SEBI Officer Grade A 2025 Recruitment: A Complete Overview

SEBI Officer Grade A 2025 Recruitment has been announced across seven specialized streams. This is a premier opportunity for graduates and postgraduates to join India’s apex securities market regulator.

Here’s a distilled and actionable summary of the essential information.

1. Important Dates at a Glance

Note: SEBI reserves the right to change these dates.

2. Vacancy Breakdown by Stream

A total of 110 vacancies are available across the following streams:

Note: These numbers include reservations for UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwBD categories as per Government of India norms.

3. Eligibility Criteria

A. Age Limit (as on September 30, 2025):

• Maximum Age: 30 years (Candidate must be born on or after October 01, 1995).
• Age Relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-servicemen categories as per rules.

B. Educational Qualification (Key Highlights):

• General Stream: Master’s Degree/Post Graduate Diploma (2 years) in any discipline OR Bachelor’s Degree in Law/Engineering OR CA/CFA/CS/Cost Accountant.
• Legal Stream: Bachelor’s Degree in Law. Desirable: 2 years of post-qualification experience.
• Information Technology Stream: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (any branch) OR Bachelor’s in any discipline with a PG qualification in Computer Science/IT.
• Research Stream: Master’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or related fields.
• Official Language Stream: Master’s Degree in Hindi with English at Bachelor’s level, or similar combinations.
• Engineering (Civil/Electrical): Bachelor’s Degree in the respective engineering discipline. Desirable: Relevant work experience.

Final year students can apply for Phase I and II but must produce proof of passing the requisite qualification before the interview.

4. Selection Process: A 3-Tiered System

The selection involves three stages. Marks from Phase I are only for shortlisting to Phase II.

A. Phase I (Online Screening – January 10, 2026)

• Paper 1 (100 marks, 60 mins): General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Test of Reasoning. (Cut-off: 30%)
• Paper 2 (100 marks, 40 mins): Stream-specific specialized subject. (Cut-off: 40%)
• Aggregate Cut-off: 40%
• Negative Marking: Yes, 1/4th mark per wrong answer.

B. Phase II (Online Examination – February 21, 2026)

• Paper 1 (100 marks, 60 mins): English (Descriptive Test) to assess drafting skills. (Cut-off: 30%)
• Paper 2 (100 marks, Varies): Stream-specific specialized subject (Mix of MCQs and Descriptive questions). (Cut-off: 40%)
• Aggregate Cut-off: 50% (Weightage: Paper 1 – 1/3rd, Paper 2 – 2/3rd)

C. Phase III (Interview)

• Final merit list is based on 85% weightage for Phase II scores and 15% weightage for the interview.
• For Legal and Engineering streams, up to 3.75 marks are allocated for relevant post-qualification experience.

5. Application Fee

Important: You can apply for a maximum of 2 streams, but a separate application and fee must be submitted for each.

6. Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Scale: ₹62,500 – ₹1,26,100 (as per the given scale)
• Approximate Gross Emolument:
  • At Mumbai (without accommodation): ~₹1,84,000 per month.
  • At Mumbai (with accommodation): ~₹1,43,000 per month.
• Other Benefits: Contributory National Pension Scheme (NPS), Grade Allowance, Medical Expenses, Leave Fare Concession, and other benefits as admissible to Grade A officers.
• Posting: Officers can be posted to any SEBI office across India.

Key Takeaways & Action Points

1. Check Eligibility Thoroughly: Ensure your age, educational qualification, and category certificates (OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) are in order. The crucial date for age and essential qualification is September 30, 2025.
2. Choose Your Stream(s) Wisely: You can apply for two streams. Select based on your core academic strength and interest.
3. Understand the Exam Pattern: The pattern differs for each stream, especially in Phase II. Focus on your specialized subject while maintaining proficiency in general aptitude and English.
4. Prepare for Descriptive Tests: Phase II includes a descriptive English paper for all streams and descriptive questions for streams like Legal and Research. Practice writing and drafting skills.
5. Apply Early: Avoid last-minute technical glitches. The application window is from October 30 to November 28, 2025.