SEBI Grade A 2024: Notification, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

SEBI Grade A 2024: The Securities and Exchange Board of India is popularly known as SEBI. The exam of SEBI Grade A is a national-level exam conducted by the authorities of SEBI itself. Very soon, the notification will be released by officials of SEBI for Grade A post namely Assistant Manager on the official website of SEBI i.e. https://www.sebi.gov.in/

The application form for SEBI Grade A will be available online mode on the official website of SEBI. The examination of SEBI Grade A will also be held in online mode. The selection of the candidates will be made on behalf of the Online written exam and Interview process. For more and latest information, candidates can visit the official website. 

In this article, we will be going to discuss the Application form, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card, Result, etc. of the SEBI Grade A exam for 2024. 


SEBI Grade A 2024 Overview

Name of ExaminationSEBI Grade A (Assistant Manager) Exam 2024
Conducting AuthoritySecurities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
PostOfficer Grade A (Assistant Manager)
No. of VacanciesTo be announced
Mode of applicationOnline
Mode of ExaminationOnline
Application FeesFor SC/ST/PWD candidates – Rs. 100/-
For General/OBC/EWS candidates – Rs. 1000/-
No. of Phases 3
Selection CriteriaPhase-I: Prelims Exam
Phase-II: Mains
Phase-III: Interview
Job Location Across India
Official websitehttps://www.sebi.gov.in/ 

SEBI Grade A 2024 Important Dates

EventsDates
SEBI Grade A Notification ReleaseTo be announced
Online application/registration starts fromTo be announced
SEBI Grade A Last date of submission of application form To be announced
Last date to pay the application feeTo be announced
Last date to print SEBI Grade A ApplicationTo be announced
Admit Card Releasing Date of SEBI Grade A Phase-ITo be announced
SEBI Grade A Phase-I Online ExaminationTo be announced
SEBI Grade A Phase-II Online ExaminationTo be announced
Paper 2 of Phase II of Information Technology StreamTo be announced
SEBI Grade A  Phase-II Result
SEBI Grade A Interview

SEBI Grade A 2024 Application Form

The application form of SEBI Grade A post will be filled in online mode on the official website of SEBI. Interested and eligible candidates can fill out the form for SEBI Grade A by following the below process. 

How To Apply?

  1. First of all, visit the SEBI’s official website i.e. [www.sebi.gov.in ]
  2. Now search and open the link “Careers” appears on the Home tab.
  3. Now find and open the link of the Recruitment Notification named “SEBI RECRUITMENT EXERCISE -RECRUITMENT OF OFFICER GRADE A (ASSISTANT MANAGER)”.
  4. Now click on the “APPLY ONLINE” option.
  5. After choosing the above option a new window will be open and there you have to select the link namely “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION”
  6. Here, you have to enter some basic details such as Name, Contact details, and Email-ID.
  7. After entering the details, click on the Submit button.
  8. After completing the registration process, the system will generate a new provisional Registration Number and Password that will be sent to your registered mobile no. and email id.
  9. Candidates should have to note these details.
  10. After filling the application form, candidates are advised to verify the details filled in the online application. Because there will no change be possible after clicking the “FINAL SUBMIT” BUTTON.
  11. Now candidates have to Validate their details and Save the application form by clicking the “VALIDATE YOUR DETAILS” and “SAVE & NEXT” button.
  12. Now candidates have to upload a Recent Passport size photo, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and Handwritten declaration as per the the format given below.
  13. If there is a requirement to modify the details then modify that and click on “FINAL SUBMIT”. 
  14. Now to complete the application process click on the “PAYMENT” Tab for payment.
  15. Finally, click on the “SUBMIT” button.

Application Fees: 

  • The payment can be processed by using only online payment methods such as Credit card/ Debit Card (Rupay/ Visa/ Master Card/Maestro)/ Internet Banking/ IMPS/ Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets.
  • The application fee is different for different categories as mentioned below:
CategoryApplication fees
Unreserved candidatesINR 1000/-+ intimation charges
OBC candidatesINR 1000/-+ intimation charges
EWS candidatesINR 1000/-+ intimation charges
SC candidatesINR 100/- + intimation charges
ST candidatesINR 100/- + intimation charges
PwBD candidatesINR 100/- + intimation charges

Required Format of Documents 

DocumentsDimensionsFileSize
Signature140 x 60 pixels.JPG/ JPEG10kb –20kb
Photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm)200 x 230 pixels .JPG/ JPEG20kb-50kb.
Handwriting Declaration140 x 60 pixels.JPG/ JPEG20kb –50 kb
Left Thumb Impression140 x 60 pixels.JPG/ JPEG10kb –20kb
Relevant Links
OICL NIACL AO ESIC Recruitment
PNB SO Bank Of India NABARD Grade A

SEBI Grade 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Stream Educational Criteria
GeneralBachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electronics / Electrical / Electronics And Communication / Information Technology / Computer Science). OR, Master’s degree in Computer Application. OR, Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a postgraduate qualification in Computers / Information Technology.
Information TechnologyBachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electronics / Electrical / Electronics And Communication / Information Technology / Computer Science). OR, Master’s degree in Computers Application. OR, Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a postgraduate qualification in Computers / Information Technology.
LegalBachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized University / Institute.
Engineering (Civil)Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University / Institute.
ResearchMaster’s Degree in  Commerce / Economics /Statistics / Econometrics/ Business Administration (Finance) from a recognized University / Institute.
Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University / Institute.
Official LanguageMaster’s Degree in Hindi with English as one of the subjects at Bachelor’s Degree level. OR, Master’s Degree in English / Sanskrit /Commerce /Economics with Hindi as a subject at Bachelor’s Degree level from a recognized University / Institute

Age Limit Criteria

  • The maximum age limit of candidates should not be greater than 30 years, i.e. the candidate should be born after 01st March 1991.
  • The relaxation in age will be provided for the reserved category candidates as per the norm of the government which is given below in the table.
CategoryAge Relaxation
Other backward classes Non-Creamy layer (OBC-NCL)3 years
SC5 years
ST 5 years
Domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir from 1st January 1980 to 31st December 19815 years
Ex-Service-men/Disabled Ex-Service-men5 years
The person with disabilities (General)10 years
The person with disabilities (OBC)13 years
The person with disabilities (SC /ST)15 years

SEBI Grade A 2024 Exam Pattern

The examination pattern of SEBI Grade A is divided into three phases namely, Phase-I, Phase-II, Phase-III.

Phase I: Prelims Exam – Online exam consisting of two papers.
Phase II: Mains Exam – Online written exam consisting of two papers.
Phase III: Interview – Personality, skill Test

The prelims exam is of qualifying nature only whereas the mains exam and interview are of selective nature and responsible for the selection.

Exam Pattern For Phase I: Prelims

  • Total Marks: 200
  • Total Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Mode of Exam: Online
  • No. of Papers: 2
  • Paper 1:
    • Total marks- 100
    • Type of Question- Multiple choice question
    • Stream – For all Streams
    • Duration – 60 minutes
  • Paper 2:
    • Total marks – 100
    • Type of Question- Multiple choice question
    • Stream – Different paper for different stream
    • Duration – 40 minutes
  • Marking Scheme:
    • one-fourth mark out of the assigned mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
PaperStream/SubjectsMaximum MarksDurationCut-Off
Paper IFor All Streams:  General Awareness (including some
questions related to the Financial Sector of easy to
moderate difficulty level) Test of Reasoning Quantitative Aptitude English Language
10060 minutes30%
Paper-IIFor General Stream:   Accountancy Companies Act  Finance Commerce Management Economics Costing100    40 minutes    40%
Paper-IIFor Information Technology, Legal, Official Language, Engineering
Stream (Civil & Electrical), 
streams:  Objective questions related to the specialized stream.
10040 minutes40%
Paper-IIFor Research Stream: Objective questions related to the specialized stream. Statistics Economics Finance  Econometrics Commerce10040 minutes40%
Aggregate Cut off   40%

Exam Pattern For Phase II: Mains Exam

  • Total Marks: 200
  • Total Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Mode of Exam: Online
  • No. of Papers: 2
  • Paper 1:
    • Total marks- 100
    • Type of Question- Descriptive
    • Stream – For all Streams
    • Duration – 60 minutes
  • Paper 2:
    • Total marks – 100
    • Type of Question- Multiple choice question
    • Stream – Different paper for different stream
    • Duration – 40 minutes
  • Marking Scheme:
    • one-fourth mark out of the assigned mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
PaperStream/SubjectsMaximum MarksDurationCut-Off
Paper I

For All streams:

  • English (Descriptive Test) to
    test the drafting skills
10060 minutes30%
Paper-II

For General Stream:

  • Accountancy
  • Companies Act 
  • Finance
  • Commerce
  • Management
  • Economics
  • Costing
10040 minutes40%
Paper-IIFor Legal, Engineering Stream (Civil &
Electrical) and Official Language stream:
  • Objective questions related to the specialized stream.
10040 minutes40%
Paper-II

For Research Stream: Objective questions related to the specialized stream

  • Statistics
  • Economics
  • Finance 
  • Econometrics
  • Commerce
10040 minutes40%
Aggregate Cut off   40%

Interview Process

  • Candidates who have cleared Pre and Mains exam i.e. Phase I and Phase II, then they will be shortlisted for the interview round.
  • Candidates have the right to choose the desired language i.e. they can opt for the language for the interview either in Hindi or English.
  • The total weightage of marks in Phase II is 85%, while the weightage of the interview is 15%. Thus, the final selection will be done on the basis of marks obtained in Phase II and the interview round.

SEBI Grade A 2024 Syllabus

Syllabus of Phase I: Paper I

Section Topics
English LanguageError Spotting, Synonyms, Reading Comprehension, Sentence Rearrangement, Passages, Idioms & Phrases, etc.
ReasoningOrder and Ranking, Direction Sense,  Alpha-Numeric-Symbol Series, Syllogisms,  Puzzles, Seating Arrangements, Coding-Decoding, Machine Input-Output, Inequalities, Blood Relations, Data Sufficiency, Number System and Conversions, Logical Reasoning. 
General AwarenessCurrent Affairs – National & International,  Awards and Honours, Budget, International & National Organizations, Countries & Capitals, Books and Authors, Important Days, Sports, Science – Inventions & Discoveries.
Quantitative AptitudeNumber Series, HCF, and LCM, SI & CI,  Inequalities, Mensuration, Profit and Loss, Approximation and Simplification, Ratio and Proportion, Problem on Ages, Speed Distance and Time, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency, Permutation and Combination, Work and Time,  Probability,  Average.

Syllabus of Phase I: Paper-II

The syllabus of Paper-II is specific and depends on the stream chosen. i.e. syllabus is stream-specific.

Syllabus of Phase II: Paper-I

The syllabus of Paper-I is common for all the streams and is a descriptive type of paper. Mainly this exam is taken to check the drafting skill in the English language of the candidate. Its syllabus includes topics such as basic grammar and comprehension skills.

Syllabus of Phase II: Paper-II

The syllabus of Paper-II is specific and depends on the stream chosen. i.e. syllabus is stream-specific.


SEBI Grade A 2024 Admit Card

The Admit Card OF SEBI Grade A for 2024 will be released in online mode on the official website of SEBI. Candidates can download the admit card by using the following steps.

How to Download?

  • Go to the official website of SEBI.
  • Find and click on the link of the admit card link available on the home page.
  • Now enter Registration/ Application No. and DoB or Password.
  • After entering the correct details, the Admit card will appear on the screen.
  • Now download the admit card and take a printout of it for future reference.

Details on SEBI Grade A 2024 Admit Card

The following pieces of information are printed on the admit card:

  • Candidate’s Name
  • Roll Number
  • Exam Date
  • Reporting time
  • Exam Centre
  • Duration
  • Registration Number
  • Scanned images of photograph & Signature
  • Space for signature & left thumb impression of candidates

SEBI Grade A 2024 Result

The result for all the phases of SEBI Grade A 2024 will be released in online mode on the official website of SEBI. The result dates have not been announced yet but we will notify you about the results of all phases once the results are published. 

  • Go to the official website of SEBI.
  • Find and click on the result link and then go to the career section to select the desired stream for which you have applied.
  • The list of shortlisted candidates will be provided there.

SEBI Grade A 2024 Cut off 

The cut-off of the SEBI Grade A phase II examination shall be published on the official website. Eligible candidates can check the cut-off list by visiting the official website for the same.

SEBI will release the cut- off list after the successful conduction of phase II. Here we have provided the cut-off marks of the year 2020 for pre and mains both the exams.

SEBI Grade A Prelims Cut off 2020

PapersCut off
Paper 130%
Paper 240%

SEBI Grade A Mains Cut off 2020

PapersCut OffWeightage
Paper 130%1/3rd
Paper 2 (Legal Engineering Stream)40%2/3rd
Paper 2 (Research Stream)40%2/3rd

SEBI Grade A Prelims Cut off 2018-19

All streams & across all categoriesGeneral AwarenessEnglish LanguageQuantitative AptitudeTest of ReasoningAwareness about Securities Market
 16.0016.0016.0016.0016.00

Note- Here we have provided the cut-off marks of the previous year exams so that you may have an idea about the cut-off of this year.

SEBI Grade A Prelims and Mains Cut off 2024

Since the exam has been not conducted yet so, the cut-off of 2024 cannot be predicted. But you may have an idea about the cut-offs by knowing the recent previous years cut-off which we have provided above.

We will update the table for the cut-off of 2024, once after the release of the official cut-off.


SEBI Grade A 2024 Selection Procedure

The selection for the post of SEBI Grade A is based on 3 major stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

  • The candidates must obtain the lowest cut-off marks (an aggregate of 40% for both papers in Phase-I and a minimum cut-off of 30% in individual papers) in the Prelims Exam i.e. in Phase-I so that they could qualify for the Mains Exam i.e. phase-II. 
  • Candidates must obtain the lowest cut-off marks (an aggregate of 40% for both papers in Phase-II and a minimum cut-off of 30% in paper-1 and 40% in paper-2 ) in the Mains Exam i.e. in Phase-II so that they could qualify for the interview round.
  • The final merit list will be prepared based on the Phase-II exam and the interview marks together.

Hence the selection of candidates will be based on the Mains exam and Interview round.

SEBI Grade A 2024 FAQ

What is the weightage of the Phase-II and Phase-III exam of SEBI?

The weightage of Phase-II is 85% of the total and same of Phase-III is 15%.

What is the selection criteria for the various posts of SEBI?

The selection will be performed on behalf of marks scored in all the phases of SEBI exam. All the three phases are as follow-
Phase-I : Entry level Exam
Phase-II : Mains Exam
Phase-III : Interview Process
Where Phase-I is only qualifying exam.

From where can I get all the details and latest updates about the SEBI 2024 exam?

To get all the details and latest updates about the SEBI 2024 exam, you should regularly visit the official website of SEBI.

Which type of allowance are offered to SEBI officers?

The allowance offered to SEBI officers are as follows-
Family allowance
Dearness allowance
House cleaning allowance
Local allowance
Education allowance
Subsidized lunch
Leave fare concessions
Financial dailies
Conveyance expenses
Eye refraction

What is the official website of SEBI?

The official website of SEBI is https://www.sebi.gov.in/ 

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