When will the SEBI Grade A 2026 Notification be released?

The SEBI Grade A 2026 notification is expected to be released in November 2026. However, candidates should wait for the official announcement.

How many vacancies are expected in SEBI Grade A 2026?

Around 80 vacancies are expected across various streams.

What is the age limit for SEBI Grade A?

The maximum age limit for General category candidates is 30 years.

What is the selection process for SEBI Grade A 2026?

The selection process includes Phase 1, Phase 2, and Interview.

Is there negative marking in SEBI Grade A Exam?

Yes, negative marking is applicable in objective papers.

Which stream has maximum vacancies in SEBI Grade A?

The General Stream usually has the highest number of vacancies.

SEBI Grade A 2026: Notification, Vacancy Details, EIigibility and Exam Date

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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is expected to release the SEBI Grade A 2026 Notification for the recruitment of Assistant Managers across various streams, including General, Legal, Information Technology (IT), Research, Engineering, and Official Language. The notification will be available on SEBI’s official website, www.sebi.gov.in.

In this article, you will find all the important details about SEBI Grade A 2026, including expected vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, salary structure, and other essential information.

SEBI Grade A 2026

SEBI Grade A is considered one of India’s leading regulatory body exams, attracting candidates with its competitive salary, balanced work-life environment, career advancement prospects, and opportunity to work in the country’s securities market. The selection process includes three stages: Phase 1, Phase 2, and an Interview.

The SEBI Grade A 2026 notification is anticipated in November 2026, with approximately 80 vacancies expected across different streams. As the competition is intense, candidates planning to apply should start preparing well in advance.

SEBI Grade A Recruitment 2026: Overview

Before we dive into other details, refer to the table below for key updates and information regarding SEBI Grade A 2026:

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	SEBI Grade A 2026
Conducting Body	Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Post Name	Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager)
Notification Release	November 2026 (Expected)
Application Mode	Online
Selection Process	Phase 1, Phase 2, Interview
Job Location	Across India
Official Website	www.sebi.gov.in
Salary	Rs. 1,84,000 Gross Monthly Salary

SEBI Grade A 2026 Important Dates

The exact exam schedule will be released along with the official notification.

Events	Expected Dates
Notification Release	November 2026
Online Application Start Date	Along with the notification
Last Date to Apply	25-30 days after release
Phase 1 Admit Card	To be announced
Phase 1 Exam Date	To be announced
Phase 2 Exam Date	To be announced
Interview Date	To be announced

SEBI Grade A Vacancy 2026

SEBI will announce the stream-wise vacancy details with the release of the official notification. A total of 80 vacancies have been approved for this year’s recruitment. Generally, the General Stream accounts for the largest share of vacancies, followed by the Legal and IT streams.

Based on previous recruitment trends, the table below presents the past years’ vacancy details to help candidates estimate the expected vacancies for SEBI Grade A 2026.

Year	Total Vacancies	General Stream
2025	135	77
2024	97	62
2022	120	80
2020	147	80
2018	120	80

SEBI Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for SEBI Grade A 2026 must meet the educational qualifications and age requirements specified by SEBI for their respective streams. The expected eligibility criteria, including the minimum educational qualifications and prescribed age limit, are outlined below for candidates’ reference.

SEBI Grade A 2026: Age Limit

Category	Age Limit
General/EWS	Maximum 30 Years
OBC	33 Years
SC/ST	35 Years
PwBD	As per rules

SEBI Grade A 2026: Educational Qualification

Stream	Educational Qualification
General	Master’s Degree OR Bachelor’s Degree in Law/Engineering OR CA/CFA/CS/CMA
Legal	Bachelor’s Degree in Law
IT	B.Tech/B.E in IT/Computer Science OR MCA
Research	Master’s Degree in Economics/Commerce/Statistics
Official Language	Master’s Degree in Hindi with English
Civil Engineering	B.E/B.Tech in Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering	B.E/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

SEBI Grade A Selection Process 2026

The SEBI Grade A 2026 selection process consists of three stages:

Phase 1 examination (preliminary)
Phase 2 examination (Main)
Phase 3 Interview

SEBI Grade A Exam Pattern 2026

The exam pattern for the SEBI Grade A Phase 1 and Phase 2 examination has been provided below:

SEBI Grade A 2026: Phase 1 Exam Pattern

The Phase 1 examination is qualifying in nature, comprising two papers of objective-type questions. The exam is of 200 marks in total, with a negative marking of -0.25 deducted for each incorrect answer.

Paper	Subjects	Marks	Duration
Paper 1	English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, GA	100	60 Minutes
Paper 2	Stream Specific Subject	100	40 Minutes
Total		200	100 Minutes

SEBI Grade A 2026: Phase 2 Exam Pattern

Only shortlisted candidates advance to the Phase 2 exam of the selection process. It comprises two papers: objective and descriptive. There is a negative marking of -0.25 deducted for each incorrect answer.

Paper	Subjects	Marks	Duration
Paper 1	English Descriptive	100	60 Minutes
Paper 2	Stream Specific Subject	100	90 Minutes
Total		200	150 Minutes

SEBI Grade A 2026: Syllabus

A clear understanding of the SEBI Grade A 2026 Syllabus is essential to crack the exam. The examination structure is divided into Phase 1 (Prelims) and Phase 2 (Mains).

SEBI Grade A 2026 Phase 1: Syllabus

Section	Core Topics Covered
General Awareness	Current Affairs (National & International), Financial & Banking Sector News, Economic Survey, Union Budget, Government Schemes, Reports & Indices, Capital Market Basics, Awards, and Sports
Quantitative Aptitude	Data Interpretation (Bar, Pie, Table, Line Graphs), Number Series, Simplification/Approximation, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Concepts (Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time, Speed & Distance, Averages, Mixtures & Alligations, Permutation & Combination)
Reasoning Ability	Puzzles (Floor, Box, Month/Date), Seating Arrangement (Linear, Circular, Square Facing North/South), Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Data Sufficiency, Inequalities, Input-Output, and Critical Reasoning
English Language	Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Para Jumbles, Fillers, Synonyms & Antonyms, Sentence Improvement, and Idioms & Phrases

SEBI Grade A 2026 Phase 2: Syllabus

Subject	Detailed Syllabus & Key Topics
A. Commerce & Accountancy	Accounting as a Financial Information System. Accounting for Share Capital Transactions, Bonus Shares, Rights Shares. Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) and Buy-Back of Securities. Preparation and Presentation of Company Final Accounts. Financial Statement Analysis: Ratio Analysis, Cash Flow Statement, and Fund Flow Statement. Accounting Standards: Inventory Valuation, Depreciation, Revenue Recognition, Fixed Assets, Foreign Exchange Transactions, and Investments.
B. Management	Management: Nature, Scope, and Processes (Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Controlling). Role of a Manager in an Organization. Leadership: Tasks, Styles, and Theories (Trait, Behavioral, Contingency Models). Motivation: Theories (Maslow, Herzberg, McClelland, Vroom, Alderfer) and Incentives. Communication: Steps, Channels, Barriers, and Role of Technology in Communication. HRD: Concept, Goals, Performance Appraisal, and Career Planning.
C. Finance	Financial System: Role and Functions of Regulatory Bodies (RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, PFRDA). Financial Markets: Primary & Secondary Markets (Equity, Bond, Money, Forex), Instruments, and Recent Developments. General Topics: Derivatives (Forwards, Futures, Options, Swaps), Financial Inclusion via Technology, Alternate Sources of Finance, Public-Private Partnership (PPP). Fiscal Policy & Economics: Direct & Indirect Taxes, GST, Finance Commission, FRBM Act, Inflation (Trends, Causes, and Control Measures like WPI/CPI).
D. Costing	Overview of Cost & Management Accounting: Objectives, Significance, and Scope. Methods of Costing: Unit/Output, Job, Batch, Contract, Process/Operation, and Service Sector Costing. Cost Control and Analysis: Marginal Costing (Break-Even Analysis), Standard Costing & Variance Analysis, Budgetary Control Types. Lean Systems and Innovation: Just-in-Time (JIT), Kaizen, 5S, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Six Sigma, and Business Process Re-engineering (BPR).
E. Companies Act	The Companies Act, 2013: Short Title, Extent, Commencement, and Definitions. Core Chapters: Chapter I (Definitions), Chapter II (Incorporation), Chapter IV (Share Capital & Debentures), Chapter V (Acceptance of Deposits), Chapter X (Audit and Auditors), Chapter XI (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors), Chapter XII (Meetings of Board and its Powers).
F. Economics	Demand and Supply, Market Structures (Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic, Oligopoly). National Income: Concepts and Measurement Methodologies. Classical & Keynesian Determination of Income and Employment. IS-LM Model Dynamics. Consumption Function and Investment Function. Multiplier Effect and Accelerator Principle. Business Cycles: Phases and Control. Monetary Policy Instruments and Fiscal Policy Frameworks.

SEBI Grade A 2026 Salary

SEBI Grade A offers one of the highest salary packages among regulatory body exams in India. The pay scale of officers in Grade A is:

₹62,500 – 3600 (4) – 76,900 – 4050 (7) – 1,05,250 – EB – 4050 (4) – 1,21,450 – 4650 (1) – 1,26,100 [17 years]

Components	Amount
Basic Pay	₹62,500
Pay Scale	₹62,500 – 3600 (4) – 76,900 – 4050 (7) – 1,05,250 – EB – 4050 (4) – 1,21,450 – 4650 (1) – 1,26,100
Gross Monthly Salary (Without Accommodation)	Approx. ₹1,84,000
Gross Monthly Salary (With Accommodation)	Approx. ₹1,43,000
Salary Structure Duration	17 Years