The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) for the year 2025. This is a highly sought-after opportunity in the regulatory sector.
The recruitment covers multiple streams, including General, Legal, Information Technology, Research, Official Language, Engineering (Electrical), and Engineering (Civil).
Key Highlights and Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Organization | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) |
| Post Name | Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) |
| Total Vacancies | 110 Posts |
| Notification Date | October 30, 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | October 30, 2025 |
| Last Date for Registration & Fee Payment | November 28, 2025 |
| Phase I Exam Date | January 10, 2026 |
| Phase II Exam Date | February 21, 2026 |
| Official Website | sebi.gov.in |
1. Stream-wise Vacancy Details
The total of 110 vacancies is distributed across various streams as follows:
| Stream | Total Vacancies |
| General Stream | 56 |
| Legal Stream | 20 |
| Information Technology (IT) Stream | 22 |
| Research Stream | 04 |
| Official Language Stream | 03 |
| Engineering (Electrical) Stream | 02 |
| Engineering (Civil) Stream | 03 |
| TOTAL | 110 |
2. Eligibility Criteria
A. Age Limit (as on September 30, 2025)
- Maximum Age: 30 years.
- Candidates must have been born on or after October 01, 1995.
- Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) as per Government of India rules.
B. Educational Qualification (Mandatory)
| Stream | Educational Qualification |
| General | Master’s Degree (minimum two years’ duration) in any discipline OR Bachelor’s Degree in Law / Engineering OR Chartered Accountant (CA) / Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) / Company Secretary (CS) / Cost and Management Accountant (CMA). |
| Legal | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University/Institute. |
| Information Technology | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronics/Electronics and Communication/Information Technology/Computer Science) OR Master’s Degree in Computers Application / Computer Science / Information Technology. |
| Research | Master’s Degree in Statistics / Economics / Commerce / Business Administration / Econometrics or equivalent. |
| Official Language | Master’s Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the Bachelor’s Degree level OR Master’s Degree in English/Sanskrit/Commerce/Economics with Hindi as a subject at the Bachelor’s Degree level. |
| Engineering (Electrical) | Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. |
| Engineering (Civil) | Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. |
3. Selection Process
The selection process is a three-stage mechanism:
- Phase I: Online Screening Examination (Objective Type – Two Papers). Qualifying in nature.
- Phase II: Online Examination (Objective and Descriptive – Two Papers). Weightage: 85%.
- Phase III: Interview. Weightage: 15%.
4. Exam Pattern Highlights
Phase I (Online Exam – 200 Marks)
- Paper 1 (100 Marks): Common for all streams. Focuses on General Awareness (including Financial Sector), English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Test of Reasoning.
- Aggregate Cut-off: 40%.
- Paper 2 (100 Marks): Stream-specific Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on the relevant subject (e.g., Commerce, Legal, IT, Economics, etc.).
Phase II (Online Exam – 200 Marks)
- Paper 1 (100 Marks): English Descriptive Test (Essay, Precis Writing, Comprehension).
- Paper 2 (100 Marks): Stream-specific Paper.
- For General Stream: Multiple Choice Questions on subjects like Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Management, Economics, Costing, Companies Act.
- For Specialist Streams: Questions based on the specific stream subject (e.g., Legal, IT, Research, etc.).
5. Salary and Perks
- Pay Scale (Grade A): ₹62500 – 3600(4) – 76900 – 4050(7) – 105250… (Approx. basic pay range).
- Gross Monthly Emoluments: The approximate salary, including all allowances and benefits, is around ₹1,49,500/- per month (subject to place of posting and stream).
- Benefits: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Special Allowance, Provident Fund, Gratuity, Medical Reimbursement, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), etc.
6. Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee (Approx.) |
| Unreserved (General)/OBC/EWS | ₹1180/- (₹1000 Fee + ₹180 GST) |
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹118/- (₹100 Fee + ₹18 GST – Only Intimation Charges) |
