SEBI Grade A (Securities and Exchange Board of India — Grade A Officer) — Free Online Mock Test
Phase 1 General Studies Paper · 100 Q · 60 min · GA + English + Quant + Reasoning + Computer + Finance. · Official language: English & Hindi.
SEBI Grade A exam at a glance
SEBI Grade A full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length SEBI Grade A mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 100-question, 60-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
SEBI Grade A key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). |
|---|---|
| Official website | sebi.gov.in ↗ |
| Mode | A three-stage selection — Phase I (two papers), Phase II (two papers) and an Interview — for the Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) post. |
| Frequency | As vacancies arise (typically once a year). |
| Scoring & marking | Phase I: two online papers of 100 marks each (Paper 1 general aptitude; Paper 2 stream-specific), with negative marking. Phase II: two papers (English descriptive + stream-specific). The Interview decides final merit with Phase II. |
| Score validity | Applies to that recruitment cycle only. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for SEBI Grade A?
A bachelor’s or master’s / professional degree relevant to the chosen stream (General, Legal, IT and others). The general age limit is 30, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Last verified July 2026 against Securities and Exchange Board of India. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
SEBI Grade A section breakdown
The SEBI 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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Phase 1 (100 Q)
SEBI Grade A scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: SEBI Grade A penalises wrong answers (-0.25 per mistake). Skip a question if you cannot eliminate at least 2 options — guessing blindly hurts your scaled score more than blanking.
Scale: SEBI Grade A.
How SEBI Grade A is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
SEBI Grade A time strategy
With 100 questions in 60 minutes, you have about 36 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- Phase 1 (100 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.
SEBI Grade A topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of SEBI Grade A, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Phase 1 (100 Q)
- General Knowledge · 26
- Capital Markets · 4
- SEBI · 4
- Vocabulary · 3
- Percentage · 3
- Reasoning — Classification (odd one out) · 3
- Indices · 2
- Market Infrastructure · 2
SEBI Grade A difficulty calibration
Elite tier. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months.
Phase 1 General Studies Paper · 100 Q · 60 min · GA + English + Quant + Reasoning + Computer + Finance. · Official language: English & Hindi.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's SEBI Grade A bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for SEBI Grade A
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
- Free to start
Expert take: what SEBI Grade A really tests
SEBI Grade A rewards genuine subject knowledge — the stream-specific papers (securities markets, commerce, law, finance) demand real depth, not aptitude tricks — plus awareness of the regulator’s own domain. Phase I screens, but the Phase II subject papers and descriptive English decide selection.
Preparation tips
- Build real depth in your chosen stream and in securities-market and regulatory awareness.
- Practise the descriptive English paper, which many aptitude-focused candidates neglect.
- Follow financial and regulatory current affairs closely.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Preparing generic aptitude when the stream-specific papers reward subject depth.
- Skipping descriptive-writing practice until late.
SEBI 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.
- Build the Phase I general-aptitude paper (quant, reasoning, English, awareness)
- Start your stream-specific subject (commerce, law, finance, IT)
- Follow securities-market and regulatory current affairs
- Deepen the stream-specific Phase papers with real subject study
- Practise the descriptive English paper to time
- Take Phase I sectionals to keep the screen secure
- Take full Phase I and Phase II mocks
- Refine subject answers with regulatory context
- Prepare for the interview on markets, regulation and your stream
Where SEBI Grade A can take you
A strong SEBI Grade A result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Officer at SEBI
- Market regulation & supervision
- Legal, IT & finance streams
- Financial-sector leadership
Best books & official prep for SEBI Grade A
- Securities market & SEBI-specific guides — EduTap / Oliveboard
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations — R. S. Aggarwal
- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning — R. S. Aggarwal
- Indian Economy — Ramesh Singh
Official practice: SEBI publishes the recruitment notification and syllabus on sebi.gov.in; the stream-specific papers demand real subject knowledge, not just aptitude.
Previous-year papers: Previous SEBI Grade A papers and memory-based sets are widely available.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the SEBI Grade A exam pattern?
- Securities and Exchange Board of India — Grade A Officer contains 100 questions across 1 section: Phase 1 (100 Q). Total duration is 60 minutes (about 36 seconds per question).
- Does SEBI Grade A have negative marking?
- Yes — SEBI Grade A carries negative marking of -0.25 per wrong answer and 1 per correct answer. Skipping is safer than guessing blindly.
- How is SEBI Grade A scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 100. SEBI Grade A.
- How can I practise SEBI Grade A online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length SEBI Grade A mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of SEBI Grade A?
- SEBI Grade A is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months. Phase 1 General Studies Paper · 100 Q · 60 min · GA + English + Quant + Reasoning + Computer + Finance. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the SEBI Grade A exam?
- SEBI Grade A runs for 60 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 SEBI Grade A?
- SEBI Grade A is split into: Phase 1 (100 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Phase 1 General Studies Paper · 100 Q · 60 min · GA + English + Quant + Reasoning + Computer + Finance. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during SEBI Grade A?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the SEBI Grade A test adaptive?
- No — SEBI Grade A is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many SEBI Grade A mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct SEBI Grade A variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 5000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free SEBI Grade A test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge SEBI Grade A test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are SEBI Grade A previous year question–style papers included?
- Every SEBI Grade A mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 100-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free SEBI Grade A mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's SEBI Grade A mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and negative marking, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the SEBI Grade A mock test on mobile?
- Yes. SEBI 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 SEBI Grade A syllabus?
- The SEBI Grade A syllabus maps to its 1 section: Phase 1 (100 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 SEBI Grade A?
- A bachelor’s or master’s / professional degree relevant to the chosen stream (General, Legal, IT and others). The general age limit is 30, with relaxation for reserved categories. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic SEBI Grade A practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the SEBI Grade A exam and how should I prepare?
- Official SEBI 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 3 free SEBI Grade A mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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