SEBI Issues Phase 2 Call Letter for Grade A Assistant Manager Recruitment
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has officially released the Phase 2 call letter for the Grade A (Assistant Manager) recruitment examination. Candidates who have successfully qualified for Phase 2 can now proceed to download their admit card from the official SEBI website at sebi.gov.in.
Applicants are strongly advised to download the call letter at the earliest opportunity and meticulously verify all the details printed on it to ensure accuracy and avoid any last-minute discrepancies.
SEBI Grade A Phase 2 Exam: Posts and Streams
The Phase 2 online examination is being conducted for the prestigious post of Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) across multiple specialized streams. These streams include:
- General
- Legal
- Information Technology
- Research
- Official Language
- Engineering (Electrical)
- Engineering (Civil)
SEBI Grade A Phase 2 Exam Pattern
The Phase 2 online examination comprises two distinct papers, each designed to assess different skill sets.
Paper 1 (Common for All Streams)
This paper is an English Descriptive Test focused on evaluating drafting skills. It includes:
- Essay – 30 marks
- Precis – 30 marks
- Comprehension – 40 marks
Total Questions: 3
Maximum Marks: 100
Duration: 60 minutes
Cut-off: 30%
Weightage: 1/3rd of the total score
Paper 2 (Stream-Specific)
Paper 2 varies according to the candidate's chosen stream, with detailed specifications as follows:
- General Stream: 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) covering Commerce, Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, and Economics. Maximum Marks: 100, Duration: 90 minutes, Cut-off: 40%, Weightage: 2/3rd.
- Legal Stream: 70 MCQs (70 marks) in 60 minutes, plus 3 descriptive questions (10 marks each) in 60 minutes. Total Marks: 100, Cut-off: 40%, Weightage: 2/3rd.
- Information Technology Stream: 100 MCQs testing logic flow completion, debugging, syntax understanding, program dry run, output, and data analysis. Maximum Marks: 100, Duration: 180 minutes, Cut-off: 40%, Weightage: 2/3rd.
- Research Stream: Total Marks: 100, Duration: 120 minutes, Cut-off: 40%. Includes Section A (2 descriptive questions out of 4, 25 marks each), Section B (2 questions out of 4, 12.5 marks each), and Section C (1 question out of 3, 25 marks), focusing on Economics, Financial Markets, and Statistics.
- Official Language Stream: 8 descriptive questions, Maximum Marks: 100, Duration: 90 minutes, Cut-off: 40%, covering translation (Hindi to English and English to Hindi), précis writing, legal/technical translation, and sentence correction.
- Engineering Stream (Electrical and Civil): 50 MCQs, Maximum Marks: 100, Duration: 40 minutes, Cut-off: 40%, Weightage: 2/3rd.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Paper 1 (English Descriptive Test) will be conducted online, requiring candidates to type their answers using a keyboard. For Paper 2, the General, Engineering, and Legal (Objective Type) streams will feature only multiple-choice questions. A negative marking of 1/4th marks applies for every incorrect answer in objective papers. In the Legal stream descriptive paper, answers must also be typed using a keyboard.
Candidates applying for two streams must appear for both Paper 2 exams on the same day. After completing the examination, candidates are required to exit the examination hall or lab in an orderly manner. To qualify for Phase 2, candidates must achieve separate cut-offs in each paper and meet the minimum aggregate marks as specified by SEBI.
How to Download SEBI Grade A Phase 2 Call Letter
To download the call letter, follow these steps:
- Visit the official website: www.sebi.gov.in
- Navigate to the “Careers” or “Recruitment” section
- Click on the link for “SEBI Grade A Phase 2 Call Letter”
- Enter your registration number and password or date of birth
- Download and print the admit card
Candidates must bring a printed copy of the call letter along with a valid photo ID proof to the examination centre. Adherence to these guidelines is crucial for a smooth examination process.
