SEBI Banking Syllabus
SEBI Grade A Eligibility Criteria, Pattern, Syllabus & Admit Card 2025
The SEBI Grade A exam is one of the most prestigious opportunities for aspirants looking to join the Securities and Exchange Board of India. Below you will find complete details on eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and admit card for the 2025 exam.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility is divided into three parts:
- Educational Qualification
- Age Limit & Relaxations
- Nationality
Educational Qualification
| Stream | Qualification |
|---|---|
| General | Master’s Degree in any discipline OR Bachelor’s Degree in Law / Engineering OR CA / CFA / CS / Cost Accountant |
Important Notes:
- Post Graduate Diploma (recognized as equivalent to Master’s) is valid.
- You can apply for max 2 streams. Only latest applications are valid.
- Final year candidates awaiting results can also apply.
Age Limit & Relaxations
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | No Relaxation | 30 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years | 33 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years | 35 Years |
| PwBD (General) | 10 Years | 40 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years | 43 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years | 45 Years |
SEBI Grade A Exam Pattern 2025
The SEBI Grade A selection process has 3 stages – Phase 1, Phase 2, and Interview.
Phase 1 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration | Cut Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (GA, English, Quant, Reasoning) | 80 | 100 | 60 min | 30% |
| Paper 2 (Commerce, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, Economics) | 50 | 100 | 40 min | 40% |
| Aggregate Cutoff | 40% | |||
Phase 2 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subjects | Marks | Duration | Cut Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | English (Descriptive) | 100 | 60 min | 30% |
| Paper 2 | Commerce, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, Economics | 100 | 90 min | 40% |
| Aggregate | 50% (Weightage: Paper 1 – 1/3, Paper 2 – 2/3) | |||
Interview
- Weightage: 15% in final merit
- Language: English or Hindi
- Mode: In-person Interview
Syllabus
Phase 1 – Paper 1
- English: RC, Cloze Test, Para Jumble, Grammar, Error Detection
- Quant: Number System, Algebra, Geometry, DI, Probability
- Reasoning: Puzzles, Seating, Coding, Inequalities, Syllogism
- GA: Current Affairs, Financial Awareness, Static GK, Reports
Phase 2 – Paper 1 (English Descriptive)
- Essay
- Precis
- Reading Comprehension
Phase 1 & 2 – Paper 2 (Core Subjects)
- Commerce & Accountancy
- Management
- Finance
- Costing
- Companies Act (2013 – key chapters)
- Economics
SEBI Banking Syllabus (Extra)
- Indian Financial System
- Monetary Policy & RBI Functions
- Banking Regulations & Basel Norms
- Risk Management in Banks
- Financial Inclusion, Payment Systems, UPI, Digital Banking
- NPAs, SARFAESI Act, IBC
- Recent Banking Developments
Admit Card
- Released 2 weeks before exam
- Phase 1 and Phase 2 admit cards separate
- Steps to Download:
- Visit SEBI website → Careers
- Click “Download Call Letter”
- Login with Reg No & DOB
- Download & Print
- Carry valid ID proof + passport photo along with admit card
FAQs
- Q. What was the start date to apply for SEBI Grade A Recruitment 2025?
Ans: Dates will be announced with official notification (expected mid-2025). - Q. Can final year students apply?
Ans: Yes, provided they produce proof of qualification at later stages. - Q. What is the process of selection?
Ans: Phase 1 (Prelims) → Phase 2 (Mains) → Interview → Final Merit List.