SEBI Grade A Eligibility and Age Limit, Stream by Stream
Last updated: 2026-11-13 · MockMentor
SEBI Grade A needs a higher qualification than most banking exams: for the General stream, a master's degree, a two-year PG diploma or a professional qualification. The upper age limit is 30 years. These rules are from SEBI's 2025 advertisement (30 October 2025); the dates will move in the next one.
Age limit
| Rule | 2025 advertisement |
|---|---|
| Upper age limit | 30 years as on 30 September 2025 |
| Date of birth | On or after 1 October 1995 |
| Minimum age | Not specified |
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | Up to 5 years, where posts are reserved for them |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC), non-creamy layer | Up to 3 years, where posts are reserved for them |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years, whether or not a post is reserved |
| PwBD (OBC) / PwBD (SC/ST) | 13 / 15 years, where posts are reserved |
| Ex-servicemen | 5 years |
SC/ST/OBC candidates who are also PwBD or ex-servicemen get cumulative relaxation. If no post is reserved for your category in a stream, you can still apply, but without the relaxation.
Educational qualification by stream
| Stream | Qualification |
|---|---|
| General | Master's degree or two-year PG diploma in any discipline, or a bachelor's degree in Law or Engineering, or CA, CFA, CS or Cost Accountant |
| Legal | Bachelor's degree in Law. Two years' experience as an advocate after enrolment is desirable |
| Information Technology | Bachelor's in Engineering (any branch), or any bachelor's degree with a two-year PG qualification in computer science, computer applications or IT |
| Research | Two-year master's or PG diploma in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Statistics, Data Science and related subjects (full list in the advertisement) |
| Official Language | Master's in Hindi or Hindi Translation with English at bachelor's level, or a master's in Sanskrit, English, Economics or Commerce with Hindi at bachelor's level, or a master's in both English and Hindi |
| Engineering (Electrical) | Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; listed experience is desirable |
| Engineering (Civil) | Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; listed experience is desirable |
Points to note
- Final-year students can write Phase I and Phase II. Those who reach the interview must show they have obtained the qualification.
- Up to two streams. Each needs its own application and fee. If you apply for more than two, or twice in one stream, only the latest applications count.
- Posting is stream-free. Officers can be posted to any department and any SEBI office in India.
- OBC candidates need a non-creamy layer certificate, and EWS candidates an Income and Asset Certificate, issued on or after 1 April 2025, by the interview.
Application fee (2025)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹1,000 + 18% GST |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹100 + 18% GST (intimation charges) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for SEBI Grade A?
30 years. In the 2025 recruitment, candidates had to be born on or after 1 October 1995, with relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and ex-servicemen.
Can a graduate apply for the SEBI Grade A General stream?
Only with a bachelor's degree in Law or Engineering. Other graduates need a master's degree, a two-year PG diploma, or CA, CFA, CS or Cost Accountancy.
Can final-year students apply for SEBI Grade A?
Yes. They can write Phase I and Phase II, but must show the qualification at the interview stage.
How many streams can I apply for in SEBI Grade A?
A maximum of two, with a separate application and fee for each.
Read next: syllabus and exam pattern and salary.