SEBI Grade A Eligibility Criteria

SEBI conducts eligibility verification at the interview stage. Any false or incomplete information in your application, or if you don’t meet the eligibility criteria, will lead to disqualification.

No, someone holding only a diploma (not graduation) is not eligible for the SEBI Grade A assistant manager exam. However, post graduate diploma holders (minimum 2 years duration) are eligible.

Yes, final-year students are eligible for the SEBI Grade A exam. However, you need to submit the necessary documents of the final term/semester/year examination at the time of your joining.

Yes, a colour-blind person is eligible for the SEBI Grade A officer exam, provided he/she meets the other eligibility criteria.

Yes, Chartered Accountants (CAs) are eligible for the SEBI Grade A exam as long as they fulfill the other SEBI Grade A general eligibility criteria, such as age and nationality.

Yes, SEBI encourages officers to pursue higher studies after joining as a SEBI Grade A officer. SEBI provides financial assistance to its officers to pursue higher studies, depending on their performance.

Yes, BTech graduate is eligible for SEBI Grade A, provided they meet all other eligibility criteria w.r.t. age and nationality.

No, a B.Sc non-medical graduate is not eligible for SEBI Grade A.

No, B.Sc economics are not eligible for SEBI Grade A. 

The SEBI Grade A exam does not have a minimum marks requirement in educational qualification. This means you can apply with a bachelor’s degree in Law or Engineering, or a master’s degree in any field, regardless of your final marks.

Yes, SEBI can reject a candidate based on eligibility. Here are some reasons:

• Does Not Meet the Eligibility Criteria: If the information provided in the online application about education, age, nationality, or other criteria doesn’t match the actual requirements, SEBI can reject the application.
• False or Misleading Information: Providing deliberately false or misleading information on your application will result in rejection.
• Missing Documentation: Failure to submit all the necessary documents to verify your eligibility criteria can lead to disqualification.

In order to avoid rejection, make sure you follow these tips:

• Before applying, thoroughly review the official SEBI Grade A notification.
• Ensure all information entered in the online application form is accurate and complete.
• Gather all the necessary documents to verify your eligibility and have them readily available for submission.

Yes, SEBI can reject a candidate at the interview stage based on eligibility. At that time, candidates must produce all the required documents. However, candidates, who are waiting for their final results, are allowed to give interviews. Such candidates need to show their educational qualification documents at the time of joining.

No experience is required to apply for the SEBI Grade A exam.

No. SEBI considers work experience only for Engineering (Electrical) and Legal specialized posts. 

SEBI prefers candidates with desirable work experience for Engineering (Electrical) and Legal posts. For the remaining posts, SEBI selects Grade A officers based on the performance of aspirants in the exam.

Yes, you can apply for a maximum of 2 SEBI Grade A streams, provided you fulfill the required eligibility criteria. However, you need to fill out a separate online application for each stream and pay the requisite fees for each application.