IFSCA Grade A (IFSCA Assistant Manager Grade A) — Free Online Mock Test
IFSCA Assistant Manager Grade A · MCQ. Reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English, general/financial awareness & computer knowledge. · Official language: English & Hindi.
IFSCA Grade A exam at a glance
IFSCA Grade A key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) |
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| 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.
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IFSCA Grade A (55 Q)
IFSCA Grade A scoring & marking scheme
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
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
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)
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.
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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.
- Reasoning, quant, English, general awareness
- Stream-specific paper (finance/legal/IT)
- 0.25 negative marking
- Descriptive English (essay, precis, comprehension)
- Stream domain (finance/economy or legal/IT)
- GIFT-IFSC regulatory awareness
- 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)
- RBI/SEBI-style pattern
- Streams
- Descriptive English
Best books & official prep for IFSCA Grade A
- IFSCA Grade A (RBI/SEBI Grade A-style) guides — Various
- Financial regulation & IFSC-domain references — Various
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.
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 10 free full-length IFSCA Grade A mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 more with Pro. 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 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. 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 10 free full-length mock tests (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?
- Eligibility for IFSCA Grade A — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic IFSCA Grade A practice: 10 free full-length mocks 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 10 free IFSCA Grade A mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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