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SEBI Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2026 include nationality, age limit, educational qualification, and stream-specific requirements. Candidates must generally be below 30 years of age (subject to the official cut-off date), with category-wise relaxations available. There is no limit on the number of attempts, and eligibility varies across the General, Legal, IT, Research, Engineering, and Official Language streams.
Candidates planning to appear for the SEBI Grade A 2026 Exam must ensure that they satisfy all the eligibility conditions prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The eligibility criteria primarily include age limit, educational qualification, nationality, category-wise age relaxation, and stream-specific requirements.
As the official SEBI Grade A 2026 Notification has not been released yet, the eligibility details provided below are based on the latest SEBI Grade A 2025 notification and are expected to remain similar unless revised by SEBI.
If you are planning to appear for the SEBI Grade A 2026 exam, the first and most important step is to clearly understand the eligibility criteria. You must meet specific conditions concerning nationality, age, and education to qualify for the SEBI Grade A exam.
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) |
| Post | Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 30 years |
| Educational Qualification | Varies according to the stream |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen and other eligible categories |
| Number of Attempts | No restriction |
| Age Relaxation | Available for reserved categories |
To apply for the SEBI Grade A 2026 examination, candidates must meet the nationality requirements prescribed by the recruitment rules. A candidate is eligible if they are:
Candidates belonging to categories other than Indian citizens may be required to produce an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India, wherever applicable.
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As per the latest SEBI Grade A notification, a candidate must not have exceeded 30 years of age on the prescribed cut-off date. Here’s the expected age limit for SEBI Grade A 2026:
| Criteria | Age |
| Minimum Age | Not specified by SEBI |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
Based on the 2025 notification, candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 1995, to be eligible.
Note: The exact cut-off date for SEBI Grade A 2026 will be notified along with the official recruitment notification.
SEBI provides upper-age relaxation to candidates belonging to reserved categories.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (General/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 Years |
| Candidates eligible under multiple categories | Cumulative relaxation as per the rules |
The educational qualification requirements differ according to the stream for which a candidate applies.
Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:
Candidates must possess any one of the following:
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Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree or a two-year Post Graduate Diploma in:
Candidates must have:
Electrical Engineering Stream
Civil Engineering Stream
Apart from fulfilling the age, educational qualification, and nationality requirements, candidates must also satisfy a few additional eligibility conditions prescribed by SEBI. These include stream-specific requirements related to work experience and the language skills needed to perform the responsibilities of the post effectively.
Work experience is not mandatory for most SEBI Grade A streams. However, candidates applying for streams such as Legal, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Engineering may receive additional weightage during the interview stage for relevant post-qualification work experience, subject to the recruitment notification.
Candidates should have a good command of English, as the examination, official correspondence, and most workplace communication are conducted in English.
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Yes, age relaxations are available for specific categories such as SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and those domiciled in J&K.
Yes, final-year students can apply. They must produce proof of passing their degree by the interview date.
Applicants must primarily be citizens of India. Subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, Tibetan refugees, and Persons of Indian Origin from specific countries are also eligible.
No, SEBI does not impose a limit on the number of attempts. Candidates can appear as long as they meet the age criteria.
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