The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has officially released the SEBI Grade A 2026 notification, announcing 135 vacancies for the post of Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) across various streams. As per the official schedule, the SEBI Grade A Mains Exam will be conducted on 21st February 2026, making this the crucial stage for candidates to focus on intensive revision and answer-writing practice.
SEBI Grade A 2026 Mains Exam Date Out
Candidates who have qualified for the earlier stage must now focus on Mains-specific preparation as the SEBI Grade A Mains Examination is scheduled for 21st February 2026. The selection process includes Mains and Interview, making it essential for aspirants to understand the exam pattern and plan their preparation accordingly.
SEBI Grade A 2026: Overview
| Details | Information |
| Organization |
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
|
| Post | Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) |
| Total Vacancies | 135 |
| Educational Qualification |
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree (varies by stream)
|
| Age Limit |
Max: 30 years
|
| Salary | Approx. ₹1,84,000 per month (gross) |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS: ₹1000 + 18% GST SC/ST/PwBD: ₹100 + 18% GST |
| Selection Process | Phase I (Prelims Examination) Phase II (Mains Examination) Interview |
| Official Website | sebi.gov.in |
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SEBI Grade A 2026 Important Dates
Below is a table showing the important dates for notification, application and exam events, so candidates can plan their preparation and application process accordingly.
| Events | Dates |
| SEBI Grade A Mains Admit Card 2026 | 12th February 2026 |
| Phase 2 Exam Date | 21st February 2026 |
SEBI Grade A Notification
The detailed SEBI Grade A 2026 Notification was released and provides comprehensive information regarding the eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern and important dates. Candidates are advised to go through the complete notification carefully to plan their preparation accordingly.
SEBI Grade A Notification 2025-26: Click Here to Download Notification(Previous Year)
SEBI Grade A 2026 Vacancy
This year, SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has announced 135 vacancies for the position of Assistant Manager (Grade A) across various streams. If you’re looking to apply for the SEBI Grade A exam, here are the details you need to know.
| Stream | EWS | ST | SC | OBC | UR | Total |
| General Stream | 7 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 32 | 77 |
| Legal Stream | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 20 |
| Information Technology (IT) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22 |
| Research Stream | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Official Language Stream | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 |
| Engineering (Electrical) | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| Engineering (Civil) | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Total Vacancies | 135 | |||||
Eligibility Criteria of SEBI Grade A 2026
Applicants are required to hold a qualifying degree or professional certification relevant to their chosen stream, including General, Legal, Information Technology, Research, Official Language, or Engineering.
| Stream | Qualification | Desirable / Notes |
| General | Master’s/PG (2 yrs) in any discipline OR B.E./LLB/CA/CFA/CS/ICWA | — |
| Legal | LLB | 2 yrs Advocate experience |
| IT | B.E. (any) OR Grad + PG (2 yrs) in CS/IT | — |
| Research | PG/PGD (2 yrs) in Eco/Comm/Fin/Stats/Data Sci/AI/Maths etc. | — |
| Official Language | Master’s in Hindi/Eng/Sanskrit/Eco/Comm with required combo | — |
| Engg. (Electrical) | B.E. Electrical | Knowledge of systems & project mgmt. |
| Engg. (Civil) | B.E. Civil | Construction/design experience |
| Age Limit | Max 30 yrs as on 30.09.2025 (Born ≥ 01.10.1995) | Relaxation as per the rules |
Age Relaxation:
- Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST): Up to 5 years relaxation (if posts reserved).
- Other Backward Classes (OBC – Non Creamy Layer): Up to 3 years relaxation (if posts reserved).
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD):
- 10 years of relaxation (for all categories).
- 13 years for PwBD (OBC) if OBC posts are reserved.
- 15 years for PwBD (SC/ST) if SC/ST posts are reserved.
- Ex-Servicemen: Up to 5 years relaxation.
- Cumulative Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC candidates covered under PwBD and Ex-servicemen get cumulative age relaxation.
SEBI Grade A 2026 Application Fee Details
Candidates applying for the SEBI Grade A recruitment are required to pay a non-refundable application fee to successfully submit their online application. The payment can be made conveniently through Credit/Debit Cards, Net Banking, or UPI.
Application Fee by Category:
| Category | Application Fee | GST (18%) |
Total Payable Amount
|
| Unreserved / OBC / EWS | ₹1,000 | ₹180 | ₹1,180 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹100 | ₹18 | ₹118 |
SEBI Grade A 2026 Exam Pattern for Phase 1 & Phase 2
The SEBI Grade A 2026 selection process is conducted in two stages: Phase I (Preliminary Exam) and Phase II (Mains Exam). Candidates must clear both phases to move forward in the recruitment process.
Phase I (Prelims)
- Subjects Covered: General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability
- Maximum Marks: 100
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Note: This paper is common for all candidates, regardless of the stream applied for.
Phase II (Mains)
- Subjects Covered: Stream-specific subjects such as Commerce, Law, IT, etc.
- Maximum Marks: 100
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Note: The paper content depends on the candidate’s chosen stream.
Key Points:
- Both papers have minimum qualifying marks to proceed to the next stage.
- Adequate preparation is required for general subjects (English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude) as well as stream-specific topics.
- Candidates should focus equally on speed and accuracy to meet the cut-offs for each phase.
SEBI Grade A 2026 Syllabus
| Section | Topics Covered |
| English Language |
Error Spotting, Column-based Fillers, Sentence Connectors, Paragraph Completion, Sentence Rearrangement, Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Passages, Synonyms and Antonyms, Active & Passive Voice, Direct & Indirect Speech, Idioms and Phrases, etc.
|
| Reasoning Ability |
Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Direction Sense, Blood Relations, Syllogism, Inequalities, Order and Ranking, Coding-Decoding, Machine Input-Output, Alpha-Numeric Series, Data Sufficiency, Number System & Conversions, Logical Reasoning, etc.
|
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Data Interpretation, Inequalities, Number Series, Approximation & Simplification, Data Sufficiency, HCF & LCM, Quadratic & Quantity-based Inequality, Profit & Loss, Time and Work, Pipes & Cisterns, Permutation & Combination, Probability, Problems on Ages, Speed, Distance & Time, Mensuration, Averages, Ratio & Proportion, etc.
|
| General Awareness |
Current Affairs, Financial Awareness, National & International News, Budget, Awards & Honours, Important Financial & Economic Events, Important Days, International & National Organizations, Sports, Books & Authors, Science (Inventions & Discoveries), Countries & Capitals, etc.
|
Selection Process for SEBI Grade A 2026 Exam
The recruitment is done in three stages:
- Phase I – Online Screening Exam: Two papers to shortlist candidates.
- Phase II – Online Exam: Two papers; marks here are important for final selection.
- Phase III – Interview/Group Discussion: Final round to assess skills and suitability.
Final Selection: Based on marks in Phase II and performance in the interview or group discussion.
SEBI Grade A 2026 Salary
Selected candidates for the Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) position will initially be placed on a two-year probation period. The officers enjoy a highly competitive pay scale along with additional benefits.
Pay Structure Highlights:
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹62,500
- Without accommodation: Around ₹1,84,000
- With SEBI-provided accommodation: Around ₹1,43,000
- Progression: Incremental increases at regular intervals, eventually reaching ₹1,26,100
SEBI Grade A Officer Perks & Allowances
SEBI Grade A officers not only receive a high salary but also enjoy several additional benefits. These perks are provided to ensure the comfort, professional growth, and overall well-being of the officers. Some of the major perks and allowances include:
- Free travel allowance (Leave Fare Concession)
- Medical and eye treatment reimbursement
- Allowance for learning and skill development
- Allowance for house cleaning and furnishing
- Money for buying a briefcase and a computer
- Low-cost lunch facility
- Interest-free loans for buying furniture, a computer, or a car (as per rules)
SEBI Grade A Cut Off
The SEBI Grade A Cut Off is the minimum score needed to qualify for the next stage of recruitment. It varies by stream and category and is released after the online exam. Candidates scoring above it are shortlisted for interviews and the final merit list. Below is the category-wise and stream-wise cut off for easy reference:
| SEBI Grade A Phase 2 Cut Off | |||||
| Streams | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
| IT | 83 | 82 | 81 | 79.67 | 63 |
| Legal | 71.33 | 67.84 | 68.5 | 65.5 | – |
| Engineering (Electrical) | 57.17 | – | – | – | 51.84 |
| General | 66.5 | 62.5 | 63.83 | 62.5 | 64.5 |
| Official Language | 52 | – | – | – | – |
| Research | 56 | – | – | 53.67 | – |
| Related Posts | |
| SEBI Grade A Syllabus | SEBI Grade A Previous Year Papers |
| SEBI Grade A Eligibility Criteria | SEBI Grade A Salary |
| SEBI Grade A Cut Off | |
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