The online application process for SEBI Grade A 2020 is an easy procedure, provided, the candidates have all the required data before starting the process. Below is a Step-by-Step Guide for the online application process.
1. Go to the official Website of SEBI Careers
2. Click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” to register on the SEBI Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager).
3. Enter all the required details. The name entered in the online application form should match exactly with requisite documents (PHOTO ID, etc.) to be produced at the time of the examination and interview. Any discrepancies/mismatches will result in getting debarred from the selection process.
4. It is very important to enter an active phone number and an active email ID as the mentioned phone number and email Id will be the only way through which updates/notifications are communicated.
5. Upload the photograph and signature wherever needed.
6. Preview all the entered information.
7. Pay the Required fees through debit card/credit card/internet banking.
Click Here - For SEBI Grade A 2020 - Official Notification
Click Here – To Apply Online

I. Important Points to be Noted Before Registration
Before applying online, candidates should

i. Scan their photograph and signature ensuring that both the photograph and signature adhere to the required specifications as given under Guidelines for uploading of photograph & signature scan.
ii. The left thumb impression should be properly scanned and not smudged. (If a candidate is not having left thumb, he/she may use his/ her right thumb for applying.)
iii. Scan the handwriting declaration ensuring that the document adheres to the required specifications as given under Guidelines for uploading of handwriting declaration. The text for the hand written declaration is as follows:
“I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
iv. The above mentioned hand written declaration has to be in the candidate’s hand writing and in English only. If it is written and uploaded by anybody else or in any other language, the application will be considered as invalid. (In the case of Visually Impaired candidates who cannot write may get the text of declaration typed and put their left hand thumb impression below the typed declaration and upload the document as per specifications.)
v. Have a valid personal email ID and mobile number, which should be kept active till the completion of this Recruitment Process. SEBI may send call letters for the Interview etc., through the registered e-mail ID. In case a candidate does not have a valid personal e-mail ID, he/she should create his/her new e-mail ID and mobile number before applying on-line and must maintain that email account and mobile number. Under no circumstances, a candidate should share/mention e-mail ID to/ of any other person.

II. Application Procedure

1. Applicants are required to go to SEBI’s website ‘www.sebi.gov.in’ and open the link “Careers”. Thereafter, open the Recruitment Notification entitled “SEBI RECRUITMENT EXERCISE - RECRUITMENT OF OFFICER GRADE A (ASSISTANT MANAGER) - 2018” and click on the option "APPLY ONLINE" which will open a new screen.
2. To register application, choose the tab "CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION" and enter Name, Contact details and Email-ID. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional Registration number and Password will also be sent.
3. In case the candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, he/ she can save the data already entered by choosing "SAVE AND NEXT" tab. Prior to submission of the online application, candidates are advised to use the "SAVE AND NEXT" facility to verify the details in the online application form and modify the same if required.
4. Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application themselves as no change will be possible/ entertained after clicking the “FINAL SUBMIT” BUTTON.
5. The Name of the candidate and his/her Father/ Husband etc. should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears in the Certificates/ Mark sheets. Any change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature.
6. Validate your details and Save your application by clicking the "VALIDATE YOUR DETAILS" and "SAVE & NEXT" button.
7. Candidates can proceed to upload Photo, Signature, Left Thumb impression and hand writing declaration as per the specifications given in the Guidelines detailed under point "C" given below.
8. Candidates can proceed to fill other details of the Application Form.
9. Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before “FINAL SUBMIT”.
10. Modify details, if required, and click on "FINAL SUBMIT" only after verifying and ensuring that the photograph, signature uploaded and other details filled by you are correct.
11. Click on "PAYMENT" Tab and proceed for payment.
12. Click on "SUBMIT" button.
13. Candidates shall be solely responsible for filling up the online applications correctly. In case of invalid applications due to errors committed by the applicant no claims for refund of application fees/ intimation charges so collected shall be entertained by the Board.
14. To avoid last minute rush, candidates are advised to pay the application fees/ intimation charges and register online at the earliest.
15. Board does not assume any responsibility for the candidates not being able to submit their applications within the last day on account of aforesaid reasons or any other reason.

1. Payment of application fee/ intimation charges has to be done after successful registration of the application else application will be treated as cancelled.
2. Candidates have to pay the requisite fees/ intimation charges only through ON-LINE mode.
3. The application form is integrated with the payment gateway and the payment process can be completed by following the instructions.
4. The payment can be made by using only Debit Cards (Rupay/ Visa/ Master Card/ Maestro), Credit cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets.
5. After submitting your payment information in the online application form, PLEASE WAIT FOR THE INTIMATION FROM THE SERVER. DO NOT PRESS BACK OR REFRESH BUTTON IN ORDER TO AVOID DOUBLE CHARGE.
6. On successful completion of the transaction, an e-Receipt will be generated. Candidates are required to take a printout of the e-receipt.
7. Non-generation of 'E-Receipt' indicates PAYMENT FAILURE. On failure of payment, Candidates are advised to login again using their Provisional Registration Number and Password and repeat the process of payment.
8. Candidates are required to take a print of online Application Form containing fee details. Please note that if the same cannot be generated, online transaction may not have been successful.
9. For Credit Card users: All charges are listed in Indian Rupee. If you use a non-Indian credit card, your bank will convert it to your local currency based on prevailing exchange rates.
10. To ensure the security of your data, please close the browser window once your transaction is completed.
11. There is facility to print application form containing fee details after payment of fees.

Guidelines for Upload of Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression & Handwriting Declaration
In case the face in the photograph or signature is unclear, the application may be rejected. Candidate may edit the application and re-upload the photograph/ signature in such case.
Candidate should also ensure that photo is uploaded at the place of photo and signature at the place of signature. If photo in place of photo and signature in place of signature is not uploaded properly, candidate will not be allowed to appear for the exam.
Photograph Image

• Photograph must be a recent passport size colour picture (4.5cm × 3.5cm)


• The picture should be in colour, against a light-coloured, preferably white background. Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face.


• If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or place yourself in the shade, so that you are not squinting and there are no harsh shadows.


• If you have to use flash, ensure there's no "red-eye".


• If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen.


• Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but it must not cover your face.


• Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred).


• Size of file should be between 20kb-50kb.


• Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb. If the size of the file is more than 50KB, then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI resolution, number of colours etc., during the process of scanning.

Signature, Left Thumb Impression and Handwriting Declaration Image:

• The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen.


• The applicant has to put his left thumb impression on a white paper with black or blue ink.


• The applicant has to write the declaration in English clearly on a white paper with black ink.


• The signature, left thumb impression and the hand written declaration should be of the applicant and not by any other person.


• The signature will be used to put on the Call Letter and wherever necessary.


• If the Applicant’s signature on the attendance sheet or Call letter, signed at the time of the examination, does not match the signature uploaded, the applicant will be disqualified.


• Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels (preferred).


• Size of file should be between 10kb – 20kb for signature and left thumb impression.


• For handwriting declaration size of file should be 20kb – 50 kb


• Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20kb or 50 kb (for hand written declaration)


• Signature/ Handwriting declaration in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT be accepted.

Scanning the Documents:

• Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch)


• Set Color to True Color


• File Size as specified above


• Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph/ signature/ left thumb impression / hand written declaration, then use the upload editor to crop the image to the final size (as specified above).


• The image file should be JPG or JPEG format. An example file name is: image01.jpg or image01.jpeg Image dimensions can be checked by listing the folder files or moving the mouse over the file image icon.


• Candidates using MS Windows/MSOffice can easily obtain documents in .jpeg format not exceeding 50kb (photograph and handwriting declaration) & 20kb (signature and left thumb impression) by using MS Paint or MS Office Picture Manager. Scanned documents in any format can be saved in .jpg format by using ‘Save As’ option in the File menu and size can be reduced below 50 kb (photograph and handwriting declaration) & 20 kb (signature and left thumb impression) by using crop and then resize option (Please see point (i) & (ii) above for the pixel size) in the ‘Image’ menu. Similar options are available in other photo editor also.


• If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed.


• While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate will be provided with a link to upload his/ her photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwriting declaration.

If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed.
While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate will be provided with a link to upload his photograph and signature.
Procedure for Uploading the Photograph and Signature:

• There will be separate links for uploading Photograph, signature, left thumb impression and hand writing declaration


• Click on the respective link “Upload Photograph/ signature/ left thumb impression/ hand writing declaration”


• Browse and Select the location where the Scanned Photograph/ signature/ left thumb impression/ hand writing declaration file has been saved.


• Select the file by clicking on it


• Click the ‘Open/Upload’ button

Your Online Application will not be registered unless you upload your Photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwriting declaration as specified.