The Securities and Exchange Board of India is the capital market regulator of India, responsible for protecting investors’ interests and regulating the securities market, and it conducts the SEBI Grade A Officer exam to recruit Assistant Managers in various streams. With the SEBI Grade A Phase 2 Exam scheduled on 21 February, this is the time to shift from learning new topics to focused revision, answer writing, and mock analysis, as a subject-wise, structured revision approach ensures efficient coverage of all papers and boosts confidence before the exam.
SEBI Grade A Exam Pattern 2026
The table below provides a clear and easy-to-understand overview of the SEBI Grade A Exam pattern, including Paper-wise subjects, question type, marks, duration, cut-off, and weightage. This simplified chart helps aspirants quickly understand how the exam is structured and which papers matter most for final selection.
| Paper | Subjects | Type | Marks | Duration | Cut-off | Weightage |
| Paper 1 | English (Descriptive) | Essay, Precis, RC, Grammar | 100 | 60 minutes | 30% | 1/3rd |
| Paper 2 (Stream-Specific) | |||||
| Stream | Question Type | Marks | Duration | Cut-off | Weightage |
| General (Phase 2) | MCQs (Commerce, Accountancy, Mgmt, Eco, Finance) | 100 | 90 minutes | 40% | 2/3rd |
| Legal | 50 MCQs + 3 Descriptive | 100 | 60 min (MCQ) + 60 min (Descriptive) | 40% | 2/3rd |
| Information Technology | MCQs (Programming, DBMS, OS, Networks) | 100 | 180 minutes | 40% | 2/3rd |
| Research | Descriptive (Eco, Finance, Stats) | 100 | 120 minutes | 40% | 2/3rd |
| Official Language | Translation, Essay, Precis, Noting | 100 | 90 minutes | 40% | 2/3rd |
| Engineering (Civil) | Technical MCQs | 100 | 40 minutes | 40% | 2/3rd |
| Engineering (Electrical) | Technical MCQs | 100 | 40 minutes | 40% | 2/3rd |
| Aggregate Cut-off | |
| Level | Cut-off |
| Overall (Paper 1 + Paper 2) | 50% |
Subject-Wise Final Revision Schedule
| Day | Primary Focus | What to Revise & Practice |
| Day 1 | English (Descriptive) | Essay formats, precis rules, RC practice, grammar basics |
| Day 2 | Commerce & Accountancy | Accounting standards, ratios, financial statements, key formulas |
| Day 3 | Management | HRM theories, motivation & leadership models, short notes |
| Day 4 | Economics | Macro concepts, monetary & fiscal policy, inflation, GDP |
| Day 5 | Finance | Financial markets, mutual funds, risk management, Basel norms |
| Day 6 | Mixed Revision | Weak areas from Commerce/Management/Eco/Finance + answer writing |
| Day 7 | English + Paper 2 Practice | 1 full English test + 2–3 descriptive answers (Paper 2) |
| Day 8 | Full-Length Mock | One complete Phase 2 mock + detailed analysis |
| Day 9 | Improvement Day | Revise mistakes, rewrite weak answers, revise short notes |
| Day 10 | Light Revision | Key formulas, definitions, essay frameworks, calm revision |
How to Use This Plan Effectively?
- Revise from your own notes, not new sources: Your notes are already familiar and exam-focused. Revising them saves time, improves recall, and prevents last-minute confusion caused by too many sources.
- Practice structured descriptive answers daily: Regular answer writing helps you present points logically within the word limit. It also improves speed and ensures you can complete the paper on time.
- Keep answers simple, clear, and well-organized: Examiners value clarity more than complex language. Using headings, sub-points, and examples makes answers easy to read and score-friendly.
- Focus more on weak areas identified in mocks: Mocks reveal real gaps in preparation. Improving weak topics gives the highest return in marks compared to revising already-strong areas.
- Avoid learning anything completely new at this stage: New topics can create panic and disturb revision flow. This phase is meant for consolidation, not experimentation, to maintain confidence before the exam.
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