SEBI Grade A

The Securities and Exchange Board of India Grade A Officer Recruitment Examination is one of the most prestigious recruitment examinations conducted in India for candidates aspiring to join the regulatory body governing the country's securities and capital markets. Commonly abbreviated as SEBI Grade A, this examination is conducted by the Securities and Exchange Board of India to recruit officers for various specialist streams at the Grade A (Assistant Manager) level. Established in 1992, SEBI functions as the statutory regulatory body under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, responsible for protecting the interests of investors in securities and promoting the development and regulation of the securities market. The SEBI Grade A examination is a national-level recruitment process that attracts highly qualified candidates from across India seeking to build careers in financial market regulation, legal affairs, information technology, research, engineering, and official language functions. The examination follows a multi-tiered approach consisting of Phase I (Preliminary Examination), Phase II (Mains Examination), and Phase III (Interview), with each phase designed to assess candidates' knowledge, analytical abilities, and suitability for regulatory roles. The total marks allocated to the selection process include marks from both the Mains examination and the Interview, with the Preliminary examination serving as a qualifying stage. SEBI Grade A officers work across various departments including Market Regulation, Legal Affairs, Information Technology, Research, Official Language, Engineering, and General stream, playing crucial roles in formulating policies, conducting investigations, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding investor interests. Selected candidates join SEBI as Assistant Managers with attractive salary packages, excellent career progression opportunities, and the privilege of contributing to India's financial market ecosystem. The examination is known for its competitive nature, comprehensive syllabus covering economics, finance, securities markets, legal aspects, and general awareness, making it one of the most challenging yet rewarding career opportunities in the Indian financial regulatory sector.