{"id":15807,"date":"2025-03-29T12:52:18","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T07:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ixambee.com\/blog\/?p=15807"},"modified":"2025-03-29T13:12:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T07:42:15","slug":"sebi-grade-a-legal-vs-pfrda-grade-a-legal-similarities-and-differences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ixambee.com\/sebi-grade-a-legal-vs-pfrda-grade-a-legal-similarities-and-differences","title":{"rendered":"SEBI Grade A Legal vs PFRDA Grade A Legal: Similarities and Differences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is an autonomous body, which has the responsibility of regulating and developing the securities market in India. SEBI is a regulatory body under the Ministry of Finance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, PFRDA or Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority is also a regulatory body which works towards the promotion and development of an organized pension system to cater to the old age income needs of the people. The PFRDA works under the Ministry of Finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both SEBI and PFRDA are considered as important regulatory bodies in India because of the role they play in the growth and development of the economy. Therefore, to ensure the smooth functioning of these organizations, both SEBI and PFRDA conduct recruitment drives regularly to recruit eligible candidates in Grade A (Assistant Manager) for various streams, including the Legal stream. Hence, SEBI Grade A and PFRDA Grade A is a golden opportunity for law graduates who are seeking a career in the regulatory and development authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In today\u2019s article, we will shed some light on the similarities and differences between SEBI Grade A Legal and PFGRA Grade A Legal exam. If you are still confused about which one to choose, we would encourage you to stay till the end.<\/p>\n\n\n

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SEBI Grade A Legal & PFRDA Grade A Legal: First Step<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SEBI and PFRDA Law Officer positions are entry-level jobs appointing selected candidates as Grade A Assistant Manager. In short, selection of Grade A begins the selected candidates’ professional careers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s understand all the aspects of the Sebi Grade A Legal and PFRDA Grade A Legal exam in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Official Notification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

PFRDA Grade A Notification<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As of March 29, 2025, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has not yet released the official notification for the PFRDA Grade A (Assistant Manager) Exam 2025. However, this should not deter aspirants from beginning their preparation. Reviewing previous years’ notifications can provide valuable insights into the exam pattern, syllabus, and selection process. Early preparation, guided by past trends and patterns, can enhance readiness for the upcoming examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEBI Grade A 2025 Notification<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u200bAs of March 29, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has not yet released the official notification for the SEBI Grade A Exam 2025. Based on previous years, the notification is anticipated to be released in February or March 2025. Consequently, the Phase 1 examination is tentatively expected to occur by the end of July 2025, followed by the Phase 2 examination approximately a month later. However, these dates are provisional and subject to change. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to SEBI’s official website:<\/strong> <\/strong><\/a>www.sebi.gov.in.\u200b<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bExam Pattern<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The SEBI Grade A Legal exam pattern and the PFRDA Grade A Legal exam pattern are quite similar. However, there is a slight difference in the minimum qualifying marks of PFRDA Grade A Legal. Both the exams will be held in three phases-<\/p>\n\n\n

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Let\u2019s look at the Phase 1 and Phase 2 exam pattern of SEBI Grade A and PFRDA Grade A in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phase 1 Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Phase 1 exam of Sebi Grade A and PFRDA Grade A will be qualifying in nature. Furthermore, the exam pattern of both the exams is the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sebi Grade A Legal<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Paper<\/strong><\/td>Stream \/ Subject<\/strong><\/td>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td>Duration(minutes)<\/strong><\/td>Cut Off(%)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Paper 1<\/td>All Streams:<\/strong> Multiple choice questions on the subjects viz. General Awareness (including some questions related to Financial Sector of easy to moderate difficulty level), English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Test of Reasoning.<\/td>100<\/td>60 minutes<\/td>30<\/td><\/tr>
Paper 2<\/td>Legal stream:<\/strong> Multiple-choice questions on specialized subject related to stream.<\/td>100<\/td>40 minutes<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr>
Aggregate Cut-off<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>40<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

PFRDA Grade A Legal<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Paper<\/strong><\/td>Stream \/ Subject<\/strong><\/td>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td>Time Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Paper 1 All Stream: Multiple-choice questions on the subjects<\/td>English Language<\/td>25<\/td>20<\/td>60 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>25<\/td>20<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Test of Reasoning<\/td>25<\/td>20<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>General Awareness (including some questions related to financial sector)<\/td>25<\/td>20<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/strong><\/td><\/td>100<\/strong><\/td>80<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Paper 2<\/strong><\/td>Legal Streams: Multiple choice questions on specialized subjects related to stream.<\/td>100<\/td>50<\/td>40 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Phase 2 Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Phase 2 pattern of both exams is the same as well. Take a look at the Phase 2 exam pattern below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEBI Grade A Legal<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Paper<\/strong><\/td>Stream\/Subject<\/strong><\/td>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td>Duration (Minutes)<\/strong><\/td>Cut-off (%)<\/strong><\/td>Weightage<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Paper 1<\/td>All streams: English (Descriptive Test) to test the drafting skills<\/td>100<\/td>60 minutes<\/td>30<\/td>1\/3rd<\/td><\/tr>
Paper 2<\/td>Legal Stream: Multiple-choice questions on specialized subject related to stream.<\/td>100<\/td>40 minutes<\/td>40<\/td>2\/3rd<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

PFRDA Grade A Legal<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Paper<\/strong><\/td>Stream\/Subject<\/strong><\/td>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td>Time Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Paper 1<\/td>All Stream: English (Descriptive Test) to test the drafting skills<\/td>100<\/td>3<\/td>60 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Paper 2<\/td>Legal Stream: Multiple choice questions on Specialized subject related to stream.<\/td>100<\/td>50<\/td>40 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Similarities and Differences in Phase 1 and Phase 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n