SEBI Grade A Complete Pattern

Yes, all question papers (except the English Language test) are set in both Hindi and English, allowing you to choose your preferred language for answering.

Paper 1: All subjects carried equal marks, i.e., 25, making it a total of 10 marks. 

Paper 2: There is no fixed subject-wise weightage.

The pass percentage of the SEBI Grade A exam is as follows:

• Phase 1: Candidates must score 30% in Paper 1 and 40% in Paper 2. Additionally, their aggregate marks must be at least 40% to qualify for the Phase 1.
• Phase 2: Candidates must score 30% in Paper 1 and 40% in Paper 2. Additionally, their aggregate marks must be at least 50% to be shortlisted for interview. 

Final Selection: The final selection is made by adding 85% of the Phase 2 marks and 15% of the interview marks.

The SEBI Grade A Phase 2 carries 85% weightage and the interview carries a weightage of 15% in the final selection process. 

SEBI has introduced some major changes to the SEBI Grade A officer pattern in 2020. In 2024, SEBI changed the Phase 2 Paper 2 duration from 40 minutes to 90 minutes.

Yes, in 2024, SEBI has changed the Phase 2 Paper 2 duration from 40 minutes to 90 minutes, and the number of questions has been increased to 100.

The entire SEBI Grade A selection process, from the notification release to the final results, typically takes 6-7 months.

The venue for the interview will be intimated to the shortlisted candidates in their interview call letters.