The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released the official notification for Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) Recruitment 2025 with a total of 110 vacancies across seven streams — General, Legal, Information Technology, Research, Official Language, Engineering (Electrical), and Engineering (Civil). This is one of the most prestigious government jobs in the financial regulatory sector with excellent pay, job security, and growth opportunities.
Here’s everything you need to know about SEBI Grade A 2025 Notification, eligibility, exam dates, vacancies, selection process, and how to apply.
Important Dates – SEBI Grade A 2025
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | October 30, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | November 28, 2025 |
| Phase I Online Exam | January 10, 2026 |
| Phase II Online Exam | February 21, 2026 |
| Phase III – Interview | To be notified |
Total Vacancies – Stream-wise Breakup
| Stream | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 56 | 23 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Legal | 20 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Information Technology | 22 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Research | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Official Language | 3 | 2 | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Engineering (Electrical) | 2 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Engineering (Civil) | 3 | 2 | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| Total | 110 |
Eligibility Criteria (as on 30/09/2025)
Age Limit
- Maximum age: 30 years (born on or after October 01, 1995)
- Relaxation: SC/ST → 5 years | OBC (NCL) → 3 years | PwBD → 10–15 years | Ex-servicemen → 5 years
Educational Qualification (as on 28/11/2025)
| Stream | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| General | Master’s Degree / PG Diploma (2 years) in any discipline OR Bachelor’s in Law / Engineering OR CA / CFA / CS / CWA |
| Legal | Bachelor’s Degree in Law + Desirable: 2 years post-qualification experience as Advocate |
| Information Technology | B.E./B.Tech (any branch) OR Bachelor’s + PG in CS/IT |
| Research | Master’s in Economics / Finance / Statistics / Data Science / AI / ML / Business Analytics etc. |
| Official Language | Master’s in Hindi/Hindi Translation OR Sanskrit/English/Economics with Hindi as subject |
| Engineering (Electrical) | B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering + Desirable experience in CCTV, UPS, lifts, etc. |
| Engineering (Civil) | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering + Desirable experience in construction/project management |
Note: Candidates can apply for a maximum of 2 streams only (separate applications & fees required).
Selection Process – Three Stages
- Phase I (10 Jan 2026) – Online Screening (200 marks)
- Paper 1: Common for all – GA, English, Quant, Reasoning (100 marks, 60 min)
- Paper 2: Stream-specific (100 marks, 40–180 min depending on stream)
- Negative marking: ¼ | Aggregate cutoff: 40%
- Phase II (21 Feb 2026) – Main Exam (200 marks)
- Paper 1: English Descriptive (100 marks, 60 min) – Weightage 1/3rd
- Paper 2: Stream-specific (MCQ + Descriptive/Coding/Translation) – Weightage 2/3rd
- Aggregate cutoff: 50%
- Phase III – Interview (15% weightage)
- Final merit = 85% Phase II + 15% Interview
- Additional up to 3.75 marks for relevant post-qualification experience (Legal & Engineering streams only)
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹100 (intimation charges) |
| Others | ₹1000 + 18% GST |
How to Apply for SEBI Grade A 2025?
- Visit official website → www.sebi.gov.in
- Go to Careers → Current Openings
- Register and fill separate application for each stream (max 2)
- Upload photo, signature, documents
- Pay fee online and submit before 28th November 2025
Beware of Fraud
SEBI has warned candidates against fraudulent agents promising jobs. Never pay anyone. Report any such incident to recruitment@sebi.gov.in
Why Join SEBI as Grade A Officer?
- Starting basic pay: ≈ ₹44,500–₹89,150 (Level 10)
- Prestigious role in India’s capital market regulator
- Posting in Mumbai & regional offices
- Excellent career growth (promotions to Grade B, C, etc.)
Final Words
With only 110 vacancies and high competition, start your preparation early! Focus on Phase I Paper 2 (stream-specific) and English descriptive for Phase II.
Download Official SEBI Grade A 2025 Notification PDF from the SEBI website and apply before November 28, 2025.
Best of luck for SEBI Grade A 2025!
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