Good news for all SEBI aspirants!!
SEBI is inviting applications for filling up 16 posts in the Legal stream. The application window will remain open from January 05, 2022 to January 24, 2022. With one month to go for the Phase 1 exam, we urge you to start your exam preparation right away.
In this article, we will be discussing the eligibility criteria and syllabus for the SEBI Grade A Legal stream. If you are interested in applying for this post, we recommend you to go through the information provided below carefully.
SEBI Grade A Legal Recruitment 2022: Eligibility
Let us look at the eligibility criteria for the Legal stream-
| Age Criteria | Details |
| Age (as on December 31, 2021) | Candidate must not exceed the age of 30 years |
| Age Relaxation (upper age limit) | For SC/ST- upto 5 years For OBC- upto 3 years For PwBD- 10 years For PwBD (OBC)- 13 years For PwBD (SC/ST)- 15 years For Ex-Servicemen- 5 years |
| Education | Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognised University/Institute. Find the detailed SEBI Grade A Legal eligibility criteria here. |
Note- No work experience is required to apply for this post. Even fresh graduates can apply.
SEBI Grade A Legal Recruitment 2022: Exam pattern
Let’s look at the exam pattern in brief, before we move ahead. The SEBI Grade A Legal exam will be conducted in three phases-
- Online Prelims Exam- Phase 1 (consists of two papers of 100 marks each)
- Online Mains Exam- Phase 2 (consists of two papers of 100 marks each)
- Interview- Phase 3
Moreover, you can refer to the detailed SEBI Grade A exam pattern here.
SEBI Grade A Legal Recruitment 2022: Syllabus
Before you dive into your exam preparation, it is important to understand the syllabus of the post you are applying for. This will help you in planning your exam strategy effectively.
Given below is the syllabus for Paper 2 of Phase 1 and Phase 2 in the Legal stream-
Phase 1 Syllabus
| Subject | Weightage |
| Constitution of India – Preamble, Part I, Part III, Part IV, Part IVA, Part V, Part VI, Part VIII, Part IXA, Part IXB, Part XI. | 10% |
| Law of Contracts – Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Chapters I to VI), Specific Relief Act, 1963. | 10% |
| Criminal Law – Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Chapters I, II, III, IV, V, VA, VI, IX, XVII); Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Law of Evidence – Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 – Part I, Part II. | 15% |
| Administrative Law and Principles of Natural Justice | 10% |
| Jurisprudence and Interpretation of Statutes Important Latin terms and maxims | 10% |
| Law of Torts and Consumer Protection Act, 2019 | 5% |
| Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – Part I | 5% |
| Transfer of Property Act, 1882 – Chapter III, Chapter IV, Chapter V. | 5% |
| Companies Act, 2013 – Chapter I, Chapter II, Chapter III, Chapter IV,Chapter V, Chapter VII, Chapter VIII, Chapter IX, Chapter X, Chapter XI, Chapter XII, Chapter XIII, Chapter XV, Chapter XVI. | 15% |
| Securities Laws – SEBI Act, 1992, SC(R) Act, 1956, Depositories Act, 1996 | 15% |
Phase 2 Syllabus
| Subject | Weightage |
| Constitution of India – Preamble, Part I, Part III, Part IV, Part IVA, Part V, Part VI, Part VIII, Part IXA, Part IXB, Part XI, Part XII, Part XIII, Part XIV, Part XIVA, Part XX. | 10% |
| Law of Contracts – Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Chapters VIII to X), Indian Partnership Act, 1932, Specific Relief Act, 1963 | 10% |
| Criminal Law – Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Chapters I, II, III, IV, V, VA, VI, IX, XVII, XXI, XXII, XXIII); Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Law of Evidence – Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 – Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV, Part V, Part VII, Schedule I. | 10% |
| Administrative Law and Principles of Natural Justice Jurisprudence and Interpretation of Statutes Important Latin terms and maxims | 10% |
| Law of Torts and Consumer Protection Act, 2019 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – Part I, Part III, Part IV. Transfer of Property Act, 1882 – Chapter III, Chapter IV, Chapter V. Law of Trusts – Parties to a Trust Deed and Duties of Trustees. | 15% |
| Corporate Law – Companies Act, 2013 (Chapter I, Chapter II, Chapter III, Chapter IV, Chapter V, Chapter VII, Chapter VIII, Chapter IX, Chapter X, Chapter XI, Chapter XII, Chapter XIII, Chapter XV, Chapter XVI, Chapter XXVII, Chapter XXVIII, Chapter XXIX); Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008; Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Part I, Part II) | 20% |
| Taxation – General principles, Capital Gains Tax, Securities Transaction Tax | 5% |
| Securities Laws – SEBI Act, 1992, SC(R) Act, 1956, Depositories Act, 1996 | 20% |
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Previous Year Papers
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