{"id":64625,"date":"2026-10-14T20:08:56","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T14:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=64625"},"modified":"2026-10-14T20:08:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T14:38:58","slug":"sebi-grade-a-eligibility-criteria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-eligibility-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"SEBI Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2026, Check New Rules for Graduates"},"content":{"rendered":"
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SEBI Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2026 explains who can apply for the SEBI Grade A exam, including the required education, graduation marks, and age limit. As per the latest eligibility criteria update, graduates from different academic backgrounds may now qualify under the revised graduation-based route, subject to the prescribed marks. General\/Unreserved candidates need at least 60% marks, while SC\/ST\/PwBD candidates need at least 50% under this route. In this blog, we explain the reported changes, old and new qualification rules, CGPA conversion, age requirements, and important checks before applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SEBI Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2026: Key Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before checking the detailed rules, look at the main SEBI Grade A Eligibility criteria in the table below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Particulars<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Exam name<\/td>SEBI Grade A 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Post<\/td>Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager)<\/td><\/tr>
Educational qualification<\/td>Depends on the stream and applicable qualification route<\/td><\/tr>
Updated graduation-based route<\/td>Bachelor\u2019s degree in any discipline, subject to minimum marks<\/td><\/tr>
Minimum graduation marks<\/td>60% for General\/Unreserved candidates and 50% for SC\/ST\/PwBD candidates under the updated route<\/td><\/tr>
Graduation duration<\/td>At least 3 years after Class XII under the updated route<\/td><\/tr>
Maximum age limit<\/td>Generally 30 years for General\/Unreserved candidates<\/td><\/tr>
Age relaxation<\/td>As per applicable category rules<\/td><\/tr>
CGPA conversion<\/td>University formula, where prescribed; otherwise, the applicable SEBI formula<\/td><\/tr>
Selection process<\/td>Phase I, Phase II, and Interview, as prescribed in the recruitment notification<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Important:<\/strong> The revised SEBI Grade A qualification route described in the October 2026 update should be read with the applicable SEBI amendment and recruitment notification. Specialist streams may have separate educational requirements. Always check the official rules for the stream you wish to apply for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Has Changed in SEBI Grade A Eligibility 2026?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The main reported change is in the educational qualification requirements. Earlier, candidates applying through the General Stream qualification routes generally needed a postgraduate qualification, a bachelor’s degree in Law or Engineering, or a recognised professional qualification such as CA, CFA, CS, or Cost Accountant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the updated graduation-based route, candidates with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline may also qualify if they meet the required graduation marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reported minimum marks for SEBI Grade A Eligibility Criteria are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n