SEBI Grade A Exam Vacancy Details
Updated 2026| Streams | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Stream | 32 | 19 | 13 | 06 | 07 | 77 |
| Legal Stream | 09 | 03 | 05 | 01 | 02 | 20 |
| IT Stream | 09 | 05 | 04 | 02 | 02 | 22 |
| Research Stream | 04 | 02 | 02 | -- | -- | 08 |
| Official Language | 02 | -- | -- | 01 | -- | 03 |
| Engineering (Elect) | 01 | -- | -- | 01 | -- | 02 |
| Engineering (Civil) | 02 | 01 | -- | -- | -- | 03 |
| Total | 59 | 30 | 24 | 11 | 11 | 135 |
The SEBI Grade A recruitment process continues to see high engagement from applicants across various sectors. The current recruitment cycle offers a total of 135 vacancies distributed across seven distinct professional streams. The General stream remains the largest, with 77 vacancies, followed by the Information Technology stream with 22 positions, and the Legal stream with 20 positions. This distribution reflects the organizational need for diverse skill sets, ranging from pure finance and management backgrounds to highly specialized fields like electrical and civil engineering, as well as information technology.
The application statistics, with 86,588 total applications received, underscore the significant interest in these roles. The competition is not just quantitative but also highly qualitative, given the stringent educational requirements. The trends indicate that candidates are increasingly applying across multiple technical and specialized streams, showing a broader trend of professionals seeking stable, high-responsibility roles within financial regulatory bodies. With a selection ratio that narrows down from over 56,000 candidates in the first phase to roughly 10,797, the trend highlights the necessity of thorough preparation and deep domain knowledge for any aspirant.
