What is the IFSCA Grade A exam pattern?

IFSCA Assistant Manager Grade A contains 55 questions across 1 section: IFSCA Grade A (55 Q). Total duration is 90 minutes (about 98 seconds per question).

Does IFSCA Grade A have negative marking?

No — IFSCA Grade A has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.

How is IFSCA Grade A scored?

Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. IFSCA Grade A (pass 700/1000).

How can I practise IFSCA Grade A online for free?

Wrexa Edge gives you a free full-length IFSCA Grade A mock test — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock that never expires. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.

How long is the IFSCA Grade A exam?

IFSCA Grade A runs for 90 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.

What tools or aids are allowed during IFSCA Grade A?

No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.

Is the IFSCA Grade A test adaptive?

No — IFSCA Grade A is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.

How many IFSCA Grade A mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?

Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct IFSCA Grade A variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first one free for everyone and 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock. That's 2750 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.

Is there a free IFSCA Grade A test series 2026?

Yes. The Wrexa Edge IFSCA Grade A test series for 2026 gives you a free full-length mock test (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.

Are IFSCA Grade A previous year question–style papers included?

Every IFSCA Grade A mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 55-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.

Which is the best free IFSCA Grade A mock test online?

Wrexa Edge's IFSCA Grade A mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.

Can I take the IFSCA Grade A mock test on mobile?

Yes. IFSCA Grade A mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.

What is the IFSCA Grade A syllabus?

The IFSCA Grade A syllabus maps to its 1 section: IFSCA Grade A (55 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.

When is the IFSCA Grade A exam and how should I prepare?

Official IFSCA Grade A exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you a free IFSCA Grade A mock with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.

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IFSCA Grade A key facts & eligibility

IFSCA Grade A at a glance — verified exam facts
Conducting body	International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)
Official website	ifsca.gov.in ↗
Mode	Recruitment for Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) — a regulatory officer cadre at the GIFT City International Financial Services Centre, in General, Legal and IT streams — through three phases: Phase I (online screening), Phase II (online mains, with a descriptive English paper) and Phase III (interview). The pattern follows the RBI/SEBI Grade A model.
Frequency	As and when vacancies arise, by IFSCA notification.
Scoring & marking	Phase I (screening) has two objective papers of 100 marks each — a common paper (reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English and general awareness) and a stream-specific paper — with 0.25 negative marking; it only shortlists for Phase II. Phase II (mains) has two papers of 100 marks each — a descriptive English paper and a stream-specific objective paper (0.25 negative marking). An interview completes the selection, with the mains carrying most of the final weight. The exact question and mark counts are set per notification.
Language	English and Hindi (the English paper is in English).

Who is eligible for IFSCA Grade A?

A graduate or post-graduate degree with the prescribed minimum marks and stream-appropriate qualifications — a bachelor’s degree in law for the Legal stream, IT/Computer Science for the IT stream, and economics/commerce/finance degrees or a professional qualification (CA/CS/CMA/CFA) for the General stream — within the prescribed age limits.

Last verified July 2026 against IFSCA — official website. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.

IFSCA Grade A section breakdown

The IFSCA Grade A mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.

IFSCA Grade A (55 Q)

55 questions · 90 minutes · ~98 sec/question

Marking scheme

+1 per correct. Try your score.

+1Correct

0Wrong

0Unanswered

Correct answers 36 Wrong answers 7

Your score0/ 1000

Strategy: IFSCA Grade A has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.

Scale: IFSCA Grade A (pass 700/1000).

How IFSCA Grade A is conducted

Mode
Proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow (face detection, room scan, fullscreen lock, tab-switch detection).
Test format
Linear / fixed-form — every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
Backtracking
Allowed — you can revisit and change answers within a section.
Mark for review
Available — flag tough questions and return to them before submitting the section.

IFSCA Grade A time strategy

With 55 questions in 90 minutes, you have about 98 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:

IFSCA Grade A (55 Q)
Target ~98 sec/question. If a question takes more than 147 seconds, mark for review and move on.

Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.

IFSCA Grade A topics covered

Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of IFSCA Grade A, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):

IFSCA Grade A (55 Q)

IFSC · 4
Number Series · 3
IFSCA Profile · 3
Monetary Policy · 3
Capital — Basel III · 3
NPA / Asset Quality · 3
Syllogism · 2
Percentage · 2

IFSCA Grade A difficulty calibration

Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.

IFSCA Assistant Manager Grade A · MCQ. Reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English, general/financial awareness & computer knowledge. · Official language: English & Hindi.

Verified content — Wrexa Edge's IFSCA Grade A bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).

How Wrexa Edge prepares you for IFSCA Grade A

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2750 unique practice questions, each variant a fresh test — not just shuffled options.
Detailed analytics
Scaled score, section accuracy, topic-wise heatmap, time-per-question — see where to focus after every attempt.
Spaced repetition (Notebook)
Wrong answers and flagged questions flow into an SM-2 spaced-repetition deck so you actually retain what you learn.
Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what IFSCA Grade A really tests

IFSCA Grade A (Officer Grade A / Assistant Manager) is a regulatory officer entry into the International Financial Services Centres Authority at GIFT City, in General, Legal and IT streams. It follows the RBI/SEBI Grade A model: Phase I online screening (two objective papers — a common paper and a stream paper, 0.25 negative marking), Phase II online mains (a descriptive English paper + a stream objective paper), and an interview, with the mains carrying most of the final weight. Eligibility is a degree with stream-specific qualifications (law for Legal, professional quals for General).

Preparation tips

Prepare the common paper plus your stream (finance/legal/IT).
Practise the Phase II descriptive English paper.
Build GIFT-IFSC and financial-regulation awareness.

Common mistakes to avoid

Treating Phase I as merit-deciding — it only screens for Phase II.
Neglecting the descriptive English paper.

IFSCA Grade A study plan

A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.

1 Phase 1 — Screening Months 1–3

Reasoning, quant, English, general awareness
Stream-specific paper (finance/legal/IT)
0.25 negative marking

2 Phase 2 — Mains Months 3–5

Descriptive English (essay, precis, comprehension)
Stream domain (finance/economy or legal/IT)
GIFT-IFSC regulatory awareness

3 Phase 3 — Interview Final

Interview (mains carries most weight)
Financial regulation awareness
Stream expertise

Where IFSCA Grade A can take you

A strong IFSCA Grade A result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:

Officer Grade A (IFSCA)
A regulatory officer at GIFT City IFSC.
RBI/SEBI-style pattern
Phase I → Phase II → Interview.
Streams
General, Legal and IT.
Descriptive English
A Phase II descriptive paper.

Best books & official prep for IFSCA Grade A

IFSCA Grade A (RBI/SEBI Grade A-style) guides — Various
Cover reasoning, quant, English, general awareness and the finance/legal/IT domain.
Financial regulation & IFSC-domain references — Various
GIFT-IFSC, financial markets and regulatory awareness for the stream paper.

Official practice: Apply and prepare from the official IFSCA notification on ifsca.gov.in; clear the Phase I screening, then focus on the mains (descriptive English + stream domain) and the interview.

Previous-year papers: RBI/SEBI Grade A practice sets are the closest match to the IFSCA pattern.

Sample IFSCA Grade A practice questions

5 questions taken from the IFSCA Grade A mock tests on Wrexa Edge. Try each one, then reveal the answer.

IFSCA Grade A (55 Q) · Coding-Decoding

Q1. If CAT is coded as 24 (sum of letter position values, C=3, A=1, T=20), what is the code for DOG?
1. 24
2. 27
3. 19
4. 26
Show answer

Answer: D — 26
IFSCA Grade A (55 Q) · Number Series

Q2. Find the next term: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ?
1. 11
2. 13
3. 12
4. 14
Show answer

Answer: B — 13
IFSCA Grade A (55 Q) · Number Series

Q3. Find the next term: 1000, 200, 40, 8, ?
1. 2
2. 4
3. 1.6
4. 1.5
Show answer

Answer: C — 1.6
IFSCA Grade A (55 Q) · Odd One Out

Q4. Find the odd one out: 8, 27, 64, 100.
1. 8
2. 27
3. 64
4. 100
Show answer

Answer: D — 100
IFSCA Grade A (55 Q) · Ranking

Q5. In a queue, Amit is 15th from the front and 20th from the back. How many people are there in the queue?
1. 34
2. 35
3. 33
4. 30
Show answer

Answer: A — 34

Frequently asked questions

What is the IFSCA Grade A exam pattern?: IFSCA Assistant Manager Grade A contains 55 questions across 1 section: IFSCA Grade A (55 Q). Total duration is 90 minutes (about 98 seconds per question).
Does IFSCA Grade A have negative marking?: No — IFSCA Grade A has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
How is IFSCA Grade A scored?: Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. IFSCA Grade A (pass 700/1000).
How can I practise IFSCA Grade A online for free?: Wrexa Edge gives you a free full-length IFSCA Grade A mock test — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock that never expires. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
What is the difficulty level of IFSCA Grade A?: IFSCA Grade A is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. IFSCA Assistant Manager Grade A · MCQ. Reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English, general/financial awareness & computer knowledge. · Official language: English & Hindi.
How long is the IFSCA Grade A exam?: IFSCA Grade A runs for 90 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
What topics are covered in IFSCA Grade A?: IFSCA Grade A is split into: IFSCA Grade A (55 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. IFSCA Assistant Manager Grade A · MCQ. Reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English, general/financial awareness & computer knowledge. · Official language: English & Hindi.
What tools or aids are allowed during IFSCA Grade A?: No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
Is the IFSCA Grade A test adaptive?: No — IFSCA Grade A is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
How many IFSCA Grade A mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?: Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct IFSCA Grade A variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first one free for everyone and 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock. That's 2750 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
Is there a free IFSCA Grade A test series 2026?: Yes. The Wrexa Edge IFSCA Grade A test series for 2026 gives you a free full-length mock test (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
Are IFSCA Grade A previous year question–style papers included?: Every IFSCA Grade A mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 55-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
Which is the best free IFSCA Grade A mock test online?: Wrexa Edge's IFSCA Grade A mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
Can I take the IFSCA Grade A mock test on mobile?: Yes. IFSCA Grade A mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
What is the IFSCA Grade A syllabus?: The IFSCA Grade A syllabus maps to its 1 section: IFSCA Grade A (55 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
What is the eligibility for IFSCA Grade A?: A graduate or post-graduate degree with the prescribed minimum marks and stream-appropriate qualifications — a bachelor’s degree in law for the Legal stream, IT/Computer Science for the IT stream, and economics/commerce/finance degrees or a professional qualification (CA/CS/CMA/CFA) for the General stream — within the prescribed age limits. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic IFSCA Grade A practice: a free full-length mock in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
When is the IFSCA Grade A exam and how should I prepare?: Official IFSCA Grade A exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you a free IFSCA Grade A mock with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.

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