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SEBI Grade A 2024 Notification Out Now!

Topics Covered: SEBI Grade A Officer Exam 2024, Exam Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Recruitment/Notification, Application Form, Admit Card, Job Profile, Salary & Perks, Selection Procedure, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Mocks & Books, Previous Year Papers, Exam Analysis, Cut Off, Preparation Strategy and Result

The organization of SEBI was founded with a purpose to protect the interests of the investors and by doing so, it promotes and regulates the securities market.

Getting selected as SEBI Grade A officer is a common dream amongst banking aspirants across the country.  

One of the reasons for SEBI Grade A exam is known to be highly desirous by the candidates is the fact that it presents an opportunity for the aspirants to work in a reputed organization like SEBI.  

That being said, it is also not an easy path to crack it, taking into consideration factors like competition and the difficulty level of the exam.  

However,with right approach and determination, you can transform this glorious dream of becoming an officer into reality.  

But before planning to prepare for the exam it is imperative for you to have an overall idea about the examination and thorough knowlege about various apects related to it.  

Therefore, to help you provide information on the same, on this page, I will be discussing in detail about SEBI Grade A notification, exam dates, eligibility criteria, job profile, application form, admit card, exam pattern, syllabus, booklist, exam analysis, cutoff, preparation strategy and the result.  

So, what are we waiting for? Let us get started! 

Table of Content – SEBI Grade A Complete Information

SEBI Grade A Exam Basic Information
Exam Name SEBI Grade A (Assistant Manager)
Post Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager)
Organisation Name Securities and Exchange board of India (SEBI)
Exam Type Online Examination
Application fees Rs. 1000/- General/ OBC/ EWS
Rs 100/- SC/ST/PWD
Selection process Phase 1: Prelims
Phase 2: Mains
Phase 3: Interview
Job Location India
Category Government Job
SEBI Website www.sebi.gov.in

SEBI Full Form 

The full form of SEBI stands for Securities and Exhange Board of India. It is a regulatory body which functions under the Ministry of Finance. 

The history of the institution dates back to the year 1992, when it was established with its headquarters based in Mumbai.   

SEBI Grade A Exam

As SEBI is the Securities and Exchange board of India, it monitors the securities market and ensures to protect the interests of the investors by formulating regulations and guidelines. 

The exam for SEBI Grade A is conducted on a national level with a purpose to enlist qualified applicants as Assistant Managers at SEBI. 

The selected candidates shall be  working on the guidelines of the share market and and ensure its regulations using policies.  

This exam serves as an entry point for SEBI recruitment and presents a great opportunity to enter into such a prestigious organisation. 

Now, to make it to final selection of the exam process, the candidates are required to pass through the following three stages: 

SEBI Grade A Selection procedure

  • Phase I: The first stage consists of two papers and is objective in nature.  
  • Phase II: The second stage which is comprised of two papers with questions both objective and descriptive in nature.  
  • Interview: It is final stage which is conducted to assess the personality of the candidate.  

An important point to note here is that while the Phase I is qualifying in nature, the weightage of the marks obtained in Phase II is 85%, whereas the Interview carries the weightage of 15% in the final selection.  

SEBI Grade A Recruitment Notification 2024

Latest Update: The official notification for SEBI Grade A 2024 has been out on 14th March 2024. A total of 97 vacancies have been announced. You can check the official SEBI Grade A Notification 2024 here.

The online application process shall begin on 13th April 2024. 

The detailed advertisement which will release on the same date, i.e., 13th April 2024 shall notify further about category – wise distribution of vacancies and other such important details. 

Apart from the exam dates and vacancies, the notification also provide other important details like eligibility criteria, latest syllabus and exam pattern. 

Previous year, as per the notification of 2022, the number of vacancies announced for the SEBI Grade A recruitment cycle were 120. The exam dates were also announced in this notification. 

That being said, in the notification, vacancies are announced for the following streams: 

  • General Stream 
  • Legal Stream 
  • Information Technology Stream 
  • Research Stream 
  • Official Language Stream 

However, as far as the streams are concerned, we shall only be concerning ourselves with the General stream. 

SEBI Grade A 2024 Exam: Important Dates

Since the notification for SEBI Grade A 2024 has been out, you can take a look at the exam dates provided for SEBI Grade A 2024 exam in table below: 

Events Important Dates
Release of Notification14th March 2024
Online Application and Payment of fee On-Line 13th April 2024
Availability of Call Letters on SEBI website (for On-Line Examinations) TBA
Phase I On-Line Examination TBA
Phase I Result TBA
Availability of Call Letters on SEBI website (for Phase II Examination) TBA
Phase II On-Line Examination (except Paper 2 of Information Technology Stream) TBA
Paper 2 of Phase II of Information Technology Stream TBA
Phase II Result TBA
Phase II Cut Off TBA
Phase III Result TBA
Final Cut Off TBA

SEBI Grade A 2024 Exam: Job Profile

As I mentioned earlier, working in SEBI as an officer is a dream for many and for right reasons especially when we talk about the job profile of a SEBI Grade A officer.  

After clearing the SEBI Grade A exam, you join the organization of SEBI to work as assistant manager.  

Irrespective of the whichever stream you had chosen in your exam, you can get posted in any department of SEBI.  

Some of the roles and responsibilities of an SEBI Grade A officer after passing the exam are as follows: 

  • Approval of stock exchanges by-laws. 
  • Amendment of by-laws of Stock Exchanges. 
  • Inspection of Accounts of Stock Exchanges and various players. 
  • Identify and Investigate any malpractices within Securities Markets 

If the above mentioned roles and functions ignite your curiousity, then you can click here to know the complete Job Profile of a SEBI Grade A Officer.  

Officer Level Promotions of SEBI Grade A

SEBI Grade A 2024 Exam: Salary And Perks

After becoming a SEBI Grade A officer, gross salary of approximately  ₹ 1,49,500 is allotted per month without accomodation, whereas,  ₹ 1,11,000 is granted to officers with accomodation. 

The basic pay of a SEBI Grade A Officer starts at ₹ 44,500 and goes up to ₹ 89,150 over the duration of 17 years. 

This doesn’t include promotions or increments, this is just the minimum appraisal one will get. 

Apart from a handsome salary, SEBI offers many other perks  and allowances to its employees such as Leave Fare Concession, House Allowance, Financial Dailies, Medical Expenses,Conveyance Expenses, Education Expenses. 

To know more about the perks and allowances granted,you can click here to get the detailed SEBI Grade A Officer salary.  

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SEBI Grade A Exam: Eligibility Criteria

Latest Update: The SEBI Grade A notification 2024 has been released. The latest eligibility criteria for SEBI Grade A 2024 has been provided in the notification. 

As per the eligibility criteria, the upper age limit mandated for the applicants is 30 years as on 31st March 2024, i.e., the candidate must not before 01st April 1994. 

The minimum educational qualification for the General Stream is given as:

    • Master’s Degree/Post Graduate Diploma* (minimum two years’ duration) in any discipline/
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Law/Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/
    • Institute or Chartered Accountant/ Chartered Financial Analyst/Company Secretary/ Cost Accountant.

The eligibility criteria for an examination is extremely important for the candidates to know before they plan to apply for it and the same can be said for the SEBI Grade A exam.  

Once the 2024 SEBI Grade A examination notification is announced, we can know for certain what the eligibility criteria is. But, until then you have to refer to the last revised eligibility criteria for basic clarity. 

Earlier the educational qualification requirement was pretty simple to understand and explain. 

To read more about the educational qualifications required for the SEBI Grade A 2024 exam , click here.

SEBI Grade A Exam: Application Form

Latest Update: The online application process along with the release of the detailed advertisement shall start on 13th April 2024

A successful registration in the exam application process is the first step towards the SEBI Grade A examination. 

To ensure that, filling in the correct information in the application form is very crucial. Therefore, the candidates are advised to be careful while providing their details in the registration process.  

The application fee for filling out the form is as follows: 

Category of Applicant Amount of Fee (Non-refundable)
Unreserved/OBC/EWSs Rs. 1000 + 18% GST as application fee cum intimation charges
SC/ST/PwBD Rs. 100 + 18% GST as intimation charges
Separate on-line application for each stream will have to be made with the requisite fee for each application to be paid as well.

SEBI Grade A Exam: Admit Card

One of the documents the candidates required to carry on the day for SEBI Grade A exam is the admit card. 

Needless to say, the admit cards are provided only after you fill the application forms. 

The admit card contains information related to exam dates, venue for examination, candidate’s details. It is used as a document to verify and affirm candidate’s applicability to appear for the exam.  

Failing to bring your admit card, you shall be not be allowed to enter the the examination hall.  

The release of the admit card is usually announced 2-3 weeks prior to the actual exam. The same is expected to be the pattern for SEBI Grade A admit card 2024.  

Previously, the admit cards for SEBI Grade A 2022 Phase 2 exam was released on 8th March 2022.

Remember to regularly check through our SEBI Grade A admit card page for future updates.

SEBI Grade A 2024 Exam: Exam Pattern

A thorough understanding of the exam pattern can greatly be advantageous to familiarize with the nature of the SEBI Grade A examination.  

SEBI Grade A 2024 Phase 1/Prelims is an on-line screening MCQ based examination consisting of two papers & Total Duration of 100 minutes, with:

  • Paper 1 of 100 Marks
  • Paper 2 of 100 Marks

SEBI Grade A 2024 Phase 2/Mains is an online examination consisting of two papers & Total Duration of 100 minutes) with:

  • Paper 1 of 100 Marks
  • Paper 2 of 100 Marks

Paper 1 of Phase 2 is Descriptive in nature and Paper 2 of Phase 2 is MCQ-based.

SEBI Grade A 2024 Phase 3/Interview shall consist of the interview round, where a panel of 5 professionals ask candidates questions to test their knowledge and personality.

That said, to understand the SEBI Grade A Exam Pattern and Selection Procedure in detail, click here.

SEBI Grade A 2024 Exam: Syllabus

The first and foremost step in preparing for any exam is having an in- depth knowledge about the exam syllabus. The case for SEBI Grade A is no different! 

The Syllabus for SEBI Grade A 2024 will most likely be consistent with the previous year’s syllabus, thus it is not subjected to change. I’ve mentioned the syllabus below, but before accessing that keep in mind the importance of following statements. 

The syllabus has a very wide scope and so, a solid strategy will help conquer the syllabus. The concepts are quite static although we also have to diligently follow up with current affairs and the dynamic part of these topics. 

Now, if I talk about the SEBI Grade A syllabus for the 2024 recruitment cycle, then the syllabus for Paper 1 of Phase I is as follows: 

  • English Language,  
  • Quantitative Aptitude,  
  • Reasoning, and  
  • General Awareness  

For Paper 1 of Phase II, the candidate’s English descriptive writing skills are tested. 

Now for both Phase 1 and Phase 2, Paper 2 has the same syllabus, that is as follows:  

  • Commerce 
  • Accountancy 
  • Management 
  • Finance 
  • Costing 
  • Companies Act  
  •  Economics. 

You can read the SEBI Grade A Syllabus in detail here. 

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SEBI Grade A Exam: Mocks & Books

The importance of books in the preparation for the SEBI Grade A exams cannot be and should not be overlooked. Reading from the right books is the only way that you can cover the syllabus in a limited time frame and still have enough time left to start with your revisions.

That said the most important part of preparing the right books is selecting them first. To do so one should look at books that cover most of the topics of the SEBI Grade A syllabus comprehensively and in a way that you can understand.

To help you get an idea about what I mean by the right books, I have made a list of them below, check it out:

  • Accountancy book by JR Monga and Raj Bahadur
  • Principles of Management by PN Reddy, PC Tripathy, and Ashish Bajpai
  • Indian Financial System by Bharti Pathak
  • Cost Accounting by MN Arora & Priyanka Katyal
  • Company Law by Prof. Anil Kumar
  • Principles of Microeconomics by HL Ahuja
  • Macroeconomics Theory and Policy by HL Ahuja

That was all I had to say about the right books, but reading from books is not enough. You also need to test yourself from time to time as too how much you have learnt from these books. To do so you need to solve mock tests.

Therefore solving Mocks is also very important. Solving mock tests help you analyse your level of preparedness, understand your strong and weak areas. You get know the areas you need to devote more time so that you score maximum.

Know more about mock test for the SEBI Grade A Exam that I have compiled.

SEBI Grade A Exam: Previous Year Papers

Solving SEBI Grade A previous year papers is a great way to increase your chances of acing the exam.

The best way to go about it is to solve some previous year papers randomly first to identify your strengths and weaknesses, and then drawing out a study plan in a way where you’d first strengthen your weak points, and make your strong points even stronger.

After going over the first round of working on eliminating your weaknesses and honing your strengths, you can solve another previous year paper. Such a process would need to be followed till you have no weaknesses left.

Having said that I have compiled a bunch of SEBI Grade A previous year question papers for you. You can click on the link to take a look & download.

SEBI Grade A Exam: Exam Analysis

One of the best steps to approach SEBI Grade A exam preparation is studying the SEBI Grade A Exam Analysis.

Being curious about what kind of questions are generally asked, what is their difficulty level, is the right attitude going forward.

Thus, I’d advise you to adopt this perspective and go through the exam analysis before proceeding with your preparation.

To set you up for the 2024 SEBI Grade A Exam, I have updated the analysis of the SEBI Grade A 2022, don’t forget to check it out.

Now that you know the syllabus and other important aspects for the 2024 SEBI Grade A recruitments, you must be feeling elated. However, I should tell you that knowing the syllabus, or solving past year papers and mocks aren’t enough to crack the exam.

Apart from all of that, you should also have an astute understanding of the kind of questions that come in the SEBI Question papers, and their difficulty levels as well. And that too section-wise.

The best way to do that is by analyzing past year exams.

So, if you want to know about how to analyze a previous year’s SEBI Grade A paper in detail, you should click on the link given here.

SEBI Grade A Exam: Cut-off

The Cut-off list plays a key role and can be a game changer for candidates in their final selection as the marks scored by the aspirants must meet the cutoff in order to qualify the final round.  

While the exam for SEBI Grade A 2024 is yet to be take place. Last year, the SEBI Grade A final cut off was released on 11th July 2022. Final cut off is released after the final result declaration. 

To show you what cut offs actually look like, I am sharing the Final cut off of the 2022 SEBI Grade A exam below, check it out: 

Stream (General) SC ST OBC (NCL) EWS UR PwBD (LD/AU/MD/OD)
Aggregate Cut Off (Out of 100) 57.32 55.87 57.58 59.00 64.82 58.75

That said you can Check out the rest of the cut off lists of the 2020 SEBI Grade A Exams so as to get a better idea as to where you stand and get ready to prepare accordingly. 

Doing so will also help you give you an estimation about the cut-off for the future SEBI Grade A exam.  

SEBI Grade A 2024 Exam: Preparation Strategy

The overall difficulty level of SEBI Grade A exam is on a higher side when compared with other examinations. Therefore, an effective preparation strategy can help in not just covering the syllabus but also ace the exam.  

Having  a proper study program in place whilst preparing for this exam will assist in completing the important topics as well as in doing multiple revisions.

Overall and sectional strategy for this exam will eventually help you score better on the date of your SEBI exam. 

Click here to know more about the detailed approach for the SEBI Grade A 2024 Recruitment Preparation. 

Study Sequence for SEBI Grade A Exams.

SEBI Grade A Exam: Result

SEBI Grade A result is generally announced 1-2 weeks after the exam is conducted. But for a surprise SEBI Grade A 2022 Phase I exam which was conducted on 20th February 2022, the result for the same was announced on 25th February 2022. Yes, you read it right, the result was declared in just 5 days. 

In tandem, the SEBI Grade A phase II exam took place. The exam successfully conducted on 20th March, 2022. Following that, the result of the same came out on 7th April 2022. 

Following this, the Interview stage i.e., the phase III was conducted and sequentially the Pdf carrying the roll. Numbers of selected candidates came out on the official website of SEBI on June 29, 2022. 

With that the SEBI Grade A 2022 recruitment cycle closed. 

I’ve shared with you the link to the SEBI Grade A 2022 Final Result. 

To know, in detail, how you can check your results and Download the results of the SEBI Grade A 2022, you can click on the link here. 

Conclusion

We have finally arrived at the end of the section. Till now we have discussed all the relevant information regarding the 2024 SEBI Grade A exam which includes notification, application process, exam dates, eligibility criteria, admit card, syllabus, exam pattern, cutoff, exam analysis, result.

I hope you find this detailed information beneficial in your exam preparation. 

All the Best!!
Keep Learning!!

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Anuj Jindal, the founder, is an ex-manager from SBI, with an M.Com from Delhi School of Economics. He also has a JRF in Commerce & Management and NET in HRM, along with more than 5 years of experience in the field of Education.

FAQs: SEBI Grade A Complete Info

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    What is the salary of a SEBI Grade A Officer? 

    SEBI Assistant Manager salary starts from a basic pay of 44,500 INR per month which can go upto 89,150 INR over the duration of 17 years. Remember, this is just the basic pay. The gross salary of a SEBI Grade A officer is approx. 1,40,519 INR per month. To know more about the salary, perks, annual increments, and promotions, check the linked blog.  

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    When is the SEBI Grade A exam results normally announced? 

    The results are normally announced a week after the final phase which is the interview round. For more SEBI Grade A exam updates, you can keep checking my website. 
     

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    What was the last date to apply for SEBI Grade A Recruitment 2022? 

    The last date to apply for the SEBI Grade A Recruitment 2022 was 24th January 2022. The online application filling process started from 5th January 2022. 

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    What is the application fee for SEBI Grade A Recruitment 2024?

    Since the SEBI Grade A Application Process 2024 is yet to start, thus, it is difficult to answer what fee would be levied upon registration. However, this component is likely to carry forward with the same figure that was prevalent in 2022. Hence, if you wish to appear for the SEBI Grade A 2024 exam, you should be prepared to shell out the application fees of 1000 INR, in case you belong to the Unreserved/OBC/EWSs. If you belong to SC/ ST/ PwBD, the fee is 100 INR. 

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    What is the selection procedure for SEBI Grade A 2024?

    To be a SEBI Grade A officer you need to go through a three-stage selection process. You can only apply for the process if you fit the SEBI Grade A eligibility criteria for it which is as follows:

    • In Phase 1, there are 2 papers, i.e., Paper 1 and Paper 2 for which you are required to clear required cutoff.  
    • For Phase 2, there are again 2 papers, i.e., Paper 1 and Paper 2 for which you must secure cutoff marks in both papers as well as aggregate cutoff.  

    If you do manage to clear the first 2 stages, then you qualify for the third stage or the interview round, clearing which you finally become entitled to receive the SEBI Grade A offer letter. 

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    Is there any limit to number of attempts for the SEBI Grade A Exam? 

    Yes. There is a limit to the number of attempts and it differs category-wise. Click here to find the detailed information regarding the total number of attempts

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    Is the SEBI Grade A Exam Online or Offline? 

    The exam for SEBI Grade A is conducted only via online mode.  

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    When will SEBI release the SEBI Grade A Notification 2024? 

    As per the information, the SEBI Grade A notification 2024 is expected to release soon.  

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    Is SEBI Grade A a govt job? 

    Oh yes definitely. A SEBI Grade A officer job is no doubt a government job. This is based on the fact that SEBI as a Statutory Body draws its authority from the SEBI Act of 1992, which was passed by the Indian Parliament. So, saddle up and start your preparations to become a SEBI Grade A officer, for if by a good chance you succeed, then there’d be no looking back for you. You’d have it all. Money, prestige, and peace of mind. 

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    What is Sebi grade A exam?
    The exam of SEBI Grade A is an All India exam which is conducted to recruit candidates for the post of Assistant Managers in the institution of SEBI.  

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    What is Full form of SEBI?
    The term SEBI is an acronym which stands for Securities and Exchange Board of India. It is a premum institute which functions as a regulatory body in the country.  

4 Comments
  1. Karan Shelar

    Do you have mock test for SEBI GRADE A IT STREAM for PHASE-2 PAPER 1&2

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    • admin

      Hello Karan,
      At this time we do not provide Mock Test Related to SEBI Grade A IT Stream for PHASE-2 PAPER 1&2. We will inform you if we provide such in future.

      You can check here SEBI Grade A Courses:
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  2. Kanishka

    i want to give SEBI exam in 2024 . will there be any exams in 2024

    Reply
    • admin

      Hi Kanishka,
      It is possible that SEBI will conduct the exam in 2024.

      Reply
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