{"id":36916,"date":"2026-11-04T16:22:36","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T10:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ixambee.com\/?p=36916"},"modified":"2026-11-04T16:22:38","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T10:52:38","slug":"sebi-grade-a-2027-notification-vacancies-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ixambee.com\/sebi-grade-a-2027-notification-vacancies-changes","title":{"rendered":"SEBI Grade A 2027: What to Expect from the Next Recruitment? Expected Notification, Vacancies &#038; Possible Changes\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>SEBI Grade A 2027 is already on the radar of serious regulatory exam aspirants. The 2026 notification has not arrived yet, but 2027 is close. Planning now makes sense, because SEBI rarely gives long advance warning. This guide covers expected timing, vacancy trends, eligibility changes, and a preparation roadmap.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s where things stand right now, in plain terms. SEBI last advertised in October 2025, and that cycle ended with a June 2026 result. A fresh advertisement could land any week, though SEBI has not confirmed anything. Meanwhile, new eligibility rules from October 2026 already change who can apply.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ixambee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SEBI-Grade-A-2027-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ixambee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SEBI-Grade-A-2027-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.ixambee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SEBI-Grade-A-2027-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.ixambee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SEBI-Grade-A-2027-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.ixambee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SEBI-Grade-A-2027-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.ixambee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SEBI-Grade-A-2027-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.ixambee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SEBI-Grade-A-2027-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/blog.ixambee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SEBI-Grade-A-2027.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SEBI Grade A 2027 Notification Status and Expected Timeline<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As of early November 2026, SEBI has not released the next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ixambee.com\/exams\/sebi-grade-a-exam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SEBI Grade A recruitment<\/strong><\/a> details. Public updates still point to the October 2025 recruitment as the latest one. No application link, vacancy count, or exam date has appeared yet. Aspirants should treat any PDF labelled 2026 with real caution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cycle Stage<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>2024 Cycle<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>2025 Cycle<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application window&nbsp;<\/td><td>June 11 to June 30, 2024&nbsp;<\/td><td>October 30 to November 28, 2025&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 1&nbsp;<\/td><td>July 27, 2024&nbsp;<\/td><td>January 10, 2026&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 2&nbsp;<\/td><td>August 31, 2024&nbsp;<\/td><td>February 21, 2026&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br>Estimates for the next advertisement vary widely across coaching platforms. Some expect it by November 2026, while others point to early 2027. SEBI itself has shared no date, so none of these estimates is official. Either way, exams would fall in 2027 if the 2025 pattern holds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gaps between phases in the 2025 cycle offer a useful planning yardstick. Phase 1 came roughly ten weeks after the detailed notice. Six weeks later came Phase 2, and interviews began about ten weeks after that. Your preparation clock therefore starts well before any official announcement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SEBI Grade A 2027 Vacancy Trends and Expected Numbers<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SEBI announces vacancies only with the notification, so no official 2027 figure exists. Past cycles still offer a decent guide for your planning. Main recruitment cycles since 2018 ranged between 97 and 147 posts. Historically, the General stream has carried the biggest share of posts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Year<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Total Vacancies<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>General Stream<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2018&nbsp;<\/td><td>120&nbsp;<\/td><td>80&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2020&nbsp;<\/td><td>147&nbsp;<\/td><td>80&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2022&nbsp;<\/td><td>120&nbsp;<\/td><td>80&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2023&nbsp;<\/td><td>25&nbsp;<\/td><td>Nil&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2024&nbsp;<\/td><td>97&nbsp;<\/td><td>62&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2025&nbsp;<\/td><td>135&nbsp;<\/td><td>77&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br>The 2025 cycle shows how flexible these numbers can be. SEBI first announced 110 posts when the detailed notice appeared on October 30. A November addendum then raised the total to 135. Aspirants should therefore watch for revisions even after the notification arrives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what number should aspirants plan around for the next cycle? Recent patterns suggest 100 to 135 posts, with the General stream near 60 to 80. Still, 2023 saw only 25 hires and no General posts. Treat these figures as a planning band, never a promise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SEBI Grade A Competition Level and What It Means for 2027<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Competition at SEBI Grade A stays fierce every single cycle. Reports from the 2025 cycle mention over 86,000 applicants for 135 posts. That works out to roughly 640 applicants per seat across all streams. Stream-wise numbers vary, but the General stream draws the widest pool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those numbers should shape your preparation mindset from day one. Barely clearing a cut-off is rarely a safe plan. Aim for comfortable margins in Phase 1, then invest heavily in Phase 2. Phase 1 marks do not count later, so Phase 2 and the interview decide rankings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SEBI Grade A Role and Why Aspirants Target It<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SEBI Grade A officers, formally Assistant Managers, work inside India&#8217;s securities market regulator. Roles span across streams like General&nbsp;, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ixambee.com\/exams\/sebi-grade-a-legal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Law<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ixambee.com\/exams\/sebi-grade-a-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Information<\/strong> <strong>Technology<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ixambee.com\/exams\/sebi-grade-a-research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Research<\/strong>,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ixambee.com\/exams\/sebi-grade-a-rajbhasha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Language<\/strong><\/a>, and Engineering to name just a few. Postings cover SEBI offices across India, so mobility matters to many aspirants. That mix of public purpose and growth keeps interest high.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each stream has its own entry route and qualification rules. The General stream is largest, while specialist streams recruit smaller batches. Choose your stream based on your degree and genuine strengths. The right match boosts both preparation efficiency and selection chances.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SEBI Grade A Eligibility Changes Announced in October 2026<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SEBI notified revised their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ixambee.com\/exams\/sebi-exam-eligibility-criteria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>eligibility criteria<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>rules on October 8, 2026, through an amendment. The changes cover the General, Research, and Legal streams, while IT stays untouched. Any aspirant planning for 2027 should read the amendment closely before applying. These rules may also widen the applicant pool for the General stream.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stream<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Core Qualification (2025 Cycle)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>October 2026 Amendment<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General&nbsp;<\/td><td>Master&#8217;s degree or two-year PG diploma in any discipline; or Bachelor&#8217;s in Law, Engineering, CA, CFA, CS, or CWA&nbsp;<\/td><td>Adds a graduation-based route with prescribed minimum marks&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Legal&nbsp;<\/td><td>Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Law&nbsp;<\/td><td>Removes the desirable two-year advocacy experience clause&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IT&nbsp;<\/td><td>Engineering degree in listed branches, or computer qualifications&nbsp;<\/td><td>No change specified&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Research&nbsp;<\/td><td>Master&#8217;s in statistics, economics, commerce, finance, or econometrics&nbsp;<\/td><td>Eligible disciplines revised and expanded&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official Language&nbsp;<\/td><td>Master&#8217;s in Hindi, or related subjects with Hindi at graduation level&nbsp;<\/td><td>No change specified&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engineering (Electrical and Civil)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Bachelor&#8217;s degree in the relevant engineering branch&nbsp;<\/td><td>No change specified&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br>For General stream aspirants, the new route matters most. Graduates with the prescribed minimum marks can now apply without a master&#8217;s degree. Candidates holding earlier qualifications keep their existing options as well. The notification will confirm exact percentages and CGPA conversion rules.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Age limits also deserve a quick check before you plan attempts. The last cycle capped candidates at 30 years as of September 30, 2025. Each new notification sets its own reference date and relaxations. Confirm your own eligibility date before investing months of preparation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SEBI Grade A Exam Pattern and Selection Process<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ixambee.com\/exams\/sebi-grade-a-application-process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SEBI Grade A selection<\/strong><\/a> runs in three phases: two online exams and an interview. Phase 1 works purely as a screening test for every stream. Its marks do not count toward the final merit list. SEBI has announced no pattern change, so the 2025 format remains your best guide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stage<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Paper<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 1&nbsp;<\/td><td>Paper 1: General Awareness, English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning&nbsp;<\/td><td>100 marks, 60 minutes&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 1&nbsp;<\/td><td>Paper 2: stream-specific subjects&nbsp;<\/td><td>100 marks, 40 minutes&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 2&nbsp;<\/td><td>Paper 1: English descriptive&nbsp;<\/td><td>100 marks, 60 minutes&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 2&nbsp;<\/td><td>Paper 2: stream-specific subjects&nbsp;<\/td><td>100 marks, 40 minutes (IT coding test: 180 minutes)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 3&nbsp;<\/td><td>Interview&nbsp;<\/td><td>Combined with Phase 2 marks for the final list&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br>Phase 1 carries a quarter-mark penalty for each wrong answer. General stream Paper 2 covers important<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ixambee.com\/exams\/sebi-exam-syllabus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SEBI syllabus topics<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>like&nbsp;commerce, accountancy, management, finance, costing, company law, and economics. Phase 2 then adds a descriptive English paper that tests drafting skills. Practise structured writing early, because descriptive answers separate strong candidates from average ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SEBI Grade A Possible Changes to Watch in the Next Notification<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SEBI has announced no change to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ixambee.com\/exams\/sebi-grade-a-exam-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>exam pattern<\/strong><\/a>, but notifications often refine details. Smart aspirants therefore read every section of the advertisement closely. The table below lists the areas most worth checking in the next notice. Treat it as a checklist rather than a prediction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>What to Check<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Why It Matters<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vacancy count and stream mix&nbsp;<\/td><td>Decides competition in each stream&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Qualification and age cut-off dates&nbsp;<\/td><td>Confirms your eligibility under the new rules&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application window length&nbsp;<\/td><td>Sets how quickly you must apply&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 1 and Phase 2 dates&nbsp;<\/td><td>Defines your real preparation timeline&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 2 structure and IT paper format&nbsp;<\/td><td>Affects writing and coding practice&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Category-wise seat numbers&nbsp;<\/td><td>Shows seats available in your category&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br>One more trend deserves attention from every serious aspirant. In 2025, the short notice arrived on October 8 and the advertisement on October 30. That short notice gave early warning on vacancies and dates. Aspirants should monitor SEBI&#8217;s website for both notice types from now on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stream mix can shift between cycles as well. In 2025, SEBI recruited across seven streams, including Civil Engineering. The 2024 round covered six streams, and 2023 hired only specialists. Watch which streams appear in the notice, because your qualification decides your options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SEBI Grade A Preparation Strategy Before the Notification<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with Phase 1 Paper 1, because it applies to every stream.<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ixambee.com\/beepedia-current-affairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>General awareness,<\/strong><\/a> English, quantitative aptitude, and reasoning form the common base. Build speed in each section through short daily practice sets. Then layer your stream subjects on top once the base feels stable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Current affairs deserve a daily slot, especially for Phase 1 Paper 1. Read one reliable source and keep financial sector news in separate notes. General awareness includes financial sector questions, so market basics pay off. Revise those notes every Sunday to lock in retention.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>General stream aspirants should invest heavily in finance and management topics. Commerce, accountancy, costing, company law, and economics all need steady revision. Read SEBI circulars, market news, and RBI updates every week. Regulatory awareness helps in objective papers and later in the interview.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specialist stream aspirants should follow the same two-layer approach to preparation. Legal candidates can focus on securities and corporate law, while IT candidates sharpen coding skills. Research aspirants can revisit statistics, economics, and econometrics with regular timed practice. Each group still needs Paper 1 speed and Phase 2 English writing.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aspirants preparing for SEBI Grade A should make use of resources like ixamBee&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ixambee.com\/online-course\/sebi-grade-a-exclusive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SEBI Grade A Online Course<\/strong><\/a> which provides comprehensive tools in the form of study notes, chapter tests, live classes and so much more. If you&#8217;re preparing for other streams like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ixambee.com\/online-course\/sebi-grade-a-it-exclusive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IT,<\/strong><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ixambee.com\/online-course\/sebi-grade-a-legal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Legal,<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ixambee.com\/online-course\/sebi-grade-a-research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Research<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ixambee.com\/online-course\/sebi-grade-a-rajbhasha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Rajbhasha<\/strong><\/a>, ixamBee also provides customized courses for these streams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SEBI Grade A Free Mock Test and Study Plan<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since dates remain unknown, build your plan around stages rather than calendar months. The 2025 cycle gives realistic gaps between each stage. Below, the table turns those gaps into a working schedule. Adjust the plan as soon as the real dates appear.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stage<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>2025 Gap<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Focus Area<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Mock Test Target<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Before notification&nbsp;<\/td><td>Open-ended&nbsp;<\/td><td>Fundamentals, current affairs, stream basics&nbsp;<\/td><td>One sectional mock test weekly&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Notification to Phase 1&nbsp;<\/td><td>About 10 weeks&nbsp;<\/td><td>Speed, accuracy, full syllabus pass&nbsp;<\/td><td>Two full mock tests weekly&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 1 to Phase 2&nbsp;<\/td><td>About 6 weeks&nbsp;<\/td><td>Descriptive writing, stream Paper 2&nbsp;<\/td><td>One Phase 2 mock test weekly&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 2 to interview&nbsp;<\/td><td>About 10 weeks&nbsp;<\/td><td>Interview skills, regulatory awareness&nbsp;<\/td><td>Mock interviews every fortnight&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br>Keep every&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ixambee.com\/free-mock-tests\/sebi-grade-a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SEBI Grade A mock test<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>honest by treating it as the real exam. Review every error afterward and log it by topic in a notebook. Within a month, clear patterns emerge that guide your revision plan. Consequently, your study hours shift toward weak areas almost automatically.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SEBI Grade A Interview Preparation Tips<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The interview is where the final rankings really take shape. Panels typically explore stream knowledge, market awareness, and current affairs. They also test clarity, composure, and genuine interest in regulation. Prepare a crisp self-introduction and know every line of your application.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow SEBI&#8217;s recent regulatory moves, including consultation papers and circulars. Practise explaining one recent regulation in plain words within two minutes flat. Mock interviews with friends or mentors expose weak spots quickly. Over several rounds, your answers become sharper and noticeably calmer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Mistakes in SEBI Grade A Preparation<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest mistake is waiting for the notification to begin. Phase 1 arrived barely ten weeks after the detailed notice last time. Ten weeks rarely suffices when you start the syllabus from scratch. Starting late therefore forces rushed, shallow revision across every subject.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another common slip is trusting unverified dates from random websites online. Some pages recycle old PDFs with new years, so cross-check everything. Rely only on sebi.gov.in for confirmed information and official updates. Also read the eligibility amendment, because it may change your application plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts on SEBI Grade A 2027 Recruitment<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SEBI Grade A rewards early starters across every stream and background. The 2026 notification is still awaited, yet the 2025 cycle shows how fast things move. New eligibility rules add another reason to prepare now. Waiting for certainty usually costs more time than it saves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bookmark the official site, track the short notice, and follow a stage-based plan. Use the vacancy history as a rough guide, not a guarantee. Keep this guide handy as a reference point for the 2027 cycle. Your best preparation starts today, whatever date SEBI finally announces.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ixambee.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-mentor-rbi-sebi-nabard-preparation-2026\"><strong>How to Choose a Mentor for RBI, SEBI or NABARD Preparation (and What to Ask in a 1:1 Session)\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ixambee.com\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-2026-phase-2-preparation-descriptive-paper\"><strong>SEBI Grade A 2026 Phase 2 Preparation: How to Practise the Descriptive Papers\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ixambee.com\/blog\/sebi-grade-a-2026-preparation-on-a-budget-free-vs-paid\"><strong>SEBI Grade A 2026 Preparation on a Budget: What to Pay For and What to Do Free\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SEBI Grade A 2027 is already on the radar of serious regulatory exam aspirants. The 2026 notification has not arrived yet, but 2027 is close. Planning now makes sense, because SEBI rarely gives long advance warning. 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