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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has officially announced 135 vacancies for the Grade A (Assistant Manager) exam. The final notification was released on 30th October 2025, and it clearly mentioned the revised vacancy count. This vacancy number is important because it shows how many opportunities are available for candidates aiming to join India’s capital market regulator. Below, we provide the stream‑wise vacancy distribution and compare it with past years to help you understand the recruitment trend.

SEBI Grade A Vacancy 2025 Overview

Here is a quick overview of the SEBI Grade A vacancies for 2025:

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

SEBI Grade A Officer Exam 2025

Recruiting Body

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Total Vacancies

135 Posts

Posts Covered

General, Legal, IT, Research, Official Language, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Notification Release Date

30th October 2025

Phase I Exam Date

10th January 2026

Phase II Exam Date

21st February 2026

Phase III Interview

Dates to be announced

SEBI Grade A Post‑Wise Vacancy Distribution

The vacancies are divided among multiple streams. Knowing this split helps aspirants plan their preparation better.

Name of the Stream

Total No. of Vacancies (2025)

General Stream

77

Legal Stream

18

Information Technology (IT)

21

Research Stream

8

Official Language

5

Engineering (Civil)

3

Engineering (Electrical)

3

Grand Total

135

Note: The majority of vacancies are for the General Stream (77 posts), while IT and Legal also have significant openings. Specialized streams like Research, Official Language, and Engineering have fewer posts but require niche expertise.

SEBI Grade A Vacancy Trend Over the Past Years

It is always useful to compare the current openings with past years. This shows the overall trend in SEBI Grade A recruitment.

Year

Total Vacancy

2025

135

2024

97

2023

75

2022

120

2021

160

From this table, it is clear that the 2025 vacancies (135) are higher than the last two years but fewer compared to 2021. This makes the competition intense, especially for the General stream.

Vacancy vs Cut Off

Vacancy numbers directly impact the cut‑off marks and competition level. With 135 posts in 2025, candidates should expect cut‑offs to remain high, particularly in the General and IT streams which attract the largest number of applicants.

  • More vacancies than 2024 and 2023 → Slightly better chances for aspirants.
  • Still fewer than 2021 → Competition remains tough.
  • General Stream → Highest number of applicants, hence higher cut‑off expectations.

Conclusion

The SEBI Grade A Vacancy 2025 announcement of 135 posts sets the stage for one of the most competitive exams in the regulatory sector. With more vacancies than the past two years, aspirants have a better chance, but the competition remains fierce.

Whether you aim for the General, Legal, IT, or specialized streams, understanding the vacancy distribution and trend will help you plan better. To sum up, SEBI Grade A 2025 vacancies are limited but prestigious, offering aspirants a golden opportunity to join India’s securities regulator.
 

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