SEBI Grade A Eligibility: Who Can Apply
Eligibility runs stream by stream, and the General stream accepts more qualifications than most candidates assume.
SEBI Grade A eligibility is set per stream. For the General stream you need a Master's degree or PG diploma, or a Bachelor's degree in Law or Engineering, or a professional qualification: CA, CFA, CS or Cost Accountant. The age limit is a maximum of 30 years with standard category relaxations, and there is no cap on attempts.
That General-stream list is broader than most candidates expect. A law graduate or an engineer qualifies for General without a Master's, and so does a CA or CFA, which is why the stream draws applicants from well beyond commerce postgraduates.
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Qualification by Stream
| Stream | Minimum qualification |
|---|---|
| General | Master's/PG diploma, or Bachelor's in Law or Engineering, or CA/CFA/CS/Cost Accountant |
| Legal | LLB |
| Information Technology | B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc/MBA in IT, CS or Electronics |
| Research | Master's in Economics, Commerce, Business or Finance or Statistics |
| Official Language | Master's in Hindi with English at degree level |
| Engineering | B.E./B.Tech in Civil or Electrical |
Age Limit and Relaxations
The maximum age is 30 years. Relaxations follow the standard pattern: 5 extra years for SC/ST, 3 for OBC, 10 for PwBD, plus ex-servicemen and other statutory relaxations. The exact reckoning date is fixed per notification, so check it if you are near the boundary.
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Attempts and Nationality
- check_circleThere is no fixed attempt limit. You may apply in any cycle as long as you meet the age criteria with applicable relaxations.
- check_circleIndian citizens are eligible, along with subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1962, and persons of Indian origin from specified countries, per the standard notification clause.
Verify Against the Current Notification
Stream lists, qualification wording and relaxations are restated in every SEBI notification and can shift between cycles. This page reflects the 2024 cycle as last notified; confirm on sebi.gov.in before you apply.
SEBI Grade A Eligibility FAQs
Can a graduate apply for SEBI Grade A?expand_more
For the General stream, only with a Bachelor's in Law or Engineering, or a professional qualification such as CA, CFA, CS or Cost Accountant. Otherwise the General stream needs a Master's or PG diploma.
What is the age limit for SEBI Grade A?expand_more
A maximum of 30 years, relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 for OBC and 10 for PwBD candidates, plus ex-servicemen and statutory relaxations.
Is there an attempt limit for SEBI Grade A?expand_more
No fixed limit. You can apply in any cycle while you remain within the age criteria.
Can I apply to more than one stream?expand_more
You apply for one stream matching your qualification, and Paper 2 is set by that stream. Whether a given cycle permits multiple applications is a notification-level detail; the structure assumes one stream per candidate.
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