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Securities and Exchange Board of India Grade A Officer

SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) · Online (CBT) + Descriptive + Interview · Once a year

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SEBI Grade A Cutoff

Category-wise cutoff marks and ranks for previous years.

2024 Cutoff

CategoryMarksRank
General
OBC
SC
ST
EWS

2023 Cutoff

CategoryMarksRank
General
OBC
SC
ST
EWS

2022 Cutoff

CategoryMarksRank
General
OBC
SC
ST
EWS

About Securities and Exchange Board of India Grade A Officer (SEBI Grade A) 2027

The Securities and Exchange Board of India Grade A Officer (SEBI Grade A) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India). Preparing for the SEBI Grade A requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SEBI Grade A 2027 exam pattern?

SEBI Grade A Phase 1 has 200 objective questions (200 marks, 120 min) including Securities Markets Knowledge (60 marks). Phase 2 has 2 papers: Paper 1 (Securities Laws + Banking/Finance) and Paper 2 (specialization — Commerce/Costing/Law/IT). Personal Interview follows.

What is SEBI Grade A 2027 salary?

SEBI Grade A Officer starting basic pay is Rs. 44,500 with allowances making total CTC approximately Rs. 17-20 lakhs per annum. SEBI is known for exceptional perks, housing facility, and one of the best government job packages in financial sector.

What is the Securities Markets Knowledge syllabus for SEBI Grade A?

SEBI Grade A Securities Markets covers: Stock Markets, Derivatives, Mutual Funds, Bonds, SEBI Act and Regulations, SEBI policies, Market microstructure, IPO process, NISM certifications content, Insider Trading laws, and Takeover Code.

How many SEBI Grade A vacancies are typically available?

SEBI Grade A vacancies are very limited — typically 30-120 vacancies per year. SEBI Grade A 2022 had 120 vacancies, SEBI Grade A 2021 had 147 vacancies. Competition is intense with thousands of applicants for a handful of positions.

What specializations are available in SEBI Grade A Phase 2?

SEBI Grade A Phase 2 specializations include: General Stream (Commerce/Accountancy), Legal Stream (Law), Information Technology Stream, Research Stream, and Official Language Stream. Candidates must choose their stream at the time of application.

How to Prepare for SEBI Grade A

1

Securities Markets Knowledge (60 marks in Phase 1) is unique to SEBI Grade A — study SEBI circulars, regulations, and market structures deeply

2

Get NISM Series V-A, X-A, and X-B certifications before appearing — this builds solid capital markets foundation

3

Phase 2 is highly specialized — for General stream, study CA-level Accountancy and Company Law

4

Follow Economic Times Markets, Moneycontrol, and SEBI's official website for 6 months before the exam for current securities news

Key Dates

Next ExamApril 2027
RegistrationFebruary 2027
ModeOnline (CBT) + Descriptive + Interview
EligibilityGraduate degree, age maximum 30 years
Attempts6 for general category
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