Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 91 Young Professional Posts across multiple domains. This prestigious program offers an exceptional opportunity to qualified young professionals to learn the nuances of Indian capital markets and functioning of a regulatory organization. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official SEBI website. The application window is 21 days from publication date.

In this article, you'll find the Young Professional recruitment details, including domain-wise eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and application form.

Quick Overview

Vacancy Details by Domain

Eligibility Criteria - Domain-wise

1. Young Professional (Securities Market Operations) - 40 Posts:

• Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Management with Finance specialization from recognized university (60% aggregate), OR
• Chartered Accountant (CA) / Company Secretary (CS) / Cost Management Accountant (CMA) with 55% marks, OR
• Successfully completed all 3 levels of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) course from CFA Institute (USA)
• Minimum 1 year work experience in financial sector after completing qualification

2. Young Professional (Law) - 13 Posts:

• Bachelor's Degree in Law from recognized and reputed university with 60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA
• Minimum 1 year work experience in corporate/securities laws after completing Bachelors' Degree in Law/LLM
• Preference for candidates with work experience in financial or investment environment

3. Young Professional (Research) - 4 Posts:

• Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Management with Finance specialization, Economics, Commerce, Financial Economics, Business Economics, or Applied Statistics/Econometrics from recognized university (60% aggregate)
• Preference for candidates with PhD in Economics/Econometrics/Finance/Commerce with focus on financial markets
• For PG qualified: Minimum 1 year research/work experience in financial markets, corporate finance, macroeconomic theory, corporate governance, financial institutions or international finance
• For PhD qualified: Work experience not mandatory
• Required Skills: Knowledge of statistical software

4. Young Professional (Information Technology) - 29 Posts:

• B.E./B.Tech in Electronics/Electronics and Communication/Information Technology/Computer Science from recognized university (60% aggregate), OR
• MCA / MSc (IT) / MSc (Computer Science) / MBA (Systems) / MBA (Analytics) / M.Tech (CS/IT) / MS (CS/IT) or equivalent (60% aggregate)
• Minimum 1 year work experience in software development (programming) or cyber security
• Required Skills (depending on experience):
•   - Programming: JAVA (JSP/J2EE with Spring/Hibernate), Angular, SAP-ABAP, Python (with ML frameworks), or BPM
•   - Database: DB2/ORACLE/PostgreSQL/MySQL
•   - Cyber Security: Knowledge of global best practices, corrective measures for cyber-attacks, security policy implementation
•   - Additional: ML algorithms, Deep Learning, NLP, statistical concepts, Digital Forensic analysis or OSINT frameworks

5. Young Professional (Rajbasha) - 5 Posts:

• Master's Degree in Hindi/Hindi Translation with English at Bachelor's level, OR
• Master's Degree in Sanskrit/English/Economics/Commerce with Hindi at Bachelor's level, OR
• Master's Degree in both English and Hindi/Hindi Translation from recognized university
• Minimum 1 year work experience in Rajbasha including knowledge of Hindi typing

General Eligibility Requirements

• Indian Citizen
• Age: Maximum 30 years as on date of publication of advertisement
• Essential Skills (for all domains):
•   - Reasonable understanding of financial markets
•   - Analytical ability
•   - Knowledge of Information Technology tools
•   - Aptitude for research
•   - Oral and written communication skills
•   - Judgment and interpersonal skills
• Apply for only ONE domain: Multiple applications lead to cancellation

Application Fee

NO Application Fee - Free to apply. SEBI does not charge any application fee for the Young Professional Program.

Important Dates

Selection Process

• 3-Step Selection Process:
• Step 1: Application Screening - Applications screened based on criteria including NIRF rankings, academic performance, relevance of work experience, Statement of Purpose, extracurricular activities, and overall profile
• For IT Domain Additional Factors: Relevant programming certifications (OCJP), valid GATE scores, rankings in coding competitions, bug bounty entries, hackathon participation, zero-day vulnerabilities reported
• Step 2: Preliminary Interview - Virtual mode interview
• Step 3: Final Interview - Virtual mode interview with ID proof verification
• Interview Weightage: 100% - Technical & Professional proficiency (65%), Personality & Communication & Competency (35%)
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 60% for UR/EWS candidates; 50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates
• Medically Fit: Selected candidates must be medically fit as per SEBI Medical Fitness Standards

Salary & Remuneration

• Monthly Stipend: INR 70,000 (All Inclusive)
• Taxation: Income tax and other applicable taxes deducted at source
• Accommodation: Unfurnished shared accommodation may be provided for YPs not based in Mumbai (subject to availability). No additional payment for non-availability
• Travel Allowance: Local Conveyance, halting, boarding and incidental allowances applicable for official travel (subject to approval)
• Leaves: 18 days per year (1.5 days per completed month on pro-rata basis)
• Additional Leaves Deduction: Additional leaves availed will result in stipend deduction
• Public Holidays: As per SEBI Head Office practice
• Working Hours: Same as SEBI office timings. YPs may be required to work beyond office hours/weekends/public holidays without extra stipend

How to Apply

Application Method: Online application only through SEBI website

Application Link: https://www.sebi.gov.in/sebiweb/other/OtherAction.do?doYoungProfessional2026=yes

Steps to Apply:

• Visit the application link during the 21-day application window
• Select ONE domain only (multiple applications lead to cancellation)
• Fill online application form with complete and accurate information
• Submit Statement of Purpose
• Save the generated Application Number and system-filled form
• No modifications allowed after submission

Important Instructions:

• Apply for only ONE domain - Multiple applications in same/different domains = Cancellation
• Do not furnish false, tampered, fabricated or invalid information
• Information in online form is final - no changes permitted after submission
• Must possess valid email ID for communication
• Application Number will be displayed upon successful submission

Important Links

• SEBI Young Professional Program Career Page
• Apply Online - SEBI YPP
• SEBI Official Website
• Contact Email: [email protected]
• Office Address: SEBI, 5th Floor, SEBI Bhavan, Plot No. C4-A, G Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai-400 051

FAQs

Q1: What is the age limit for SEBI Young Professional Program? A: Candidates must be maximum 30 years of age as on the date of publication of advertisement.

Q2: How many posts are available in this recruitment? A: Total 91 positions across 5 domains: SMO (40), Law (13), Research (4), IT (29), Rajbasha (5).

Q3: What is the stipend/salary? A: Monthly stipend of INR 70,000 (all inclusive), with income tax deducted at source.

Q4: Can I apply for multiple domains? A: NO. Applying for multiple domains leads to automatic cancellation of candidature.

Q5: What is the duration of engagement? A: Initially 1 year, which may be extended by 2 stretches of 1 year each (maximum 3 years total duration), subject to performance and organizational requirements.

Q6: Is there any application fee? A: NO. The Young Professional Program is free to apply. No application fee is charged.

Q7: When is the last date to apply? A: Application window is 21 days from the publication date (approximately 28-02-2026).

Q8: What are the eligibility requirements for IT domain? A: B.E./B.Tech or MCA/M.Tech in relevant fields with 1 year experience in software development or cyber security. Programming skills in JAVA/Angular/Python/SAP-ABAP required.

Q9: What will be my posting location? A: SEBI Head Office in Mumbai. YPs are liable for posting anywhere in India as per organizational requirements.

Q10: Is the position permanent? A: NO. This is a contractual Young Professional Program for 1 year (extendable up to 3 years). YPs are not guaranteed placement in SEBI after completion.

Q11: What is the selection process? A: 3-step process: Application Screening → Preliminary Interview (Virtual) → Final Interview (Virtual). Both interviews are conducted in virtual mode.

Q12: Will accommodation be provided? A: Unfurnished shared accommodation may be provided for YPs not based in Mumbai, subject to availability. No additional payment if accommodation is not available.