SEBI Young Professional Recruitment 2026

Important Details

SEBI Young Professional Program 2026 Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Age & Nationality

• The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
• Age must not be more than 30 years as on the date of publication of the advertisement.

General Essential Skills (for all domains)

• Understanding of financial markets.
• Analytical ability.
• Knowledge of Information Technology tools.
• Aptitude for research.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Judgment and interpersonal skills.

Domain-wise Educational Qualification, Work Experience & Skills

Young Professional (Securities Market Operations)

• Post Graduate qualification (degree / 2-year diploma) in Management (with specialization in Finance) from a recognized and reputed university/institution with minimum 60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA; OR
• Chartered Accountant (CA) / Company Secretary (CS) / Cost Management Accountant (CMA) with minimum 55% aggregate marks in the final level of the course; OR
• Successfully completed all 3 levels of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) course from CFA Institute (USA).
• At least 1 year of work experience in the financial sector after completion of Post Graduate qualification or CA/CS/CMA/CFA.

Young Professional (Law)

• Bachelors’ Degree in Law from a recognized and reputed university/institution with minimum 60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.
• At least 1 year of work experience in corporate/securities laws after completion of Bachelors’ Degree in Law / LLM.
• Preference to candidates with experience in a financial or investment environment requiring knowledge of market practices and rules, regulations and guidelines governing the securities industry.

Young Professional (Research)

• Post Graduate qualification (degree / 2-year diploma) in Management (with specialization in Finance) / Economics / Commerce / Financial Economics / Business Economics / Applied Statistics / Econometrics from a recognized and reputed university/institution with minimum 60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.
• For candidates with only Post Graduate qualification: at least 1 year of research/work experience in areas including but not limited to financial markets, corporate finance, macroeconomic theory, corporate governance, financial institutions and related areas of international finance, supported by published work/working papers/submission of papers in research conferences.
• For candidates with PhD in relevant fields (Economics/Econometrics/Finance/Commerce, preferably focused on financial markets): work experience requirement is not mandatory.
• Skill: Knowledge of statistical software.

Young Professional (Information Technology)

• Any of the following degrees from a recognized and reputed university/institution with minimum 60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA: B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics / Electronics and Communication / Information Technology / Computer Science; OR MCA / MSc (IT) / MSc (Computer Science) / MBA (Systems) / MBA (Analytics) / M.Tech (Computer Science/IT/Relevant Stream) / MS (Computer Science/IT/Relevant Stream) or equivalent degree.
• At least 1 year of work experience in software development (programming) or cyber security.

Young Professional (Rajbasha)

• Master’s Degree in Hindi/Hindi Translation with English as a subject at Bachelor’s Degree level; OR
  Master’s Degree in Sanskrit/English/Economics/Commerce with Hindi as a subject at Bachelor’s Degree level; OR
  Master’s Degree in both English and Hindi/Hindi Translation from a recognized University/Institute.
• At least 1 year of work experience in the field including knowledge of Hindi typing.

Selection Process for SEBI Young Professional Program 2026

Candidates will be selected based on a three-step process:

• 1. Application Screening: Applications will be screened and shortlisted as per criteria decided by SEBI, which may include institute ranking (e.g. NIRF), academic performance, relevance of work experience, Statement of Purpose, extracurricular activities, and overall profile.
• 2. Preliminary Interview: Conducted in virtual mode for shortlisted candidates.
• 3. Final Interview: Conducted in virtual mode; candidates must have valid ID proof for verification as required.

How To Apply

1. Visit SEBI’s official website: www.sebi.gov.in and go to the “Careers” section.
2. Access the Young Professional Program online application form at: Apply for SEBI YPP 2026.
3. Fill the online application form carefully with accurate personal, academic, experience and domain choice details. A candidate is permitted to apply for only one domain.
4. On submission, note down the generated Application Number and save the system-generated filled-in application form for future reference.
5. Ensure that no false, tampered, fabricated or invalid particulars are furnished and that no material information is suppressed.

Important Dates

Instructions

• Candidates can apply for only one domain; multiple applications across same or different domains will lead to cancellation of candidature.
• Information submitted in the online application will be treated as final; no changes are allowed after submission.
• Application Numbers of shortlisted candidates at each stage will be published on SEBI website under “Careers” and further stage details will be sent to registered email IDs.
• Candidates must produce original documents for verification at the time of onboarding; absence of any required original document will result in cancellation of candidature.
• Engagement/candidature can be cancelled/terminated at any stage if any material information is found inaccurate, false, tampered, fabricated or invalid, or in case of unfair means, impersonation, canvassing, etc.
• Corrigendum, if any, will be published only on SEBI website (www.sebi.gov.in).

Application Fee

The notification does not mention any application fee for SEBI Young Professional Program 2026.

Salary/Stipend

• Monthly stipend: INR 70,000 (all inclusive).
• Income tax or any other applicable tax will be deducted at source. SEBI will not be liable for taxes or other contributions payable by the YP on payments made under this engagement.
• SEBI may provide unfurnished shared accommodation in Mumbai (subject to availability) for YPs not based in and around Mumbai; no additional payment/reimbursement for non-availability.
• For official domestic travel approved by Competent Authority, YPs will be eligible for local conveyance, halting, boarding and incidental allowances to the same extent as Grade A officers.

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SEBI Young Professional Program 2026 – FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available under SEBI Young Professional Program 2026?

The notification specifies a total of 91 Young Professional positions across domains: 40 in Securities Market Operations, 13 in Law, 4 in Research, 29 in Information Technology and 5 in Rajbasha.

Q2. What is the stipend offered under SEBI Young Professional Program?

Selected Young Professionals will receive a monthly stipend of INR 70,000, which is all inclusive. No additional allowances are payable except those specifically mentioned for official domestic travel as per SEBI’s rules.

Q3. What is the age limit and nationality requirement for SEBI Young Professional posts?

Candidates must be Indian citizens and must not be more than 30 years of age as on the date of publication of the advertisement. Applicants exceeding this age limit are not eligible for the program.

Q4. What is the duration and nature of engagement for SEBI Young Professionals?

The initial engagement is for one year and may be extended by two additional one-year stretches based on performance and organizational needs, with a maximum total duration of three years. The engagement is purely contractual and does not confer any right to regular employment in SEBI.

Q5. How can candidates apply for SEBI Young Professional Program 2026?

Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the SEBI website under the “Careers” section using the dedicated YPP 2026 application link. Applications through any other mode will not be accepted, and only one domain can be chosen per candidate.