The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released an official notification dated 08 February 2026 inviting applications for engagement under the Young Professional Program (YPP)

This is a prestigious opportunity for Finance professionals including CA, CMA, CS, CFA and MBA (Finance) candidates to work directly with India’s capital market regulator.

📌 About SEBI

SEBI is a statutory body established under the SEBI Act, 1992 to regulate and develop the securities market and protect investor interests

💼 Finance Related Domain

Young Professional – Securities Market Operations (SMO)

🎓 Educational Qualification

Candidates must have:

• Post Graduate Degree / 2-year Diploma in Management (Finance) with minimum 60%
  OR

• CA / CS / CMA with minimum 55% in final level
  OR

• CFA (All 3 Levels Completed)

📊 Experience Required

• Minimum 1 year experience in financial sector after completion of qualification.

📌 Number of Vacancies

• Young Professional (Securities Market Operations) – 40 Posts

• Total Young Professionals across all domains – 91

💰 Stipend & Benefits

• ₹70,000 per month (All inclusive)

• Income tax deducted at source

• Shared accommodation in Mumbai (subject to availability)

• Official travel allowance as applicable to Grade A officers

• 18 days leave per year

📍 Place of Posting

• SEBI Head Office, Mumbai

📅 Duration of Engagement

• Initial period: 1 Year

• Extendable up to 3 Years based on performance

🔍 Nature of Work (Finance Domain Projects)

Young Professionals in SMO may work on:

• Mutual Fund & PMS data analysis

• Derivatives market research

• Financial data compilation & industry insights

• Analysis of large/mid/small cap classification

• Assisting in investor refund & recovery systems

• Corporate fraud investigation support

• Accounting Standards / IND-AS applicability analysis

• MIS & automation projects

This role provides hands-on exposure to capital market regulation, financial data analytics, and policy support.

📋 Selection Process

1. Application Screening

2. Preliminary Interview (Virtual)

3. Final Interview (Virtual)

SEBI will shortlist candidates based on academic profile, work experience, Statement of Purpose, and overall profile.

📝 How to Apply?

• Apply ONLINE only through SEBI website under Careers section

• Application window: 21 days from publication date

• Only one domain application allowed

Official Contact: ypp@sebi.gov.in

🎯 Why This Finance Opportunity is Big?

✔ Direct exposure to Capital Market Regulation
✔ ₹70,000 monthly stipend
✔ Work with India’s top financial regulator
✔ Strong profile boost for CA/CMA/MBA Finance
✔ Excellent stepping stone for future SEBI Grade A / RBI / PSU roles

❓ FAQs

1️⃣ Who can apply for SEBI Young Professional (Finance)?

CA, CMA, CS, CFA or MBA (Finance) candidates with minimum 1 year experience.

2️⃣ What is the monthly stipend?

₹70,000 per month (all inclusive).

3️⃣ What is the age limit?

Maximum 30 years as on date of advertisement.

4️⃣ Is this a permanent job?

No, it is a contractual engagement under Young Professional Program.

5️⃣ Where is the posting location?

SEBI Head Office, Mumbai.

6️⃣ What is the duration of the program?

1 year initially, extendable up to 3 years.