Education Qualification Rules Revised for IFSCA Grade A 2025 Applicants, Check Details

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has issued an important update regarding the IFSCA Grade A Recruitment 2025. The recruitment drive is being conducted for 20 vacancies across General, Legal, and IT streams, with the online application window open from September 11 to September 25, 2025. The authority has now revised the educational qualification criteria for General Stream applicants, removing the earlier marks-based eligibility condition.

Education Qualification Rules Revised for IFSCA Grade A 2025 Applicants

In the earlier IFSCA Grade A Notification 2025, candidates applying for the General Stream were required to secure a minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent grade in their Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree. Additionally, candidates from the SC/ST categories were provided with a 5% relaxation in the required marks.

However, as per the latest modification, both of the above conditions stand deleted. This means that applicants for the General Stream are now only required to hold the relevant educational qualifications, irrespective of the percentage of marks obtained.

Education Qualification Rules Revised for IFSCA Grade A 2025: Notice

Revised IFSCA Grade A Educational Qualification for General Stream

With this modification, the focus has shifted from academic scores to the possession of a valid degree in relevant disciplines, thereby widening the pool of eligible candidates. As per the revised notification, the acceptable educational qualifications for the General Stream are as follows

• Master’s Degree with specialization in Statistics, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration (Finance), or Econometrics. OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Master’s in Computer Application/ Information Technology. OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce along with professional qualifications such as CA, CFA, CS, or ICWA. OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law or any other discipline from a recognized university.

What Remains Unchanged in IFSCA Grade A 2025

It is important to note that apart from this amendment, all other terms and conditions of the original advertisement released on 10 September 2025 remain unchanged. This includes details regarding the selection process, age criteria, pay scale, and other eligibility requirements.

Other Changes in IFSCA Grade A Recruitment 2025

The most notable change is the substantial increase in basic pay, which has been revised upward to Rs. 62,500 per month, representing a considerable enhancement from previous salary structures. Along with the increased basic pay, the total gross salary package for newly appointed Assistant Managers now reaches approximately Rs. 1,80,000 per month, which includes various allowances, benefits, and perquisites. This salary package positions IFSCA Grade A as one of the most lucrative opportunities in the public sector financial domain, offering competitive remuneration that rivals private sector positions while providing the stability and prestige associated with government service.