Regulatory Body Exams 2026: RBI, SEBI, NABARD, PFRDA, IRDAI, IFSCA and SIDBI
Last updated: 2026-11-14 · MockMentor
Regulatory bodies and development financial institutions recruit officers through some of the most sought-after exams in the financial sector. They share a common core: economic and social issues, finance and management, general awareness and English writing. Most have a descriptive paper, so preparing for one builds a base for the others.
Each guide below is built from the regulator's own advertisement.
Officer exams
| Exam | Organisation | Latest cycle | Starting pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| RBI Grade B (General) | Reserve Bank of India | Panel Year 2026: 40 posts | ₹78,450 basic |
| RBI Grade B DEPR and DSIM | Reserve Bank of India | Panel Year 2026: 10 posts each | ₹78,450 basic |
| SEBI Grade A | Securities and Exchange Board of India | 2026 advertisement awaited | See guide |
| NABARD Grade A | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development | 2026 notification awaited | See guide |
| PFRDA Grade A | Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority | 2026: 30 posts; Phase II on 20 November 2026 | ₹62,500 basic |
| IRDAI Assistant Manager | Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India | 2024: 49 posts | ₹44,500 basic (2024) |
| IFSCA Grade A | International Financial Services Centres Authority | 2025: 20 posts | ₹62,500 basic |
| SIDBI Grade A | Small Industries Development Bank of India | 2025: 50 General posts | About ₹1 lakh a month gross |
| EXIM Bank MT | Export-Import Bank of India | 2026: apply 27 November to 11 December | See guide |
Assistant exam
| Exam | Organisation | Latest cycle |
|---|---|---|
| RBI Assistant | Reserve Bank of India | Panel Year 2025: 650 posts |
Awaiting a new notification
- NABARD Grade B (Manager, RDBS): NABARD's last open recruitment for Manager in Grade B was in 2021, for 7 General posts. It needs work experience, unlike Grade A.
Why prepare for several together
| Paper | RBI Grade B | SEBI Grade A | NABARD Grade A | PFRDA, IFSCA, IRDAI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic and Social Issues | Yes | Partly | Yes | Partly |
| Finance and Management | Yes | Yes | Partly | Yes |
| Descriptive English | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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