The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), headquartered in Mumbai, is India’s capital market regulator and a cornerstone of the financial system. SEBI’s mandate revolves around investor protection, market regulation, and the orderly growth of securities markets. Each year, SEBI recruits Grade A Officers (Assistant Managers) across specialised streams. With the SEBI Grade A Notification 2025 now released to fill 135 vacancies, aspirants finally have clarity on exam timeline, eligibility, vacancies, and selection process, all in one place, without clutter.

SEBI Grade A Notification 2025

The SEBI Grade A Notification 2025 PDF is available on the official SEBI website: https://www.sebi.gov.in. It announces 135 vacancies for Assistant Manager (Grade A) posts across streams including General, Legal, Information Technology, Engineering, Research, and Official Language.

The notification covers:

• Registration dates
• Stream‑wise vacancies
• Educational qualifications
• Age limit and relaxations
• Application fee
• Selection process
• Exam pattern and syllabus
• Salary structure and allowances

For aspirants serious about regulatory exams, this notification marks the formal starting point of preparation.

SEBI Grade A Recruitment 2025 – Overview

SEBI Grade A recruitment follows a structured, three‑stage process: Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III (Interview).

SEBI Grade A 2025 Important Dates

Check out the important dates on which the events took place and are about to take place:

SEBI Grade A Vacancy 2025 (Revised)

The number of vacancies for SEBI Grade A has been revised from 110 to 135, distributed across multiple streams. This revision has significantly improved opportunities, especially for General, IT, and Legal streams.

SEBI Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates must meet both educational and age criteria.

• General Stream: Master’s/PG Diploma (2 years) in any discipline OR Bachelor’s in Law/Engineering OR CA/CFA/CS/Cost Accountant
• Legal Stream: Bachelor’s in Law + 2 years post‑qualification experience as Advocate
• Information Technology: Bachelor’s in Engineering OR Bachelor’s with PG in CS/IT/Computer Applications
• Engineering (Civil/Electrical): Relevant Bachelor’s Degree + experience in project/infrastructure systems
• Research Stream: Master’s/PG Diploma (2 years) in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Data Science, AI, or related fields
• Official Language: Master’s in Hindi/English/Sanskrit with relevant subject combinations

Age Limit (as on 30/09/2025):

• Maximum Age: 30 years
• Candidate must be born on or after 1st October 1995
• Relaxations as per government norms

SEBI Grade A Application Fee 2025

SEBI Grade A Selection Process 2025

The selection process has three stages that every candidates must clear to clear the exam:

• Phase I – Online Screening Test (Qualifying)
• Phase II – Online Examination
• Phase III – Interview

Final merit list = Phase II marks + Interview performance.

SEBI Grade A Exam Pattern 2025

Both Phase 1 and Phase two exams have different exam patterns. Let’s take a look at how much weightage each subjects has.

Phase I Exam Pattern

• Two papers of 100 marks each
• Paper 1 is common for all streams
• Paper 2 is stream-specific
• Aggregate qualifying cutoff: 40%

SEBI Grade A 2025 Phase II Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Phase II Exam Pattern • Two papers of 100 marks each • Paper 1 is common (English Writing Skills) • Paper 2 is stream‑specific (varies by discipline) • Aggregate qualifying cutoff: 50%

SEBI Grade A 2025 Negative Marking Scheme

The SEBI Grade A exam has negative marking in both Phase I and Phase II.

• Phase I (Prelims):

• Each wrong answer deducts 0.25 marks.
• Both papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2) follow this rule.
• Phase II (Mains):

• Paper 2 (objective, stream‑specific) also has 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer.
• Paper 1 (English Writing Skills) is descriptive, so no negative marking applies there.

SEBI Grade A Syllabus 2025

The SEBI Grade A Syllabus 2025 is designed to test both conceptual clarity and practical application. For Phase I, the syllabus is divided into four major areas, each targeting a specific skill set that regulatory officers must possess. Understanding these areas in detail helps aspirants plan their preparation with precision.

English Language

This section evaluates a candidate’s command over written communication. Topics include comprehension passages, error spotting, sentence rearrangement, fillers, vocabulary, and grammar. The focus is on clarity of thought, accuracy in usage, and the ability to express ideas effectively. For example, comprehension passages test analytical reading, while error spotting ensures grammatical correctness.

Reasoning Ability

Reasoning is designed to assess logical thinking and problem‑solving skills. The syllabus covers puzzles, seating arrangements, syllogism, inequalities, coding‑decoding, and data sufficiency. These topics demand quick analysis and structured reasoning. For instance, seating arrangement questions test spatial logic, while syllogism checks deductive reasoning.

Quantitative Aptitude

This section measures numerical ability and application of mathematical concepts. Topics include data interpretation, number system, arithmetic, probability, mensuration, and time & work. The emphasis is on accuracy and speed. For example, data interpretation questions test the ability to analyze charts and tables, while probability problems assess understanding of statistical likelihood.

General Awareness

General Awareness is the most dynamic section, focusing on current affairs, financial awareness, economic news, reports, organisations, budget, and awards. It ensures aspirants stay updated with national and international developments. For instance, questions may cover RBI circulars, SEBI guidelines, or highlights from the Union Budget.

SEBI Grade A Syllabus 2025 – Phase II

The Phase II syllabus of SEBI Grade A 2025 is designed to test advanced subject knowledge and professional skills. Unlike Phase I, which focuses on general aptitude, Phase II evaluates aspirants on descriptive writing and stream‑specific expertise. This stage is crucial because marks from Phase II, along with the interview, decide the final merit list.

Paper 1 – English Writing Skills

This paper is common for all streams and tests clarity of thought, articulation, and precision.

• Essay Writing: Topics on finance, economics, social issues, or regulatory frameworks.
• Precis Writing: Condensing complex passages into concise summaries.
• Comprehension: Analytical reading and structured responses.

The aim is to evaluate how effectively candidates can communicate ideas in a professional regulatory environment.

Paper 2 – Stream‑Specific Syllabus

General Stream

• Finance & Management: Financial system, regulators, risk management, corporate governance
• Economics: Micro & macroeconomics, monetary policy, inflation, growth models
• Costing & Accounting: Financial statements, ratio analysis, cost accounting, auditing
• Companies Act & Securities Market: SEBI Act, Companies Act, listing regulations, capital markets

Legal Stream

• Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Contract Act, Company Law
• Securities Contracts Act, SEBI Act, Depositories Act
• Corporate Governance, Arbitration, Civil & Criminal Procedure Codes
• Latest case laws and regulatory updates

Information Technology (IT)

• Programming concepts, DBMS, Operating Systems, Networking
• Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Cloud Computing, AI & ML basics
• Software Engineering, SDLC, Agile methodologies
• Data structures, algorithms, and emerging technologies

Engineering (Civil/Electrical)

• Civil: Structural engineering, construction management, materials, project planning
• Electrical: Power systems, machines, control systems, electrical measurements
• Both: Safety standards, project execution, infrastructure systems

Research Stream

• Economics, Finance, Statistics, Econometrics
• Data Science, Machine Learning basics
• Research methodology, survey techniques
• RBI/SEBI reports, Economic Survey, Union Budget

Official Language

• Translation (English ↔ Hindi)
• Drafting, Precis writing, Comprehension
• Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms/Antonyms
• Official language rules and usage in administration

SEBI Grade A Salary 2025

Pay scale: ₹62,500 – 1,26,100 (17 years)
Gross monthly:

• ₹1,84,000 (without accommodation)
• ₹1,43,000 (with accommodation, Mumbai)

Includes DA, HRA/leased accommodation, medical, LFC, education allowance, and perks.

SEBI Grade A Admit Card 2025

The SEBI Grade A Phase I Admit Card is issued to all registered candidates. Information regarding availability will be communicated via email and SMS. Separate admit cards will be issued for Phase II.

SEBI Grade A Result & Cut‑Offs

Results for Phase I, Phase II, and Interview will be released separately. Cut-offs are published stream-wise and category-wise.

SEBI Grade A Phase II Cut Off 2024 (Reference)

Conclusion

With 135 vacancies, a structured selection process, and attractive pay, SEBI Grade A Notification 2025 is a golden opportunity for aspirants eyeing regulatory careers. Phase I may be qualifying, but success demands discipline, clarity, and long‑term planning. Treat this notification not as an event, but as a roadmap.