SEBI Grade A exam 2025: Check how to apply, important dates, eligibility and selection process

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament, has announced recruitment for Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) positions. The board aims to protect investor interests, promote market development, and regulate the securities market.

Mode of selection

The recruitment process will be conducted in three stages:

• Phase I: Online screening examination with two papers of 100 marks each.
  
• Phase II: Online examination with two papers of 100 marks each.
  
• Phase III: Interview round.
  

Shortlisted candidates from Phase I will appear for Phase II, followed by the interview. Final selection will be based on cumulative performance across all stages.

Probation period

Selected candidates will undergo a probation period of two years. Confirmation in SEBI’s service will depend on satisfactory performance during this period.

Age limit

The upper age limit is 30 years as on September 30, 2025 (born on or after October 1, 1995), with relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates (if applicable).

Important dates to remember

Activity	Important Dates (SEBI reserves the right to make changes)
Online application and payment of fees	October 30, 2025 – November 28, 2025
Availability of call letters on SEBI website (for online examinations)	Will be intimated by email/SMS
Phase I online examination	January 10, 2026
Phase II online examination	February 21, 2026
Phase III interview	Dates will be intimated later

Candidates may apply for a maximum of two eligible streams based on their educational qualifications. Separate applications and fees must be submitted for each stream. Multiple applications for a single stream or more than two streams will result in only the latest valid submission being considered.

Pay scale and emoluments

The pay scale for Grade A officers is ₹62,500 - 3600 (4) - 76,900 - 4050 (7) - 1,05,250 - EB - 4050 (4) - 1,21,450 - 4650 (1) - 1,26,100 [17 years].

At the minimum of the scale, the gross monthly emolument in Mumbai is approximately:

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

This includes SEBI’s contribution to NPS, along with Grade, Special, Dearness, Family, Local, Learning, and Compensatory Allowances.

Additional benefits

Officers are entitled to benefits such as Leave Fare Concession, medical reimbursement, eye refraction, knowledge upgradation allowance, briefcase and conveyance reimbursement, house cleaning allowance, staff furnishing scheme, computer purchase scheme, and subsidized lunch facility, among others.

Accommodation and posting

Residential accommodation will be provided based on availability. Selected officers may be posted or transferred to any SEBI office across India and assigned to any department irrespective of their stream.

Other important instructions

• No corrections or changes in application details will be allowed once submitted.
  
  
• Candidates awaiting final examination results may apply and will need to produce proof of qualification before the interview.
  
  
• The date of passing the eligibility examination will be determined by the date on the mark sheet or provisional certificate.