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SEBI Grade A Syllabus includes Phase 1 and Phase 2 examinations, stream-specific Paper 2 subjects, and an Interview stage. Candidates preparing for General, Legal, Information Technology, Engineering, Research, and Official Language streams can refer to the detailed syllabus below until the official 2026 notification is released.
SEBI Grade A Syllabus 2026 outlines a national-level selection process divided into three consecutive stages: Phase I (Screening), Phase II (Online Examination), and Phase III (Interview). Phase I filters candidates through general aptitude and stream-specific multiple-choice papers, whereas Phase II evaluates advanced stream subjects alongside a descriptive English writing test to determine the primary merit list.
Since the SEBI Grade A 2026 notification has not been released yet, the syllabus and exam pattern discussed below are based on the latest SEBI Grade A 2025 official notification. Any changes introduced in the 2026 notification will be updated once officially announced.
SEBI Grade A 2026 is a three-stage exam: Phase I, Phase II, and Interview. The selection process tests candidates on general awareness, stream-specific knowledge, and language skills. Knowing the complete and detailed syllabus is the first step to cracking this exam.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) |
| Post Name | Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Post Category | Officer Cadre |
| Selection Process | Phase I + Phase II + Phase III (Interview) |
| Phase I Structure | Paper 1 + Paper 2 |
| Phase I Paper 1 Type | General Aptitude (Quant, Reasoning, English, GA) |
| Phase I Paper 2 Type | Stream Specific MCQs (Commerce, Finance, Law, etc.) |
| Phase II Structure | Paper 1 + Paper 2 |
| Phase II Paper 1 Type | English Descriptive (Essay, Precis, Comprehension) |
| Phase II Paper 2 Type | Advanced Stream Specific Subjects |
| Phase III Maximum Marks | 15 Marks (Interview) |
| Final Selection Weightage | 85% (Phase II Marks) + 15% (Interview) |
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To get the official detailed syllabus PDF:
The exam has three phases:
There is negative marking (1/4th of marks) in both phases. All question papers (except the English test) are set bilingually in Hindi and English.
Phase I is an online screening exam with two papers of 100 marks each. Here is the complete Phase 1 syllabus breakdown:
| Paper | Streams / Subjects | Max Marks | Duration | Cut-off |
| Paper 1 (All Streams) | General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Test of Reasoning | 100 | 60 minutes | 30% |
| Paper 1 (General Stream) | Commerce, Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, Economics | 100 | 40 minutes | 40% |
| Paper 2 (Legal, Research, Engineering, IT, Official Language Streams) | Specialized subject related to stream | 100 | — | 40% |
| Aggregate Cut-off | 40% |
Key Rules for Phase I:
Phase II is a more detailed online exam with two papers. The phase 2 syllabus tests both objective and descriptive skills.
| Paper | Stream | Max Marks | Duration | Cut-off | Weightage |
| Paper 1 | English Descriptive (All Streams) | 100 | 60 min | 30% | 1/3rd |
| Paper 2 | General Stream (MCQ – Commerce, Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, Economics) | 100 | 90 min | 40% | 2/3rd |
| Paper 2 | Legal Stream (70 MCQ + 3 Descriptive of 10 marks each) | 100 | 60+60 min | 40% | 2/3rd |
| Paper 2 | IT Stream | 100 | 180 min | 40% | 2/3rd |
| Paper 2 | Research Stream (Descriptive) | 100 | 120 min | 40% | 2/3rd |
| Paper 2 | Official Language Stream | 100 | 90 min | 40% | 2/3rd |
| Paper 2 | Engineering (Electrical) | 100 | 40 min | 40% | 2/3rd |
| Paper 2 | Engineering (Civil) | 100 | 40 min | 40% | 2/3rd |
| Aggregate Cut-off | 50% |
Paper 1 of Phase II (For All Streams) – English Writing Skills: This paper tests writing skills, including expression and understanding of the topic, precise writing, essay writing, and comprehension.
Candidates must secure separate cut-offs in each paper as well as an aggregate cut-off of 50% in Phase II to be shortlisted for Phase III (Interview). Candidates equal to 3 times the vacancies will be shortlisted for an interview based on merit.
The SEBI Grade A syllabus varies across streams, with each discipline having its own subject-specific topics and weightage in Phase 2; candidates should prepare according to the detailed syllabus prescribed for their chosen stream.
| Stream | Important Topics |
| General Stream | Commerce & Accountancy (Accounting Standards, Cash Flow, Ratio Analysis, ESOP, Company Accounts), Management (Planning, Leadership, HRD, Communication), Finance (Financial System, Markets, Derivatives, GST, Inflation), Costing (Cost Accounting, Budgeting, Lean Systems), Companies Act 2013, Economics (Demand & Supply, National Income, Inflation, IS-LM, Monetary & Fiscal Policy, BOP, Forex) |
| Legal Stream | Constitution of India, Contract Law, Code of Civil Procedure, Administrative Law, Law of Torts, Consumer Protection Act, Criminal Law, Law of Evidence, Companies Act, LLP Act, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, SEBI Act, SCRA, Depositories Act, Insider Trading & Takeover Regulations |
| Information Technology (IT) Stream | Database Concepts, SQL, Java/C++, Python/R, Data Structures, Algorithms, Networking, Information & Cyber Security, Data Warehousing, Shell Programming, Object-Oriented Programming |
| Research Stream | Economics, Public Economics, Statistics & Econometrics, International Economics, Financial Markets, Monetary & Fiscal Policy, Market Efficiency, Mutual Funds, Derivatives, Hedging |
| Official Language Stream | Official Language Policy of India, Hindi-English Translation, English-Hindi Translation, Legal Terminology, Administrative, Banking and Capital Market Terminology |
| Engineering (Electrical) Stream | Electrical Materials, Electric Circuits, Electrical Measurements, Basic Electronics, Analog & Digital Electronics, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Power Electronics & Drives |
| Engineering (Civil) Stream | Building Materials, Structural Analysis, Steel & RCC Design, Construction Management, Hydraulics, Hydrology, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Surveying, Transportation Engineering |
The SEBI Grade A Phase III Interview is the final stage of the selection process. The table below shows the interview weightage, marks distribution, and other important details.
| Particular | Details |
| Interview Weightage | 15% |
| Phase II Weightage | 85% |
| Maximum Interview Marks | 15 (11.25 Interview + 3.75 Experience*) |
| Experience Marks | Applicable only for Legal, Civil & Electrical streams |
| Interview Language | Hindi or English |
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Phase 1 has two papers. Paper 1 covers General Awareness, English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning (all streams). Paper 2 covers stream-specific specialized subjects with a 40% cut-off.
The Phase 2 syllabus for General Stream covers Commerce, Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, and Economics. Paper 1 for all streams tests English descriptive writing skills.
Paper 1 in Phase II is the same for all streams- it is an English Descriptive Test of 100 marks (60 minutes) that tests precise writing, essay writing, and comprehension. The cut-off is 30%.
Yes, the paper 2 syllabus is stream-specific. Each stream- General, Legal, IT, Research, Official Language, Engineering (Electrical), and Engineering (Civil)- has its own detailed syllabus for Phase I and Phase II.
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