruitment of 110 Assistant Managers across various streams of SEBI. The details of the SEBI Grade A 2025 notification are provided in the table below:
| Event | Important Information |
|---|
| Exam Name | SEBI Grade A (Assistant Manager) Recruitment 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) |
| Post Name | Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) |
| Category | Government Job |
| Total Vacancies | 110 |
| Streams | General – 56, Legal – 20, IT – 22, Research – 4, Official Language – 3, Engineering (Civil) – 3, Engineering (Electrical) – 2 |
| Selection Process | Phase I (Online Prelims), Phase II (Online Mains), Interview |
| Notification Date | 8th October 2025 (Short Notice Released) |
| Detailed Notification & Application Link | Detailed Notification Released on 30th October 2025 Application Link Activated on 30th October 2025 |
| Exam Type | Online |
| Age Limit | Up to 30 years as on 30th September 2025 (born on or after 1st October 1995); age relaxations as per government norms |
| Application Fees | General/OBC/EWS – ₹1,000 + GST
SC/ST/PwBD – ₹100 + GST |
| Pay Scale & Benefits | Starting Basic Pay: ₹62,500
Approx. Gross Monthly Pay: ₹1,84,000 (without accommodation) / ₹1,43,000 (with accommodation) |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | sebi.gov.in |
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SEBI Assistant Manager 2025 Important Dates
The SEBI Grade A detailed notification has been released along with the important dates related to the selection process for the SEBI Grade A exam. The details related to the SEBI Grade A Exam 2025 are as follows:
| Events | 2025 Dates |
|---|
| SEBI Grade A Short Notification Release Date | 8th October 2025 |
| Detailed Notification & Application Link Activation | 30th October 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 30th October 2025 |
| Application End Date | 28th November 2025 |
| SEBI Grade A Phase 1 Exam Date | 10th January 2026 |
| SEBI Grade A Phase 1 Result Date | To be announced |
| Call Letters for Phase 2 Exam | 21st February 2026 |
| SEBI Grade A Phase 2 Exam Date | To be announced |
| Phase 2 Result Date | To be announced |
| Phase 2 Cut-off Date | To be announced |
| Grade A Phase 2 Call Letter | To be announced |
| SEBI Grade A Final Interview Date | To be announced |
| Final Result Declaration | To be announced |
SEBI Grade A Vacancy 2025
The SEBI Grade A vacancy for 2025 includes a total of 110 vacancies across various streams, including General, Legal, Information Technology, Research, Official Language, Engineering (Civil), and Engineering (Electrical). Check the detailed SEBI Grade A vacancy details provided in the table below:
| Discipline | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|
| General | 56 | 62 | Nil | 80 |
| Legal | 20 | 5 | 25 | 16 |
| Information Technology (IT) | 22 | 24 | Nil | 14 |
| Research | 4 | 2 | Nil | 7 |
| Official Language | 3 | 2 | Nil | 3 |
| Engineering (Electrical) | 2 | 2 | Nil | Nil |
| Engineering (Civil) | 3 | – | – | – |
| Total | 110 | 97 | 25 | 120 |
SEBI Grade A Apply Online 2025
Aspirants interested in applying online must fulfill the eligibility criteria, which vary depending on the stream they are applying for. The SEBI Grade A application process has started through the official website, sebi.gov.in. The direct link to apply online for SEBI Grade A is provided below.
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Steps to Apply for SEBI Grade A Recruitment 2025
Check the steps to apply for SEBI Grade A Recruitment 2025 below:
- Official Website: Visit the SEBI official website at www.sebi.gov.in.
- Recruitment Notice: Click on the Recruitment Notice dated 30th October 2025.
- Online Application Link: Click on the Online Application Link provided above the detailed notification PDF.
- Registration/Login: Select "New Registration" if you are a new user, or log in with your registration ID and password if already registered.
- Application Form: Fill in all required personal, educational, and contact details.
- Document Upload: Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature as per the specified format and size.
- Preview & Verify: Check all entered details carefully before final submission.
- Payment & Submission: Pay the application fee online as applicable and click on "Final Submit" to complete your application.
What is the Application Fees for SEBI Grade A Recruitment 2025?
As per the detailed notification PDF, the application fee is typically INR 1000 + 18% GST for Unreserved/OBC/EWS candidates and INR 100 + 18% GST for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. The detailed application fee is provided in the table below.
| Category | Application Fee | Total Amount (Including 18% GST) |
|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹100 | ₹100 + 18% GST |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹1000 | ₹1000 + 18% GST |
Mode of Payment for SEBI Grade A
The application fee for SEBI Grade A 2025 must be paid online using options such as debit cards, credit cards, internet banking, IMPS, cash cards, or mobile wallets. Once the payment is completed successfully, an e-receipt will be generated. Make sure to download and save both the e-receipt and your application form for future reference.
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SEBI Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2025
To be eligible for SEBI Grade A, candidates must be Indian citizens and not older than 30 years, although reserved categories get age relaxations. Educational qualifications vary by stream and may include a Master's degree in any discipline, a Bachelor's degree in Law or Engineering, or professional certifications like CA, CFA, CS, or Cost Accountant. Check out the detailed SEBI Grade A Eligibility below:
SEBI Grade A Educational Qualification
The below table explains the required SEBI educational qualification for each discipline/stream as per the SEBI Grade A Notification 2025. The qualification must be from a recognized university or institute.
| Stream | Educational Qualification and Experience |
|---|
| General | Master's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma* (minimum 2 years) in any discipline OR Bachelor's Degree in Law/Engineering OR Chartered Accountant/Chartered Financial Analyst/Company Secretary/Cost Accountant. *(Equivalent to Master's Degree as recognized by AIU). |
| Legal | Mandatory: Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognized University/Institute. Desirable: Two years post-qualification experience as an Advocate (including associate in an Advocate's/Law firm) after enrollment under Advocates Act, 1961. |
| Information Technology | Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (any branch) OR Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with a post-graduate qualification (minimum 2 years) in Computer Science/Computer Application/Information Technology from a recognized University/Institute. |
| Research | Master's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma* (minimum 2 years) in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Econometrics, Quantitative/Financial/Mathematical/Business/Agricultural/Industrial Economics, Business Analytics OR Finance/Quantitative Finance/Mathematical Finance/International Finance/Project & Infrastructure Finance/Agri Business Finance OR Statistics/Applied Statistics/Data Science/AI/ML/Big Data Analytics OR Master's in Mathematics + 1-year PG Diploma in Statistics or related subjects. *(Recognized equivalent by AIU). |
| Official Language | Master's Degree in Hindi/Hindi Translation with English at Bachelor's level OR Master's in Sanskrit/English/Economics/Commerce with Hindi at Bachelor's level OR Master's in both English & Hindi/Hindi Translation. |
| Engineering (Electrical) | Mandatory: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Desirable: Knowledge of electronic systems (CCTV, alarms, EPABX, UPS), maintenance of lifts, pumps, AC, construction project administration, PERT/CPM techniques. |
| Engineering (Civil) | Mandatory: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. Desirable: Maintenance of office/residential properties, construction project administration, knowledge of PERT/CPM, computer-aided structural design (CAM/CAD/MS Project/Primavera), structural rehabilitation, construction/project management. |
SEBI Grade A Age Limit
The candidate must not be more than 30 years of age as on 30th September 2025, which means the candidate should have been born on or after 1st October 1995. Relaxation in the upper age limit will be applicable for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per the government rules.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC), Non-Creamy layer (OBC-NCL) | 3 years |
| Person with disabilities (General) | 10 years |
| Person with disabilities (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Person with disabilities (OBC) | 13 years |
| Ex-Service-men/ Disabled Ex-Service-men | 5 years |
SEBI Grade A Selection Process 2025
The selection process has three stages: Phase 1 (Online Screening Test), Phase 2 (Online Examination), and Phase 3 (Interview). The detailed selection process are as follows:
| Phase | Details | Key Points / Cut-offs |
|---|
| Phase I – Online Screening | Paper 1: General Awareness, English, Quant, Reasoning (100 marks, 60 min) Paper 2: Stream-specific subjects (100 marks, 40 min) | Cut-off: 30% (P1), 40% (P2) Aggregate: 40% Negative marking: ¼ per wrong answer Qualifying only |
| Phase II – Online Exam | Paper 1: Descriptive English (Essay, Precis, Comprehension) - 100 marks, 60 min Paper 2: Stream-specific (MCQs/Descriptive/Coding) - 100 marks | Cut-off: 30% (P1), 40% (P2) Aggregate: 50% Negative marking: ¼ (MCQs) Weightage: Paper 1 – 1/3, Paper 2 – 2/3 |
| Phase III – Interview | Conducted in Hindi or English | Weightage: Phase II - 85%, Interview - 15% |
| Additional (Legal & Engg. – Electrical) | Experience-based marks | Up to 3.75 marks for relevant post-qualification experience |
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SEBI Grade A Exam Pattern 2025
The SEBI Grade A exam is conducted in three stages: Phase 1 (Prelims), Phase 2 (Mains), and an Interview. Although the exact exam pattern for 2025 is yet to be confirmed, it is expected to follow last year's format, which included online examinations and an interview round. So, go through the SEBI Grade A exam pattern for both the stages below:
SEBI Grade A Phase 1 (Prelims) Exam Pattern
The Phase 1 Exam consist of two papers. Check the detailed pattern below:
| Paper | Details | Marks, Duration & Cut-off |
|---|
| Paper 1 - Common for All Streams | Covers General Awareness (including Financial Sector), English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning. | 100 marks, 60 minutes. Cut-off: 30%. |
| Paper 2 - Stream-specific Subjects | Based on the candidate's chosen stream (e.g., Commerce, Accountancy, Law, IT, etc.). | 100 marks, 40 minutes. Cut-off: 40%. |
- Phase I is the online screening examination consisting of two papers of 100 marks each.
- The Paper 1 is for 100 marks to be attempted in 60 minutes and the cut off is 30%.
- For Paper 2, the maximum marks is 100, the duration is 40 minutes and the cut off is 40%.
- The aggregate cut off for both the papers will be 40%.
- Negative Marking: 1/4th for both papers in Phase 1.
- Marks secured in Phase 1 will not be counted in final selection.
SEBI Grade A Phase 2 (Mains) Exam Pattern
The Phase 2 exam pattern was revised by SEBI. The Phase II is further divided into two papers of 100 marks each. The Paper 1 have 1/3rd weightage and Paper 2 have 2/3rd weightage. Here's the information categorized in a table format:
| Paper | Streams / Subjects | Maximum Marks | Duration | Cut-off | Weightage |
|---|
| Paper 1 | All Streams: English (Descriptive Test) - tests drafting and writing skills (Essay, Precis, and Comprehension) | 100 | 60 minutes | 30% | 1/3rd |
| Paper 2 General Stream | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Commerce, Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, and Economics | 100 | 90 minutes | 40% | 2/3rd |
| Paper 2 Legal Stream | (a) 70 MCQs (1 mark each) on specialized legal subjects (b) 3 Descriptive Questions (10 marks each) on the same subjects - to be typed using keyboard (Hindi or English) | 100 | 60 minutes (MCQs) + 60 minutes (Descriptive) | 40% | 2/3rd |
| Paper 2 Information Technology Stream | Multiple choice questions on mix of logic flow completion, debugging, syntax understanding, program dry run outputs, data analysis, etc. | 100 | 180 minutes | 40% | 2/3rd |
| Paper 2 Research Stream | Descriptive exam to test in-depth knowledge and drafting skills in Economics, Financial Markets, and Statistics (Typed answers - English or Hindi using Inscript/Remington layout) | 100 | 120 minutes | 40% | 2/3rd |
| Paper 2 Official Language Stream | Translation and drafting test including: 1. English to Hindi (General - 20 marks) 2. Hindi to English (General - 20 marks) 3. English to Hindi (Technical/Legal - 20 marks) 4. Hindi to English (Technical/Legal - 20 marks) 5. Office notings translation (English to Hindi and vice versa 10 marks total) 6. Short sentences translation (English to Hindi and vice versa - 10 marks total) (Typed answers - Hindi typing via Inscript/Remington layout) | 100 | 90 minutes | 40% | 2/3rd |
| Paper 2 Engineering (Electrical) Stream | MCQs on specialized subjects related to Electrical Engineering | 100 | 40 minutes | 40% | 2/3rd |
| Paper 2 Engineering (Civil) Stream | MCQs on specialized subjects related to Civil Engineering | 100 | 40 minutes | 40% | 2/3rd |
Important Notes:
- Separate Admit Cards: New hall tickets will be issued for Phase II; Paper 2 for multiple streams will be held in different shifts.
- Negative Marking: Applicable only to MCQs in Paper 2; ¼ mark deducted for each wrong answer.
- Cut-off Rules: Paper 1 - 30%, Paper 2 - 40%, and overall aggregate - 50% (with 1/3 weightage for Paper 1 and 2/3 for Paper 2).
- Shortlisting for Interview (Phase III): Candidates meeting all cut-offs will be ranked by merit; up to 3 times the number of vacancies will be called for the interview.
- Language of Papers: All papers, except English, will be bilingual (Hindi & English).
SEBI Grade A Syllabus 2025
Candidates awaiting the release of the SEBI Grade A 2025 Notification are advised to begin their preparation in advance to stay ahead of the intense competition. However, it is important to thoroughly understand the SEBI Grade A Syllabus before starting your study plan or strategy. You can check the syllabus for all streams, including IT, Research, Legal, General, and others by clicking below.
| Phase | Paper / Stream | Subjects / Topics |
|---|
| Phase 1 | General Awareness | Current Events (National & International), Financial & Economic News, Budget & Economic Survey, Important Government Schemes, Reports & Indices, Books & Authors, Important Days & Events, Sports News, Science & Technology Developments |
| English Language | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks, Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Phrases, Idioms), Sentence Correction & Improvement |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number Series, Simplification/Approximation, Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts), Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic (Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Averages, Simple & Compound Interest, Mixtures & Alligations), Data Sufficiency |
| Reasoning Ability | Puzzles & Seating Arrangements, Syllogism, Inequality, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction & Distance, Input-Output, Series (Alphabetical & Number), Data Sufficiency |
| Phase 2 | English Writing Skills (Common for All Streams) | Essay Writing, Precis Writing, Reading Comprehension |
| Stream-Specific Subjects | General: Commerce, Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, Economics Legal: Constitutional Law, Corporate Law, Securities Law, Administrative Law IT: Programming Languages, Data Structures, Operating Systems, DBMS, Networks |
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SEBI Grade A Officer Salary 2025
SEBI Grade A officers are recruited on a 2-year probation and receive a structured pay scale starting at ₹62,500, progressing through fixed increments over 17 years to reach ₹1,26,100. The gross emoluments in Mumbai are approximately ₹1,84,000 per month without accommodation and ₹1,43,000 with accommodation. Officers also enjoy various allowances and benefits, and may be posted to any SEBI office in India, in any department.
| Stage | Increment / Details | Calculation / Resulting Pay |
|---|
| Starting Pay | ₹62,500 | ₹62,500 |
| First Increment Phase | 4 × ₹3,600 | 62,500 + (4 × 3,600) = ₹76,900 |
| Second Increment Phase | 7 × ₹4,050 | 76,900 + (7 × 4,050) = ₹1,05,250 |
| Efficiency Bar (EB) | — | Performance checkpoint |
| Third Increment Phase | 4 × ₹4,050 | 1,05,250 + (4 × 4,050) = ₹1,21,450 |
| Final Increment | 1 × ₹4,650 | 1,21,450 + 4,650 = ₹1,26,100 |
| Gross Emoluments | — | Approx. ₹1,84,000/month (without accommodation), ₹1,43,000/month (with accommodation) |
