The SEBI Grade A (Assistant Manager) syllabus for 2025 consists of two phases, each comprising multiple papers tailored to general and stream-specific subjects. Below is a detailed overview of the syllabus for Phase 1 and Phase 2, covering all major themes candidates need to prepare.
SEBI Grade A Syllabus 2025 Overview
| Phase | Paper | Description | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase I | Paper 1 | General Awareness (financial + current affairs), English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability | 100 | 60 minutes |
| Phase I | Paper 2 | Stream-specific specialized subjects | 100 | 40 minutes |
| Phase II | Paper 1 | English Descriptive (for all streams) | 100 | 60 minutes |
| Phase II | Paper 2 | Stream-specific MCQ | 100 | 90 minutes |
Common Syllabus for Phase 1 (Paper 1) for All Streams
- General Awareness: Banking and financial awareness, national and international current affairs, government schemes, economic and financial news, RBI and SEBI circulars, science innovations.
- English Language: Error spotting, sentence improvement, reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, paragraph completion, idioms and phrases.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Number systems, simplification, data interpretation, ratio and proportion, percentage, profit & loss, time, speed and distance, permutation and combination, probability.
- Reasoning Ability: Puzzles, seating arrangements, syllogism, coding-decoding, blood relations, logical reasoning, direction sense, inequalities.
Stream-specific Phase 1 (Paper 2) & Phase 2 Syllabus Highlights
| Stream | Key Topics/Papers |
|---|---|
| General Stream | Commerce, Accountancy, Economics, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, Indian Economy, Markets. |
| Legal Stream | Constitution of India, Law of Contracts, Criminal Law, Law of Evidence, Civil Procedure Code, SEBI Act. |
| Information Technology (IT) | Computer networks, databases, operating systems, information security, programming basics, software engineering. |
| Research Stream | Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Finance, Commerce. |
| Official Language | Hindi grammar, prose, verse, translation, official languages act, interpretation of government documents. |
| Engineering (Electrical) | Electrical circuits, power systems, electronics, control systems, instrumentation. |
| Engineering (Civil) | Building materials, structural analysis, surveying, fluid mechanics, construction management. |
Important Details
- Marking Scheme: Each correct answer carries 1 mark; ¼ mark penalty for wrong answers.
- Languages: Papers are available in English and Hindi (except English paper).
- Final Selection: Based on Phase 2 marks and interview performance.
Candidates preparing for SEBI Grade A 2025 should focus on a comprehensive study plan covering both general and stream-specific topics as per the syllabus. Detailed syllabus PDFs and study materials can be accessed on the SEBI official website: https://www.sebi.gov.in.
This syllabus prepares aspirants for the competitive examinations evaluating knowledge of financial markets, laws, technology, and general aptitude, essential for the role of Assistant Manager (Grade A) at SEBI.
Here are reliable sources where candidates can download previous year SEBI Grade A question papers and answer keys for better exam preparation:
| Source | Description & Download Links |
|---|---|
| Anuj Jindal (anujjindal.in) | Comprehensive collection of SEBI Grade A previous year papers for Phase 1 and 2 with answer PDFs. Includes exam analysis and tips for preparation. Download here |
| Bankers Adda (bankersadda.com) | Provides SEBI Grade A previous year papers with solutions. Helpful for understanding exam pattern, difficulty level, and question types. Download here |
| EduTap (edutap.in) | Offers solved previous papers and detailed exam pattern. Covers recent years papers for Phase 1 and 2. Download here |
| Testbook (testbook.com) | Collection of SEBI Grade A previous question papers with solutions for free download to aid targeted preparation. Download here |
| FreeJobAlert (freejobalert.com) | Provides SEBI Grade A previous year question papers in PDF format for free download to acquaint candidates with the question format. Download here |
These papers include Phase 1 General Awareness, English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and Phase 2 specialized subjects. Practicing these papers under timed conditions helps improve speed, accuracy, and confidence.
Candidates are advised to download papers from trusted official or reputed educational portals and solve them thoroughly to maximize their chances of success in SEBI Grade A exams.
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